CarMax.
US-based used car retailer
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Amazon, CarMax, and AutoZone are being discussed in the context of market dominance within the automotive retail segment.Some support1 report
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CarMax and Warby Parker are mid-cap consumer discretionary companies.Some support1 report
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CarMax announced layoffs in Dallas, Atlanta, and Richmond, and Keith Barr replaced Bill Nash as CEO.Some support3 reports
Earlier this month
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MarketBeat provided average ratings and consensus target prices for CarMax, while Benchmark and Royal Bank of Canada also issued rating updates.Some support3 reports
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High gasoline prices are being driven by the ongoing Iran conflict, while market speculation focuses on potential interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve.Some support1 report1 development inside
One to three months ago
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Traditional dealers like AutoNation and CarMax are expanding digital storefronts and finance arms to challenge Carvana's online market edge.Some support1 report
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CarMax filed Form 13F with the SEC regarding institutional holdings, noting a 24.0% decrease in its investment position during Q2.Some support1 report
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Bank of America raised its price target on CarMax stock, and Truist Financial also raised its target price for the company on August 14, 2026.Some support1 report
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CarMax CEO Keith Barr communicated the company's strategic challenges and multi-year turnaround plan to CNBC.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Keith Barr leads CarMax through a cost-cutting plan.Some support1 report
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CarMax filed required 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding ownership changes.Some support1 report
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Analyst targets were raised on CarMax stock, coinciding with high gasoline prices driven by the Iran conflict.Some support1 report
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Analyst firms adjusted price targets for several companies, including CarMax, OLIN, Hamilton Lane, and GoDaddy.Some support2 reports
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Atlanta is preparing for the 2026 World Cup, and two companies, Carvana and CarMax, are competing for trade-in business in the city.Some support1 report
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CarMax is a member of the S&P 500 Index, and market sentiment is affected by US-Iran negotiations and Fed policy.Some support1 report
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Carvana and CarMax are competing in the used car market segment by selling Stellantis brands, including Dodge and Chrysler.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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Royal Bank of Canada lifted its target price for CarMax on June 18, 2026.Some support1 report
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CarMax growth supports improved GPU outlook following reiterated Hold rating on the company's stock by Needham analyst Chris Pierce.Some support2 reports
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CarMax utilizes CAF for finance penetration, and Keith Barr serves as CEO of the company.Well supported5 reports
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Jill Livesay, a former employee of CarMax and KPMG, was elected to the Publix board.Some support1 report
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CarMax margin pressure is affecting market sentiment toward Carvana.Some support1 report
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The new event covers AI training facilities for national security, operational challenges at CarMax, and UniCredit's attempt to absorb Commerzbank operations.Some support1 report
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Autotrader.com reviewed the Ford F-150 design, and CarMax began selling the models.Some support2 reports
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Retailers, including those connected to major manufacturers like Volkswagen and Nissan, are urging the Senate to take action to preserve electric vehicle incentives.Speculative1 report
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Trump pledged to unleash American oil and gas production, involving CarMax.Some support3 reports
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A portfolio manager identified CarMax as a long-term investment opportunity.Speculative2 reports1 development inside
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Tariffs on new car imports have led to supply chain disruptions, causing buyers to turn to the used car market.Speculative1 report
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Microsoft, CarMax, and Monster Beverage are cited as examples of diverse growth stories.Speculative1 report
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CarMax and GMS were mentioned in market movers lists on June 21, 2025.Speculative1 report
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Truist Securities raised CarMax's price target on June 21, 2025.Speculative1 report
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CarMax's revenue growth has been reported as slower than the average growth rate of the specialty retail industry.Speculative2 reports
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Lumen operates a fiber optic network across North America, while CarMax is noted as the largest automotive retailer in the United States.Speculative1 report
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On July 7, 2025, various corporate inquiries took place, including discussions on AI, digital sales mix, growth strategies, and loan loss allowances.Speculative1 report1 development inside
