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$KMX

CarMax Inc.

XNYSConsumer DiscretionaryRetail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations

$58.80+3.76%+$2.13Prev $56.67LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is KMX up today? It is at $58.80 (+3.76%), and our scanner flagged it 42 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment KMX spikes, and full due diligence on KMX — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$58.80
Change today
+3.76%
Previous close
$56.67
52-week range
$30.26 – $62.56
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$8.04B
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
141.9M
SEC · as of 2026-06-22 · 45d
Insider ownership
4.4%
DEF 14A · 2026-05-12
Institutional own.
99.9%
Total held
100.0%
Short interest
11.5M
▼ -9% vs prior · as of 2026-07-15
Days to cover
4.1d
Avg daily volume
3.9M
Next earnings
Sep 24 · in 49d
Classification
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Industry
Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.4x
15m
0.4x
1h
0.5x
1D
0.1x

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Why is $KMX up today?

3 alerts today2.0x RVOLBullish news

KMX is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 3 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on KMX today, peaking at 2.0x its normal volume. A recent catalyst in the news: “CarMax Teams with Sierra to Enhance Inbound Sales Call Experience.” Early read: bullish.

Likely catalystExecutive / Board Change, from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $KMX moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low floatShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusHold13 analysts
Avg target $52.10(-11% downside)
Range $40 – $66
2 buy10 hold1 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Insiders

Insiders buying2 open-market buys16 buys, 1 sells last 3 months (19/10 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
Satriano Pietro
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+4Kadded 23%20Kn/aJun 26, 26
Mccreight David W.
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+4Kadded 10%40Kn/aJun 26, 26
Bensen Peter J
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+4Kadded 15%28Kn/aJun 26, 26
Shinder Marcella
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+4Kadded 15%29Kn/aJun 26, 26
Folliard Thomas J
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+4Kadded 1.6%228Kn/aJun 26, 26
Oneil Mark F
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+4Kadded 13%33Kn/aJun 26, 26
Chawla Sona
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+4Kadded 17%25Kn/aJun 26, 26
Cobb William C
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+4Kn/a4Kn/aJun 26, 26
Oshaughnessy Robert
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+4Kn/a4Kn/aJun 26, 26
Kessler James Francis
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+4Kn/a4Kn/aJun 26, 26
Shinder Marcella
Director
Bought (open market)+574added 2.4%25K$30K
at $52.01
Jun 25, 26
Chawla Sona
Director
Bought (open market)+2Kadded 10%22K$107K
at $53.39
Jun 25, 26

Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.

