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A N N U A L   R E P O R T   F I S C A L  Y E A R   2 0 2 3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Nation’s Largest Used Car Retailer

808K

CARS RETAILED 
IN FY23

585K

CARS WHOLESALED 
IN FY23

1.2M

APPRAISAL 
PURCHASES 
IN FY23

$8.8B

CAF ORIGINATIONS
IN FY23

4.0% 

NATIONWIDE AGE 0-10 
MARKET SHARE  
IN CY22

241 

LOCATIONS
NATIONWIDE

85% 

U.S. POPULATION 
COVERAGE AT 
2/28/23

31M

AVERAGE MONTHLY 
WEB VISITS

CARMAX MARKETS

●     Existing Television Markets 

as of April 13, 2023

(Size of markers is based on  
number of CarMax stores in  
each market)

2023 Letter to Shareholders 

Dear Fellow Shareholders, 

Fiscal 2023 was a challenging year for the automotive industry as macro‐factors led to a market‐wide 
decline in used auto sales. While CarMax is not immune to these impacts, we are leveraging our 
strongest assets – our associates, our experience, and our culture – to manage through this cycle. I am 
particularly proud of the significant progress our associates have made as we deliver the most customer‐
centric omni‐channel experience in the industry. We remain on track to achieve our long‐term goals, 
and I am confident that when market conditions improve, the steps we are taking now will ensure that 
CarMax will be even stronger going forward.      

This fiscal year we sold approximately 1.4 million vehicles through 
our retail and wholesale channels. We also bought 1.2 million 
vehicles from consumers and dealers, which enabled us to 
maintain a high level of inventory self‐sufficiency for the year. In 
calendar year 2022, we maintained our 4.0% market share of the 
nationwide 0‐10 year old used vehicle market, despite the 
challenging environment. We also had meaningful achievements 
in advancing our customer and associate experiences across our 
retail, finance, and wholesale businesses, and we continue to 
strengthen our integration with Edmunds. 

“I am particularly proud of 
the significant progress 
our associates have made 
as we deliver the most 
customer‐centric omni‐
channel experience in the 
industry.” 

Retail: For the past several years, our priorities and investments 
have focused on building a leading omni‐channel experience that integrates buying and selling cars with 
our best‐in‐class store experience. This year, we achieved a significant milestone as we have now 
enabled online self‐progression capabilities for all our retail customers.  

Now that we’ve made it possible for customers to transact with us on their terms – 100% online, in 
store, or a combination of both – we are focused on continually making the experience simpler and 
more seamless for both customers and associates. We are enhancing online features to help customers 
feel more confident in completing key transaction steps on their own and making it easier to go back 
and forth between assisted and online self‐progression. We are also working to make it simple for 
customers to opt‐in to Express Pick‐Up through online self‐progression. Our research shows that 
customers love the Express Pick‐Up experience, which will also enable us to lower our costs over time. 

Finance: This year, we rolled out our industry‐leading Finance‐Based‐Shopping experience. This best‐in‐
class prequalification product leverages a streamlined, simple application and generates real‐time multi‐
lender credit terms on vehicles across our retail inventory. With this tool, customers have all the 
information they need to quickly understand APRs and monthly payments across different contract 
terms and effortlessly compare vehicles to ultimately secure the right financing options for them, with 
no impact to their credit score. We now have five national lenders fully deployed covering the entire 
credit spectrum. This offering is unique to the industry and is critical in today’s environment to help 

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used car shoppers understand what they can afford and find the right car that fits both their needs and 
budget.  

Wholesale: This year, we focused on modernizing our auction platforms, and moving forward, we will 
continue to enhance the experience with advancements like proxy bidding and AI‐enhanced condition 
reports. We also expanded MaxOffer, our digital appraisal product for dealers, to approximately 50 
markets, which enables us to build on our leading position as a buyer of cars. Buying directly from 
consumers and dealers lowers our acquisition costs, enhances our inventory selection, and provides 
profitable incremental wholesale volume. We believe our wholesale business provides an additional 
growth lever and is a valuable component of our diversified business model. 

Edmunds: We are thrilled with our associates at Edmunds and the work they have been doing to be the 
number one resource for consumer guidance and insights. We continue to work together to innovate in 
the white space adjacent to our existing capabilities. MaxOffer is a great example of our teams’ 
partnership, as not only has Edmunds been very helpful with recommendations to enhance the product, 
they also distribute it to dealers through their dealer sales team. We look forward to continuing to 
strengthen the relationship between our teams and finding new opportunities. 

In addition to these many accomplishments across our business, we have advanced our Corporate Social 
Responsibility (CSR) strategy and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting so CarMax can 
contribute to a better society for everyone and drive the long‐term sustainable value of CarMax for all 
our stakeholders. This year, our ESG and CSR teams developed a three‐year roadmap of actionable steps 
and initiatives to strengthen our program. I encourage you to review our upcoming 2023 Responsibility 

Report for more details on the progress highlighted below. 

“We have weathered 
several difficult cycles in 
our history, and each time, 
we have successfully 
managed through them 
and have always come out 
a stronger company.” 

In fiscal 2023, we maintained steadfast focus on our associate 
experience and continuing our D&I journey to create an even 
better and more inclusive workplace. I’m proud to share that 
we were recently recognized for the 19th consecutive year as 
one of FORTUNE Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For®.  

Our associates made a great impact on our communities this 
fiscal year, and 100 percent of our locations participated in local 
volunteering events. In addition, we developed our supplier 
diversity roadmap to help ensure that vendors have equal 
opportunities to do business with us.  

CarMax is at the forefront of the auto retailing industry in addressing climate change by establishing a 
goal of achieving net‐zero carbon emissions by 2050 in alignment with the Paris Agreement. This year, 
we expanded our disclosures with a significant focus on aligning with the Task Force on Climate‐Related 
Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework. Importantly, we achieved the meaningful first step in reducing 
our greenhouse gas emissions by more than 10% as measured against our 2025 goal. We also remain 
focused on our ambition to become the leading retailer of used electric vehicles (EVs) in the market, 
which will support our business and help CarMax be part of the solution to reduce emissions. 

Looking forward, we will continue to focus on what we can control and are prioritizing initiatives that 
drive efficiency and enhance the experience for both our associates and customers. Focusing on these 
areas will strengthen our leadership in the used auto industry and position us to accelerate growth 
when market conditions improve.  

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To our associates, thank you for everything you do to make us a great company and foster our 
exceptional workplace. Our progress this year would not have been possible without you. You are our 
greatest differentiator and are critical to our long‐term success.    

I would also like to thank our shareholders for your continued support and interest in CarMax. We 
appreciate your trust and confidence as we work toward our long‐term goals.  

In closing, we have spent almost 30 years building a diversified business that can profitably navigate the 
ups and downs of the used car industry. We have weathered several difficult cycles in our history, and 
each time, we have successfully managed through them and have always come out a stronger company.  
I am confident that this time will be no different. 

Bill Nash 

President and Chief Executive Officer 
April 13, 2023 

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

(Mark One)

FORM 10-K 

☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 

1934 

For the fiscal year ended February 28, 2023 

OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT 
OF 1934

☐

For the transition period from ____  to ____ 

Commission file number 001-31420 

CARMAX, INC. 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Virginia

54-1821055

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

12800 Tuckahoe Creek Parkway

Richmond, Virginia

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

23238

(Zip Code)

(804) 747-0422 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: 

Title of each class
Common Stock

Trading Symbol(s)
KMX

Name of each exchange on which registered
New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act:  None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. 

Yes ☒	No ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. 

Yes ☐	No ☒

Indicate  by  check  mark  whether  the  registrant:  (1)  has  filed  all  reports  required  to  be  filed  by  Section  13  or  15(d)  of  the 
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to 
file such reports); and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  

Yes  ☒    No  ☐ 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site, if any, every 
Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) 
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes  ☒   No  ☐ 

Indicate  by  check  mark  whether  the  registrant  is  a  large  accelerated  filer,  an  accelerated  filer,  a  non-accelerated  filer,  or  a 
smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” 
in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer

☒
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Accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company

☐
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☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period 
for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  
☐

Indicate  by  check  mark  whether  the  registrant  has  filed  a  report  on  and  attestation  to  its  management’s  assessment  of  the 
effectiveness  of  its  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  under  Section  404(b)  of  the  Sarbanes-Oxley  Act  (15  U.S.C. 
7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.   

              ☒

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the 
registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements.                ☐

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-
based  compensation  received  by  any  of  the  registrant’s  executive  officers  during  the  relevant  recovery  period  pursuant  to 
§240.10D-1(b).    

☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).     Yes  ☐   No  ☒

The  aggregate  market  value  of  the  registrant’s  common  stock  held  by  non-affiliates  as  of  August  31,  2022,  computed  by 
reference  to  the  closing  price  of  the  registrant’s  common  stock  on  the  New  York  Stock  Exchange  on  that  date,  was 
$13,977,409,996.

On April 11, 2023, there were 158,091,336 outstanding shares of CarMax, Inc. common stock. 

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the CarMax, Inc. Notice of 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Statement are incorporated by 
reference in Part III of this Form 10-K.

Auditor Name:

KPMG LLP

Auditor Location: Richmond, VA

Auditor Firm ID: 185

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CARMAX, INC.
FORM 10-K
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item 1.

Item 1A.

Item 1B.
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Item 7A.
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Item 9A.

Item 9B.

Item 9C.

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Item 13.
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Item 15.
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  Business
 Risk Factors
 Unresolved Staff Comments
  Properties
  Legal Proceedings
  Mine Safety Disclosures

  Executive Officers of the Company

PART I

PART II

Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases
of Equity Securities
  [Reserved]
  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
  Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
  Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
 Controls and Procedures
 Other Information
Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections

PART III

  Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
  Executive Compensation
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder
Matters
  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence
  Principal Accountant Fees and Services

  Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
Form 10-K Summary
 Signatures

PART IV

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PART I

In this document, “we,” “our,” “us,” “CarMax” and “the company” refer to CarMax, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, 
unless the context requires otherwise.

FORWARD-LOOKING AND CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
This Annual Report on Form 10-K and, in particular, the description of our business set forth in Item 1 and our Management’s 
Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Financial  Condition  and  Results  of  Operations  set  forth  in  Item  7  contain  forward-looking 
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”), and Section 21E of 
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), including statements regarding:

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Our  projected  future  sales  growth,  comparable  store  sales  growth,  margins,  tax  rates,  earnings,  CarMax  Auto  Finance 
income and earnings per share. 

Our business strategies.

Our expectations for strategic investments.

Our expectations of factors that could affect CarMax Auto Finance income. 

Our expected future expenditures, cash needs, and financing sources. 

Our expected capital structure, stock repurchases and indebtedness.

The projected number, timing and cost of new store openings. 

Our gross profit margin, inventory levels and ability to leverage selling, general and administrative and other fixed costs. 

Our sales and marketing plans. 

The capabilities of our proprietary information technology systems and other systems. 

Our assessment of the potential outcome and financial impact of litigation and the potential impact of unasserted claims. 

Our assessment of competitors and potential competitors.

Our expectations for growth in our markets and business sectors. 

Our assessment of the effect of recent legislation and accounting pronouncements.

The  effect  and  consequences  of  the  Coronavirus  (“COVID-19”)  public  health  crisis  on  matters  including  U.S.  and  local 
economies;  our  business  operations  and  continuity;  the  availability  of  corporate  and  consumer  financing;  the  health  and 
productivity  of  our  associates;  the  ability  of  third-party  providers  to  continue  uninterrupted  service;  and  the  regulatory 
environment in which we operate.

In addition, any statements contained in or incorporated by reference into this report that are not statements of historical fact 
should be considered forward-looking statements.  You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such 
as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “outlook,” “plan,” “positioned,” “predict,” “should,” 
“target,” “will” and other similar expressions, whether in the negative or affirmative.  We cannot guarantee that we will achieve 
the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements.  There are a number of important risks and 
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by our forward-looking statements.  These 
risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, those set forth in Item 1A under the heading “Risk Factors.”  We caution 
investors  not  to  place  undue  reliance  on  any  forward-looking  statements  as  these  statements  speak  only  as  of  the  date  when 
made.  We disclaim any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this report.

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Item 1.  Business.

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

CarMax Background
CarMax,  Inc.  delivers  an  unrivaled  customer  experience  by  offering  a  broad  selection  of  quality  used  vehicles  and  related 
products  and  services  at  competitive,  no-haggle  prices  using  a  customer-friendly  sales  process.    We  are  the  nation’s  largest 
retailer of used cars, and we sold 807,823 used vehicles at retail during the fiscal year ended February 28, 2023.  We are also 
one of the nation’s largest operators of wholesale vehicle auctions, with 585,071 vehicles sold during fiscal 2023, and one of 
the  nation’s  largest  providers  of  used  vehicle  financing,  servicing  approximately  1.1  million  customer  accounts  in  our 
$16.77  billion  portfolio  of  managed  receivables  as  of  February  28,  2023.    Our  omni-channel  platform,  which  gives  us  the 
largest addressable market in the used car industry, empowers our retail customers to buy a car on their terms – online, in-store 
or an integrated combination of both.

CarMax was incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1996.  CarMax, Inc. is a holding company and 
our operations are conducted through our subsidiaries.  Under the ownership of Circuit City Stores, Inc. (“Circuit City”), we 
began operations in 1993 with the opening of our first CarMax store in Richmond, Virginia.  On October 1, 2002, the CarMax 
business  was  separated  from  Circuit  City  through  a  tax-free  transaction,  becoming  an  independent,  publicly  traded 
company.  As of February 28, 2023, we operated 240 used car stores in 109 U.S. television markets.  Our home office is located 
at 12800 Tuckahoe Creek Parkway, Richmond, Virginia.

On June 1, 2021, we completed the acquisition of Edmunds Holding Company (“Edmunds”), one of the most well established 
and  trusted  online  guides  for  automotive  information  and  a  recognized  leader  in  digital  car  shopping  innovations.    With  this 
acquisition,  CarMax  has  enhanced  its  digital  capabilities  and  further  strengthened  its  role  and  reach  across  the  used  auto 
ecosystem while adding exceptional technology and creative talent. 

CarMax Business
We  operate  in  two  reportable  segments:    CarMax  Sales  Operations  and  CarMax  Auto  Finance  (“CAF”).    Our  CarMax  Sales 
Operations segment consists of all aspects of our auto merchandising and service operations, excluding financing provided by 
CAF.    Our  CAF  segment  consists  solely  of  our  own  finance  operation  that  provides  financing  to  customers  buying  retail 
vehicles  from  CarMax.    Our  consolidated  financial  statements  include  the  financial  results  related  to  our  Edmunds  business, 
which does not meet the definition of a reportable segment.  

CarMax Sales Operations.  Our CarMax Sales Operations segment sells used vehicles, purchases used vehicles from customers 
and  other  sources,  sells  related  products  and  services,  and  arranges  financing  options  for  customers,  all  for  competitive,  no-
haggle prices.  We enable our customers to separately evaluate each component of the sales process based on comprehensive 
information about the terms and associated prices of each component.  Customers can accept or decline any individual element 
of the offer without affecting the price or terms of any other component of the offer.

Purchasing a Vehicle: 
The  vehicle  purchase  process  at  CarMax  differs  fundamentally  from  the  traditional  auto  retail  experience.    Our  no-haggle 
pricing removes a frequent customer frustration with the purchase process and allows customers to shop for vehicles the same 
way they shop for other consumer products.  Our omni-channel platform further empowers our customers to buy a car on their 
own terms – online, in-store, or an integrated combination of both.

Our  omni-channel  platform  provides  multiple  ways  for  our  customers  to  interact  with  us,  including  completely  online.    A 
customer may interact with our customer experience consultants via phone, text messages or chat.  These employees are paid a 
fixed  hourly  rate  and  receive  incentive  bonuses  based  on  their  ability  to  effectively  progress  the  customer  through  their  car-
buying journey.  Customers may also interact in-person with our sales consultants who are generally paid commissions on a 
fixed  dollars-per-unit  standard,  thereby  earning  the  same  commission  regardless  of  the  vehicle  being  sold,  the  amount  a 
customer finances or the related interest rate.  These pay structures align our associates’ interests with those of our customers, in 
contrast to other dealerships where sales and finance personnel may receive higher commissions for negotiating higher prices 
and interest rates, or steering customers to vehicles with higher gross profits.

