Should I buy CarMax, Inc. (KMX) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: UBS — 58% of its targets hit on this sector (157 calls tested). It aims for $57 (-9.0 %), call made on June 24, 2026, maturing on June 24, 2027 (65 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on CarMax, Inc.
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens & Co. | 40 % | +24.7 % | 5 | $66 +5% |
| Morgan Stanley | 56 % | +23.5 % | 18 | $44 -30% |
| B of A Securities | 69 % | +21.8 % | 13 | $45 -28% |
| Oppenheimer | 43 % | +11.9 % | 14 | $105 +68% |
| JP Morgan | 64 % | +9.1 % | 11 | $60 -4% |
| Baird | 50 % | -2.3 % | 8 | $55 -12% |
| RBC Capital | 33 % | -5.9 % | 24 | $45 -28% |
| Wedbush | 37 % | -7.8 % | 27 | $36 -43% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- Few solid positives from analysts right now: of 11 ratings, only 1 buys, and the median price target ($55) is -12% below the price ($63). Caution prevails.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- Even the most reliable firm on KMX, B of A Securities (69% hit rate, 13 scored calls), only targets $45 (call made on June 18, 2026, maturing on June 18, 2027) (-28%) in its most recent call, and $31 (call made on December 19, 2025, maturing on December 19, 2026) (-51%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 11 ratings, 9 are neutral and 1 is a sell.
- Limited upside: the median target is only -12% from the current price.
- 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 $55 (-12%) · 11 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: 9% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $55 (-12%), and B of A Securities (most reliable on KMX, 69%) targets $45. Weigh that against valuation and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in CarMax, Inc.?
The stated upside is small: the median target ($55) sits just -12% from the price ($63) (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 ($63) and its estimated value: analysts target $55 on median (-12%), with 9% 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 $45 (call made on June 18, 2026, maturing on June 18, 2027) (-28%) in its most recent call, and $31 (call made on December 19, 2025, maturing on December 19, 2026) (-51%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
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