$KMX Sentiment

Neutral
Bearish55Bullish
📰 News: 2 bull · 3 bearToday: +3.8%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$KMX Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter — the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 29m ago +1.8% vs EMA
$KMX near 200 EMA: +1.83% from 200 EMA at 11:44 AM ET
at $59.20
Alert· 30m ago 2.0× RVOL
KMX hit 2.000x RVOL at 11:44 AM ET
at $59.20
Alert· 1h ago 2.0× RVOL
KMX hit 2.000x RVOL at 10:55 AM ET
at $58.95
Alert· 2h ago +0.2% vs EMA
$KMX near 200 EMA: +0.19% from 200 EMA at 9:34 AM ET
at $56.96
Alert· 2h ago 2.0× RVOL
KMX hit 2.000x RVOL at 9:34 AM ET
at $56.96
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 2h ago Bullish
CarMax Teams with Sierra to Enhance Inbound Sales Call Experience
Alert· 20h ago 4.7× RVOL
KMX hit 4.735x RVOL at 3:22 PM ET
at $57.33
Alert· 23h ago -0.8% vs EMA
$KMX near 200 EMA: -0.82% from 200 EMA at 12:45 PM ET
at $56.55
Alert· 23h ago 27.5× RVOL
KMX hit 27.460x RVOL at 12:45 PM ET
at $56.55
News· The Motley Fool· 1d ago Neutral
Booking vs. Carvana: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Alert· 1d ago 2.0× RVOL
KMX hit 2.000x RVOL at 3:57 PM ET
at $57.59
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 1d ago Bearish
CARMAX, INC. (NYSE: KMX) SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION ALERT: Bernstein Liebhard Investigates Potential Breaches of Fiduciary Duty
Alert· 2d ago -0.1% vs EMA
$KMX near 200 EMA: -0.12% from 200 EMA at 11:58 AM ET
at $58.48
Alert· 2d ago 7.0× RVOL
KMX hit 7.050x RVOL at 11:58 AM ET
at $58.48
Alert· 2d ago 21.1× RVOL
KMX hit 21.103x RVOL at 10:51 AM ET
at $59.03
News· SEC EDGAR· 5d ago
CARMAX INC filed an 8-K: Executive / Board Change
Alert· 6d ago -1.3% vs EMA
$KMX near 200 EMA: -1.31% from 200 EMA at 11:43 AM ET
at $57.01
Alert· 6d ago 2.0× RVOL
KMX hit 2.029x RVOL at 11:43 AM ET
at $57.01
Alert· 6d ago 2.0× RVOL
KMX hit 2.000x RVOL at 3:12 PM ET
at $58.49
Alert· 6d ago -0.9% vs EMA
$KMX near 200 EMA: -0.85% from 200 EMA at 12:19 PM ET
at $58.13
Alert· 6d ago 6.5× RVOL
KMX hit 6.471x RVOL at 12:19 PM ET
at $58.13
Alert· 7d ago +0.4% vs EMA
$KMX near 200 EMA: +0.36% from 200 EMA at 2:50 PM ET
at $60.67
Alert· 7d ago 2.1× RVOL
KMX hit 2.093x RVOL at 2:50 PM ET
at $60.67
Alert· 7d ago +0.3% vs EMA
$KMX near 200 EMA: +0.30% from 200 EMA at 2:44 PM ET
at $60.63
Alert· 7d ago -1.04%
$KMX moved -1.04% in 1 min (Level 1) at 2:44 PM ET
at $60.63
Alert· 7d ago -0.3% vs EMA
$KMX near 200 EMA: -0.29% from 200 EMA at 2:19 PM ET
at $60.22
Alert· 7d ago -1.11%
$KMX moved -1.11% in 1 min (Level 1) at 2:19 PM ET
at $60.22
Alert· 7d ago 2.2× RVOL
KMX hit 2.218x RVOL at 2:19 PM ET
at $60.27
Alert· 7d ago +0.4% vs EMA
$KMX near 200 EMA: +0.38% from 200 EMA at 1:09 PM ET
at $60.46
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 27d ago Bearish
CARMAX, INC. (KMX) INVESTIGATION ALERT: Bernstein Liebhard Announces Investigation of CarMax, Inc.
News· Investing.com· 41d ago Bearish
This Single Factor Is Holding Back Carvana’s Disruptive Edge
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 41d ago Bullish
Chimborazo Elementary School, the CarMax Foundation and KABOOM! Unveil Kid-Designed Playground in Richmond
News· SEC EDGAR· 42d ago
CARMAX INC filed an 8-K: Executive / Board Change, Shareholder Vote

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KMX stock FAQ

Why is $KMX up today?

KMX is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 3 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on KMX today, peaking at 2.0x its normal volume. A recent catalyst in the news: “CarMax Teams with Sierra to Enhance Inbound Sales Call Experience.” Early read: bullish.

What is the KMX stock price today?

KMX last traded at $58.80, up 3.76% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

When does KMX report earnings?

CarMax Inc. (KMX) is next expected to report earnings on Thursday, September 24, 2026, about 49 days away. Earnings reports often cause large overnight gaps, so many traders manage risk around the date. The date can shift until the company officially confirms it.

Where can I see live KMX alerts?

The KMX Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged KMX 42 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is KMX on?

KMX (CarMax Inc.) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $8.04B in the RETAIL-AUTO DEALERS & GASOLINE STATIONS sector.

Is KMX good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge KMX for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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