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CarMax, Inc.
$46.03
-1.9%CarMax, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer of used vehicles in the United States. The company operates through two segments, CarMax Sales Operations and CarMax Auto Finance. It offers customers a range of makes and models of used vehicles, including domestic, imported, and luxury vehicles, as well as hybrid and electric vehicles; and extended protection plans to customers at the time of sale, as well as sells vehicles that are approximately 10 years old and has more than 100,000 miles through wholesale auctions. The company also provides reconditioning and vehicle repair services; and financing alternatives for retail customers across a range of credit spectrum through its CarMax Auto Finance and arrangements with various financial institutions. As of February 28, 2022, it operated approximately 230 used car stores. CarMax, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is based in Richmond, Virginia.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotSEC Filings
KMX - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 12, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | May 12, 2026 | February 28, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-K 10-K 2026 FY FY | April 15, 2026 | February 28, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 14, 2026 | April 14, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 09, 2026 | April 08, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 02, 2026 | March 01, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 12, 2026 | February 10, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q4 Q4 | December 23, 2025 | November 30, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | December 18, 2025 | December 18, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | November 06, 2025 | November 04, 2025 | 2025 |
Understanding SEC Filings
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Current Report
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