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CarMax: A $5.9 Billion Quarter Masks Weak Earnings And Margin Declines!

CarMax, Inc.’s fiscal fourth quarter 2026 results reflected mixed operational outcomes amid strategic shifts to improve competitiveness in the evolving used car market. Total sales decreased marginally by 1% year-over-year to $5.9 billion, while total vehicle units sold increased slightly by 1% to approximately 304,000, marking an improvement over the more pronounced unit sales declines seen in prior quarters. Retail unit sales declined marginally by 0.8%, with used unit comparable sales down 1.9%, an improvement compared to sharper declines earlier in the fiscal year. These trends were influenced primarily by deliberate price reductions, increased acquisition marketing spending, and initial digital enhancements aimed at improving the customer buying experience. Average selling prices declined modestly in both retail and wholesale channels, with retail ASP down $114 and wholesale ASP down $268 per unit, reflecting CarMax’s focus on supporting sales volume through more competitive pricing.