KMXCAUTIOUS

KMX Revenue Growth (YoY) Analysis

6.2%

Higher than 45% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers

Updated 582h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Revenue Growth (YoY) of 6.2% means CarMax’s sales rose 6.2% compared to the same quarter a year earlier.

Sector Performance

45th percentile

KMX

6.2%

Sector Median

7.9%

Sector Avg

14.7%

Prior Period

-1.0%(Jun 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Revenue Growth (YoY) of 6.2% means CarMax’s sales rose 6.2% compared to the same quarter a year earlier.

That is below the sector median of 9.1%, placing the company in the 37th percentile among Consumer Cyclical peers. The trend direction is not available: both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are listed as N/A, and only the current value is provided. With growth under the sector median and no trend data to gauge momentum, the level alone points to modest performance with no clear short-term catalyst. The absence of trend information means you cannot infer acceleration or deceleration, which adds uncertainty to the revenue outlook. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict because CarMax’s growth trails the typical sector peer and the available data gives no reason to expect a shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Revenue Growth (YoY) tell investors about KMX?

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.

How is the Revenue Growth (YoY) calculated?

Revenue Growth (YoY) is calculated as: (Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4.

How does KMX's Revenue Growth (YoY) compare to its sector?

KMX's Revenue Growth (YoY) of 6.2% compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 7.9%, placing it in the 45th percentile.

Who are KMX's closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY)?

The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Revenue Growth (YoY) include: ROL (7.9%), CHWY (7.7%), YETI (8.3%), APTV (5.4%), JD (4.9%).

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The Formula

(Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4

Why It Matters

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.