We recondition every used vehicle we retail to meet our CarMax Quality Certified standards, and each vehicle must pass an 
inspection before being offered for sale.  We stand behind every used vehicle we sell with our Love Your Car Guarantee.  This 
guarantee  gives  customers  the  ability  to  take  24-hour  test  drives  before  committing  to  purchase  as  well  as  provides  a  30-
day/1,500  mile  money-back  guarantee  and  a  90-day/4,000-mile  limited  warranty.    Our  CarMax  Quality  Certified  standards 
were developed internally by CarMax and are not affiliated with any third party or original equipment manufacturer program.

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We maximize customer choice by offering a large selection of inventory on our lots and by making our nationwide inventory 
available  for  viewing  on  carmax.com  as  well  as  our  mobile  app.    As  of  February  28,  2023,  we  had  approximately  56,000 
saleable retail vehicles in our inventory.  Vehicles in-transit or on customer hold are not visible on our website.  Upon request 
by a customer, we will transfer virtually any used vehicle in our inventory.  This gives CarMax customers access to a much 
larger  selection  of  vehicles  than  any  traditional  auto  retailer.    In  fiscal  2023,  approximately  34%  of  our  vehicles  sold  were 
transferred at customer request.

Selling us a Vehicle:
We have separated the practice of trading in a used vehicle in conjunction with the purchase of another vehicle into two distinct 
and independent transactions.  We will appraise a customer’s vehicle in-person free of charge and make a written, guaranteed 
offer  to  buy  that  vehicle  regardless  of  whether  the  owner  is  purchasing  a  vehicle  from  us.    This  no-haggle  offer  is  good  for 
seven  days.    We  also  provide  online  instant  appraisal  offers,  which  quickly  give  customers  an  offer  on  their  vehicle.    The 
success of these offerings strengthens our leadership position as the largest used vehicle buyer from consumers in the U.S.

Vehicle purchases are also made through MaxOffer, our digital appraisal product for dealers.  We leverage the Edmunds sales 
team to open new markets and sign-up new dealers for MaxOffer.

In fiscal 2023, we purchased approximately 1.2 million vehicles from consumers and dealers.

Based on age, mileage or condition, approximately half of the vehicles acquired through our appraisal processes meet our retail 
standards.    Those  vehicles  that  do  not  meet  our  retail  standards  are  sold  to  licensed  dealers  through  our  wholesale 
auctions.  Unlike many other auto auctions, we own all the vehicles that we sell in our auctions, which allows us to maintain a 
high auction sales rate.  This high sales rate, combined with dealer-friendly practices, makes our auctions an attractive source of 
vehicles for licensed dealers.  For fiscal 2023, our average auction sales rate was approximately 95%.

Financing a Vehicle:
The  availability  of  financing  is  a  critical  component  of  the  vehicle  purchase  process,  and  having  an  array  of  finance  sources 
increases  approvals,  expands  access  to  financing  for  our  customers  and  mitigates  risk  to  CarMax.    Our  finance  program 
accommodates customers across a wide range of the credit spectrum through both CAF and third-party providers.  We believe 
that our processes and systems, transparency of pricing, and vehicle quality, as well as the integrity of the information collected 
at the time the customer applies for credit, enable CAF and our third-party providers to make underwriting decisions in a unique 
and advantageous environment distinct from the traditional auto retail environment.  All finance offers, whether from CAF or 
our  third-party  providers,  are  backed  by  a  3-day  payoff  option,  which  allows  customers  to  refinance  their  loan  with  another 
finance provider within three business days at no charge. 

In fiscal 2023, we completed the nationwide rollout of our pre-qualification and finance-based shopping products, which are 
supported by CAF and multiple third-party providers.  These products enable customers to request pre-qualification online with 
no impact to credit scores and receive their decisions and terms within minutes, empowering them to conveniently shop with 
their personalized, pre-qualification terms across our nationwide inventory.  These products seamlessly provide consumers with 
the information and capabilities they need to shop for financing that best meets their budget and needs, further differentiating 
CarMax’s customer-centric financing experience.  We have also established an online checkout and purchasing product, which 
integrates our financing process, allowing eligible customers to apply and accept finance offers online without the assistance of 
an associate.  We continue to enhance and further expand these products and experiences.

Related Products and Services:
We provide customers with a range of other related products and services, including extended protection plan (“EPP”) products 
and  vehicle  repair  service.    EPP  products  include  extended  service  plans  (“ESPs”)  and  guaranteed  asset  protection  (“GAP”), 
which is designed to cover the unpaid balance on an auto loan in the event of a total loss of the vehicle or unrecovered theft.  
Our ESP customers have access to vehicle repair service at each CarMax store and at thousands of independent and franchised 
service  providers.    We  believe  that  the  broad  scope  of  our  ESPs  helps  promote  customer  satisfaction  and  loyalty,  and  thus 
increases the likelihood of repeat and referral business.  In fiscal 2023, approximately 60% of the customers who purchased a 
retail used vehicle also purchased an ESP and approximately 16% purchased GAP.

CarMax Auto Finance.  CAF provides financing solely to customers buying retail vehicles from CarMax.  CAF allows us to 
manage  our  reliance  on  third-party  finance  providers  and  to  leverage  knowledge  of  our  business  to  provide  qualifying 
customers  a  competitive  financing  option.    CAF  utilizes  proprietary  scoring  models  based  upon  the  credit  history  and  other 
credit data of the customer along with CAF’s historical experience to predict the likelihood of customer repayment.  Because 
CAF offers financing solely to CarMax customers, our scoring models are optimized for the CarMax channel.  We believe CAF 

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enables  us  to  capture  additional  profits,  cash  flows  and  sales.    After  the  effect  of  3-day  payoffs  and  vehicle  returns,  CAF 
financed 42.1% of our retail used vehicle unit sales in fiscal 2023.

CAF  also  services  all  auto  loans  it  originates  and  is  responsible  for  providing  billing  statements,  collecting  payments, 
maintaining contact with delinquent customers, and arranging for the repossession of vehicles securing defaulted loans. 

Competition 
CarMax  Sales  Operations.    The  U.S.  used  car  marketplace  is  highly  fragmented,  and  we  face  competition  from  franchised 
dealers, who sell both new and used vehicles; online sellers; independent used car dealers; and private parties.  According to 
industry sources, as of December 31, 2022, there were over 18,000 franchised dealers in the U.S., who sell the majority of late-
model used vehicles.  Competition in our industry has evolved with the adoption of online platforms and marketing tools, all of 
which facilitate increased competition.

Based  on  industry  data,  there  were  approximately  37  million  used  cars  sold  in  the  U.S.  in  calendar  2022,  of  which 
approximately 20 million  were estimated to be age 0- to 10-year old vehicles.  While we are the largest retailer of used vehicles 
in  the  U.S.,  in  calendar  2022,  we  estimate  we  sold  approximately  4.0%  of  the  age  0-  to  10-year  old  vehicles  sold  on  a 
nationwide basis, consistent with calendar 2021.  We estimate we sold approximately 4.8% of the age 0- to 10-year old vehicles 
sold in the current comparable store markets in which we operate in calendar 2022, consistent with 2021.  Our market share is 
generally correlated to the length of time we have operated in a given market.  

We believe that our principal competitive advantages in used vehicle retailing include our ability to provide a high degree of 
customer satisfaction with the car-buying experience by virtue of our competitive, no-haggle prices and our customer-friendly 
sales  process;  our  breadth  of  selection  of  the  most  popular  makes  and  models  available;  the  quality  of  our  vehicles;  our 
proprietary information systems; the transparency and availability of CAF and third-party financing; the locations of our retail 
stores; and our commitment to evolving our car-buying experience to meet customers’ changing expectations.  We believe our 
omni-channel  platform  reinforces  our  competitive  advantages  as  it  empowers  customers  to  buy  a  car  on  their  own  terms, 
whether  online,  in-store  or  through  an  integrated  combination  of  online  and  in-store  experiences.    Our  diversified  business 
model, combined with our exceptional associates and unparalleled omni-channel experience, is a unique advantage in the used 
car industry that firmly positions us to drive profitable market share gains while creating shareholder value over the long-term.

In addition, we believe our willingness to appraise and purchase a customer’s vehicle, whether or not the customer is buying a 
car from us, provides a competitive sourcing advantage for retail vehicles.  Our high volume of appraisal purchases, which has 
increased further with the rollout of our instant appraisal offers and MaxOffer, supplies not only a large portion of our retail 
inventory, but also provides the scale that enables us to conduct our own wholesale auctions to dispose of vehicles that do not 
meet our retail standards.

Our wholesale auctions compete with other automotive in-person and online auctions.  These competitors auction vehicles of all 
ages,  while  CarMax’s  auctions  predominantly  sell  older,  higher  mileage  vehicles.    Our  wholesale  auctions  were  conducted 
virtually through the majority of fiscal 2023.  In January 2023, we began testing blended in-person and virtual auctions at one 
location.

CarMax  Auto  Finance.    CAF  operates  and  is  a  significant  participant  in  the  auto  finance  sector  of  the  consumer  finance 
market.    This  sector  is  primarily  comprised  of  banks,  captive  finance  divisions  of  new  car  manufacturers,  credit  unions  and 
independent finance companies.  According to industry sources, this sector represented more than $1.5 trillion in outstanding 
receivables  as  of  December  31,  2022.    CAF’s  primary  competitors  are  banks  and  credit  unions  that  offer  direct  financing  to 
customers purchasing used cars.  

We  believe  that  CAF’s  principal  competitive  advantage  is  its  strategic  position  as  the  primary  finance  source  for  CarMax 
customers,  and  that  CAF’s  primary  driver  for  growth  is  the  growth  in  CarMax’s  retail  used  unit  sales.    We  periodically  test 
different credit offers and closely monitor acceptance rates and the effect on sales to assess market competitiveness.  We also 
monitor 3-day payoffs, as the percentage of customers exercising this option can be an indication of the competitiveness of our 
offer.

Products and Services
Retail  Merchandising.    We  offer  customers  a  broad  selection  of  makes  and  models  of  used  vehicles,  including  domestic, 
imported and luxury vehicles, as well as hybrid and electric vehicles, at competitive prices.  Our focus is vehicles that are 0 to 
10 years old; these vehicles have historically ranged in price from $11,000 to $37,000, however, similar to fiscal 2022, the past 
year  generally  ranged  in  price  from  $16,000  to  $49,000  due  to  higher  vehicle  acquisition  costs  driven  by  market 

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appreciation.    The  mix  of  our  used  vehicle  inventory  by  make,  model  and  age  will  vary  from  time  to  time,  depending  on 
consumer preferences, seasonality and market pricing and availability.

Wholesale  Auctions.    The  typical  vehicle  sold  at  our  wholesale  auctions  is  approximately  10  years  old  and  has  more  than 
100,000 miles.  We provide condition disclosures on each vehicle, including those for vehicles with major mechanical issues, 
possible frame or flood damage, branded titles, salvage history and unknown true mileage.  Professional, licensed auctioneers 
conduct our auctions.  Dealers pay a fee to us based on the sales price of the vehicles they purchase.  Our auctions are generally 
held on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.  

Extended Protection Plans.  In conjunction with the sale of a vehicle, we offer customers EPP products.  We receive revenue 
for selling these plans on behalf of unrelated third parties, who are the primary obligors.  We have no contractual liability to 
customers for claims under these agreements.  The ESPs we currently offer on all used retail vehicles provide coverage up to 60 
months (subject to mileage limitations).  GAP covers the customer for the term of their finance contract.  The EPPs that we sell 
have  been  designed  to  our  specifications  and  are  administered  by  the  third  parties  through  private-label  arrangements.  
Periodically,  we  may  receive  profit-sharing  revenues  based  upon  the  performance  of  the  ESP  policies  administered  by  third 
parties.  As of February 28, 2023, our third-party ESP providers included Assurant, Inc., CNA National Warranty Corporation 
and  Fidelity  Warranty  Services,  Inc.    Our  third-party  GAP  provider  as  of  February  28,  2023  was  Safe-Guard  Products 
International LLC.

Reconditioning and Service.  An integral part of our used car consumer offer is the reconditioning process designed to make 
sure every car meets our internal standards before it can become a CarMax Quality Certified vehicle.  This process includes an 
inspection of the engine and all major systems.  Based on this inspection, we determine the reconditioning necessary to bring 
the vehicle up to our internal quality standards.  Many of our stores depend upon nearby, typically larger, CarMax stores for 
reconditioning, which increases efficiency and reduces overhead.  We perform most routine mechanical and minor body repairs 
in-house;  however,  for  some  reconditioning  services,  including,  but  not  limited  to,  services  related  to  manufacturer’s 
warranties,  we  engage  third  parties  specializing  in  those  services.    CarMax  does  not  have  manufacturer  authorization  to 
complete  recall-related  repairs,  and  some  vehicles  CarMax  sells  may  have  unrepaired  safety  recalls.    However,  safety  recall 
information, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is available on our website, and we review any 
unrepaired safety recall information with our used vehicle customers before purchase.

All  CarMax  used  car  stores  provide  vehicle  repair  service,  including  repairs  of  vehicles  covered  by  the  ESPs  we  sell.  
Additionally,  we  have  partnered  with  third-party  providers  of  auto  service  and  repair.    Through  these  partnerships,  our 
customers have access to a nationwide network of trusted, quality and fair-priced service and repair locations.

Customer Credit.  We offer financing alternatives for retail customers across a wide range of the credit spectrum through CAF 
and  arrangements  with  several  financial  institutions.    Vehicles  are  financed  using  retail  installment  contracts  secured  by  the 
vehicle.    As  of  February  28,  2023,  our  third-party  finance  providers  included  Ally  Financial,  American  Credit  Acceptance, 
Capital  One  Auto  Finance,  Chase  Auto  Finance,  Exeter  Finance  Corp.,  Santander  Consumer  USA  and  Westlake  Financial 
Services.    We  have  no  recourse  liability  for  credit  losses  on  retail  installment  contracts  arranged  and  held  by  third-party 
providers, and we periodically test additional third-party providers.

Generally,  credit  applications  submitted  by  customers  to  CarMax  are  initially  reviewed  by  CAF  using  our  proprietary 
underwriting standards.  Based on that review, CAF makes financing offers designed to create a loan portfolio that meets our 
targeted risk profile in the aggregate.  Applications that CAF declines or approves with conditions are generally evaluated by 
other  third-party  finance  providers.    Third-party  providers  generally  either  pay  us  or  are  paid  a  fixed,  pre-negotiated  fee  per 
contract.  We refer to the providers who generally pay us a fee or to whom no fee is paid as Tier 2 providers and we refer to 
providers to whom we pay a fee as Tier 3 providers.  We are willing to pay a fee to Tier 3 providers because we believe their 
participation provides us with incremental sales by enabling customers to secure financing that they may not otherwise be able 
to  obtain.    All  fees  either  received  or  paid  are  pre-negotiated  at  a  fixed  amount  and  do  not  vary  based  on  the  amount 
financed, the interest rate, the term of the loan or the loan-to-value ratio.  CAF also provides financing for a small percentage of 
customers who would typically be financed by a Tier 2 or Tier 3 provider.

We do not offer financing to dealers purchasing vehicles at our wholesale auctions.  However, we have made arrangements to 
have third-party financing available to our auction customers.

Suppliers for Used Vehicles 
We acquire a significant percentage of our retail used vehicle inventory directly from consumers through our in-store and online 
appraisal processes, as well as through local, regional and online auctions.  Prior to fiscal 2022, our annual self-sufficiency rate 
was  between  36%  and  41%.    Driven  primarily  by  our  new  online  instant  appraisal  offer  programs,  we  achieved  record  self-

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sufficiency rates of approximately 70% during fiscal 2022 and over 70% during fiscal 2023.  The buy rate for customers who 
engage  with  us  after  first  receiving  an  online  instant  appraisal  offer  is  typically  higher  than  through  our  traditional  appraisal 
lane.  We also acquire used vehicle inventory from wholesalers, franchised and independent dealers and fleet owners, such as 
leasing companies and rental companies.  The used vehicle inventory we acquire directly from consumers through our appraisal 
process helps provide an inventory of makes and models that reflects consumer preferences in each market. 