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CarMax received a price target increase from RBC Capital following the company's strong financial results on July 4, 2025.Speculative2 reports
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Carvana outperformed peers like CarMax and AutoNation in stock on August 4, 2025.Some support2 reports
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Tariff threats are impacting North American supply chains for companies including CarMax, Udemy, and DraftKings.Some support1 report
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CarMax is identified as the largest automotive retailer in the United States.Well supported4 reports
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Microsoft and Apple were noted for establishing supremacy in high technology and operating in the automotive and marine retail segment alongside CarMax and O'Reilly Automotive.Some support1 report
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CarMax, Genuine Parts, and MarineMax are peers operating in the competitive automotive and marine retail segment.Some support5 reports
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Jennifer Hawxhurst joined Repairify as VP of Sales after previously working at CarMax, while Aubrey Dahl and Andy Noyes were promoted at Repairify.Some support1 report
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Monster Beverage, Microsoft, CarMax, and Lithia Motors are mentioned in the context of thematic investing, specifically regarding the automotive retail segment.Some support1 report
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Camping World and CarMax are noted for operating in the automotive and marine retail segment and trading close to all-time highs.Some support3 reports
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AMD and CarMax are identified as semiconductor companies operating in the automotive and marine retail segment.Some support1 report
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JPMorgan Chase upgraded its stock rating to Neutral for CarMax on August 7, 2025.Some support1 report
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Carvana, CarMax, and Lithia Motors are leveraging strategic expansion into major metropolitan areas like Denver and Chicago to redefine the used-car market in the US.Some support1 report
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CarMax announced a partnership with 72andSunny in Los Angeles.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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CarMax's creative efforts include a partnership with 72andSunny, media strategy by Digitas, and Tom McGovern fronting the house band.Some support1 report
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Invesco, CarMax, and Jack Henry & Associates were identified as a global asset manager, automotive retailer, and bank technology provider, respectively.Some support1 report
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CarMax headquarters is located in Richmond, VA.Well supported6 reports
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Around CarMax this week
News at the entities that move CarMax most-
Securities and Exchange Commission StructuralBlackRock, the manager of the iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF, has made required filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding institutional holdings.Moves CarMax
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Benchmark Mentioned togetherMarketBeat published a buy rating and target price increase for a company, with disclosures made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.Moves CarMax
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Amazon OperationalNvidia is expanding its platform deployment across major cloud providers, including Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure.Moves CarMax
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Bank of America Mentioned togetherGoldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America are competing in the global investment banking sector.Moves CarMax
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Stephens Mentioned togetherFifth Third Bancorp increased its stake in Crescent Energy Company on June 17, 2026.Moves CarMax
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Truist Financial Mentioned togetherMarketBeat aggregates data on Inventiva's stock, and Truist Financial has started coverage of the company.Moves CarMax
Connections
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Keith Barr Structural
Keith Barr holds the role of Chief Executive Officer of CarMax.
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Carvana Operational
Carvana and CarMax are direct competitors in the used car market, frequently compared on performance, market disruption, and trade-in business.
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Bill Nash Structural
Bill Nash served as the President and CEO of CarMax.
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Jon Daniels Structural
Jon Daniels serves as Executive VP of CarMax Auto Finance.
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representative Transactional
Representative purchased shares of CarMax.
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CAF Structural
CarMax utilizes CAF's services to facilitate finance penetration.
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Securities and Exchange Commission Structural
CarMax is subject to regulatory requirements, including 13F filings regarding ownership changes, imposed by the SEC.
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Warby Parker Operational
Both companies operate as competitors within the mid-cap consumer discretionary market segment.
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Benchmark Mentioned together
Benchmark provides and reaffirms rating coverage on CarMax shares.
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Amazon Operational
Amazon actively interacts with the used car market, providing lead generation services and expressing competitive interest in the sector.
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John Murphy Mentioned together
John Murphy provides expert coverage and maintains stock ratings for CarMax.
