CarMax, Inc vs Invesco S&P 500 High Div Low Volatility ETF — how do they compare? CarMax, Inc trades at $52.72 (market cap $7.64B), while Invesco S&P 500 High Div Low Volatility ETF trades at $48.79 (market cap $3.14B). The key difference: CarMax, Inc is far larger — about 2.4× Invesco S&P 500 High Div Low Volatility ETF's market cap, and CarMax, Inc is trading nearer its 52-week high, Invesco S&P 500 High Div Low Volatility ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals — on Pluang, investors hold CarMax, Inc for 49 Days and Invesco S&P 500 High Div Low Volatility ETF for 125 Days on average.
| KMX | SPHD | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $7.64B | $3.14B |
Volume | 3,610,116 | 1,461,349 |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | — |
52-Week High | $64.22 | $53.55 |
52-Week Low | $30.88 | $46.96 |
Typical Hold Time | 49 Days | 125 Days |
Enterprise Value | $25.34B | — |
Signals from Pluang's Aura AI — not financial advice
CarMax (KMX) trades at $52.61, down 1.26% amid bearish technical signals despite recent earnings beats. The stock shows mixed fundamentals with a P/E of 25.37 and net margin of 1.06%, while revenue trends downward from $31.9B in 2022 to $26.4B in 2025. Recent Q2 2026 earnings of $1.16 per share beat expectations by 58%, driven by 19.5% revenue growth and improved unit sales under the 'Shift into GEAR' strategy.
The outlook remains cautious with analyst consensus at Hold (62%) and $58.89 price target suggesting 12% upside. Key risks include declining profit margins, high debt load ($18.14B long-term), and competitive pressures. Positive catalysts include continued execution of turnaround strategy and November 3 strategic update.
SPHD trades at $48.82, up 1.31% today, but technical indicators show a bearish trend with 17 sell signals versus 4 buy signals. The ETF's moving averages are unanimously bearish while oscillators remain neutral. Recent dividend payments of $0.20 and $0.21 demonstrate its income focus, though financial ratios are unavailable in the current data.
The outlook remains cautious given the bearish technical picture and mixed sentiment. While SPHD offers monthly dividend convenience for income investors, concerns about total return performance versus peers like SCHD present risks. Market volatility and yield sustainability are key considerations for potential investors.
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CarMax sells, finances, and services used and new cars through a chain of over 230 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 and wholesale about 13%, with the remaining portion composed of extended service plans and repair. In fiscal 2022, the company retailed and wholesaled 924,338 and 706,212 used vehicles, respectively. CarMax is the largest used-vehicle retailer in the U.S. but still estimates that it has only about 4% U.S. market share of vehicles 0-10 years old in 2021. It seeks over 5% share by the end of calendar 2025 and revenue between $33 billion to $45 billion by fiscal 2026. CarMax is based in Richmond, Virginia.
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