The supply of late-model used vehicles is influenced by a variety of factors, including the total number of vehicles in operation; 
the volume of new vehicle sales, which in turn generate used car trade-ins; and the number of used vehicles sold or remarketed 
through  retail  channels,  wholesale  transactions  and  at  automotive  auctions.    According  to  industry  sources,  there  were 
approximately 285 million light vehicles in operation in the U.S. as of December 31, 2022.  During calendar year 2022, it is 
estimated  that  approximately  14  million  new  cars  and  37  million  used  cars  were  sold  at  retail,  many  of  which  were 
accompanied by trade-ins, and approximately  9.5 million wholesale vehicles were sold at auctions and through other channels.

Based on the large number of vehicles remarketed each year, consumer acceptance of our appraisal process, our experience and 
success  in  acquiring  vehicles  from  auctions  and  other  sources,  and  the  large  size  of  the  U.S.  auction  market  relative  to  our 
needs, we believe that sources of used vehicles will continue to be sufficient to meet our current and future needs.

Seasonality
Historically, our business has been seasonal.  Our stores typically experience their strongest traffic and sales in the spring and 
summer,  with  an  increase  in  traffic  and  sales  in  February  and  March,  coinciding  with  federal  income  tax  refunds.    Sales  are 
typically slowest in the fall.  In fiscal 2021 and 2022, traffic and sales were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and related 
federal payments.  In fiscal 2023, sales returned to more normal seasonal patterns.

Technology 
We  leverage  a  combination  of  cloud-based  solutions  and  proprietary  technologies  to  run  our  operations.    We  have  a  strong 
software  engineering  discipline  and  we  have  adopted  Agile,  DevOps,  Lean  and  other  leading  digital  delivery  practices.  
Technology teams are tightly integrated with the rest of the business and are embedded within our cross-functional “Product” 
teams.    Our  Product  teams  use  a  “test  and  learn”  approach  to  iterate  and  deploy  new  technology-enabled  experiences  to  our 
associates and customers.  We use advanced data science, artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities to optimize 
our business and the customer experience.  Our business is supported by digital and mobile technologies that provide enhanced 
customer  experience  while  enabling  highly  integrated  automation  of  all  operating  functions,  including  credit  processing  and 
supply  chain  management.    Buyers  and  sales  consultants  are  equipped  with  mobile  and  centralized  tools  that  allow  them  to 
access real-time information to better serve our customers.  Our proprietary digital technology provides our management with 
real-time  information  about  many  aspects  of  our  omni-channel  operations,  such  as  inventory  management,  pricing,  vehicle 
transfers,  wholesale  auctions  and  sales  consultant  productivity.    Real-time  access  to  a  complete  view  of  our  customer 
interactions from omni-channel allows our associates to provide a tailored and differentiated experience to our customers.

Our  proprietary  centralized  inventory  management  and  pricing  system  tracks  each  vehicle  throughout  the  sales  process  and 
allows  us  to  buy  the  mix  of  makes,  models,  age,  mileage  and  price  points  tailored  to  customer  buying  preferences  at  each 
CarMax location.  Leveraging our more than twenty-five years of experience buying and selling millions of used vehicles, our 
system  generates  recommended  initial  retail  price  points,  as  well  as  retail  price  markdowns  for  specific  vehicles  based  on 
algorithms that account for factors including sales history, consumer interest and seasonal patterns.  We believe this systematic 
approach to vehicle pricing allows us to optimize inventory turns, which reduces the depreciation risk inherent in used cars and 
helps  us  to  achieve  our  targeted  gross  profit  dollars  per  unit.    Because  of  the  pricing  discipline  afforded  by  our  inventory 
management and pricing system, generally 99% of our entire used car inventory offered at retail is sold at retail.

Marketing and Advertising
Our  marketing  strategies  are  focused  on  driving  customer  growth  through  building  awareness  and  affinity  for  the  brand  and 
acquiring in-market shoppers and sellers.  These strategies are implemented through a broad range of media including, but not 
limited  to,  traditional  broadcast,  digital,  search,  social,  out-of-home,  sports  sponsorships  and  newer  influencer  and  activation 
programs.  Our website and related mobile app received an average of 31 million monthly visits during fiscal 2023 and are a 
critical part of the customer’s journey, allowing them to learn about CarMax, explore our full inventory in real time, initiate 
vehicle transfers, apply for financing pre-qualification, receive an appraisal offer and even buy a car fully online.  Our survey 
data indicates that during fiscal 2023, approximately 98% of customers who purchased a vehicle from us had first visited us 
online.  

In  fiscal  2023,  we  continued  building  the  CarMax  brand  through  new  creative  campaigns  and  approaches  promoting  instant 
offers  and  our  Love  Your  Car  Guarantee.  We  highlighted  our  30-day  money  back  guarantee  this  fall  in  our  Car  Buying 

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Reimagined  campaign.    In  addition,  our  Call  Your  Shot  campaign  showcased  the  flexibility  of  CarMax’s  omni-channel 
experience. 

Human Capital Resources
CarMax’s purpose, to drive integrity by being honest and transparent in every interaction, is brought to life each day by our 
associates’  commitment  to  living  our  core  values.    We  recognize  that  our  associates  are  the  key  to  our  success,  and  we  are 
proud  to  provide  an  award-winning  workplace  where  we  value  the  diversity  and  contribution  of  all  associates  and  foster  a 
culture where associates can achieve their career goals.  Our associates are further guided by the policies and procedures we 
have in place to ensure everyone is treated with respect and has opportunities to reach their full potential.  

On February 28, 2023, we had a total of 30,621 full- and part-time associates, of which 936 work in our CAF segment and 474 
work  for  our  Edmunds  business.    We  had  25,632  hourly  and  salaried  associates,  as  well  as  3,430  in-store  sales  associates,  
1,450  sales  associates  in  our  Customer  Experience  Centers  (“CECs”)  and  109  Edmunds  sales  associates.    Our  in-store  sales 
associates predominantly work on a commission basis while our CEC sales associates are hourly employees who are incentive 
eligible.    We  employ  additional  associates  during  peak  selling  seasons.    No  associate  is  subject  to  a  collective  bargaining 
agreement.  We annually review our pay in each geographic market to ensure we are providing a fair and competitive wage.  As 
of February 28, 2023, all our associates were paid above the applicable minimum wage.  We also offer health and other benefits 
to all our full-time associates.

Throughout the implementation of our omni-channel car buying experience, the shape of our workforce has evolved and the 
number of technology, product and data science associates has increased.  As of February 28, 2023, we had 1,386 technology, 
product and data science associates.  In response, we created a rotational program for college technology hires and implemented 
a technology and data science reskilling program.  As part of our standard compensation plan, we provide equity for all roles 
working on our innovation efforts as a meaningful engagement and retention tool.  We believe this evolution in our workforce 
has been and will continue to be critical to the development of our technology platforms and strategic initiatives.

Our commitment to our associates is reflected in our fair and broad-based compensation packages and benefit programs, our 
continuous investment in talent acquisition, engagement, and development activities, and our comprehensive safety and security 
program.    We  review  pay  equity  annually  based  on  objective  factors  such  as  position,  tenure,  and  location.    If  we  find 
discrepancies  that  cannot  be  explained  by  these  objective  factors,  we  make  appropriate  adjustments.    Our  commitment  is  to 
provide equal pay for comparable work regardless of gender, age, race or ethnicity.

We have been recognized for 19 consecutive years as one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® and have 
also been recognized as one of Training magazine’s “Training APEX Award” recipients for 16 years in a row.  These awards 
reflect our ability to provide associates with the tools and environment they need to succeed and grow in their careers.  We have 
an Associate Experience Team and a cross-functional Associate Experience Advisory Group dedicated to ensuring an inclusive 
and  engaging  workplace.    We  also  continued  to  measure  engagement  via  biannual  associate  pulse  surveys,  and  across  the 
company  teams  created  focused  plans  to  continually  improve  engagement  based  on  survey  results.    Our  goal  is  to  achieve 
world-class  associate  engagement  and  responding  to  associate  feedback  enables  us  to  focus  on  the  issues  that  matter  to  our 
associates.

Diversity and Inclusion.  The CarMax culture of diversity and inclusion is built on a foundation of integrity and respect, and 
we encourage the diverse backgrounds and perspectives our associates bring to locations across the country.  Our diversity and 
inclusion  commitment  is  based  on  a  company  vision  to  ensure  everyone,  everywhere  has  the  opportunity  to  reach  their  full 
potential.  As of February 28, 2023, our non-management workforce was 28.3% female and 71.7% male and 43.4% non-diverse 
and 56.6% diverse.  The breakdown for our management workforce was 24.2% female and 75.8% male and 69.3% non-diverse 
and 30.7% diverse.  For purposes of workforce diversity, CarMax considers ethnic and racial minorities as diverse and defines 
management as director and above at the corporate level and the top four managers at the store level and CEC level, as a group.  

Our diversity and inclusion governance model includes a council as well as an executive steering committee, of which the CEO 
is a member.  We also have a Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) team, led by our Vice President, CSR.  The CSR team 
includes, in part, the Community Relations, Diversity and Inclusion, Employer Brand and Internal Communications teams.

We have a company-wide associate training program on diversity and inclusion.  This program includes required trainings for 
all associates, with a completion rate of over 95% in fiscal 2023.  Our board of directors participated in this training as well, 
with a 100% completion rate in fiscal 2023.  The program also includes additional self-service training and learning materials as 
well as leader perspective videos and discussion guides to aid team conversations.

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In  fiscal  2023,  we  refined  our  multi-year  diversity  and  inclusion  roadmap  with  the  approval  of  our  board  of  directors  that 
contains specific actions, objectives, and success measures spanning associate, customer, and community stakeholder groups. In 
addition, we developed our supplier diversity roadmap to help ensure that our partners have equal opportunities to do business 
with  us;  the  strategic  importance  of  this  roadmap's  development  was  further  emphasized  by  its  inclusion  as  a  performance 
metric in our fiscal 2023 corporate bonus program.

Our diversity and inclusion roadmap and incentives are intended to solidify our commitment to diversity and inclusion as we 
further  ingrain  diversity  and  inclusion  into  the  organization,  nurturing  our  talent,  increasing  our  associate  engagement,  and 
improving our relationships with customers and suppliers alike.

We plan to publish our 2023 Responsibility Report in May 2023, where we will further describe our broader environmental, 
social and governance efforts. 

Intellectual Property
Our brand image is a critical element of our business strategy.  We rely on trademarks, domain names and copyrights to protect 
core  aspects  of  CarMax’s  look  and  feel.    Innovation  and  technology  also  play  an  increasingly  vital  role  in  all  aspects  of  the 
business.    We  actively  pursue  appropriate  intellectual  property  protection  for  our  state-of-the-art  work  by  filing  patent 
applications  in  areas  ranging  from  vehicle  reconditioning  and  digital  merchandising  to  image  capture,  online  shopping 
innovations and search engine optimization.

Laws and Regulations
Vehicle  Dealer  and  Other  Laws  and  Regulations.    We  operate  in  a  highly  regulated  industry.    In  every  state  in  which  we 
operate,  we  must  obtain  licenses  and  permits  to  conduct  business,  including  dealer,  service,  sales,  transportation  and  finance 
licenses issued by state and local regulatory authorities.  A wide range of federal, state and local laws and regulations govern 
the manner in which we conduct business, including logistics, advertising, sales, financing and employment practices.  These 
laws  include  consumer  protection  laws  and  privacy  laws,  as  well  as  other  laws  and  regulations  applicable  to  motor  vehicle 
dealers.  These laws also include federal and state wage-hour, anti-discrimination and other employment practices laws.  Our 
financing activities with customers are subject to federal truth-in-lending, consumer leasing, equal credit opportunity and fair 
credit reporting laws and regulations, as well as state and local motor vehicle finance, collection, repossession and installment 
finance laws.  Our activities are subject to oversight by the Federal Trade Commission and other federal and state regulators, 
and our financing activities are also subject to enforcement by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”).

The  CFPB  has  supervisory  authority  over  large  nonbank  auto  finance  companies,  including  CAF.    The  CFPB  can  use  this 
authority to conduct supervisory examinations to ensure compliance with various federal consumer protection laws. 

Claims arising out of actual or alleged violations of law could be asserted against us by individuals or governmental authorities 
and could expose us to significant damages or other penalties, including revocation or suspension of the licenses necessary to 
conduct business and fines.

We may also be subject, from time to time, to laws, regulations, and other governmental actions instituted in response to public 
health  emergencies.    Among  other  things,  these  actions  have  required  and  may  continue  to  require,  in  many  localities,  store 
occupancy restrictions, store closures and restrictions on in-person wholesale auctions.

Environmental Laws and Regulations.  We are subject to a variety of federal, state and local laws and regulations that pertain 
to the environment.  Our business involves the use, handling and disposal of hazardous materials and wastes, including motor 
oil,  gasoline,  solvents,  lubricants,  paints  and  other  substances.    We  are  subject  to  compliance  with  regulations  concerning, 
among  other  things,  the  operation  of  underground  and  above-ground  gasoline  storage  tanks,  gasoline  dispensing  equipment, 
above-ground oil tanks and automotive paint booths.

AVAILABILITY OF REPORTS AND OTHER INFORMATION

The following items are available free of charge on our website through the “Financials” link on our investor relations home 
page  at  investors.carmax.com,  shortly  after  we  file  them  with,  or  furnish  them  to,  the  U.S.  Securities  and  Exchange 
Commission (the “SEC”): annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, proxy 
statements on Schedule 14A, and any amendments to those reports.  The following documents are also available free of charge 
on our website: Corporate Governance Guidelines, Code of Business Conduct, and the charters of the Audit, Nominating and 
Governance,  Compensation  and  Personnel,  and  Technology  and  Innovation  Committees.    We  publish  any  changes  to  these 
documents  on  our  website.    We  also  promptly  disclose  reportable  waivers  of  the  Code  of  Business  Conduct  on  our 
website.  The contents of our website are not, however, part of this report.

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Printed copies of these documents are also available to any shareholder, without charge, upon written request to our corporate 
secretary at the address set forth on the cover page of this report.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors.

We are subject to a variety of risks, the most significant of which are described below.  Our business, sales, results of operations 
and financial condition could be materially adversely affected by any of these risks.

BUSINESS RISKS

We  operate  in  a  highly  competitive  industry.    Failure  to  develop  and  execute  strategies  to  remain  the  nation’s  preferred 
retailer of used vehicles and to adapt to the increasing use of digital and online tools to market, buy, sell and finance used 
vehicles could adversely affect our business, sales and results of operations.

Automotive retailing is a highly competitive and highly fragmented business.  Our competition includes publicly and privately 
owned new and used car dealers and online and mobile sales platforms, as well as millions of private individuals.  Competitors 
buy and sell the same or similar makes of vehicles that we offer in the same or similar markets at competitive prices.  New car 
dealers  leverage  their  franchise  relationships  with  automotive  manufacturers  to  brand  certain  used  cars  as  “certified  pre-
owned,” which could provide those competitors with an advantage over CarMax.

Retail Competition.  Some of our competitors have replicated or attempted to replicate portions of the consumer offer that we 
pioneered  when  we  opened  our  first  used  car  store  in  1993,  including  our  use  of  competitive,  no-haggle  prices  and  our 
commitment to buy a customer’s vehicle even if they do not purchase one from us.

