CarMax
Organization
CarMax, Inc. is the largest used vehicle retailer in the United States, operating two primary business segments: CarMax Sales Operations and CarMax Auto Finance. Founded in 1993 as a subsidiary of Circuit City, the company operates over 250 retail locations nationwide and offers a no-haggle car buying and selling experience.
What experts have said about CarMax
5 statements · 3 positive · 1 negative · 1 mixed
CarMax’s turnaround effort has uncertain durability.
“this raised a lot of questions about the durability of its turnaround effort”
Open the episode · SpaceX Falls for the First Time, CarMax Drops, Allbirds Changes Name to SmartbirdListen at 2:18
CarMax stock gained 35% during the year.
“The Stock has gained 35% this year”
Open the episode · SpaceX Falls for the First Time, CarMax Drops, Allbirds Changes Name to SmartbirdListen at 2:22
CarMax stock remains about two-thirds below its 2021 high.
“it's still down around two thirds since it's 2021 high”
Open the episode · SpaceX Falls for the First Time, CarMax Drops, Allbirds Changes Name to SmartbirdListen at 2:24
CarMax stock is up 35% year to date as fiscal first-quarter sales climbed.
“Carmax is up 35% fiscal first quarter sales climbed.”
Open the episode · SpaceX and La-Z-Boy Higher; CarMax ReportsListen at 2:33
The decline in used-car interest and sales may be beginning to stabilize for CarMax.
“the worst of this storm in terms of really wavering and dropping used car interest and sales is starting to stabilize and steady out, at least as far as CarMax.”
Open the episode · Week Ahead: Kroger, Carmax, and DraftKingsListen at 4:52
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7 episodes featuring CarMax
The Ramsey Show
Financial stability starts with solving the whole problem
The episode shows how divorce, debt, medical bills, variable income, and major family changes can turn isolated money decisions into broader financial risks.
Sep 7, 2026 · 2h 7m
Financial Audit
Strong income collides with $108,000 in debt and relationship turmoil
The audit shows how inaccurate tracking, risky borrowing, and unresolved trust issues can overwhelm a high-earning household.
Aug 31, 2026 · 1h 47m
The Ramsey Show
Financial resets demand honesty, boundaries and deliberate planning
The callers’ problems show how debt, addiction, windfalls and major life changes can destabilize families without clear rules and professional guidance.
Aug 18, 2026 · 2h 8m
The Herd with Colin Cowherd
LeBron’s Lakers exit forces a new NBA blueprint
LeBron James’s departure would reshape his next destination while forcing Los Angeles to build its future around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Jul 1, 2026 · 26 min
The Ben Maller Show
Brian Noe makes the case against Team USA
The episode turns World Cup fandom into a debate over coaching, national loyalty, and the fine print governing soccer bets.
Jul 1, 2026 · 51 min
Stock Movers
SpaceX stock slips below Amazon as CarMax drops and Allbirds rebrands
This episode highlights how major market players are navigating valuation pressures, retail slowdowns, and radical tech pivots.
Jun 17, 2026 · 7 min
Stock Movers
SpaceX valuation surpasses Amazon as La-Z-Boy and CarMax post gains
This episode maps the divergence in the modern economy, showing how legacy retail brands are restructuring to survive while aerospace and AI infrastructure giants capture massive market share.
Jun 17, 2026 · 7 min