
CarMax Shares Drop 20% Amid Declining Used Car Market
CarMax experienced a significant drop in used car values this summer due to aggressive pricing by competitors, leading to a 6.3% decline in same-store sales and a 20% plunge in shares. The company faced a rapid $1,000 per vehicle depreciation over a month, amid shifting consumer preferences towards older, higher mileage vehicles and a challenging inflationary environment. Despite earlier price hikes driven by tariffs, prices have since fallen, prompting CarMax to lower retail margins and adjust strategies to remain competitive in a tough market.