Competitors  using  online  focused  business  models,  both  for  direct  sales  and  consumer-to-consumer  facilitation,  could 
materially  impact  our  business  model.    Increased  online  used  vehicle  offerings  and  the  growing  consumer  trend  of  buying 
vehicles  online  could  make  it  more  difficult  for  us  to  differentiate  our  customer  offering  from  competitors’  offerings,  could 
result  in  lower-than-expected  retail  margins,  and  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our  business,  sales  and  results  of 
operations.    Additionally,  existing  e-commerce  businesses  could  directly  enter  the  online  used  vehicle  market,  including 
companies with significantly more resources than CarMax that might be able to provide customers access to a greater inventory 
of vehicles while delivering a competitive online experience.  If we fail to respond effectively to our existing and potential retail 
competitors, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, sales and results of operations. 

Online  Facilitation.    In  addition,  our  competitive  standing  is  affected  by  companies,  including  search  engines  and  online 
classified  sites,  that  are  not  direct  competitors  but  that  may  direct  online  traffic  to  the  websites  of  competing  automotive 
retailers.    The  increasing  activities  of  these  companies  could  make  it  more  difficult  for  carmax.com  to  attract  traffic.    These 
companies could also make it more difficult for CarMax to otherwise market its vehicles online.

The increasing use of digital and online tools to facilitate consumers’ sales or trade-ins of their current vehicles could have a 
material  adverse  effect  on  our  ability  to  source  vehicles  through  our  appraisal  process,  which  in  turn  could  have  a  material 
adverse effect on our vehicle acquisition costs and results of operations.  For example, online appraisal tools are available to 
consumers that generate offers and facilitate purchases by dealers other than CarMax. 

In addition, there are companies that sell software and data solutions to new and used car dealers to enable those dealers to, 
among other things, more efficiently source and price inventory.  Although these companies do not compete with CarMax, the 
increasing  use  of  such  products  by  dealers  who  compete  with  CarMax  could  reduce  the  relative  competitive  advantage  of 
CarMax’s internally developed proprietary systems.

If we fail to respond effectively to competitive pressures or to changes in the used vehicle marketplace, it could have a material 
adverse effect on our business, sales and results of operations.

CAF Competition.  Our CAF segment is subject to competition from various financial institutions, including banks and credit 
unions, which provide vehicle financing to consumers.  If we were unable to continue providing competitive finance offers to 
our customers through CAF, it could result in a greater percentage of sales financed through our third-party finance providers, 
which are generally less profitable to CarMax, or through other outside financing sources.  Moreover, if CAF competitors are 
able to attract potential customers before they visit CarMax, whether through competitive finance offers or ease of customer 
experience,  they  may  be  directed  to  retail  options  other  than  CarMax.    Accordingly,  if  CAF  was  unable  to  continue  making 
competitive  finance  offers  to  our  customers,  or  our  finance  competitors  are  able  to  successfully  attract  and  redirect  a 

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disproportionate number of our potential customers, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, sales and results of 
operations.

Evolving Marketplace.  The marketplace for used vehicles may be impacted by the significant, and likely accelerating, changes 
to the broader automotive industry.  Technological changes, including the development of autonomous vehicles, new products 
and services, new business models, including subscription models, and new methods of travel could reduce automotive retail 
demand or disrupt our current business model.  Increasing demand for electric vehicles is driving the need to adapt our business 
to source, recondition and service electric vehicles.  If we fail to respond effectively to the evolving marketplace, it could have a 
material adverse effect on our business, sales and results of operations.

The  automotive  retail  industry  in  general  and  our  business  in  particular  are  sensitive  to  economic  conditions.    These 
conditions could adversely affect our business, sales, results of operations and financial condition.

We are subject to national and regional U.S. economic conditions.  These conditions include, but are not limited to, recession, 
inflation,  interest  rates,  unemployment  levels,  the  state  of  the  housing  market,  gasoline  prices,  consumer  credit  availability, 
consumer credit delinquency and loss rates, personal discretionary spending levels, and consumer sentiment about the economy 
in general.  These conditions and the economy in general could be affected by significant national or international events such 
as a global health crisis, acts of terrorism or acts of war (including the Russian invasion of Ukraine).  When these economic 
conditions worsen or stagnate, it can have a material adverse effect on consumer demand for vehicles generally, demand from 
particular  consumer  categories  or  demand  for  particular  vehicle  types.    It  can  also  negatively  impact  availability  of  credit  to 
finance vehicle purchases for all or certain categories of consumers.  This could result in challenges to vehicle affordability, 
lower  sales,  decreased  margins  on  units  sold,  and  decreased  profits  for  our  CAF  segment.    For  example,  the  current  and 
continued economic conditions of vehicle affordability challenges that stem from broad inflation, rising interest rates, tightening 
lending  standards  and  low  consumer  confidence  are  the  primary  drivers  behind  the  overall  decrease  in  demand  for  used 
vehicles.    Worsening  or  stagnating  economic  conditions  can  also  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  the  supply  of  late-model 
used vehicles, as automotive manufacturers produce fewer new vehicles and consumers retain their current vehicles for longer 
periods of time.  This could result in increased costs to acquire used vehicle inventory and decreased margins on units sold.

Any  significant  change  or  deterioration  in  economic  conditions  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our  business,  sales, 
results of operations and financial condition.

Our business is dependent upon capital to operate, fund growth and support the activities of our CAF segment.  Changes in 
capital and credit markets could adversely affect our business, sales, results of operations and financial condition.

Changes in the availability or cost of capital and working capital financing, including the long-term financing to support the 
expansion  of  our  store  base  and  sales  growth  in  existing  stores,  could  adversely  affect  sales,  operating  strategies  and  store 
growth.  Although, in recent years, internally generated cash flows have generally been sufficient to maintain our operations 
and fund our growth, there can be no assurance that we will continue to generate sufficient cash for these purposes.  Failure to 
do so—or our decision to put our cash to other uses—would make us more dependent on external sources of financing to fund 
our growth.

Changes in the availability or cost of the long-term financing to support the origination of auto loans receivable through CAF 
could adversely affect sales and results of operations.  We use a securitization program to fund the majority of the auto loans 
receivable originated by CAF.  Changes in the condition of the asset-backed securitization market could lead us to incur higher 
costs to access funds in this market or require us to seek alternative means to finance CAF’s loan originations.  In the event that 
this market ceased to exist and there were no immediate alternative funding sources available, we might be forced to curtail our 
lending practices for some period of time.  The impact of reducing or curtailing CAF’s loan originations could have a material 
adverse effect on our business, sales and results of operations.

Our  revolving  credit  facility,  term  loans,  senior  unsecured  notes  and  certain  securitization  and  sale-leaseback  agreements 
contain  covenants  and  event-of-default  or  other  performance  triggers.    Any  failure  to  comply  with  these  covenants  or 
performance triggers could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Disruptions in the capital and credit markets could adversely affect our ability to draw on our revolving credit facility or access 
our deposits generally.  If our ability to secure funds from the facility or our deposits were significantly impaired, our access to 
working capital would be impacted, our ability to maintain appropriate inventory levels could be affected and these conditions
—especially if coupled with a failure to generate significant cash flows—could have a material adverse effect on our business, 
sales, results of operations and financial condition.

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CarMax  was  founded  on  the  fundamental  principle  of  integrity.    Failure  to  maintain  a  reputation  of  integrity  and  to 
otherwise maintain and enhance our brand could adversely affect our business, sales and results of operations.

Our reputation as a company that is founded on the fundamental principle of integrity is critical to our success.  Our reputation 
as a retailer offering competitive, no-haggle prices, a broad selection of CarMax Quality Certified used vehicles and superior 
customer service is also critical to our success.  If we fail to maintain the high standards on which our reputation is built, or if 
an event occurs that damages this reputation, it could adversely affect consumer demand and have a material adverse effect on 
our business, sales and results of operations.  Such an event could include an isolated incident at a single store, particularly if 
such incident results in adverse publicity, governmental investigations, or litigation and could involve, among other things, our 
sales process, our provision of financing, our reconditioning process, our treatment of customers or associates, cultural brand 
positioning, or real or perceived vehicle quality and related injury.  Even the perception of a decrease in the quality of our brand 
could impact results. 

The use of social media increases the speed with which information and opinions can be shared and thus the speed with which 
reputation can be affected.  We monitor social media and attempt to address customer concerns, provide accurate information 
and  protect  our  reputation,  but  there  can  be  no  guarantee  that  our  efforts  will  succeed.    If  we  fail  to  correct  or  mitigate 
misinformation or negative information, including information spread through social media or traditional media channels, about 
the  vehicles  we  offer,  our  customer  experience,  or  any  aspect  of  our  brand,  it  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our 
business, sales and results of operations.

Our business is sensitive to changes in the prices of new and used vehicles.

Any significant changes in retail prices for new and used vehicles could have a material adverse effect on our sales and results 
of operations.  For example, if retail prices for used vehicles rise relative to retail prices for new vehicles, it could make buying 
a new vehicle more attractive to our customers than buying a used vehicle, which could have a material adverse effect on sales 
and results of operations and could result in decreased used margins.  Manufacturer incentives could contribute to narrowing 
this price gap.  In addition, any significant changes in retail or wholesale prices for used vehicles could have a material adverse 
effect on our results of operations by reducing margins.

Our business is dependent upon access to vehicle inventory and the parts used to recondition such inventory.  A failure to 
expeditiously  liquidate  that  inventory—or  obstacles  to  acquiring  inventory,  including  parts—whether  because  of  supply, 
competition, or other factors could have a material adverse effect on our business, sales and results of operations.

Used vehicle inventory is subject to depreciation risk.  CarMax has experienced, and may continue to experience, steep market 
depreciation of its vehicle inventory due to changes in economic conditions, which could result in reduced retail and wholesale 
margins.  The inability to liquidate excess inventory at prices that allow us to meet margin targets or to recover our costs could 
have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

A reduction in the availability of, or access to, sources of inventory, including parts used to recondition inventory, also could 
have a material adverse effect on our business, sales and results of operations.

We source a significant percentage of our vehicles through our appraisal process, which includes our online instant appraisal 
offers, and these vehicles are generally more profitable for CarMax.  Accordingly, if we fail to adjust appraisal offers to stay in 
line with broader market trade-in offer trends, or fail to recognize those trends, it could adversely affect our ability to acquire 
inventory.  It could also force us to purchase a greater percentage of our inventory from third-party auctions, which is generally 
less profitable for CarMax.  Our ability to source vehicles through our appraisal process could also be affected by competition, 
both  from  new  and  used  car  dealers  directly  and  through  third  parties  driving  appraisal  traffic  to  those  dealers.    See  the  risk 
factor above titled “We operate in a highly competitive industry” for discussion of this risk.  Our ability to source vehicles from 
third-party auctions could be affected by an increase in the number of closed auctions that are open only to new car dealers who 
have franchise relationships with automotive manufacturers.

Our failure to realize the benefits associated with our omni-channel initiatives could have a material adverse effect on our 
business, sales and results of operations.

We have made a considerable investment in our omni-channel platform and a failure to capture the benefits that we expect from 
this rollout could have a material adverse effect on our business, sales and results of operations.  We must anticipate and meet 
our  customers’  expectations  in  an  evolving  retail  industry.    Our  business,  sales  and  results  of  operations  may  be  negatively 
affected if we fail to provide a high quality and consistent customer experience, regardless of sales channel, if our omni-channel 

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platform does not meet customer expectations, or if we are unable to attract, retain and manage the personnel at various levels 
who have the necessary skills and experience we need to implement our omni-channel initiatives.

Our failure to manage our growth and the related challenges could have a material adverse effect on our business, sales and 
results of operations.

Our growth is dependent on the success of our omni-channel platform, opening stores in new and existing markets, continued 
sales  growth  and  the  build-out  of  our  offsite  production  and  auction  facilities.    These  enhancements  and  expansions  place 
significant  demands  on  our  management  team,  our  associates  and  our  information  systems.    If  we  fail  to  effectively  or 
efficiently manage our growth, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, sales and results of operations.  Sales 
growth requires that we continue to effectively execute our business strategies and implement new and ongoing initiatives to 
elevate the experience of our customers.  See the risk factor above titled “Our failure to realize the benefits associated with our 
omni-channel  initiatives  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our  business,  sales  and  results  of  operations”  for  more 
discussion of this risk.  The expansion of our store base and implementation of new initiatives also requires us to recruit and 
retain  the  associates  necessary  to  support  that  expansion.    See  the  risk  factor  below  titled  “Our  success  depends  upon  the 
continued  contributions  of  our  associates”  for  discussion  of  this  risk.    The  expansion  of  our  business  also  requires  real 
estate.    Our  inability  to  acquire  or  lease  suitable  real  estate  at  favorable  terms  could  limit  our  expansion  and  could  have  a 
material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.

Our success depends upon the continued contributions of our associates. 

Our  associates  are  the  driving  force  behind  our  success.    We  believe  that  one  of  the  things  that  distinguishes  CarMax  is  a 
culture  centered  on  valuing  our  associates.    A  failure  to  maintain  our  culture  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our 
business, sales and results of operations.

In  addition,  managing  our  response  to  a  changing  economic  environment  as  well  as  our  strategic  initiatives  require 
management, employees and contractors to adapt and learn new skills and capabilities.  A failure to maintain an adaptable and 
responsive culture or to continue developing and retaining the associates that drive our success could have a material adverse 
effect on our business, sales and results of operations.  

We have experienced, and could experience in the future, a shortage of associates for retail and operational positions, which 
could  have  an  impact  on  our  ability  to  conduct  our  business  and  maintain  qualified  talent  in  key  areas.    If  we  are  unable  to 
maintain  positive  associate  relations,  or  if,  despite  our  efforts,  we  become  subject  to  successful  unionization  efforts,  it  could 
increase costs, limit our ability to respond to competitive threats and have a material adverse effect on our business, sales and 
results of operations.

Our  ongoing  success  also  depends  upon  the  continued  contributions  of  our  store,  CEC,  region  and  corporate  management 
teams.  Consequently, the loss of the services of any of these associates could have a material adverse effect on our business, 
sales and results of operations.  In addition, an inability to build our management bench strength to support store growth could 
have a material adverse effect on our business, sales and results of operations.

We may experience greater credit losses in CAF’s portfolio of auto loans receivable than anticipated.

We are exposed to the risk that our customers who finance their purchases through CAF will be unable or unwilling to repay 
their loans according to their terms and that the vehicle collateral securing the payment of their loans may not be sufficient to 
ensure full repayment.  Credit losses are inherent in CAF’s business and could have a material adverse effect on our results of 
operations.

We make various assumptions and judgments about CAF’s portfolio of auto loans receivable and provide an allowance for loan 
losses  based  on  a  number  of  factors.    Although  management  will  establish  an  allowance  for  loan  losses  it  believes  is 
appropriate, this allowance may not be adequate.  For example, when economic conditions deteriorate unexpectedly, additional 
loan losses not incorporated in the existing allowance for loan losses may occur.  Losses in excess of the existing allowance for 
loan losses could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

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Our failure to realize the benefits associated with our strategic investments, including actual or potential acquisitions, could 
have a material adverse effect on our business, sales and results of operations and we may incur impairment losses on our 
strategic investments in equity securities.

From time to time, CarMax makes strategic investments, including acquisitions, and we currently hold non-controlling equity 
investments  in  several  companies.    We  may  encounter  difficulties  in  managing  our  strategic  investments  and  in  assimilating 
new capabilities or acquisitions to meet the future needs of our business.  Furthermore, we may not realize all the anticipated 
benefits  of  these  investments,  or  the  realized  benefits  may  be  significantly  delayed.    While  our  evaluation  of  any  potential 
transaction includes business, legal, and financial due diligence with the goal of identifying and evaluating the material risks 
involved, our due diligence reviews may not identify all of the issues necessary to accurately estimate the cost and potential 
benefits and risks of a particular investment.

Additionally, under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), if any investment’s fair value declines below its 
carrying value, we will need to record an impairment loss in the applicable fiscal period.  As a result, we may incur expenses 
related to the impairment of existing or future equity investments.  Any such impairment charge could have a material adverse 
effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had and may continue to have a significant negative impact on our business, sales, results of 
operations and financial condition.

