Continue to site >
Trending ETFs
You have successfully subscribed to Advisor Access. Thank you!
Help us personalize your experience.
Which type of investor describes you best?
Help us personalize your experience.
What is your AUM?
Knowing your investable assets will help us build and prioritize features that will suit your investment needs.

Congratulations on personalizing your experience.

Email is verified. Thank you!

What CarMax's Earnings Mean for Mutual Fund Investors (KMX)

Shauna O'Brien

|

CarMax logo in blue
CarMax (KNX) released its third quarter financial results before the opening bell on Friday. Here’s what the results mean for mutual fund investors.

Inside the Results

Earnings

The company posted earnings of $130 million, or 60 cents per share, up from $106.5 million, or 47 cents per share, a year ago. Analysts expected to see EPS of 54 cents.

Revenue
Revenue rose 16% to $3.41 billion. Analysts expected to see revenue of $3.26 billion.

Leader in Used Car Sales

CarMax is the leader among used car companies. The company had a huge run in 2013 and into 2014, which was partially due to low interest rates. As we head into 2015, consumer spending could see a bump higher as a result of low energy prices. This could turn into another catalyst for shares of CarMax. For mutual fund managers, the risk is going to be whether the stock is worth buying further at these valuation levels. The stock is currently trading at 25x 2015 EPS estimates.

Mutual Funds to Watch

The mutual funds below may be a good option for investors seeking exposure to KMX. The three funds listed currently hold the largest stakes in the company.
Symbol Mutual Fund Stake
NYVTX Davis NY Venture 3.58%
RPMGX T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Growth 3.48%
PRGFX T. Rowe Price Growth Stock 3.15%

The Bottom Line

The funds above offer investors exposure to KMX while remaining diversified. Investors interested in KMX may also be interested in AutoNation (AN).

Shares of KMX are up 41% YTD.

Sign up for Advisor Access

Receive email updates about best performers, news, CE accredited webcasts and more.

Popular Articles

Read Next

CarMax logo in blue

What CarMax's Earnings Mean for Mutual Fund Investors (KMX)

Shauna O'Brien

|

CarMax (KNX) released its third quarter financial results before the opening bell on Friday. Here’s what the results mean for mutual fund investors.

Inside the Results

Earnings

The company posted earnings of $130 million, or 60 cents per share, up from $106.5 million, or 47 cents per share, a year ago. Analysts expected to see EPS of 54 cents.

Revenue
Revenue rose 16% to $3.41 billion. Analysts expected to see revenue of $3.26 billion.

Leader in Used Car Sales

CarMax is the leader among used car companies. The company had a huge run in 2013 and into 2014, which was partially due to low interest rates. As we head into 2015, consumer spending could see a bump higher as a result of low energy prices. This could turn into another catalyst for shares of CarMax. For mutual fund managers, the risk is going to be whether the stock is worth buying further at these valuation levels. The stock is currently trading at 25x 2015 EPS estimates.

Mutual Funds to Watch

The mutual funds below may be a good option for investors seeking exposure to KMX. The three funds listed currently hold the largest stakes in the company.
Symbol Mutual Fund Stake
NYVTX Davis NY Venture 3.58%
RPMGX T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Growth 3.48%
PRGFX T. Rowe Price Growth Stock 3.15%

The Bottom Line

The funds above offer investors exposure to KMX while remaining diversified. Investors interested in KMX may also be interested in AutoNation (AN).

Shares of KMX are up 41% YTD.

Sign up for Advisor Access

Receive email updates about best performers, news, CE accredited webcasts and more.

Popular Articles

Read Next

Advertisement

×

Wait! Do you know all the important aspects of mutual funds?

×

Free Advisor Access newsletter emailed to you.

Receive free and exclusive email updates for financial advisors about best performers, news, CE accredited webcasts and more.

Sign up for Advisor Access

Receive email updates about best performers, news, CE accredited webcasts and more.

Disclaimer: By registering, you agree to share your data with MutualFunds.com and opt-in to receiving occasional communications about projects and events. The contents of this form are subject to the MutualFunds.com Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time.