CarMax, Inc. is a US used-vehicle retailer founded in 1993, when it opened its first store in Richmond, Virginia as a side business of Circuit City. The company is now the largest retailer of used cars in the United States and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. It trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker KMX.
The business runs through two segments: CarMax Sales Operations, which buys and sells used vehicles, and CarMax Auto Finance, which provides financing to its customers. By the end of fiscal 2025 (ended February 28, 2025) CarMax operated 250 store locations across the country and employed over 30,000 associates.
Recent trailing-twelve-month revenue stands at about $28.20 billion, and CarMax's market capitalization sits near $8.18 billion. In 2026 the company appointed Keith Barr as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 16, 2026, following a period of interim leadership.
Key People
Keith Barr
President and Chief Executive Officer
Tom Folliard
Interim Executive Chair of the Board
Enrique Mayor-Mora
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Shamim Mohammad
Executive Vice President, Chief Information and Technology Officer
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CarMax Salaries in United States (Updated 2026)
Software Engineer (overall)
Median total compensation
$166K
Software Engineer I
Total compensation
$88.9K
Software Engineer II
Total compensation
$131K
Senior Software Engineer
Total compensation
$157K
Principal Software Engineer
Total compensation
$200K
Sales Consultant
Reported average
$18.22/hr
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Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time associates starting on day 30
Employee Assistance Program and mental health support
Short-term disability coverage for qualifying medical conditions
Virtual healthcare access
401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% of eligible pay, immediate vesting
Employee Stock Purchase Plan after one year, with a $0.15 employer match per $1 contributed
Life insurance
Associate discounts on vehicles, accessories and services
Adoption assistance
Paid vacation and sick time, based on role and tenure
Up to six weeks of paid leave for birth, adoption or placement of a child
Tuition reimbursement covering tuition, textbooks and course fees
Latest News & Updates
July 18, 2026
Law firm opens shareholder investigation into CarMax directors
Bernstein Liebhard LLP said it's investigating potential fiduciary duty breaches by certain CarMax directors and officers affecting shareholders who bought stock before June 20, 2025. The disclosure followed the earnings beat, after which KMX shares had risen about 7.2%.
CarMax shares rose about 6.24% in a session as investors backed the turnaround, with the stock recovering from roughly $50 toward $59. Stephens upgraded KMX to Overweight with a $66 target, and CEO Keith Barr bought about $498,000 of shares alongside a director purchase, signaling confidence in the plan.
CarMax posted net revenues of $8.0 billion, up 6.2% year over year, with diluted EPS of $1.31 that beat the analyst consensus of about $0.96. The quarter was the first full period under new CEO Keith Barr, who paired the results with a four-part strategic framework covering pricing, digital and in-store integration, financing and protection plans, and cost cuts.
New CEO Barr puts technology at center of customer experience plan
Keith Barr laid out three priorities for fiscal 2027, with technology modernization as the cornerstone for improving the buying experience and helping associates serve customers. His plan responds to competitive pressure from Carvana and activist criticism of CarMax's digital trade-in process.
CarMax names Keith Barr as chief executive officer
CarMax named former IHG Hotels & Resorts CEO Keith Barr as president and CEO, effective March 16, 2026, as the retailer works through a turnaround after several years of soft used-car demand. Barr succeeded interim CEO David McCreight, who returned to his role as an independent director.
CarMax is the largest used-vehicle retailer in the United States. It buys and sells used cars through CarMax Sales Operations and provides customer financing through CarMax Auto Finance, selling both in physical stores and online.