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been and may continue to be highly unpredictable and volatile.  The extent to 
which COVID-19 continues to impact our operational and financial performance will depend on future developments, including 
the  potential  resurgence  of  infections  or  the  emergence  of  new  variants  and  the  extent  of  any  containment  or  mitigation 
measures on our customers, vendors, and employees, all of which are uncertain and outside our control.  If COVID-19 or any of 
its variants continues to have a significant negative impact on the economy, or if a new pandemic emerges, it could have an 
adverse  impact  on  consumer  demand,  our  retail  operations,  and  our  ability  to  secure  financing,  to  source  inventory  and  to 
maintain adequate staffing, among other adverse effects. 

We rely on third-party finance providers to finance a significant portion of our customers’ vehicle purchases.  Accordingly, 
our sales and results of operations are partially dependent on the actions of these third parties.

We provide financing to qualified retail customers through CAF and a number of third-party finance providers.  We also have 
arrangements with third parties who provide financing to some of our auction customers.  If one or more of these third-party 
providers cease to provide financing to our customers, provide financing to fewer customers or no longer provide financing on 
competitive terms, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, sales and results of operations.  Additionally, if we 
were unable to replace the current third-party providers upon the occurrence of one or more of the foregoing events, it could 
also have a material adverse effect on our business, sales and results of operations.

We rely on third-party providers to supply EPP products to our customers.  Accordingly, our sales and results of operations 
are partially dependent on the actions of these third-parties.

We receive revenue for selling EPP products on behalf of unrelated third-parties, who are the primary obligors.  If one or more 
of these third-party providers cease to provide EPP products, make changes to their products or no longer provide their products 
on competitive terms, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, sales and results of operations.  Additionally, if 
we were unable to replace the current third-party providers upon the occurrence of one or more of the foregoing events, it could 
also have a material adverse effect on our business, sales and results of operations.

We rely on third-party vendors for key components of our business.

Many  components  of  our  business,  including  data  management,  key  operational  processes  and  critical  customer  systems  are 
provided by third parties.  We carefully select our third-party vendors, but we do not control their actions.  If our vendors fail to 
perform as we expect, our operations and reputation could suffer if the failure harms the vendors’ ability to serve us and our 
customers.  One or more of these third-party vendors may experience financial distress, technology challenges, cybersecurity 
incidents, staffing shortages or liquidity challenges, file for bankruptcy protection, go out of business, or suffer disruptions in 
their business.  The use of third-party vendors represents an inherent risk to our company that could have a material adverse 
effect on our business, sales and results of operations.

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Our business is sensitive to conditions affecting automotive manufacturers, including manufacturer recalls.

Adverse  conditions  affecting  one  or  more  automotive  manufacturers  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our  sales  and 
results of operations and could impact the supply of vehicles, including the supply of late-model used vehicles.  In addition, 
manufacturer recalls are a common occurrence.  Because we do not have manufacturer authorization to complete recall-related 
repairs, some vehicles we sell may have unrepaired safety recalls.  Such recalls, and our lack of authorization to make recall-
related  repairs,  could  adversely  affect  used  vehicle  sales  or  valuations,  could  cause  us  to  temporarily  remove  vehicles  from 
inventory, could force us to incur increased costs and could expose us to litigation and adverse publicity related to the sale of 
recalled vehicles, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, sales and results of operations.

Our results of operations and financial condition are subject to management’s accounting judgments and estimates, as well 
as changes in accounting policies.

The preparation of our financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions affecting the reported amounts of 
CarMax’s assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and earnings. If these estimates or assumptions are incorrect, it could have a 
material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition.  We have identified several accounting policies as 
being “critical” to the fair presentation of our financial condition and results of operations because they involve major aspects of 
our business and require us to make judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain.  These policies are described in Item 
7.  Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Financial  Condition  and  Results  of  Operations,  and  the  notes  to  consolidated 
financial statements included in Item 8. Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

The implementation of new accounting requirements or other changes to GAAP could have a material adverse effect on our 
reported results of operations and financial condition.

We may not be able to adequately protect our intellectual property, which could adversely affect our business, sales, results 
of operations and financial condition.

Protecting  our  intellectual  property  (including  patents,  trademarks,  copyrights,  confidential  information  and  trade  secrets)  is 
integral to our business.  The failure to protect our intellectual property, including from unauthorized uses, can erode consumer 
trust and our brand value and have a material adverse effect on our business.

Our business is sensitive to weather events.

The occurrence of severe weather events, such as rain, hail, snow, wind, storms, hurricanes, extended periods of unusually cold 
weather  or  natural  disasters,  could  cause  store  closures  or  affect  the  timing  of  consumer  demand,  either  of  which  could 
adversely  affect  consumer  traffic  and  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our  sales  and  results  of  operations  in  a  given 
period.

We are subject to local conditions in the geographic areas in which we are concentrated.

Our  performance  is  subject  to  local  economic,  competitive  and  other  conditions  prevailing  in  geographic  areas  where  we 
operate.    Since  a  large  portion  of  our  sales  is  generated  in  the  Southeastern  U.S.,  California,  Texas  and  Washington,  D.C./
Baltimore, our results of operations depend substantially on general economic conditions and consumer spending habits in these 
markets.    In  the  event  that  any  of  these  geographic  areas  experience  a  downturn  in  economic  conditions,  or  are  particularly 
affected by COVID-19 and related government actions taken to reduce the spread of the virus, weather events or other region-
specific incidents, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, sales and results of operations.

TECHNOLOGY AND DATA PRIVACY RISKS

We  collect  sensitive  confidential  information  from  our  customers.    A  breach  of  this  confidentiality,  whether  due  to  a 
cybersecurity or other incident, could result in harm to our customers and damage to our brand.

We collect, process and retain sensitive and confidential customer information in the normal course of business and may share 
that  information  with  our  third-party  service  providers.    This  information  includes  the  information  customers  provide  when 
purchasing a vehicle and applying for vehicle financing.  We also collect, process and retain sensitive and confidential associate 
information in the normal course of business and may share that information with our third-party service providers.  Although 
we have taken measures designed to safeguard such information and have received assurances from our third-party providers, 
our facilities and systems, and those of third-party providers, could be vulnerable to external or internal security breaches, acts 
of  vandalism,  computer  viruses,  misplaced  or  lost  data,  programming  or  human  errors  or  other  similar  events.    Numerous 

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national  retailers  have  disclosed  security  breaches  involving  sophisticated  cyber-attacks  that  were  not  recognized  or  detected 
until after such retailers had been affected, notwithstanding the preventive measures such retailers had in place.  Any security 
breach involving the misappropriation, loss or other unauthorized disclosure of confidential customer or associate information, 
whether  experienced  by  us  or  by  our  third-party  service  providers,  and  whether  due  to  an  external  cybersecurity  incident,  a 
programming error, or other cause, could damage our reputation, expose us to mitigation costs and the risks of private litigation 
and  government  enforcement,  disrupt  our  business  and  otherwise  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our  business,  sales  and 
results of operations.  In addition, our failure to respond quickly and appropriately to such a security breach could exacerbate 
the consequences of the breach.

We are subject to numerous and rapidly changing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding privacy, cybersecurity, 
and the collection, use, and disclosure of sensitive confidential information.  If we fail to comply with these laws or regulations, 
we could suffer reputational harm and disruption to our business, and be subject to significant litigation, monetary damages, 
regulatory enforcement actions, or fines.  See the risk factor below titled “We operate in a highly regulated industry and are 
subject to a wide range of federal, state and local laws and regulations.  Changes in these laws and regulations, or our failure 
to comply, could have a material adverse effect on our business, sales, results of operations and financial condition” for the 
risks associated with failure to comply with these laws and regulations.

We rely on sophisticated information systems to run our business.  The failure of these systems, or the inability to enhance 
our capabilities, could have a material adverse effect on our business, sales and results of operations.

to  manage  sales, 

Our business is dependent upon the integrity and efficient operation of our information systems.  In particular, we rely on our 
information  systems 
(carmax.com, 
carmaxautofinance.com,  the  CarMax  mobile  app,  and  carmaxauctions.com),  consumer  financing,  customer  information  and 
other data.  The failure of these systems to perform as designed, the failure to maintain or update these systems as necessary, or 
the  inability  to  enhance  our  data  management  and  information  technology  capabilities,  could  disrupt  our  business  operations 
and have a material adverse effect on our sales and results of operations.

inventory,  our  customer-facing  websites  and  applications 

For  example,  in  fiscal  2024,  we  expect  to  complete  the  implementation  of  a  financial  enterprise  resource  planning  (“ERP”) 
system.    The  ERP  system  is  designed  to  accurately  maintain  our  financial  records,  enhance  operational  functionality  and 
provide  timely  information  to  our  management  team  related  to  the  operation  of  the  business.    Difficulties  or  disruptions  in 
implementing  and  utilizing  the  new  ERP  system,  including  quality  issues  or  programming  errors,  could  result  in  delays, 
increased costs or other complications that could adversely affect our operating results, our ability to operate our business or the 
effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting.

Despite our ongoing efforts to maintain and enhance the integrity and security of these systems, we have been and could be 
subjected  to  attacks  by  hackers,  including  denial-of-service  attacks  directed  at  our  websites  or  other  system  breaches  or 
malfunctions due to associate error or misconduct or other disruptions.  Such incidents could disrupt our business and have a 
material  adverse  effect  on  sales  and  results  of  operations.    See  the  risk  factor  above  titled  “We  collect  sensitive  confidential 
information from our customers” for the risks associated with a breach of confidential customer or associate information.

REGULATORY AND LITIGATION RISKS

We  operate  in  a  highly  regulated  industry  and  are  subject  to  a  wide  range  of  federal,  state  and  local  laws  and 
regulations.  Changes in these laws and regulations, or our failure to comply, could have a material adverse effect on our 
business, sales, results of operations and financial condition.

We are subject to a wide range of federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as changes in these laws and regulations 
and the manner in which they are interpreted or applied.  Our sale of used vehicles and related products is subject to state and 
local  licensing  requirements,  federal  and  state  laws  regulating  marketing  and  advertising,  and  state  laws  regulating  sales  and 
services.    Our  provision  of  vehicle  financing  is  subject  to  federal  and  state  laws  regulating  the  provision  of  consumer 
finance.    Our  facilities  and  business  operations  are  subject  to  laws  and  regulations  relating  to  environmental  protection  and 
health and safety.  In addition to these laws and regulations that apply specifically to our business, we are also subject to laws 
and  regulations  affecting  public  companies  and  large  employers  generally,  including  privacy  laws  and  federal  employment 
practices, securities and tax laws.  For additional discussion of these laws and regulations, see the section of this Form 10-K 
titled “Business – Laws and Regulations.”

The violation of any of these laws or regulations could result in administrative, civil or criminal penalties or in a cease-and-
desist order against our business operations, any of which could damage our reputation and have a material adverse effect on 

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our business, sales and results of operations.  We have incurred and will continue to incur capital and operating expenses and 
other costs to comply with these laws and regulations. 

We are subject to various legal proceedings.  If the outcomes of these proceedings are adverse to CarMax, it could have a 
material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

We  are  subject  to  various  litigation  matters  from  time  to  time,  which  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our  business, 
results of operations and financial condition.  Claims arising out of actual or alleged violations of law could be asserted against 
us by individuals, either individually or through class actions, or by governmental entities in civil or criminal investigations and 
proceedings.    These  claims  could  be  asserted  under  a  variety  of  laws  including,  but  not  limited  to,  consumer  finance  laws, 
consumer  protection  laws,  intellectual  property  laws,  privacy  laws,  labor  and  employment  laws,  securities  laws,  employee 
benefit laws, tax laws and environmental laws.  These actions could expose us to adverse publicity and to substantial monetary 
damages  and  legal  defense  costs,  injunctive  relief  and  criminal  and  civil  fines  and  penalties  including,  but  not  limited  to, 
suspension or revocation of licenses to conduct business.

GENERAL RISKS

The market price of our common stock may be volatile and could expose us to securities class action litigation.

The price of our common stock may be subject to wide fluctuations based upon our operating results, general economic and 
market conditions, general trends and prospects for our industry, announcements by our competitors, our ability to achieve any 
long-term  targets  or  performance  metrics  and  other  factors.    In  addition,  the  market  price  of  our  common  stock  may  also  be 
affected by whether we meet analysts’ expectations.  Failure to meet such expectations could have a material adverse effect on 
the price of our common stock.  Following periods of volatility in the market price of a company’s securities, securities class 
action litigation is more likely.  If litigation were instituted against us, it could result in substantial costs and a diversion of our 
attention and resources, which could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Item 1B.  Unresolved Staff Comments.

None.

Item 2.  Properties.

We conduct our retail vehicle operations primarily in two formats – production and non-production stores.  Production stores 
are  those  locations  at  which  vehicle  reconditioning  is  performed.    Production  stores  have  more  service  bays  and  require 
additional  space  for  reconditioning  activities  and,  therefore,  are  generally  larger  than  non-production  stores.    In  determining 
whether to construct a production or a non-production store on a given site, we take several factors into account, including the 
anticipated  long-term  regional  reconditioning  needs  and  the  available  acreage  of  the  sites  in  that  market.    As  a  result,  some 
stores that are constructed to accommodate reconditioning activities may initially be operated as non-production stores until we 
expand our presence in that market.  We also have production and non-production stores that operate in Metropolitan Statistical 
Areas  (“MSAs”)  of  less  than  600,000  people,  which  we  define  as  small  markets.    Some  of  these  stores  also  have  a  smaller 
footprint compared with our stores in larger markets.

USED CAR STORES BY FORMAT AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 2023 

Store count

Store location size

Production Stores

Non-production Stores

108

132

generally 10 - 25 acres

generally 4 - 12 acres

Stores located in small MSAs

12

45

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USED CAR STORES BY STATE AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 2023 

State

Alabama

Arizona

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Count

State

Count

5  Missouri

5  Nebraska

31  Nevada

6  New Hampshire

3  New Jersey

1  New Mexico

24  New York

11  North Carolina

1  Ohio

10  Oklahoma

4  Oregon

1  Pennsylvania

2  Rhode Island

2  South Carolina

5  Tennessee

1  Texas

7  Utah

4  Virginia

1  Washington

2  Wisconsin

3  Total

4 

1 

4 

1 

4 

2 

4 

13 

6 

3 

3 

5 

1 

4 

10 

25 

1 

11 

5 

4 

240 

Of the 240 used car stores open as of February 28, 2023, 157 were located on owned sites and 83 were located on leased sites.  
The leases are classified as follows:

Land-only leases

Land and building leases

Total leased sites

27 

56 

83 

As of February 28, 2023, we leased our CAF office building in Atlanta, Georgia, as well as office buildings for our customer 
experience centers in Atlanta, Georgia; Kansas City, Missouri; and Phoenix, Arizona.  We also lease other ancillary properties 
to support our corporate and store operations.  We own our home office building in Richmond, Virginia and land associated 
with planned future stores, as well as planned offsite production and auction facilities. 

Item 3.  Legal Proceedings. 

Information in response to this Item is included in Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this 
Annual Report on Form 10-K and is incorporated herein by reference. 

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures.

None.

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INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

The following table identifies our current executive officers.  We are not aware of any family relationships among any of our 
executive officers or between any of our executive officers and any directors.  All executive officers are elected annually and 
serve for one year or until their successors are elected and qualify.  The next election of officers will occur in June 2023.

Name
William D. Nash………………………..….……...........

Enrique N. Mayor-Mora..................................................

James Lyski………………….……..……………..........

Shamim Mohammad………………….……..…...….....

Diane L. Cafritz……………………....…………….......

C. Joseph Wilson.............................................................

Jon G. Daniels………………….……..…………..........

Darren C. Newberry........................................................

Age Office
53

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

54

60

54

52

50

51

53

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer

Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Technology Officer

Executive  Vice  President,  General  Counsel,  Chief  Compliance  Officer 
and Chief Human Resources Officer
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

Senior Vice President, CarMax Auto Finance

Senior Vice President, Store and CEC Execution

Mr.  Nash  joined  CarMax  in  1997  as  auction  manager.    In  2007,  he  was  promoted  to  vice  president  and  later,  senior  vice 
president  of  merchandising,  a  position  he  held  until  2011,  when  he  was  named  senior  vice  president,  human  resources  and 
administrative services.  In 2012, he was promoted to executive vice president, human resources and administrative services.  In 
February 2016, he was promoted to president, and in September 2016, he was promoted to chief executive officer and named to 
the board of directors.  Prior to joining CarMax, Mr. Nash worked at Circuit City.

