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Movers explained · September 29, 2026

Why Is CARMAX INC (KMX) Stock Up Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · reviewed against 29 wire stories

CARMAX INC (KMX) is up +9.76% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 29 stories on KMX across 18 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bullish (avg 58/100).

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KMX by the numbers

Last: $62.07Session: +9.76%7 sessions: -2.20%Coverage: 29 stories / 18 sourcesAI sentiment: 58/100 (bullish)
KMX · today's session (5-min) · +7.98% vs prior close · updated 9:35 AM ET
$56.27$58.86$61.46prev close $56.55$61.067:00 AM7:38 AM8:17 AM8:56 AM9:35 AM7:00 AM · $59.047:05 AM · $58.997:10 AM · $59.607:15 AM · $59.757:20 AM · $59.857:25 AM · $60.597:30 AM · $61.037:35 AM · $60.897:40 AM · $60.577:45 AM · $60.407:50 AM · $60.487:55 AM · $60.388:00 AM · $60.468:05 AM · $59.708:10 AM · $59.858:15 AM · $59.628:20 AM · $59.828:25 AM · $59.138:30 AM · $59.258:35 AM · $59.388:40 AM · $59.808:45 AM · $60.108:50 AM · $59.708:55 AM · $59.859:00 AM · $60.209:05 AM · $59.869:10 AM · $60.009:15 AM · $60.009:20 AM · $59.859:25 AM · $60.809:30 AM · $61.189:35 AM · $61.06
AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 29 stories · 58/100 bullish
AI sentiment 58/100 (bullish)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 10 stories on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agonowTipRanks · sentiment 50 · Options Volatility and Implied Earnings Moves Today, September 29, 2026TipRanks · 50Options Volatility and Implied Earnings Moves Today, September 29, 2026Investing.com Markets · sentiment 58 · Premarket movers: FICO sinks while Summit, AAR and CarMax riseInvesting.com Markets · 58Premarket movers: FICO sinks while Summit, AAR and CarMax riseMorningstar · sentiment 38 · Dow Jones Top Company Headlines at 7 AM ET: Oura Postpones IPO Over Market Uncertainty | CarMax ...Morningstar · 38Dow Jones Top Company Headlines at 7 AM ET: Oura Postpones IPO Over Market Uncertainty | …InvestorsHub · sentiment 68 · CarMax Shares Rise as Q2 Earnings and Revenue Exceed ForecastsInvestorsHub · 68CarMax Shares Rise as Q2 Earnings and Revenue Exceed ForecastsThe Fly · sentiment 59 · CarMax says CAF originated $8B in auto loans during FY26The Fly · 59CarMax says CAF originated $8B in auto loans during FY26Investing.com Analyst Ratings · sentiment 50 · Mizuho reiterates Neutral on CarMax stock after strong Q2 resultsInvesting.com Analyst Ratings · 50Mizuho reiterates Neutral on CarMax stock after strong Q2 resultsMarketChameleon · sentiment 56 · CarMax names a new Chief Digital and Customer Officer as it centralizes strategy, AI, and pricing September 29, 2026MarketChameleon · 56CarMax names a new Chief Digital and Customer Officer as it centralizes strategy, AI, and…Quartz · sentiment 68 · CarMax Q2 FY2027 earnings beat on used-vehicle sales jump - qz.comQuartz · 68CarMax Q2 FY2027 earnings beat on used-vehicle sales jump - qz.com24/7 Wall St. · sentiment 68 · CarMax Jumps 6% as Quarterly Earnings Hit $1.16 per Share and Buybacks Set to Resume; Carvana Rises 3%, Lithia Motors Ticks Up24/7 Wall St. · 68CarMax Jumps 6% as Quarterly Earnings Hit $1.16 per Share and Buybacks Set to Resume; Car…Morningstar · sentiment 38 · Dow Jones Top Company Headlines at 9 AM ET: Oura Postpones IPO Over Market Uncertainty | CarMax ...Morningstar · 38Dow Jones Top Company Headlines at 9 AM ET: Oura Postpones IPO Over Market Uncertainty | …
42m agoMorningstarBEARISH 38General

Dow Jones Top Company Headlines at 9 AM ET: Oura Postpones IPO Over Market Uncertainty | CarMax ...

