CarMax, Inc. (KMX) Stock Forecast
KMX analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.35 / 5 from 20 analysts
- Price target
- $63.77 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +19.6% from the latest close
- Next earnings
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- 52-week range
- $30.88 – $64.22
KMX analyst ratings
20 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
KMX price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
KMX earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Nov '26) | $0.43 | $0.12 | $0.77 | $0.43 | −0.3% | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.23 | $2.72 | $3.86 | $1.68 | +92.3% | 14 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $3.53 | $2.87 | $4.20 | $3.23 | +9.2% | 15 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
KMX revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Nov '26) | $6.70B | $6.42B | $7.04B | +15.6% | 11 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $29.03B | $28.11B | $29.75B | +12.2% | 14 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $29.39B | $26.96B | $31.03B | +1.3% | 17 |
KMX EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
KMX revenue: reported and forecast
KMX EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Nov '26) | $0.45 | $0.45 | $0.45 | $0.43 | $0.43 | −4.0% | 2 up · 7 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.72 | $2.73 | $2.73 | $3.22 | $3.23 | +18.8% | 12 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $3.10 | $3.13 | $3.13 | $3.49 | $3.53 | +13.9% | 12 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
KMX earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; KMX beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from KMX
20 analysts cover CarMax; their consensus rating is hold (3.35 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $63.77, 19.6% above the latest close of $53.33. Analysts expect earnings of $3.23 per share for FY2027, +92.3% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $3.53 per share on revenue of $29.4 billion. CarMax beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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KMX forecast FAQ
What is CarMax's price target?
The average analyst price target for CarMax is $63.77, 19.6% above the latest close of $53.33.
Is CarMax a buy, hold or sell?
Of 20 analysts covering CarMax, 4 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 15 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is CarMax's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.23 per share for FY2027 (range $2.72 to $3.86); for FY2028 the estimate is $3.53.
What is CarMax's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $29.0 billion, growth of 12.2%; for FY2028 it is $29.4 billion.
Does CarMax usually beat earnings estimates?
CarMax reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.