About CarMax, Inc. (KMX)
CarMax, Inc. is a Auto & Truck Dealerships company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
KMX trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $55.58
- Market Cap
- $7.89B
- 52-Week High
- $65.28
- 52-Week Low
- $30.26
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Auto & Truck Dealerships
$1,000 Invested in CarMax, Inc. (KMX)
How much would $1,000 invested in KMX be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in KMX 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in CarMax, Inc. (KMX) in 2025 would be worth $1,327 as of November 2026, representing a +32.7% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in KMX 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in CarMax, Inc. (KMX) in 2023 would be worth $920 as of November 2026, representing a -8.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in KMX 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in CarMax, Inc. (KMX) in 2021 would be worth $397 as of November 2026, representing a -60.3% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in KMX 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in CarMax, Inc. (KMX) in 2016 would be worth $1,110 as of November 2026, representing a +11.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in KMX at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in CarMax, Inc. (KMX) at IPO would be worth $5,262 as of November 2026, representing a +426.2% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 29+ years (356 months), CarMax, Inc. (KMX) has averaged a monthly return of +1.42% with a median return of +0.85%. The stock had 184 positive months (52%) and 170 negative months (48%). The best month in KMX's history was March 2000 with a +103.8% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -38.4%. Historically, March tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.1%), and September the weakest (-2.7%).
KMX's longest winning streak was 6 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 8 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2001 with a cumulative return of +218.0%, and the worst was 2008 at -74.9%.
Annual Returns
Over 29 years of trading history, CarMax, Inc. (KMX) has delivered an average annual return of +30.26% with a median return of +7.74%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +9.05%. The stock posted gains in 17 years (59%) and losses in 12 years (41%).
KMX's best year was 2001 with a +477.52% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -60.10%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 3, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. KMX achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 14 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 9 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +43.84% | $38.64 | $55.58 |
| 2025 | -52.74% | $81.76 | $38.64 |
| 2024 | +6.54% | $76.74 | $81.76 |
| 2023 | +26.03% | $60.89 | $76.74 |
| 2022 | -53.24% | $130.23 | $60.89 |
| 2021 | +37.87% | $94.46 | $130.23 |
| 2020 | +7.74% | $87.67 | $94.46 |
| 2019 | +39.76% | $62.73 | $87.67 |
| 2018 | -2.18% | $64.13 | $62.73 |
| 2017 | -0.40% | $64.39 | $64.13 |
| 2016 | +19.31% | $53.97 | $64.39 |
| 2015 | -18.94% | $66.58 | $53.97 |
| 2014 | +41.60% | $47.02 | $66.58 |
| 2013 | +25.25% | $37.54 | $47.02 |
| 2012 | +23.16% | $30.48 | $37.54 |
| 2011 | -4.39% | $31.88 | $30.48 |
| 2010 | +31.46% | $24.25 | $31.88 |
| 2009 | +207.74% | $7.88 | $24.25 |
| 2008 | -60.10% | $19.75 | $7.88 |
| 2007 | -26.35% | $26.82 | $19.75 |
| 2006 | +93.75% | $13.84 | $26.82 |
| 2005 | -10.85% | $15.52 | $13.84 |
| 2004 | +0.39% | $15.47 | $15.52 |
| 2003 | +72.99% | $8.94 | $15.47 |
| 2002 | -21.37% | $11.37 | $8.94 |
| 2001 | +477.52% | $1.97 | $11.37 |
| 2000 | +70.27% | $1.16 | $1.97 |
| 1999 | -56.98% | $2.69 | $1.16 |
| 1998 | -40.28% | $4.50 | $2.69 |
Frequently Asked Questions: KMX
What sector is KMX in? ▼
KMX operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.
How has KMX performed historically? ▼
Over 29 years of trading history, KMX has posted gains in 17 years (59% of the time). The best year was 2001 with a +477.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in KMX? ▼
You can invest in KMX through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold KMX.
Last updated: 11/1/2026