KMX (CarMax) Retained Earnings : $4,272 Mil (As of Feb. 2025)

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What is CarMax Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. CarMax's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2025 was $4,272 Mil.

CarMax's quarterly retained earnings increased from Aug. 2024 ($4,237 Mil) to Nov. 2024 ($4,266 Mil) and increased from Nov. 2024 ($4,266 Mil) to Feb. 2025 ($4,272 Mil).

CarMax's annual retained earnings increased from Feb. 2023 ($3,723 Mil) to Feb. 2024 ($4,127 Mil) and increased from Feb. 2024 ($4,127 Mil) to Feb. 2025 ($4,272 Mil).

CarMax Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for CarMax's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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CarMax Retained Earnings Chart

CarMax Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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2,887.90

3,524.07

3,723.09

4,126.91

4,272.24

CarMax Quarterly Data
	May20	Aug20	Nov20	Feb21	May21	Aug21	Nov21	Feb22	May22	Aug22	Nov22	Feb23	May23	Aug23	Nov23	Feb24	May24	Aug24	Nov24	Feb25
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															4,126.91	4,192.80	4,236.50	4,265.94	4,272.24

CarMax Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

CarMax (NYSE:KMX) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.

CarMax Business Description

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Address

12800 Tuckahoe Creek Parkway, Richmond, VA, USA, 23238

Website

https://www.carmax.com

CarMax sells, finances, and services used and new cars through a chain of around 250 used retail stores. It was formed in 1993 as a unit of Circuit City and spun off into an independent company in late 2002. Used-vehicle sales typically account for about 83% of revenue (79% in fiscal 2024 due to the chip shortage) and wholesale about 13% (19% in fiscal 2024), with the remaining portion composed of extended service plans and repair. In fiscal 2024, the company retailed and wholesaled 765,572, and 546,331 used vehicles, respectively. CarMax is the largest used-vehicle retailer in the US but still estimates that it had only about 3.7% US market share of vehicles 0-10 years old in 2023. It seeks over 5% share a few years from now. CarMax is based in Richmond, Virginia.

Executives

Enrique N Mayor-mora	officer: SVP & CFO	12800 TUCKAHOE CREEK PARKWAY, RICHMOND VA 23238
Jill A Livesay	officer: VP, Controller & PAO	CARMAX, INC., 12800 TUCKAHOE CREEK PARKWAY, RICHMOND VA 23238
Mohammad Shamim	officer: SVP and CIO	12800 TUCKAHOE CREEK PARKWAY, RICHMOND VA 23238
James Lyski	officer: SVP & Chief Marketing Officer	CARMAX, 12800 TUCKAHOE CREEK PARKWAY, RICHMOND VA 23238
Jon G Daniels	officer: SVP, CAF	12800 TUCKAHOE CREEK PARKWAY, RICHMOND VA 23238
William D Nash	officer: EVP, HR & Admin Services	12800 TUCKAHOE CREEK PARKWAY, RICHMOND VA 23238
Charles Joseph Wilson	officer: SVP	12800 TUCKAHOE CREEK PARKWAY, RICHMOND VA 23238
Diane L Cafritz	officer: SVP & CHRO	12800 TUCKAHOE CREEK PARKWAY, RICHMOND VA 23238
Darren C Newberry	officer: SVP	12800 TUCKAHOE CREEK PARKWAY, RICHMOND VA 23238
Ronald E Blaylock	director
Edwin J Hill	officer: SVP	12800 TUCKAHOE CREEK PARKWAY, RICHMOND VA 23238
Eric M Margolin	officer: SVP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary	CARMAX, 12800 TUCKAHOE CREEK PARKWAY, RICHMOND VA 23238
Thomas J Folliard	officer: Executive Vice President	12800 TUCKAHOE CREEK PARKWAY, RICHMOND VA 23238
Reedy Thomas W Jr	officer: SVP & CFO	12800 TUCKHOE CREEK PARKWAY, RICHMOND VA 23238
Mark F Oneil	director	C/O CARMAX, INC., 12800 TUCKAHOE CREEK PARKWAY, RICHMOND VA 23238