{"algorithm_version": "v0.6.0", "applied_rules": {"base_min_final_score": 68.0, "min_bullish_analyses": 2, "min_confidence": 0.62, "min_final_score": 70.0, "min_liquidity_avg_volume": 750000, "regime": "mixed", "regime_score_delta": 2.0}, "benchmark": "SPY", "catalysts": ["CarMax reported fiscal Q2 2027 results on September 29, 2026: revenue rose 19.5% year over year to $7.88 billion and EPS increased about 81% to $1.16, substantially above the reported $0.73 consensus estimate.", "Same-store sales increased 18.9% year over year, indicating strong near-term vehicle demand and supporting the positive earnings reaction.", "CarMax posted strong earnings with revenue up 19.5% and EPS up 81% year over year.", "CarMax just reported an 81% EPS surge and 19% same-store sales growth, far exceeding analyst expectations, which typically drives continued buying.", "Stephens raised its price target from $66 to $74, suggesting analysts see more upside from current levels near $59."], "company_name": "CarMax Inc", "conviction": "high", "data_quality": 0.87, "date": "2026-09-30", "favorable_models_count": 3, "final_confidence": 0.7529988603323189, "final_score": 79.354, "generated_at": "2026-09-30T07:30:00.005347-04:00", "horizon": "intraday", "models_answered": 3, "models_asked": 3, "quantitative_score": 62.76, "reason": null, "regulatory_warning": "This is automated, general-audience analysis published for informational purposes only. It is not a personal recommendation, not a promise of performance, and not an invitation to buy or sell any financial instrument. Every investment can lose value, and past results do not predict future ones.", "risks": ["The stock already rose roughly 4.7% on the latest session after the earnings release, increasing the risk of profit-taking or a sell-the-news reaction.", "Analyst sentiment remains cautious overall: the reported consensus rating is Reduce, with average price targets near $51-$53, below the supplied current price of $59.23.", "Much of the good news may already be priced in after the recent sharp move.", "The stock already jumped nearly 5% today on high volume, so much of the good news may already be priced in, limiting further gains.", "The 20-day return is still negative (-3.4%), suggesting the stock was weak before earnings and some investors may use this bounce to exit."], "shortfalls": [], "status": "signal", "summary": "The strongest near-term catalyst is CarMax's September 29 earnings beat, including 19.5% revenue growth, an approximately 81% EPS increase, and nearly 19% same-store sales growth. The reported plan to resume share buybacks and a recent Stephens price-target increase add support. However, much of the good news may already be reflected after the stock's sharp move, while cautious analyst ratings and below-market consensus targets create downside risk. The next session's bias is bullish but likely volatile.", "ticker": "KMX", "timezone": "Europe/Zurich", "watchlist": []}