CarMax Stock Plunges After Q2 Income Drop, Credit Concerns
CarMax, the nation's largest retailer of used vehicles, reported a decline in income and stock market performance following its fiscal Q2 results. The company's auto finance arm saw a significant drop in income due to increased loan loss provisions, while total sales and used unit sales also decreased year over year.
CarMax's income from auto finance operations fell 11% due to a rise in provisions for loan losses. Despite this, unit economics remained robust, with retail gross profit per used vehicle at $2,216 and wholesale gross profit per unit at $993. The company's stock market price plummeted over 20% following the disappointing results, reaching new 52-week lows in the mid-$40s.
Management responded by repurchasing $180 million of stock during the period, indicating confidence in the company's long-term prospects. CarMax remains a scaled category leader, with stable per-unit profitability and a successful omnichannel model. However, the company plans to cut SG&A expenses by at least $150 million over the next 18 months to improve profitability.
CarMax's fiscal Q2 results showed a decline in income and sales, with concerns about credit trends impacting the stock market price. Despite these challenges, the company's unit economics remained strong, and management expressed confidence in the long-term outlook. CarMax plans to improve profitability through cost-cutting measures, and investors may find the stock market attractive at current valuation levels.
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