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Bank of America Mentioned together
Bank of America provided financial analysis by raising its target price on CarMax stock.
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SEC Structural
CarMax must file required Form 13F documents regarding institutional holdings with the SEC.
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Camping World Operational
Both companies actively compete within the automotive and marine retail segment.
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Atlanta Shared context
CarMax maintains corporate and operational locations within the city of Atlanta.
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Stephens Mentioned together
Stephens provides financial analysis and outlook upgrades regarding CarMax's valuation and sales metrics.
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MarketBeat Mentioned together
MarketBeat provides average ratings and consensus target prices for CarMax.
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Baird Mentioned together
Baird provides financial market coverage and analysis on CarMax.
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Dallas Shared context
CarMax operates from a center located in the greater Dallas metropolitan area.
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Tandy Leather Factory Operational
Market analysis compares the financial performance and risk profiles of Tandy Leather Factory and CarMax.
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JPMorgan Chase Mentioned together
JPMorgan Chase provides financial ratings and target price assessments for CarMax.
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Penske Automotive Group Operational
Both companies actively compete within the automotive retail segment.
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David Bellinger Mentioned together
David Bellinger provides stock ratings and analysis for CarMax.
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Elon Musk Operational
Investors view CarMax as a company whose performance is benchmarked against industry leaders like Elon Musk.
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Morgan Stanley Mentioned together
Morgan Stanley raised the price target for CarMax, signaling market assessment of CarMax's value.
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Richmond Shared context
CarMax is headquartered and operates within the city of Richmond, VA.
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AutoZone Shared context
Both entities share the market context of the automotive retail segment.
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Chris Pierce Mentioned together
Chris Pierce provided a Hold rating on CarMax stock.
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Keith Barr Shared context
Keith Barr leads CarMax and is driving the company's cost-cutting plan.
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Royal Bank of Canada Mentioned together
RBC provided market coverage by raising its target price for CarMax.
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Truist Financial Mentioned together
Truist Financial has provided financial coverage, adjusting ratings and price targets for CarMax shares.
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GPU Mentioned together
CarMax's growth is cited as a factor supporting the improved future outlook for GPUs.
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FED Shared context
The relationship is observed within the general context of market activity and investor expectations.
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Earth Mentioned together
The relationship is described as operational, where CarMax's business model is stated to capture images of every point on Earth.
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CNBC Mentioned together
CarMax's CEO provided strategic challenges to CNBC for media coverage.
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OLIN Mentioned together
Both CarMax and Olin are thematically grouped as operating within the industrial/manufacturing sectors.
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Fifth Third Bancorp Transactional
Fifth Third Bancorp decreased its investment position in CarMax during Q2 2026.
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Richmond Shared context
CarMax maintains corporate offices within the Richmond area.
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FactSet Mentioned together
No direct relationship between FactSet and CarMax was observed in the provided evidence.
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CBS Mentioned together
The evidence describes CarMax's foundation work supporting community projects, but does not establish a specific relationship between CarMax and CBS.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
3 eventsAugust 2026
3 events- Traditional dealers like AutoNation and CarMax are expanding digital storefronts and finance arms to challenge Carvana's online market edge.
- CarMax filed Form 13F with the SEC regarding institutional holdings, noting a 24.0% decrease in its investment position during Q2.
- Bank of America raised its price target on CarMax stock, and Truist Financial also raised its target price for the company on August 14, 2026.
July 2026
5 events- MarketBeat provided average ratings and consensus target prices for CarMax, while Benchmark and Royal Bank of Canada also issued rating updates.
- High gasoline prices are being driven by the ongoing Iran conflict, while market speculation focuses on potential interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
- Keith Barr leads CarMax through a cost-cutting plan.
- CarMax filed required 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding ownership changes.
- Analyst targets were raised on CarMax stock, coinciding with high gasoline prices driven by the Iran conflict.
