CarMax

KMX

Market cap $7.79B

NEW YORK, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP: Do you currently own shares of CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX)? Did you purchase any of your shares prior to June 20, 2025?

This was due in no small part to a wave of positive analyst updates. One pundit even upgraded his recommendation on the storied auto retailer.

Four directors snap up CarMax shares on the heels of the auto retailer's first-quarter earnings report.

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RICHMOND, Va., June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has been recognized by Points of Light as a 2026 honoree of The Civic 50® , recognizing the top community-minded companies in the United States according to a comprehensive annual survey. The Civic 50 honorees are recognized for their excellence in employee volunteering, community investment and social impact strategy.

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Broker-favored stocks such as ChargePoint, ABM, CarMax, Dauch and Air Canada pass a screen for upgrades, estimate revisions and low P/S.

CarMax NYSE: KMX entered a market reversal earlier this year asc it transitioned to a new CEO and activist investors took positions. The story now is that Keith Barr's four-pillar strategy to increase volume, improve digital sales, add value on each transaction, and drive efficiency is gaining traction.

CarMax (KMX) is in a transition phase, executing a four-pillar strategy to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. KMX reported strong Q1 results, beating EPS and revenue expectations, with management crediting early execution of its strategic plan. Technical analysis signals a bullish trend: KMX trades above its 30-week EMA, with both short- and long-term momentum turning positive.

For the most part, these were positive. One prognosticator even upgraded his recommendation.