Should I buy CarMax, Inc. (KMX) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: UBS — 57% of its targets hit on this sector (162 calls tested). It aims for $62 (+22 %), call made on October 1, 2026, maturing on October 1, 2027 (13 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on CarMax, Inc.
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens & Co. | 50 % | +25.7 % | 6 | $74 +46% |
| Morgan Stanley | 58 % | +23.3 % | 19 | $53 +4% |
| B of A Securities | 69 % | +21.8 % | 13 | $50 -2% |
| Oppenheimer | 43 % | +11.9 % | 14 | $105 +107% |
| JP Morgan | 64 % | +9.1 % | 11 | $70 +38% |
| Baird | 56 % | +0.9 % | 9 | $70 +38% |
| RBC Capital | 36 % | -4.7 % | 25 | $56 +10% |
| Wedbush | 37 % | -7.8 % | 27 | $36 -29% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- Median price target $59, i.e. +16% from the current price ($51).
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- Even the most reliable firm on KMX, B of A Securities (69% hit rate, 13 scored calls), only targets $50 (call made on September 30, 2026, maturing on September 30, 2027) (-2%) in its most recent call, and $31 (call made on December 19, 2025, maturing on December 19, 2026) (-39%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 12 ratings, 8 are neutral and 2 are sells.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
- No dividend: your return depends only on price appreciation.
The analyst consensus on KMX
Median target $59 (+16%) · 12 ratings · Hold consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in CarMax, Inc. now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 17% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $59 (+16%), and B of A Securities (most reliable on KMX, 69%) targets $50. Weigh that against valuation and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in CarMax, Inc.?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($59) is still +16% above the current price ($51) (most reliable on KMX: B of A Securities, 69%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is CarMax, Inc. still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($51) and its estimated value: analysts target $59 on median (+16%), with 17% buys (most reliable on KMX: B of A Securities, 69%). Cross-check with their real reliability on KMX and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying KMX?
Even the most reliable firm on KMX, B of A Securities (69% hit rate, 13 scored calls), only targets $50 (call made on September 30, 2026, maturing on September 30, 2027) (-2%) in its most recent call, and $31 (call made on December 19, 2025, maturing on December 19, 2026) (-39%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
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