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June 2026
38 events- CarMax CEO Keith Barr communicated the company's strategic challenges and multi-year turnaround plan to CNBC.
- Analyst firms adjusted price targets for several companies, including CarMax, OLIN, Hamilton Lane, and GoDaddy.
- Atlanta is preparing for the 2026 World Cup, and two companies, Carvana and CarMax, are competing for trade-in business in the city.
- CarMax is a member of the S&P 500 Index, and market sentiment is affected by US-Iran negotiations and Fed policy.
- Carvana and CarMax are competing in the used car market segment by selling Stellantis brands, including Dodge and Chrysler.
- Royal Bank of Canada lifted its target price for CarMax on June 18, 2026.
- CarMax growth supports improved GPU outlook following reiterated Hold rating on the company's stock by Needham analyst Chris Pierce.
- CarMax utilizes CAF for finance penetration, and Keith Barr serves as CEO of the company.
- Jill Livesay, a former employee of CarMax and KPMG, was elected to the Publix board.
- CarMax margin pressure is affecting market sentiment toward Carvana.
- The new event covers AI training facilities for national security, operational challenges at CarMax, and UniCredit's attempt to absorb Commerzbank operations.
- Autotrader.com reviewed the Ford F-150 design, and CarMax began selling the models.
- Retailers, including those connected to major manufacturers like Volkswagen and Nissan, are urging the Senate to take action to preserve electric vehicle incentives.
- Trump pledged to unleash American oil and gas production, involving CarMax.
- A portfolio manager identified CarMax as a long-term investment opportunity.
- Tariffs on new car imports have led to supply chain disruptions, causing buyers to turn to the used car market.
- Microsoft, CarMax, and Monster Beverage are cited as examples of diverse growth stories.
- CarMax and GMS were mentioned in market movers lists on June 21, 2025.
- Truist Securities raised CarMax's price target on June 21, 2025.
- CarMax's revenue growth has been reported as slower than the average growth rate of the specialty retail industry.
- Lumen operates a fiber optic network across North America, while CarMax is noted as the largest automotive retailer in the United States.
- On July 7, 2025, various corporate inquiries took place, including discussions on AI, digital sales mix, growth strategies, and loan loss allowances.
- CarMax received a price target increase from RBC Capital following the company's strong financial results on July 4, 2025.
- Carvana outperformed peers like CarMax and AutoNation in stock on August 4, 2025.
- Tariff threats are impacting North American supply chains for companies including CarMax, Udemy, and DraftKings.
- CarMax is identified as the largest automotive retailer in the United States.
- Microsoft and Apple were noted for establishing supremacy in high technology and operating in the automotive and marine retail segment alongside CarMax and O'Reilly Automotive.
- CarMax, Genuine Parts, and MarineMax are peers operating in the competitive automotive and marine retail segment.
- Jennifer Hawxhurst joined Repairify as VP of Sales after previously working at CarMax, while Aubrey Dahl and Andy Noyes were promoted at Repairify.
- Monster Beverage, Microsoft, CarMax, and Lithia Motors are mentioned in the context of thematic investing, specifically regarding the automotive retail segment.
- Camping World and CarMax are noted for operating in the automotive and marine retail segment and trading close to all-time highs.
- AMD and CarMax are identified as semiconductor companies operating in the automotive and marine retail segment.
- JPMorgan Chase upgraded its stock rating to Neutral for CarMax on August 7, 2025.
- Carvana, CarMax, and Lithia Motors are leveraging strategic expansion into major metropolitan areas like Denver and Chicago to redefine the used-car market in the US.
- CarMax announced a partnership with 72andSunny in Los Angeles.
- CarMax's creative efforts include a partnership with 72andSunny, media strategy by Digitas, and Tom McGovern fronting the house band.
- Invesco, CarMax, and Jack Henry & Associates were identified as a global asset manager, automotive retailer, and bank technology provider, respectively.
- CarMax headquarters is located in Richmond, VA.