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CarMax, Inc. (KMX) Stock Analysis
CarMax, Inc. (KMX) stock analysis covering valuation, fundamentals, technical indicators, risk, AIQ Momentum, analyst catalysts, dividends, and the current AIQ Score.
CarMax, Inc. (KMX) currently has an AIQ Score of 40/100, indicating a neutral setup. Momentum is the strongest factor at 58/100. Quality is the weakest current factor at 8/100. Technical, fundamental, catalyst, dividend, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
KMX at a Glance
Crawlable current metrics from the latest market-close stock snapshot.
| Metric | Current |
|---|---|
| Price | $55.58 |
| AIQ Score | 40/100 |
| Overall View | Neutral |
| Technical Analysis Consensus | Buy |
| Market Cap | $8.66B |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 37.89 |
| Forward P/E | — |
| EPS (quarter ended 2026-08-31) | $1.16 |
| Revenue (quarter ended 2026-08-31) | $7.88B |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% |
| Beta | 1.16 |
| Volume | 2.61M |
| 52-week range | $30.26-$65.28 |
| RSI 14 | 58.8 |
| 50-Day SMA | $57.20 |
| 200-Day SMA | $49.34 |
| Analyst Price Target | $54.52 |
| Next Earnings | Dec 17, 2026 |
KMXCarMax, Inc.
Consumer Cyclical / Auto - Dealerships
Low Priority
Relative Laggard
Latest quote
- Momentum58
- Value52
- Quality8
- Risk resilience48
- Sentiment—
KMX Stock Analysis Summary
CarMax, Inc. (KMX) currently has an AIQ Score of 40/100, indicating a neutral setup. Momentum is the strongest factor at 58/100. Quality is the weakest current factor at 8/100. Technical, fundamental, catalyst, dividend, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
In a neutral regime, KMX has AIQ Score of 40/100 with Momentum base of 58/100 and fading Quality at 8/100. Wait for component alignment before adding exposure.
Momentum (58/100) leads while Quality (8/100) lags. This cross-factor spread creates entry timing uncertainty.
Consumer Cyclical · -1.05% stock move · KMX classified in Auto - Dealerships.
Current Evidence
AlgovestIQ Evidence Summary
Current consensus, supporting evidence, recent changes, and what would strengthen or weaken the view.
Is KMX Bullish or Bearish Right Now?
KMX currently has a neutral overall setup. Momentum is the strongest factor at 58/100, while Quality is weakest at 8/100. The current evidence suggests a mixed rather than strongly bullish or bearish setup.
- - Technical consensus has more buy votes than sell votes (29 vs 13).
- - Analyst target implies -1.91% downside from the latest quote.
Current Consensus
KMX's Technical Analysis Consensus is currently Buy, with 29 buy, 3 neutral, and 13 sell votes. KMX's 14-day RSI is 58.8, which places the stock in a constructive momentum range. KMX's beta is 1.16, indicating market sensitivity broadly in line with the market.
What Changed in KMX?
The largest recent change in KMX is Momentum moving up by 14.0 points over the available 7-day comparison window. Momentum remains the strongest visible factor.
What Would Change the KMX Outlook?
The current neutral outlook could improve if AIQ moves above 70, momentum recovers, earnings revisions strengthen, and price confirms a stronger trend above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. It would weaken if AIQ falls below 40, price loses long-term moving-average support, analyst expectations deteriorate, or risk evidence worsens.
AIQ > 70, RSI above 55, price above SMA-50/SMA-200, and positive catalyst or estimate-revision evidence.
AIQ below 40, RSI below 45, loss of SMA-200, negative revisions, or rising volatility and drawdown risk.
KMX Decision Framework
Public evidence layers, setup checks, and risk context for CarMax, Inc..
CarMax, Inc. (KMX) Stock Analysis
CarMax, Inc. has an AIQ Score of 40/100 in a Neutral regime. Momentum is strongest at 58/100. Beta is 1.23, above market sensitivity. Review the supporting stock factors together before drawing a conclusion from any single score.
| Evidence Layer | Public Evidence |
|---|---|
| Regime Context | KMX is in a Neutral AIQ regime with score 40/100. |
| Signal Conflict | The primary conflict is that momentum leads at 58/100 while quality lags at 8/100. |
| Factor Evidence | Momentum 58/100 · Value 52/100 · Quality 8/100 · Risk 48/100 |
| Persistence | Current snapshot evidence is shown; historical persistence remains in AIQ Pro. |
Current Setup Checklist
Momentum is the strongest factor at 58/100.
Momentum is 58/100 and RSI (14) is 58.8.
