CarMax, Inc.
KMXNYSETrackedESG Rated: 1/2 ProvidersMarket Data VerifiedConsumer DiscretionaryAutomotive RetailMSCI: A
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- Rated universe Carries an MSCI or Sustainalytics observation.
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- Quote
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Market overview
Up+USD 2.17 (+4.20%) Day change
The market is closed. This is the last verified closing quote, not an intraday price.
- Open
- USD 52.21
- Previous close
- USD 51.65
- Day high
- USD 53.85
- Day low
- USD 51.00
- Volume
- 2,339,379
- Market cap
- USD 7,639,361,536
View Chart Data
| Date and time | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 43.04 | USD 43.58 | USD 42.34 | USD 43.03 | 3,379,000 | |
| USD 36.08 | USD 36.50 | USD 30.26 | USD 30.88 | 28,932,000 | |
| USD 38.90 | USD 39.69 | USD 38.55 | USD 38.82 | 3,233,900 | |
| USD 38.33 | USD 39.26 | USD 37.82 | USD 38.15 | 7,109,200 | |
| USD 42.51 | USD 45.38 | USD 42.32 | USD 44.62 | 4,982,800 | |
| USD 47.54 | USD 47.88 | USD 46.15 | USD 46.29 | 2,268,600 | |
| USD 47.71 | USD 47.76 | USD 46.38 | USD 46.46 | 1,767,900 | |
| USD 42.91 | USD 43.20 | USD 41.80 | USD 42.06 | 3,798,900 | |
| USD 41.86 | USD 42.60 | USD 40.83 | USD 41.00 | 2,304,800 | |
| USD 42.41 | USD 42.61 | USD 40.73 | USD 40.86 | 2,331,600 | |
| USD 44.17 | USD 44.20 | USD 40.55 | USD 41.66 | 13,496,300 | |
| USD 38.58 | USD 39.37 | USD 38.09 | USD 38.35 | 2,132,700 | |
| USD 37.67 | USD 38.38 | USD 37.38 | USD 38.09 | 2,174,400 | |
| USD 44.50 | USD 45.12 | USD 43.87 | USD 45.02 | 2,511,300 | |
| USD 52.78 | USD 53.52 | USD 51.40 | USD 52.11 | 7,550,500 | |
| USD 51.93 | USD 52.30 | USD 49.93 | USD 50.98 | 2,756,500 | |
| USD 58.01 | USD 58.04 | USD 55.73 | USD 55.91 | 1,798,600 | |
| USD 57.89 | USD 58.60 | USD 57.65 | USD 58.43 | 1,275,500 | |
| USD 58.85 | USD 59.00 | USD 57.25 | USD 57.40 | 1,560,400 | |
| USD 63.09 | USD 64.59 | USD 62.65 | USD 64.22 | 2,028,200 | |
| USD 60.81 | USD 62.19 | USD 60.81 | USD 61.43 | 1,368,200 | |
| USD 59.13 | USD 59.37 | USD 56.42 | USD 57.21 | 4,206,800 | |
| USD 54.40 | USD 55.61 | USD 52.76 | USD 54.86 | 3,518,800 | |
| USD 52.21 | USD 53.64 | USD 51.00 | USD 53.28 | 768,767 |
Company Profile & Business Model Overview
CarMax, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer of used vehicles in the United States. The company operates in two segments, CarMax Sales Operations and CarMax Auto Finance. It offers customers a range of makes and models of used vehicles, including domestic, imported, and luxury vehicles; and extended protection plans to customers at the time of sale, as well as sells vehicles that are approximately 10 years old and has more than 100,000 miles through whole auctions. The company also provides reconditioning and vehicle repair services; and financing alternatives for retail customers across a range of credit spectrum through its CarMax Auto Finance and arrangements with various financial institutions. As of February 28, 2021, it operated approximately 220 used car stores and 1 new car franchises. CarMax, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is based in Richmond, Virginia.
Sustainability Strengths & Catalysts (Pros)
- CarMax holds an MSCI ESG rating of A, reflecting above-average management of social and governance risks relative to specialty-retail peers.
- Extending the life of existing vehicles through resale supports a circular-economy argument versus the emissions embedded in new-car manufacturing.
- Its no-haggle pricing model and transparent disclosures address consumer-protection concerns that often plague the broader used-car industry.
Material Risks & Governance Concerns (Cons)
- The company's core product is internal-combustion vehicles, leaving it exposed to tightening tailpipe regulation and the secular shift toward electrification.
- Sustainability assessments highlight a net-negative impact driven by greenhouse-gas and other emissions tied to the vehicles it sells and services.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers on sustainability scores, risk methodologies, and peer rankings.
What is CarMax, Inc. (KMX)'s ESG rating and sustainability score?
CarMax, Inc. (KMX) has an MSCI ESG rating of A. MSCI evaluates corporate resilience to long-term industry material environmental, social, and governance risks relative to sector peers.
Is CarMax, Inc. considered an ESG leader or laggard in Consumer Discretionary?
CarMax, Inc. is classified as an Average ESG performer by MSCI with a A rating, indicating performance in line with mainstream sector peers with opportunities for further disclosure and risk management.
What are the main ESG risks and controversies for CarMax, Inc.?
Key material risks for CarMax, Inc. include: The company's core product is internal-combustion vehicles, leaving it exposed to tightening tailpipe regulation and the secular shift toward electrification.; Sustainability assessments highlight a net-negative impact driven by greenhouse-gas and other emissions tied to the vehicles it sells and services.. Investors should evaluate whether corporate mitigation plans adequately address these vulnerabilities.
How does The Impact Investor evaluate ESG stock profiles?
The Impact Investor presents audited third-party ratings from MSCI and Sustainalytics alongside delayed market data and financial fundamentals. We do not blend ratings into proprietary black-box scores, and ratings are never modified by advertising or affiliate relationships.