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Feb 28

CarMax Q4 2025 Earnings Report

CarMax posted strong Q4 performance with earnings surging and revenue growth supported by higher unit volumes and margin gains.

Key Takeaways

CarMax delivered a robust Q4 with net income of $89.9M and EPS of $0.58, up significantly from last year. Revenue reached $6.0B, driven by gains in used vehicle sales and disciplined SG&A cost management.

Total Revenue
$6B
Previous year: $5.63B
+6.7%
EPS
$0.58
Previous year: $0.32
+81.2%
Used Units Sold
182.66K
Previous year: 172.06K
+6.2%
Wholesale Units Sold
119.16K
Previous year: 115.55K
+3.1%
Avg. Used Vehicle Price
$26.1K
Previous year: $26K
+0.6%
Gross Profit
$668M
Previous year: $586M
+13.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$247M
Previous year: $574M
-57.0%

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CarMax Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

CarMax anticipates continued growth in unit sales and market share, with a long-term EPS growth model in the high-teens CAGR range.

Positive Outlook

  • Positioned for double-digit EPS growth over time
  • Six new stores and four reconditioning centers planned for FY26
  • Strong leverage in SG&A with 770 basis points improvement
  • CAF income increased 8.2% on stronger net interest margins
  • Online sales capabilities continue to scale with 15% penetration

Challenges Ahead

  • Slight decline in gross profit per wholesale unit
  • Service margin still negative, though improved
  • Online revenue share slightly down YoY
  • Allowance for loan losses remains elevated
  • Increase in advertising spend due to timing

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income