Mr. Mayor-Mora joined CarMax in 2011 as vice president, finance before assuming the role of vice president and treasurer in 
2016.    Mr.  Mayor-Mora  was  promoted  to  senior  vice  president  and  chief  financial  officer  in  2019,  and  in  2022,  he  was 
promoted  to  executive  vice  president  and  chief  financial  officer.    Prior  to  joining  CarMax,  he  served  as  vice  president  of 
financial planning and analysis and investor relations at Denny’s Corporation from 2005 to 2011.  He also served in financial 
positions of increasing responsibility at Gap, Inc. from 2001 to 2005.

Mr. Lyski joined CarMax in August 2014 as senior vice president and chief marketing officer.  In 2017, he was promoted to 
executive  vice  president  and  chief  marketing  officer.    Prior  to  joining  CarMax,  he  served  as  chief  marketing  officer  of  The 
Scotts Miracle-Gro Company from 2011 to 2014 and as chief marketing officer at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company from 
2006 to 2010.  In addition, Mr. Lyski has held marketing leadership positions at Cigna Healthcare Inc. and FedEx Corporation.

Mr.  Mohammad  joined  CarMax  in  2012  as  vice  president  of  application  development  and  IT  planning.    In  2014,  he  was 
promoted  to  senior  vice  president  and  chief  information  officer.    In  2018,  he  was  named  senior  vice  president  and  chief 
information  and  technology  officer  and  in  2021,  he  was  promoted  to  executive  vice  president  and  chief  information  and 
technology officer.  Prior to joining CarMax, Mr. Mohammad was vice president of information technology at BJ’s Wholesale 
Club from 2006 to 2012 and held various positions at Blockbuster and TravelCLICK.

Ms. Cafritz joined CarMax in 2003 as assistant general counsel.  She was promoted to associate general counsel, director in 
2005, deputy general counsel, assistant vice president in 2010, and vice president in 2014.  During her tenure in the CarMax 
legal  department,  Ms.  Cafritz  managed  commercial  and  consumer  litigation,  was  responsible  for  operational  regulatory 
guidance  and  led  CarMax’s  government  affairs  program.    In  2017,  Ms.  Cafritz  was  named  senior  vice  president  and  chief 
human resources officer, and in 2021, she was named senior vice president, general counsel, chief compliance officer and chief 
human  resources  officer.    In  2022,  Ms.  Cafritz  was  promoted  to  executive  vice  president,  general  counsel,  chief  compliance 
officer and chief human resources offer.  Prior to joining CarMax, Ms. Cafritz was a partner at McDermott, Will & Emery.

Mr.  Wilson  joined  CarMax  in  1995  as  a  buyer-in-training  at  the  Raleigh,  North  Carolina  store,  where  he  was  subsequently 
promoted to buyer and then senior buyer.  Mr. Wilson later served as purchasing manager at two CarMax stores in southern 
Florida  before  being  promoted  to  regional  vice  president  of  merchandising.    He  was  promoted  to  assistant  vice  president, 
auction services and merchandising development in 2008, vice president, auction services and merchandising development in 
2013, and then vice president, merchandising operations in 2016.  In 2017, Mr. Wilson was promoted to senior vice president, 
store strategy and logistics, and in 2022, he was promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer.

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Mr. Daniels joined CarMax in 2008 as vice president, risk and analytics.  In 2014, he was promoted to senior vice president, 
CarMax Auto Finance.  Prior to joining CarMax, Mr. Daniels served as group director, credit risk management of HSBC and 
vice president of Metris.

Mr.  Newberry  joined  CarMax  in  March  2004  as  location  general  manager-in-training  in  the  Los  Angeles  region  and  was 
promoted to location general manager of the Duarte, California store in 2006.  He was subsequently promoted to positions of 
increasing responsibility, including regional vice president general manager in 2013 and vice president, regional sales in 2016.  
In 2017, he was promoted to senior vice president, store operations, and in 2022, he was named senior vice president, store and 
customer experience center (“CEC”) execution.  Prior to joining CarMax, Mr. Newberry served as a store manager and area 
manager for Bed, Bath and Beyond from 1994 to 2004.

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PART II

Item  5.    Market  for  the  Registrant’s  Common  Equity,  Related  Stockholder  Matters  and  Issuer  Purchases  of  Equity 
Securities.

Our common stock is listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KMX.  We are authorized to 
issue  up  to  350,000,000  shares  of  common  stock  and  up  to  20,000,000  shares  of  preferred  stock.    As  of  February  28,  2023, 
there  were  158,079,033  shares  of  CarMax  common  stock  outstanding  and  we  had  approximately  2,700  shareholders  of 
record.  As of that date, there were no preferred shares outstanding.

We  have  not  paid  any  dividends  on  our  common  stock  and  do  not  plan  to  pay  dividends  on  our  common  stock  for  the 
foreseeable future.

During fiscal 2023, we did not sell any CarMax equity securities in transactions that were not registered under the Securities 
Act.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The following table provides information relating to the company’s repurchase of common stock during the fourth quarter of 
fiscal  2023.    The  table  does  not  include  transactions  related  to  employee  equity  awards  or  the  exercise  of  employee  stock 
options.    We  paused  the  repurchase  of  our  common  stock  during  the  third  quarter  of  fiscal  2023  but  may  resume  share 
repurchases at any time in the future depending on market conditions and our capital needs, among other factors.

Total Number
of Shares
Purchased

Average
Price Paid
per Share

Total Number
of Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Programs

—  $ 
—  $ 
—  $ 

— 

— 
— 
— 

Approximate
Dollar Value
of Shares that
May Yet Be
Purchased Under
the Programs (1) 

2,451,306,850 
2,451,306,850 
2,451,306,850 

—  $ 
—  $ 
—  $ 

— 

Period

December 1-31, 2022
January 1-31, 2023
February 1-28, 2023

Total

(1) On October 23, 2018, the board authorized the repurchase of up to $2 billion of our common stock with no expiration date.  In April 
2022,  the  board  increased  our  share  repurchase  authorization  by  $2  billion.    Purchases  may  be  made  in  open  market  or  privately 
negotiated  transactions  at  management’s  discretion  and  the  timing  and  amount  of  repurchases  are  determined  based  on  share  price, 
market  conditions,  legal  requirements  and  other  factors.    Shares  repurchased  are  deemed  authorized  but  unissued  shares  of  common 
stock. 

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Performance Graph
The following graph compares the cumulative total shareholder return (stock price appreciation plus dividends, as applicable) 
on  our  common  stock  for  the  last  five  fiscal  years  with  the  cumulative  total  return  of  the  S&P  500  Index  and  the  S&P  500 
Retailing Index.  The graph assumes an original investment of $100 in CarMax common stock and in each index on February 
28, 2018, and the reinvestment of all dividends, as applicable.

CarMax
S&P 500 Index
S&P 500 Retailing Index

Item 6.  [Reserved]

As of February 28 or 29

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

$ 
$ 
$ 

100.00  $ 
100.00  $ 
100.00  $ 

100.29  $ 
104.68  $ 
108.65  $ 

141.00  $ 
113.26  $ 
121.44  $ 

193.01  $ 
148.69  $ 
179.73  $ 

176.57  $ 
173.06  $ 
192.36  $ 

111.48 
159.75 
151.16 

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COMPARISON OF CUMULATIVE FIVE YEAR TOTAL RETURNCarMaxS&P 500 Index- Total ReturnsS&P 500 Retailing Index201820192020202120222023$0$50$100$150$200$250$300$350 
 
 
Item 7.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The  following  Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Financial  Condition  and  Results  of  Operations  (“MD&A”)  is 
provided  as  a  supplement  to,  and  should  be  read  in  conjunction  with,  our  audited  consolidated  financial  statements  and  the 
accompanying notes presented in Item 8. Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.  Note references are to 
the notes to consolidated financial statements included in Item 8.  Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform 
to the current year’s presentation.  All references to net earnings per share are to diluted net earnings per share.  Amounts and 
percentages may not total due to rounding.

OVERVIEW
See Part I, Item 1 for a detailed description and discussion of the company’s business.

CarMax is the nation’s largest retailer of used vehicles.  We operate in two reportable segments:  CarMax Sales Operations and 
CarMax Auto Finance (“CAF”).  Our CarMax Sales Operations segment consists of all aspects of our auto merchandising and 
service operations, excluding financing provided by CAF.  Our CAF segment consists solely of our own finance operation that 
provides  financing  to  customers  buying  retail  vehicles  from  CarMax.    Our  consolidated  financial  statements  include  the 
financial  results  related  to  our  Edmunds  Holding  Company  (“Edmunds”)  business,  which  does  not  meet  the  definition  of  a 
reportable segment.  For purposes of our MD&A discussion, amounts related to that business are discussed in combination with 
our CarMax Sales Operations segment.  Separate discussion of these amounts is not considered meaningful for the purpose of 
gaining an understanding of our business, as the significant drivers of these operations in total are consistent with those of our 
CarMax  Sales  Operations  segment.    Where  appropriate,  specific  amounts  related  to  non-reportable  segments  have  been 
disclosed for informational purposes.

CarMax Sales Operations
Our  sales  operations  segment  consists  of  retail  sales  of  used  vehicles  and  related  products  and  services,  such  as  wholesale 
vehicle  sales;  the  sale  of  extended  protection  plan  (“EPP”)  products,  which  include  extended  service  plans  (“ESPs”)  and 
guaranteed asset protection (“GAP”); and vehicle repair service.  We offer competitive, no-haggle prices; a broad selection of 
CarMax  Quality  Certified  used  vehicles;  value-added  EPP  products;  and  superior  customer  service.    Our  omni-channel 
platform, which gives us the largest addressable market in the used car industry, empowers our retail customers to buy a car on 
their terms – online, in-store or an integrated combination of both.

Our  customers  finance  the  majority  of  the  retail  vehicles  purchased  from  us,  and  availability  of  on-the-spot  financing  is  a 
critical component of the sales process.  We provide financing to qualified retail customers through CAF and our arrangements 
with industry-leading third-party finance providers.  All of the finance offers, whether by CAF or our third-party providers, are 
backed by a 3-day payoff option.

As of February 28, 2023, we operated 240 used car stores in 109 U.S. television markets.

CarMax Auto Finance
In  addition  to  third-party  finance  providers,  we  provide  vehicle  financing  through  CAF,  which  offers  financing  solely  to 
customers buying retail vehicles from CarMax.  CAF allows us to manage our reliance on third-party finance providers and to 
leverage knowledge of our business to provide qualifying customers a competitive financing option.  As a result, we believe 
CAF enables us to capture additional profits, cash flows and sales.  CAF income primarily reflects the interest and fee income 
generated  by  the  auto  loans  receivable  less  the  interest  expense  associated  with  the  debt  issued  to  fund  these  receivables,  a 
provision for estimated loan losses and direct expenses.  CAF income does not include any allocation of indirect costs.  After 
the effect of 3-day payoffs and vehicle returns, CAF financed 42.1% of our retail used vehicle unit sales in fiscal 2023.  As of 
February  28,  2023,  CAF  serviced  approximately  1.1  million  customer  accounts  in  its  $16.77  billion  portfolio  of  managed 
receivables.

Management regularly analyzes CAF’s operating results by assessing the competitiveness of our consumer offer, profitability, 
the performance of the auto loans receivable, including trends in credit losses and delinquencies, and CAF direct expenses.

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Revenues and Profitability
The  sources  of  revenue  and  gross  profit  from  the  CarMax  Sales  Operations  segment  and  other  non-reportable  segments  for 
fiscal 2023 are as follows:

Net Sales and
Operating Revenues

   Gross Profit

A high-level summary of our financial results for fiscal 2023 as compared to fiscal 2022 is as follows (1):

(Dollars in millions except per share or per unit data)

Income statement information

  Net sales and operating revenues

  Gross profit

  CAF income

  Selling, general and administrative expenses

  Net earnings

Unit sales information

  Used unit sales

  Change in used unit sales in comparable stores

  Wholesale unit sales

Per unit information

  Used gross profit per unit
  Wholesale gross profit per unit

  SG&A as a % of gross profit

Per share information

  Net earnings per diluted share

Online sales metrics
  Online retail sales (2)
  Omni sales (3)
  Revenue from online transactions (4)

2023

Change from 
2022

$  29,684.9 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 

2,800.2 

663.4 

2,487.4 

484.8 

807,823 

 (14.3) %

585,071 

2,288 
1,008 

 88.8 %

 (6.9) %

 (14.8) %

 (17.2) %

 7.0 %

 (57.9) %

 (12.6) %

N/A

 (17.2) %

 3.8 %
 (6.9) %

 18.1 %

$ 

3.03 

 (56.5) %

 12 %

 53 %

 30 %

 3 %

 (3) %

 2 %

(1)  Where applicable, amounts are net of intercompany eliminations.
(2)    An online retail sale is defined as a sale where the customer completes all four of the following activities remotely: reserving the vehicle; 

financing the vehicle, if needed; trading-in or opting out of a trade-in; and creating an online sales order.
(3)  An omni sale is defined as a sale where customers complete at least one of the four activities listed above online.
(4)  Revenue from online transactions is defined as revenue from retail sales that qualify as an online retail sale, as well as any related EPP 
and third-party finance contribution, wholesale sales where the winning bid was taken from an online bid and all revenue earned by 
Edmunds.

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78%20%2%UsedWholesaleOther66%21%13% 
 
Net  earnings  per  diluted  share  during  fiscal  2022  included  a  one-time  benefit  of  $0.11  in  connection  with  the  receipt  of 
settlement proceeds in November 2021 related to a class action lawsuit.

Refer  to  “Results  of  Operations”  for  further  details  on  our  revenues  and  profitability.    A  discussion  regarding  Results  of 
Operations  and  Financial  Condition  for  fiscal  2022  as  compared  to  fiscal  2021  is  included  in  Part  II,  Item  7  of  our  Annual 
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2022, filed with the SEC on April 14, 2022. 

Liquidity
Our primary ongoing sources of liquidity include funds provided by operations, proceeds from non-recourse funding vehicles, 
and borrowings under our revolving credit facility or through other financing sources.  In addition to funding our operations, 
this liquidity was used to fund the repurchase of common stock under our share repurchase program, our store growth and the 
Edmunds acquisition, which was completed during the second quarter of fiscal 2022.

Our current capital allocation strategy is to focus on our core business.  Given our recent performance and continued market 
uncertainties, we are taking a conservative approach to our capital structure in order to maintain the flexibility that allows us to 
efficiently access the capital markets for both CAF and CarMax as a whole.  We have taken steps to better align our expenses to 
sales, as well as paused our share repurchases and slowed the rate of our store growth.  We believe we have the appropriate 
liquidity, access to capital and financial strength to support our operations and continue investing in our strategic initiatives for 
the foreseeable future.  

Strategic Update and Future Outlook
Our omni-channel experience provides a common platform across all of CarMax that leverages our scale, nationwide footprint 
and  infrastructure  and  empowers  our  customers  to  buy  a  vehicle  on  their  terms.    Our  omni-channel  platform  empowers 
customers to buy a car on their own terms, whether online, in-store or through an integrated combination of online and in-store 
experiences.  Our diversified business model, combined with our exceptional associates, national scale and unparalleled omni-
channel experience, is a unique advantage in the used car industry that firmly positions us to drive profitable market share gains 
while creating shareholder value over the long-term.

During fiscal 2023, we achieved several key milestones as part of our focus on improving the customer experience, including 
the following:

• We  enhanced  the  omni-channel  experience  by  enabling  online  self-progression  capabilities  for  all  customers  and 

improving eSign functionality to better support the self-progression process.

• We launched self-check-in capabilities for appraisal customers to drive efficiency gains in our stores.
• We  completed  the  nationwide  rollout  of  Finance  Based  Shopping,  our  multi-lender  pre-qualification  product,  which 

over 80% of our customers have chosen to leverage as they begin the credit process.