Google said it has filed appeals with the European Union's second-highest court against binding instructions to open up its Android operating system, allowing other search engines to access search data.

1h ago24/7 Wall St.BULLISH 68Earnings

CarMax Jumps 6% as Quarterly Earnings Hit $1.16 per Share and Buybacks Set to Resume; Carvana Rises 3%, Lithia Motors Ticks Up

CarMax (NYSE:KMX) stock is up 6% to $59.75 early in the session after the used-car retailer posted stronger fiscal 2027 second-quarter earnings and indicated a return to share buybacks. The report offers a fresh read on whether CarMax’s sharper pricing is winning shoppers back, and rival auto retailers are edging higher in response. Online rival […]

1h agoQuartzBULLISH 68Earnings

CarMax Q2 FY2027 earnings beat on used-vehicle sales jump - qz.com

The used-car retailer posted $1.16 in diluted earnings per share, well above analyst expectations, as pricing moves drove higher unit volumes

1h agoMarketChameleonBULLISH 56Product/PR

CarMax names a new Chief Digital and Customer Officer as it centralizes strategy, AI, and pricing September 29, 2026

CarMax announced two leadership moves tied to its “Shift into GEAR” growth strategy: Elizabeth Dirgins will join October 5 as the newly created EVP, Chief Digital and Customer Officer, while Jeff Campbell has been promoted to SVP of Strategy. The company said the changes are designed to unify the end-to-end customer experience and centralize strategy, data science, AI, and pricing to accelerate decision-making ahead of a November 3 virtual Strategic Update.

2h agoInvesting.com Analyst RatingsNEUTRAL 50Analyst

Mizuho reiterates Neutral on CarMax stock after strong Q2 results

Mizuho reiterates Neutral on CarMax stock after strong Q2 results

2h agoThe FlyBULLISH 59General

CarMax says CAF originated $8B in auto loans during FY26

2h agoInvestorsHubBULLISH 68Earnings

CarMax Shares Rise as Q2 Earnings and Revenue Exceed Forecasts

CarMax shares rise after Q2 fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS of $1.16 and revenue of $7.88 billion exceed analyst forecasts, while used unit sales increase 13.8%.

2h agoMorningstarBEARISH 38General

Dow Jones Top Company Headlines at 7 AM ET: Oura Postpones IPO Over Market Uncertainty | CarMax ...

Google said it has filed appeals with the European Union's second-highest court against binding instructions to open up its Android operating system, allow other search engines to access search data.

3h agoInvesting.com MarketsBULLISH 58General

Premarket movers: FICO sinks while Summit, AAR and CarMax rise

Premarket movers: FICO sinks while Summit, AAR and CarMax rise

3h agoTipRanksNEUTRAL 50Earnings

Options Volatility and Implied Earnings Moves Today, September 29, 2026

Today, several major companies are expected to report earnings: CarMax (KMX), Carnival (CCL), Uranium Energy (UEC), Concentrix (CNXC). Ahead of earnings, TipRanks s...

Frequently asked questions

Why is KMX stock up today?

CARMAX INC (KMX) is up +9.76% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 29 stories on KMX across 18 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bullish (avg 58/100). The most recent driver: "Dow Jones Top Company Headlines at 9 AM ET: Oura Postpones IPO Over Market Uncertainty | CarMax ..." (Morningstar).

Is KMX a buy right now?

Top Tier Newswire does not give financial advice. Our AI sentiment across the last 36 hours of KMX coverage reads 58/100 over 29 stories; treat it as a research signal and do your own diligence.

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