🚀 CarMax (KMX) Stock Rockets 10% on Stellar Q1 Earnings – Here’s Why Traders Are Buzzing

Wall Street’s used-car darling just flexed its muscles. CarMax shares surged double digits after crushing Q1 expectations—proving even traditional retailers can still deliver surprises in this market.

Behind the pop: That 10% gain wasn’t just short-covering. KMX demonstrated serious operational horsepower while competitors sputtered.

The cynical take: Let’s see if management can sustain this when the Fed’s next rate hike squeezes auto loans—because nothing kills a used-car rally like 8% APR.

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Adding to the positive earnings report was revenue of $7.55 billion, another beat compared to analysts’ estimate of $7.5 billion. CarMax’s revenue also grew 6.1% year-over-year from $7.11 billion.

KMX stock was up 10.88% in pre-market trading following its strong Q1 earnings report. However, the shares are still down 21.32% year-to-date and 10.19% over the past 12 months.