Here’s whether CarMax Inc. (KMX) is worth buying in 2026 —
based on weekly-updated price trend, RSI momentum, and return vs.
the S&P 500. Our current read: Bullish.
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Bullish
Positives: trading above the 200-day MA (long-term uptrend intact); above the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum positive); 50-day MA is rising (+8.19% over 10 days); 3-month momentum positive (+52.3%). Concerns: RSI 75 — overbought, elevated pullback risk. Currently 6.8% off its 52-week high. Score: +4/7.
KMX is in a confirmed uptrend, trading above both its 50-day ($49.07) and 200-day ($43.37) moving averages. With an RSI of 75.0, momentum has stretched into overbought territory — short-term pullbacks are common from these levels. The 1-year return of -3.2% compares to +16.5% for SPY (trailed the market by 19.7%).
$10,000 invested 1 year ago→ $9,680 today
vs. S&P 500 (SPY) — same period trailed market by 19.7%
1-Year Price Chart
Daily candles
MA-50MA-200UpDown
Signal Check
✓Above 200-day MA ($43.37)
✓Above 50-day MA ($49.07)
!RSI(14) neutral zone (30–70) — currently 75.0
✗Positive return (-3.2%)
✓Within 10% of period high (−6.8%)
Period Range $58.29
$30.26$62.56
RSI (14) 75.0
0 · OversoldOverbought · 100
Key Metrics
Price$58.29
Period Return-3.2%
Period High$62.56
Period Low$30.26
Drawdown−6.8%
MA-50$49.07
MA-200$43.37
RSI (14)75.0
Avg Volume (30d)3.7M
vs. SPYtrailed by 19.7%
Return Rank#550 of 999
Trend Signals
Price is above the 200-day moving average ($43.37)