• We improved our auction experience through the roll out of a modernized vehicle detail page that is mobile friendly 
and efficiently displays the most relevant information dealers need to preview our wholesale inventory, similar to how 
consumers shop our retail inventory.

• We expanded MaxOffer, our digital appraisal product for dealers, to approximately 50 markets, which builds on our 

leading position as a buyer of cars.

As discussed above, all customers are now eligible to complete an online retail sale independently if they choose through online 
self-progression.  In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, online retail sales accounted for 14% of retail unit sales, up from 12% in 
the previous quarter and 11% in the prior year quarter.  Omni sales represented approximately 52% of retail sales in the fourth 
quarter of fiscal 2023, consistent with the previous quarter and down from 55% in the prior year quarter.  Online, omni and in-
person  sales  can  vary  from  quarter  to  quarter  depending  on  consumer  preferences  and  how  they  choose  to  interact  with  us.  
While  we  expect  our  online  and  omni  sales  to  grow  over  time,  our  goal  is  to  provide  the  best  experience  whether  in-store, 
online or a combination of the two.

Revenue from online transactions was $1.7 billion, or approximately 30% of net revenues in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, 
up from 28% in the previous quarter and down from 31% in the prior year quarter.

We purchased approximately 262,000 vehicles from consumers and dealers during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, down 22% 
from the prior year quarter and up 10% from the prior quarter.  Approximately 15,000 vehicles were purchased from dealers, up 
7% from the prior quarter and up 4% from the prior year quarter.  We leverage the Edmunds sales team to open new markets 
and sign-up new dealers for MaxOffer.  

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For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, our self-sufficiency rate remained above 70%.  The success of our online instant appraisal 
offer continues to strengthen our leadership position as the largest used vehicle buyer from consumers.

Our investments in the near term will focus on initiatives that unlock operational efficiencies and create better experiences for 
our associates and customers.  Examples of these initiatives include:

• Making  it  simple  for  customers  to  choose  the  express  pick-up  option  through  self-progression,  which  provides 

•

•

customers the ability to complete their transaction at one of our stores in as little as 30 minutes.
Enhancing online features to help customers feel more confident in completing key transaction steps on their own and 
to make it easier to go back and forth between assisted help and self-progression.
Integrating  our  finance-based  shopping  capability  into  our  stores  and  CECs  so  that  all  consumers  can  utilize  this 
product, as well as adding additional third-party finance providers to the finance-based shopping platform.

While  we  have  slowed  the  pace  of  our  omni-channel  and  other  digital  investments,  we  continue  to  selectively  invest  in 
initiatives that have the potential to activate new capabilities while lowering our costs, including the following:

•

•

•

Leveraging  technology  to  enhance  our  transportation  logistics  capabilities,  which  we  believe  will  enable  us  to 
consolidate loads, increase our mix of full loads and reduce the truck volume in and out of our stores.
Upgrading our auction experience by deploying a modernized vehicle detail page that is mobile friendly and efficiently 
displays the most relevant information dealers need to preview our wholesale inventory, similar to how customers shop 
our retail inventory.
Updating the MaxOffer product to provide a fully digital, instant offer experience to dealers.

We remain focused on ensuring we are efficient in our spend and are actively taking steps to further align our expenses to our 
sales levels.  During the second half of fiscal 2023, this included reducing staffing in our stores and CECs through attrition, 
limiting hiring and contractor utilization in our corporate offices and continuing to align marketing spend to sales.  While our 
total and per unit advertising expense decreased from the prior year quarter, our per unit spending for fiscal 2023 was aligned 
with the prior fiscal year.  We anticipate maintaining per unit spend at a similar level during fiscal 2024.

Our SG&A expenses in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 decreased from the prior year quarter.  While SG&A as a percent of 
gross  profit  can  fluctuate  from  quarter  to  quarter  depending  on  variability  in  gross  profit,  our  initial  goal  on  the  path  to 
strengthening  our  SG&A  to  gross  profit  leverage  over  time  is  to  achieve  a  rate  in  the  mid-70%  range  on  an  annual  basis.  
Achieving this will require both efficiency gains in our operating model, gross profit growth and healthier consumer demand.  
In  fiscal  2024,  we  expect  to  require  low  single  digit  gross  profit  growth  to  lever  SG&A,  which  is  well  below  the  levels  we 
targeted  during  our  omni  transformation.    We  also  expect  that  the  beginning  of  fiscal  2024  will  benefit  from  the  cost 
management actions we took in the second half of fiscal 2023.

Other  steps  we  have  taken  to  support  our  business  for  both  the  short-  and  long-term  include  slowing  buys  in  light  of  steep 
market  depreciation,  reducing  total  inventory  while  maintaining  saleable  inventory  levels,  raising  CAF's  consumer  rates, 
slowing our planned store growth and pausing share repurchases to provide more capital flexibility.

We  expect  our  diversified  model,  the  scale  of  our  operations,  our  investments  and  omni-channel  strategy  to  provide  a  solid 
foundation  for  further  growth.    As  a  result,  we  affirm  the  following  long-term  targets,  which  were  disclosed  in  our  Annual 
Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2022:

•
•
•

Sell between 2 million and 2.4 million vehicles through our combined retail and wholesale channels by fiscal 2026.
Generate between $33 billion and $45 billion in revenue by fiscal 2026.
Grow our nationwide share of the age 0- to 10-year old used vehicle market to more than 5% by the end of calendar 
2025.

The  achievement  of  these  targets  is  dependent  on  macroeconomic  factors  that  could  result  in  ongoing  volatility  in  consumer 
demand.

In calendar 2022, we estimate we sold approximately 4.0% of the age 0- to 10-year old vehicles sold on a nationwide basis, 
consistent  with  calendar  2021.    We  estimate  we  sold  approximately  4.8%  of  the  age  0-  to  10-year  old  vehicles  sold  in  the 
current comparable store markets in which we operate in calendar 2022, consistent with 2021.  External title data shows that the 
market share gains we achieved during the first half of the year were offset by share losses during the second half of the year as 

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we prioritized profitability over share.  However, we believe we are well positioned to deliver profitable market share gains.  
Our strategy to increase our market share includes focusing on:

•

•

•
•

•
•
•

Delivering a customer-driven, omni-channel buying and selling experience that is a unique and powerful integration of 
our in-store and online capabilities.
Utilizing  advertising  to  drive  customer  growth,  educate  customers  about  our  omni-channel  platform  and  to 
differentiate and elevate our brand.
Hiring, developing and retaining an engaged and skilled workforce.
Leveraging data and advanced analytics to continuously improve the customer experience as well as our processes and 
systems.
Improving efficiency in our stores and CECs and our logistics operations to reduce waste.
Opening stores in new markets and expanding our presence in existing markets.
Becoming the leading retailer of used electric vehicles in the market, which will support our business and help CarMax 
be part of the solution to reduce emissions.

As of February 28, 2023, we had used car stores located in 109 U.S. television markets, which covered approximately 85% of 
the  U.S.  population.    The  format  and  operating  models  utilized  in  our  stores  are  continuously  evaluated  and  may  change  or 
evolve over time based upon market and consumer expectations.  During fiscal 2023, we opened ten stores, and we anticipate 
opening five stores during fiscal 2024.

While we execute both our short- and long-term strategy, there are trends and factors that could impact our strategic approach 
or our results in the short and medium term.  For additional information about risks and uncertainties facing our company, see 
“Risk Factors,” included in Part I, Item 1A of this Form 10-K.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

Our  results  of  operations  and  financial  condition  as  reflected  in  the  consolidated  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  in 
accordance  with  U.S.  generally  accepted  accounting  principles.    Preparation  of  financial  statements  requires  management  to 
make estimates and assumptions affecting the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and the disclosures of 
contingent assets and liabilities.  We use our historical experience and other relevant factors when developing our estimates and 
assumptions.  We regularly evaluate these estimates and assumptions.  Note 1 includes a discussion of significant accounting 
policies.    The  accounting  policy  discussed  below  is  the  one  we  consider  critical  to  an  understanding  of  our  consolidated 
financial statements because its application places the most significant demands on our judgment.  Our financial results might 
have been different if different assumptions had been used or other conditions had prevailed. 

Allowance for Loan Losses  
The  allowance  for  loan  losses  represents  the  net  credit  losses  expected  over  the  remaining  contractual  life  of  our  managed 
receivables.  Because net loss performance can vary substantially over time, estimating net losses requires assumptions about 
matters that are uncertain.

The allowance for loan losses is determined using a net loss timing curve, primarily based on the composition of the portfolio of 
managed receivables and historical gross loss and recovery trends.  Due to the fact that losses for receivables with less than 18 
months of performance history can be volatile, our net loss estimate weights both historical losses by credit grade at origination 
and  actual  loss  data  on  the  receivables  to-date,  along  with  forward  loss  curves,  in  estimating  future  performance.    Once  the 
receivables have 18 months of performance history, the net loss estimate reflects actual loss experience of those receivables to 
date, along with forward loss curves, to predict future performance.  The forward loss curves are constructed using historical 
performance  data  and  show  the  average  timing  of  losses  over  the  course  of  a  receivable’s  life.    The  net  loss  estimate  is 
calculated by applying the loss rates developed using the methods described above to the amortized cost basis of the managed 
receivables.

The output of the net loss timing curve is adjusted to take into account reasonable and supportable forecasts about the future.  
Specifically, the change in U.S. unemployment rates and the National Automobile Dealers Association used vehicle price index 
are used to predict changes in gross loss and recovery rate, respectively.  An economic adjustment factor, based upon a single 
macroeconomic scenario, is developed to capture the relationship between changes in these indices and changes in gross loss 
and recovery rates.  This factor is applied to the output of the net loss timing curve for the reasonable and supportable forecast 
period  of  two  years.    After  the  end  of  this  two-year  period,  we  revert  to  historical  experience  on  a  straightline  basis  over  a 
period  of  12  months.    We  periodically  consider  whether  the  use  of  alternative  metrics  would  result  in  improved  model 
performance  and  revise  the  model  when  appropriate.    We  also  consider  whether  qualitative  adjustments  are  necessary  for 
factors  that  are  not  reflected  in  the  quantitative  methods  but  impact  the  measurement  of  estimated  credit  losses.    Such 

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adjustments  include  the  uncertainty  of  the  impacts  of  recent  economic  trends  on  customer  behavior.    The  change  in  the 
allowance for loan losses is recognized through an adjustment to the provision for loan losses.

Determining the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses requires management to exercise judgment about matters that 
are inherently uncertain, including the timing and distribution of net losses that could materially affect the allowance for loan 
losses and, therefore, net earnings.  To the extent that actual performance differs from our estimates, additional provision for 
credit losses may be required that would reduce net earnings.  A 10% change in the estimated loss rates would have changed the 
allowance for loan losses by approximately $50.7 million as of February 28, 2023.

See Notes 1(H) and 5 for additional information on the allowance for loan losses.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – CARMAX SALES OPERATIONS AND OTHER NON-REPORTABLE SEGMENTS

NET SALES AND OPERATING REVENUES

(In millions)

Used vehicle sales
Wholesale vehicle sales

Other sales and revenues:

$ 

2023
23,034.3 
5,989.8 

Change

Years Ended February 28
2022
24,437.1 
6,763.8 

 (5.7) % $ 
 (11.4) %  

Change

 55.5 % $ 
 153.4 %  

2021
15,713.6 
2,668.8 

Extended protection plan revenues
Third-party finance income/(fees), net
Advertising & subscription revenues (1)
Other

Total other sales and revenues
Total net sales and operating revenues

$ 

422.3 
7.0 
133.3 
98.2 
660.8 
29,684.9 

 (11.7) %  
 351.7 %  
 30.9 %  
 (16.5) %  
 (5.5) %  
 (6.9) % $ 

478.4 
1.5 
101.8 
117.8 
699.5 
31,900.4 

 15.9 %  
 103.9 %  
 100.0 %  
 (39.5) %  
 23.2 %  
 68.3 % $ 

412.8 
(39.6) 
— 
194.6 
567.8 
18,950.1 

(1)  Excludes intersegment sales and operating revenues that have been eliminated in consolidation.  See Note 20 for further details.

UNIT SALES

Used vehicles
Wholesale vehicles

AVERAGE SELLING PRICES

Used vehicles
Wholesale vehicles

COMPARABLE STORE USED VEHICLE SALES CHANGES

Years Ended February 28

2023
  807,823 
  585,071 

Change

2022

Change

2021

 (12.6) %   924,338 
 (17.2) %   706,212 

 22.9 %   751,862 
 65.7 %   426,268 

Years Ended February 28

2023
$  28,251 
9,872 
$ 

Change

2022

Change

2021

 7.8 % $  26,207 
9,238 
 6.9 % $ 

 26.7 % $  20,690 
5,957 
 55.1 % $ 

Years Ended February 28 (1)
2022

2021

2023

Used vehicle units
Used vehicle revenues

 (14.3) %
 (7.6) %

 21.9 %
 54.3 %

 (11.7) %
 (10.5) %

(1)   Stores are added to the comparable store base beginning in their fourteenth full month of operation.  We do not remove renovated stores 
from our comparable store base.  Comparable store calculations include results for a set of stores that were included in our comparable 
store base in both the current and corresponding prior year periods.

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VEHICLE SALES CHANGES

Used vehicle units
Used vehicle revenues

Wholesale vehicle units
Wholesale vehicle revenues

Years Ended February 28

2023

2022

2021

 (12.6) %
 (5.7) %

 (17.2) %
 (11.4) %

 22.9 %
 55.5 %

 65.7 %
 153.4 %

 (9.7) %
 (8.5) %

 (8.6) %
 6.7 %

USED VEHICLE FINANCING PENETRATION BY CHANNEL (BEFORE THE IMPACT OF 3-DAY PAYOFFS)

Years Ended February 28 (1)
2022

2021

2023

CAF (2)
Tier 2 (3)
Tier 3 (4)
Other (5)
Total

 45.4 %

 46.1 %

 45.5 %

 22.0 

 6.5 

 26.1 

 22.5 

 7.8 

 23.6 

 22.3 

 10.9 

 21.3 

 100.0 %

 100.0 %

 100.0 %

Includes CAF’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 loan originations, which represent approximately 2% of total used units sold.

(1)   Calculated as used vehicle units financed for respective channel as a percentage of total used units sold.
(2) 
(3)   Third-party finance providers who generally pay us a fee or to whom no fee is paid.
(4)   Third-party finance providers to whom we pay a fee.
(5)   Represents customers arranging their own financing and customers that do not require financing.

CHANGE IN USED CAR STORE BASE

Used car stores, beginning of year
Store openings
Used car stores, end of year

Years Ended February 28

2023

2022

2021

230 
10 
240 

220 
10 
230 

216 
4 
220 

During  fiscal  2023,  we  opened  10  stores,  including  our  entry  into  the  New  York  metro  and  Amarillo  markets  (Edison,  NJ; 
Stockton, CA; Wayne, NJ; East Meadow, NY; Oceanside, CA; Joliet, IL; Asheville, NC; Greenwood, IN; College Station, TX; 
and Amarillo, TX).

Used Vehicle Sales
Fiscal 2023 Versus Fiscal 2022.  The 5.7% decrease in used vehicle revenues in fiscal 2023 was primarily driven by a 12.6% 
decrease  in  used  unit  sales,  partially  offset  by  a  7.8%  increase  in  average  retail  selling  price.    The  decrease  in  used  units 
included a 14.3% decrease in comparable store used unit sales.  Online retail sales, as defined previously, accounted for 12% of 
used unit sales in fiscal 2023, compared with 9% in fiscal 2022.

During  fiscal  2023,  we  believe  a  number  of  macroeconomic  factors  impacted  our  used  unit  sales  performance,  including 
challenges  to  vehicle  affordability  that  stem  from  broad  inflation,  rising  interest  rates,  tightening  lending  standards  and  low 
consumer  confidence.    We  believe  our  performance  was  also  impacted  by  transitory  competitive  responses  to  the  current 
environment while we maintained our focus on profitable market share gains.

