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CarMax Inc (KMX)
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KMX Analyst Ratings
Strong Buy
4 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
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KMX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$96.50
▲(35.31% Upside)
| Highest Price Target$105.00 | Average Price Target$96.50 | Lowest Price Target$80.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Mizuho Securities
Reiterated
03/19/25
Wedbush
Reiterated
03/19/25
Evercore ISI
Reiterated
03/11/25
Needham
Reiterated
02/03/25
Morgan Stanley
Reiterated
01/23/25
Truist Financial
$72→$88
Hold
23.39%
Upside
Reiterated
12/20/24
CarMax price target raised to $88 from $72 at TruistCarMax price target raised to $88 from $72 at Truist
J.P. Morgan
$70→$72
Sell
0.95%
Upside
Reiterated
12/20/24
Sell Recommendation for CarMax Amid Market Challenges and Valuation Concerns
RBC Capital
$99→$103
Buy
44.42%
Upside
Reiterated
12/20/24
We raise our PT to $103, which is ~20x our revised 2026E adj. EPS of $5.17.
Bank of America Securities
$58
Sell
-18.68%
Downside
Reiterated
12/19/24
Challenging Market Conditions and Strategic Risks Lead to Sell Rating for CarMax
Stephens
$86
Hold
20.58%
Upside
Initiated
12/04/24
Stephens starts CarMax (KMX) at Equal WeightStephens analyst Jeff Lick initiates coverage on CarMax (NYSE: KMX) with a Equal Weight rating and a price target of $86.00.
Robert W. Baird
$84
Buy
17.78%
Upside
Reiterated
10/15/24
CarMax's Omnichannel Leadership and Financial Innovation Drive a Positive Stock Outlook
Oppenheimer
$105
Buy
47.22%
Upside
Assigned
10/04/24
Oppenheimer Sticks to Its Buy Rating for CarMax (KMX)
Seaport Global
$95
Buy
33.20%
Upside
Reiterated
09/30/24
CarMax (KMX) Has a New Rating from Seaport Global
CFRA
$100
Buy
40.21%
Upside
Reiterated
09/26/24
CFRA reiterates Buy Rating on CarMax (KMX)CFRA analyst Garrett Nelson reiterated a Buy rating and $100.00 price target on CarMax (NYSE: KMX).
Argus Research
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Hold
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Reiterated
06/24/24
Argus Research Sticks to Its Hold Rating for CarMax (KMX)
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Mizuho Securities
Reiterated
03/19/25
Wedbush
Reiterated
03/19/25
Evercore ISI
Reiterated
03/11/25
Needham
Reiterated
02/03/25
Morgan Stanley
Reiterated
01/23/25
Truist Financial
$72→$88
Hold
23.39%
Upside
Reiterated
12/20/24
CarMax price target raised to $88 from $72 at TruistCarMax price target raised to $88 from $72 at Truist
J.P. Morgan
$70→$72
Sell
0.95%
Upside
Reiterated
12/20/24
Sell Recommendation for CarMax Amid Market Challenges and Valuation Concerns
RBC Capital
$99→$103
Buy
44.42%
Upside
Reiterated
12/20/24
We raise our PT to $103, which is ~20x our revised 2026E adj. EPS of $5.17.
Bank of America Securities
$58
Sell
-18.68%
Downside
Reiterated
12/19/24
Challenging Market Conditions and Strategic Risks Lead to Sell Rating for CarMax
Stephens
$86
Hold
20.58%
Upside
Initiated
12/04/24
Stephens starts CarMax (KMX) at Equal WeightStephens analyst Jeff Lick initiates coverage on CarMax (NYSE: KMX) with a Equal Weight rating and a price target of $86.00.
Robert W. Baird
$84
Buy
17.78%
Upside
Reiterated
10/15/24
CarMax's Omnichannel Leadership and Financial Innovation Drive a Positive Stock Outlook
Oppenheimer
$105
Buy
47.22%
Upside
Assigned
10/04/24
Oppenheimer Sticks to Its Buy Rating for CarMax (KMX)
Seaport Global
$95
Buy
33.20%
Upside
Reiterated
09/30/24
CarMax (KMX) Has a New Rating from Seaport Global
CFRA
$100
Buy
40.21%
Upside
Reiterated
09/26/24
CFRA reiterates Buy Rating on CarMax (KMX)CFRA analyst Garrett Nelson reiterated a Buy rating and $100.00 price target on CarMax (NYSE: KMX).
Argus Research
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Hold
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Reiterated
06/24/24
Argus Research Sticks to Its Hold Rating for CarMax (KMX)
Best Analysts Covering CarMax
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1 Month
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Success Rate
12/21 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+1.55%
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3 Months
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Success Rate
14/21 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+7.40%
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1 Year
Success Rate
14/21 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+11.36%
reiterated a sell rating 3 months ago
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2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
14/21 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+1.67%
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rating 3 months ago
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KMX Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Nov 24
Dec 24
Jan 25
Feb 25
Mar 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
15
12
8
10
7
Hold
9
7
4
3
1
Sell
3
4
3
3
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
27
23
15
16
8
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
KMX Financial Forecast
KMX Stock Forecast FAQ
What is KMX’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, CarMax Inc’s 12-month average price target is $96.50.
What is KMX’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
CarMax Inc has 35.31% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
Head over to our Expert Center to see a list of the top 100 Wall Street analysts and follow the analysts of your choice. Visit their profiles for more details about their stock ratings and see how they perform on a stock-by-stock basis.
Is KMX a Buy, Sell or Hold?
CarMax Inc has a consensus rating of Strong Buy which is based on 4 buy ratings, 1 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is CarMax Inc’s price target?
The average price target for CarMax Inc is $96.50. This is based on 5 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $105.00 ,the lowest forecast is $80.00. The average price target represents 35.31% Increase from the current price of $71.32.
The highest analyst price target is $105.00 ,the lowest forecast is $80.00. The average price target represents 35.31% Increase from the current price of $71.32.
What do analysts say about CarMax Inc?
CarMax Inc’s analyst rating consensus is a Strong Buy. This is based on the ratings of 5 Wall Streets Analysts.
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