CarMax Inc. (KMX)
Consumer Discretionary ยท Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations
CarMax Inc. (KMX) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since February 4, 1997. SentiSense covers CarMax Inc. in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations. Keith Barr is its chief executive officer. The company reports 27,796 employees, and its corporate website is www.carmax.com.
About CarMax Inc.
CarMax sells, finances, and services used and new cars through a chain of over 255 retail stores. It was formed in 1993 as a unit of Circuit City and spun off into an independent company in late 2002. Used-vehicle sales were 80% of fiscal 2026 revenue and wholesale about 17%, with the remaining portion composed of extended service plans and repair. In fiscal 2026, the company retailed and wholesaled 780,684 and 538,203 used vehicles, respectively. CarMax is the largest used-vehicle retailer in the US, but still estimates that it had only about 3.6% US market share of vehicles zero to 10 years old in calendar 2025. CarMax is based in Richmond, Virginia.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 545 institutions reported holding KMX, with 147.5 million shares worth $7.8 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were BlackRock, Vanguard and AQR Capital Management. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 3 added shares and 2 reduced their positions during the quarter.
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Frequently asked questions
What does CarMax Inc. do?
CarMax sells, finances, and services used and new cars through a chain of over 255 retail stores.
What sector is KMX in?
SentiSense classifies CarMax Inc. in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations.
Where does KMX stock trade?
CarMax Inc. (KMX) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since February 4, 1997.
Who is the CEO of CarMax Inc.?
Keith Barr is the chief executive officer of CarMax Inc..