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Get filing alertsCarMax reports Q1 revenue up 6.2% but EPS falls to $1.31; new CEO unveils four-pillar strategy
Filed June 17, 2026 · Period ending June 17, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Q1 FY2027 revenue rose 6.2% to $8.0 billion with unit sales up 3.3%, but EPS declined from $1.38 to $1.31 as gross profit per retail used unit fell $230 to $2,177 due to pricing actions to drive sales volume.
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New CEO Keith Barr introduced a four-pillar strategic framework targeting unit and earnings growth through competitive offering, seamless experience, transaction value maximization, and cost structure reimagination; strategic update planned for late Fall.
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SG&A expenses decreased 3.7% to $635.2 million, improving $118 per unit; company on track to achieve $200 million in exit rate SG&A savings by end of fiscal 2027.
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CAF penetration expanded 150 basis points to 43.3% under full spectrum growth strategy, though CAF income declined 1.0% to $140.2 million due to lower loan portfolio after prior securitization; allowance for loan losses increased to 2.95% from 2.78%.
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CarMax suspended share repurchases during the quarter with $1.31 billion remaining authorized; company intends to resume at appropriate time based on market conditions, leverage, and capital needs.
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Summary
CarMax reported mixed first quarter fiscal 2027 results showing top-line growth but margin pressure. Revenue increased 6.2% to $8.0 billion and combined unit sales rose 3.3%, but profitability declined as the company implemented pricing actions to stimulate sales. Gross profit per retail used unit fell $230 to $2,177, and earnings per share decreased from $1.38 to $1.31.
The company partially offset margin pressure through strong cost discipline, reducing SG&A expenses by 3.7% and achieving $118 per unit improvement. New CEO Keith Barr used the earnings release to introduce a four-pillar strategic framework focused on competitive offering, seamless customer experience, transaction value maximization, and cost structure optimization.
The company plans a strategic update in late Fall to detail specific initiatives and milestones. CarMax is on track to deliver $200 million in exit rate SG&A savings by fiscal year-end 2027. The company suspended share repurchases during the quarter despite $1.31 billion in remaining authorization, citing the need to evaluate market conditions and capital allocation priorities under the new strategic framework. Investors should watch for the Fall strategic update to assess the new CEO's plan for returning to unit and earnings growth.
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Event · Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition
CarMax announced Q1 FY2027 results via press release on June 17, 2026.
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CarMax, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release on June 17, 2026, announcing its first quarter results.
CarMax disclosed its first quarter fiscal 2027 financial results through a press release. The 8-K itself does not contain the actual financial figures; those are in the attached press release exhibit. This is a standard earnings disclosure filing.
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Net revenues rose 6.2% to $8.0 billion. Combined retail and wholesale unit sales of 392,357, an increase of 3.3%. Retail used unit sales increased slightly and comparable store used unit sales declined 0.8%; gross profit per retail used unit of $2,177 declined from last year's all-time record by $230, reflecting the continuation of pricing actions implemented to drive an improved sales trend. Wholesale units increased 8.4%; gross profit per wholesale unit of $1,046, in line with the prior year. Extended Protection Plans (EPP) margin per retail unit of $580, an increase of $8 per unit. SG&A expenses decreased 3.7% or $24.5 million to $635.2 million. Net earnings per diluted share of $1.31 versus $1.38 a year ago.
CarMax reported first quarter fiscal 2027 results showing revenue growth of 6.2% to $8.0 billion and combined unit sales up 3.3%. However, profitability metrics declined: gross profit per retail used unit fell $230 to $2,177 due to pricing actions to drive sales, and net earnings per diluted share decreased from $1.38 to $1.31. The company achieved strong SG&A leverage with expenses down 3.7% and $118 improvement per unit.
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CEO Keith Barr announces CarMax's four-pillar strategic framework with the objective of delivering strong unit and earnings growth that enables CarMax to consistently reward shareholders. CarMax's strategy is built around four pillars designed to place the customer at the center of everything we do with the objective of driving sustainable growth and strong operating performance over time: 1. Great Offering - give customers every reason to choose CarMax 2. Easy Experience - make it easy to do business with us through a seamless experience 3. Add Value on Each Transaction - grow profitability by maximizing value across all aspects of our business 4. Run Lean - reimagine our cost structure to enable a great offering
New CEO Keith Barr introduced a four-pillar strategic framework focused on competitive pricing and inventory, seamless digital-physical integration, growing CAF and EPP profitability, and reducing costs through operational efficiency. The company plans to host a Strategic Update in late Fall to share additional detail on key initiatives and milestones.
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