KMX is in a Neutral regime at 40/100.
Risk factor is 48/100 with beta 1.23 and annual volatility 52.22%.
Current conflict: momentum leads at 58/100 while quality lags at 8/100.
KMX Research Cluster
Ticker-specific paths for valuation, technical analysis, catalysts, dividends, financials, risk, and news.
KMX Fundamentals
KMX valuation, profitability, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and free cash flow.
KMX Technical Analysis
KMX technical setup based on RSI, MACD, moving averages, AIQ Momentum, volume, trend, volatility, and pivots.
KMX Stock Catalysts
Track KMX earnings, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, stock news, and upcoming events.
KMX Dividend Analysis
KMX dividend yield, annual dividend, payout ratio, payment history, and income reliability context.
KMX Financial Data
KMX revenue, earnings, income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, valuation ratios, and stock metrics.
KMX Risk Analysis
KMX volatility, beta, drawdown, Sharpe ratio, VaR, and downside resilience.
KMX Stock News
KMX stock news, market tone, recent headlines, and catalyst context.
KMX vs Retail — Specialty & Discount Peers
Current peer cohort: KMX · KSS · LOW · LULU · M. Compare AIQ, factor scores, Sharpe ratio and 1-year volatility in one indexable view.
| Peer | AIQ | Value | Momentum | Risk | Sharpe | 1Y Volatility | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KMX Current stock | 40/100 | 52/100 | 58/100 | 48/100 | 0.74 | 52.22% | Current |
| KSS Kohl's | 56/100 | 72/100 | 79/100 | 36/100 | 0.87 | 74.05% | KMX vs KSS |
| LOW Lowe's | 56/100 | 53/100 | 77/100 | 48/100 | -0.49 | 28.48% | KMX vs LOW |
| LULU Lululemon | 71/100 | 63/100 | 78/100 | 56/100 | -0.81 | 45.98% | KMX vs LULU |
| M Macy's | 61/100 | 70/100 | 77/100 | 49/100 | 0.68 | 41.23% | KMX vs M |
Peer cohort is resolved dynamically from the AlgovestIQ universe taxonomy and Compare relationship graph. Data as of Oct 29, 2026.
About the AIQ Score
Methodology for the current stock evidence.
The AlgovestIQ AIQ Score combines multiple dimensions of stock evidence, including momentum, valuation exposure, quality, risk resilience, sentiment context, and timing signals. It is a descriptive research score, not a guarantee of future performance or a personalized recommendation.
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AIQ Component Profile
Compare the five component scores on one consistent 0–100 scale.
Review earnings timing, revisions, news pressure, and prior event reactions in one place.
Open catalysts5 recent quarterly periods are available for review.
Checked Oct 31, 2026
Explore factor drivers, conflicts, persistence, and scenario sensitivity in the advanced workspace.
Fundamentals Verdict
Current snapshot fields are separate from reported-quarter statement tables.
Latest period Aug 31, 2026.
Market Confirmation
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Risk Alignment
Higher resilience is stronger; exposure metrics stay separate.
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KMX Stock FAQ
What is KMX stock price today?
CarMax, Inc.'s current stock price is $55.58. Use the live quote with AIQ Score, news, and risk context rather than treating price alone as a decision signal.
Is KMX bullish or bearish right now?
KMX's bullish or bearish read depends on the current AIQ Score, factor alignment, technical analysis consensus, valuation, risk, and catalyst evidence. A mixed setup should be treated differently from a broad confirmation across those signals.
What is KMX's market cap?
KMX's market cap is $8.66B based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 30, 2026. Use it with P/E ratio, revenue, and growth metrics to frame company size, valuation, and peer comparisons.
What is KMX's current P/E ratio?
KMX's current P/E ratio is 37.89 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 30, 2026. Read it with revenue growth, margins, EPS, cash flow, and peer valuation rather than using P/E alone.
What is KMX's RSI?
KMX's 14-day RSI is 58.8 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 30, 2026. RSI should be interpreted with MACD, moving averages, volume, volatility, and price trend.
Is KMX above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages?
KMX is -1.79% from its 50-day SMA and 13.85% from its 200-day SMA based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 30, 2026. Moving-average position should be read with momentum and broader AIQ evidence.
When is KMX's next earnings date?
KMX's next earnings date is currently listed as Dec 17, 2026. Earnings can reset revenue, EPS, price target, analyst rating, and catalyst expectations.
Does KMX pay a dividend?
KMX's dividend yield is 0.00% based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 30, 2026. Dividend yield should be read with payout ratio, free cash flow, growth, and balance-sheet strength.