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Bartosiak: Trading Carmax's (KMX) Earnings with Options

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On Thursday, April 6th, Carmax (KMX - Free Report) will release its second quarter earnings results after the bell. The company is a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), and have a Value, Growth, and Momentum score of D.

In our video David will take a look at the current state of Carmax, their past earnings announcements, and he’ll give us his thoughts on their upcoming earnings call. Furthermore, David will also give us insight on how to play the options market.

Carmax in Focus

CarMax, Inc. operates as a retailer of used cars. The Company also sells vehicles through on-site wholesale auctions, as well as sells new vehicles under franchise agreements. It operates used car superstores, provides customers with a range of other related products and services, including the appraisal and purchase of vehicles directly from consumers, the sale of extended service plans, guaranteed asset protection and accessories and vehicle repair service. CarMax, Inc. is based in Richmond, Virginia.

Carmax is expected to report earnings at $0.79 per-share according to the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Last quarter they reported earnings at $0.71, beating expectations by a oebbt. Their average EPS surprise is 0.87%.

CarMax Inc Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

CarMax Inc Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | CarMax Inc Quote

Bottom Line

How should investors play Carmax ahead of their earnings report? For insights on the best options trades, then tune in 1:00pm today to see David’s thoughts.

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