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CarMax Profit Drops as Used Car Sales Decline, Prices Fall

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Overview

  • CarMax reported lower net income and earnings compared to last year as used car sales declined.
  • The company's profit per share met expectations at 75 cents while revenue exceeded forecasts at $7.07 billion.
  • Retail and wholesale used vehicle unit sales were down 9% and online sales made up 14% of retail units.
  • Average used vehicle selling prices dropped around 4% or $1,200 per unit amid cooling demand and inflationary pressures.
  • CarMax implemented cost reductions like slowing vehicle purchases and halting buybacks amid the used car sales slowdown.