The increase in average retail selling price in fiscal 2023 reflected higher vehicle acquisition costs, partially offset by shifts in 
the mix of our sales by vehicle age.

Wholesale Vehicle Sales
Vehicles  sold  at  our  wholesale  auctions  are,  on  average,  approximately  10  years  old  with  more  than  100,000  miles  and  are 
primarily comprised of vehicles purchased through our appraisal process that do not meet our retail standards.  Our wholesale 
auction prices usually reflect trends in the general wholesale market for the types of vehicles we sell, although they can also be 
affected by changes in vehicle mix or the average age, mileage or condition of the vehicles being sold.

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Fiscal  2023  Versus  Fiscal  2022.    The  11.4%  decrease  in  wholesale  vehicle  revenues  in  fiscal  2023  was  primarily  due  to  a 
17.2% decrease in unit sales, partially offset by a 6.9% increase in average selling price.  Wholesale volume was negatively 
impacted by our decision to shift some units from wholesale to retail to meet consumer demand for lower priced vehicles.  The 
net  increase  in  average  selling  price  in  fiscal  2023  was  primarily  due  to  increased  acquisition  costs  resulting  from  strong 
industry valuations in the beginning of fiscal 2023, which continued from the prior fiscal year, offsetting depreciation in the 
second half of the fiscal year.

Other Sales and Revenues
Other  sales  and  revenues  include  revenue  from  the  sale  of  ESPs  and  GAP  (collectively  reported  in  EPP  revenues,  net  of  a 
reserve for estimated contract cancellations), net third-party finance income/(fees), advertising and subscription revenues earned 
by our Edmunds business, and other revenues, which are predominantly comprised of service department sales.  The fees we 
pay to the Tier 3 providers are reflected as an offset to finance fee revenues received from the Tier 2 providers.  The mix of our 
retail  vehicles  financed  by  CAF,  Tier  2  and  Tier  3  providers,  or  customers  that  arrange  their  own  financing,  may  vary  from 
quarter  to  quarter  depending  on  several  factors  including  the  credit  quality  of  applicants,  changes  in  providers’  credit 
decisioning  and  external  market  conditions.    Changes  in  originations  by  one  tier  of  credit  providers  may  also  affect  the 
originations made by providers in other tiers. 

Fiscal  2023  Versus  Fiscal  2022.    Other  sales  and  revenues  decreased  5.5%  in  fiscal  2023,  reflecting  the  decrease  in  EPP 
revenue and a decline in new vehicle sales, partially offset by the inclusion of twelve months of Edmunds’ revenue in fiscal 
2023 compared to nine months of Edmunds’ revenue in fiscal 2022.  EPP revenues decreased 11.7%, primarily driven by the 
decline  in  our  retail  unit  volume  and  a  decrease  in  profit  sharing  revenue  recognized  in  the  current  year,  partially  offset  by 
increased margins.  The decline in new car sales was driven by the divestiture of our remaining new car franchise in the third 
quarter of fiscal 2022.

GROSS PROFIT

(In millions)
Used vehicle gross profit
Wholesale vehicle gross profit
Other gross profit
Total

2023

1,848.2 
589.8 
362.2 
2,800.2 

$ 

$ 

(1)

Amounts are net of intercompany eliminations.

GROSS PROFIT PER UNIT

Years Ended February 28 (1)
2022

Change

Change

 (9.3) % $ 
 (22.9) %  
 (25.2) %  
 (14.8) % $ 

2,038.4 
764.5 
484.6 
3,287.5 

 28.3 % $ 
 80.6 %  
 32.1 %  
 38.2 % $ 

2021

1,588.9 
423.3 
366.9 
2,379.1 

2023

Years Ended February 28 (1)
2022

2021

Used vehicle gross profit
Wholesale vehicle gross profit
Other gross profit

$ per unit (2)
2,288 
$ 
1,008 
$ 
448 
$ 

% (3)

$ per unit (2)
2,205 
1,083 
524 

 8.0  $ 
 9.8  $ 
 54.8  $ 

% (3)

$ per unit (2)
2,113 
993 
488 

 8.3  $ 
 11.3  $ 
 69.3  $ 

% (3)

 10.1 
 15.9 
 64.6 

(1)

Amounts are net of intercompany eliminations.  Those eliminations had the effect of increasing used vehicle gross profit per unit and 
wholesale vehicle gross profit per unit and decreasing other gross profit per unit by immaterial amounts.

(2) Calculated as category gross profit divided by its respective units sold, except the other category, which is divided by total used units 

sold.

(3) Calculated as a percentage of its respective sales or revenue.

Used Vehicle Gross Profit
We target a dollar range of gross profit per used unit sold.  The gross profit dollar target for an individual vehicle is based on a 
variety of factors, including its probability of sale and its mileage relative to its age; however, it is not primarily based on the 
vehicle’s selling price.  Our ability to quickly adjust appraisal offers to be consistent with the broader market trade-in trends and 
the pace of our inventory turns reduce our exposure to the inherent continual fluctuation in used vehicle values and contribute to 
our ability to manage gross profit dollars per unit.  Gross profit per used unit is consistent across our omni-channel platform.

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We  systematically  adjust  individual  vehicle  prices  based  on  proprietary  pricing  algorithms  in  order  to  appropriately  balance 
sales trends, inventory turns and gross profit achievement.  Other factors that may influence gross profit include the wholesale 
and  retail  vehicle  pricing  environments,  vehicle  reconditioning  and  logistics  costs,  and  the  percentage  of  vehicles  sourced 
directly from consumers through our appraisal process.  Vehicles purchased directly from consumers and dealers generally have 
a lower cost per unit compared with vehicles purchased at auction or through other channels, which may generate more gross 
profit per unit.  In any given period, our gross profit may also be impacted by the age mix of vehicles sold, as older vehicles are 
generally  more  profitable.    We  monitor  macroeconomic  factors  and  pricing  elasticity  and  adjust  our  pricing  accordingly  to 
optimize unit sales and profitability while also maintaining a competitively priced inventory.

Fiscal 2023 Versus Fiscal 2022.  Used vehicle gross profit decreased 9.3% in fiscal 2023, driven by the 12.6% decrease in total 
used unit sales, partially offset by the $83 increase in used vehicle gross profit per unit.  We continue to focus on striking the 
right  balance  between  covering  cost  increases,  maintaining  margin  and  passing  along  efficiencies  to  consumers  to  support 
vehicle affordability.

Wholesale Vehicle Gross Profit
Our  wholesale  gross  profit  per  unit  reflects  the  demand  for  older,  higher  mileage  vehicles,  which  are  the  mainstay  of  our 
auctions,  as  well  as  strong  dealer  attendance  and  resulting  high  dealer-to-car  ratios  at  our  auctions.    The  frequency  of  our 
auctions, which are generally held weekly or bi-weekly, minimizes the depreciation risk on these vehicles.  Our ability to adjust 
appraisal offers in response to the wholesale pricing environment is a key factor that influences wholesale gross profit.

Fiscal 2023 Versus Fiscal 2022.  Wholesale vehicle gross profit decreased 22.9% in fiscal 2023, driven by the 17.2% decrease 
in wholesale unit sales as well as the $75 decrease in wholesale vehicle gross profit per unit.  Our decision to source a higher 
mix  of  older  vehicles  for  retail  sale  also  impacted  wholesale  vehicle  gross  profit  per  unit.    When  those  vehicles  cannot  be 
reconditioned to our standards for consumer sales, we shift them to wholesale, which often sell at lower margins.

Other Gross Profit
Other gross profit includes profits related to EPP revenues, net third-party finance income/(fees), advertising and subscription 
profits  earned  by  our  Edmunds  business,  and  other  revenues.    Other  revenues  are  predominantly  comprised  of  service 
department operations, including used vehicle reconditioning.  We have no cost of sales related to EPP revenues or net third-
party finance income/(fees), as these represent revenues paid to us by certain third-party providers.  Third-party finance income 
is  reported  net  of  the  fees  we  pay  to  third-party  Tier  3  finance  providers.    Accordingly,  changes  in  the  relative  mix  of  the 
components of other gross profit can affect the composition and amount of other gross profit.

Fiscal  2023  Versus  Fiscal  2022.    Other  gross  profit  decreased  25.2%  in  fiscal  2023,  primarily  driven  by  an  $81.5  million 
decline  in  service  department  margins  as  well  as  a  decrease  in  EPP  revenues,  as  discussed  above,  partially  offset  by  the 
inclusion  of  twelve  months  of  Edmunds'  gross  profit  in  fiscal  2023  compared  with  nine  months  of  Edmunds'  gross  profit  in 
fiscal  2022.    The  decline  in  service  department  profits  was  driven  by  deleverage  resulting  from  lower  retail  unit  sales, 
inflationary pressure and our decision to maintain technician staffing.

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COMPONENTS OF SG&A EXPENSES AS A PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL SG&A EXPENSES

Fiscal Year 2023

Fiscal Year 2022

COMPONENTS OF SG&A EXPENSES COMPARED WITH PRIOR PERIODS (1)

(In millions except per unit data)
Compensation and benefits:
Compensation and benefits, excluding share-
based compensation expense

Share-based compensation expense
Total compensation and benefits (2)
Store occupancy costs
Advertising expense
Other overhead costs (3)
Total SG&A expenses
SG&A as a % of gross profit

2023

$  1,282.4 

83.6 
$  1,366.0 
267.3 
288.5 
565.6 
$  2,487.4 

 88.8 %

Years Ended February 28
2022

Change

Change

2021

 4.7 % $  1,224.4 

 34.6 % $ 

909.8 

 (18.0) %  

102.0 
 3.0 % $  1,326.4 
229.9 
 16.3 %  
 (11.5) %  
325.9 
443.0 
 27.6 %  
 7.0 % $  2,325.2 
 18.1 %

 70.7 %

111.7 
 (8.8) %  
 29.8 % $  1,021.5 
204.7 
 12.3 %  
 49.8 %  
217.5 
260.7 
 70.0 %  
 36.4 % $  1,704.4 
 (0.9) %

 71.6 %

(1)

(2)

(3)

Amounts are net of intercompany eliminations.
Excludes compensation and benefits related to reconditioning and vehicle repair service, which are included in cost of sales.  See Note 
14 for details of share-based compensation expense by grant type.
Includes  IT  expenses,  non-CAF  bad  debt,  preopening  and  relocation  costs,  insurance,  charitable  contributions,  travel  and  other 
administrative expenses.

Fiscal  2023  Versus  Fiscal  2022  (Increase  of  $162.2  million  or  7.0%).    Factors  contributing  to  the  net  increase  include  the 
following:
•

$122.6 million increase in other overhead costs, primarily driven by investments to advance our technology platforms 
and support our strategic and growth initiatives.  The increase also included a  $22.6 million one-time benefit in the 
prior  year  related  to  the  receipt  of  settlement  proceeds  in  a  class  action  lawsuit.    Other  overhead  costs  were  also 
negatively impacted by a year-over-year increase in non-CAF uncollectible receivables.  This increase reflects several 
factors  including,  but  not  limited  to,  ongoing  DMV  processing  delays,  costs  associated  with  our  Love  Your  Car 
Guarantee program and field execution opportunities stemming from the dynamic operating environment.
$58.0 million increase in compensation and benefits expense, excluding share-based compensation expense, driven by 
increased  staffing  and  wage  pressures  as  well  as  the  inclusion  of  Edmunds  for  twelve  months  in  the  current  year 
compared to nine months in the prior year, partially offset by a $32.8 million decrease in bonus compensation expense.
$37.4 million increase in store occupancy costs driven by the 9.1% increase in our store base since the beginning of the 
last fiscal year as well as other growth- and capacity-related costs.
$37.4 million decrease in advertising expense driven by our deliberate efforts to reduce marketing spend to align with 
sales.
$18.4 million decrease in stock-based compensation expense, primarily related to cash-settled restricted stock units, as 
the  expense  associated  with  these  units  was  primarily  driven  by  the  change  in  the  company's  stock  price  during  the 
relevant periods.

•

•

•

•

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55%11%12%22%Total comp and benefitsStore occupancy costsAdvertising expenseOther overhead costs57%10%14%19% 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Expense
Interest expense includes the interest related to short- and long-term debt, financing obligations and finance lease obligations.  It 
does not include interest on the non-recourse notes payable, which is reflected within CAF income.

Fiscal  2023  Versus  Fiscal  2022.    Interest  expense  increased  to  $120.4  million  in  fiscal  2023  versus  $94.1  million  in  fiscal 
2022.    The  increase  primarily  reflected  higher  interest  rates  as  well  as  higher  outstanding  debt  balances  in  the  current  fiscal 
year, including the $700 million term loan issued in October 2021.

Other Income
Other income decreased to $9.4 million in fiscal 2023 compared with $34.6 million in fiscal 2022.  The decrease was primarily 
due to net gains on an equity investment recorded during fiscal 2022.

Income Taxes
The  effective  income  tax  rate  was  23.9%  in  fiscal  2023  compared  with  22.9%  in  fiscal  2022.    The  increase  in  the  effective 
income tax rate was primarily driven by the change in excess tax benefit related to settlements of share-based awards.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – CARMAX AUTO FINANCE

CAF income primarily reflects interest and fee income generated by CAF’s portfolio of auto loans receivable less the interest 
expense  associated  with  the  debt  issued  to  fund  these  receivables,  a  provision  for  estimated  loan  losses  and  direct  CAF 
expenses.    Total  interest  margin  reflects  the  spread  between  interest  and  fees  charged  to  consumers  and  our  funding  costs.  
Changes  in  the  interest  margin  on  new  originations  affect  CAF  income  over  time.    Increases  in  interest  rates,  which  affect 
CAF’s funding costs, or other competitive pressures on consumer rates, could result in compression in the interest margin on 
new originations.  Changes in the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of ending managed receivables reflect the effect of 
changes  in  loss  and  delinquency  experience  and  economic  factors  on  our  outlook  for  net  losses  expected  to  occur  over  the 
remaining contractual life of the loans receivable as well as changes in the mix of credit quality originated. 

CAF’s managed portfolio is composed primarily of loans originated over the past several years.  Trends in receivable growth 
and interest margins primarily reflect the cumulative effect of changes in the business over a multi-year period.  Historically, we 
have  sought  to  originate  loans  in  our  core  portfolio,  which  excludes  Tier  2  and  Tier  3  originations,  with  an  underlying  risk 
profile that we believe will, in the aggregate, result in cumulative net losses in the 2% to 2.5% range (excluding CECL-required 
recovery costs) over the life of the loans.  Actual loss performance of the loans may fall outside of this range based on various 
factors,  including  intentional  changes  in  the  risk  profile  of  originations,  economic  conditions  and  wholesale  recovery 
rates.  Current period originations reflect current trends in both our retail sales and the CAF business, including the volume of 
loans originated, current interest rates charged to consumers, loan terms and average credit scores.  Loans originated in a given 
fiscal period impact CAF income over time, as we recognize income over the life of the underlying auto loan.

CAF  also  originates  a  small  portion  of  auto  loans  to  customers  who  typically  would  be  financed  by  our  Tier  2  and  Tier  3 
finance  providers,  in  order  to  better  understand  the  performance  of  these  loans,  mitigate  risk  and  add  incremental  profits.  
Historically, CAF has targeted originating approximately 5% of the total Tier 3 loan volume, which we increased to 10% during 
fiscal  2022  and  throughout  most  of  fiscal  2023.    In  response  to  the  current  environment,  CAF  adjusted  its  underwriting 
standards,  including,  towards  the  end  of  the  fourth  quarter  of  fiscal  2023,  reducing  its  targeted  percentage  of  Tier  3  volume 
from 10% to 5%.  Within the Tier 2 space, CAF continues to originate loans on a test basis.  Any future adjustments in Tier 2 
and Tier 3 will consider the broader lending environment along with the long-term sustainability of the change.  These loans 
have higher loss and delinquency rates than the remainder of the CAF portfolio, as well as higher contract rates.

CAF  income  does  not  include  any  allocation  of  indirect  costs.    Although  CAF  benefits  from  certain  indirect  overhead 
expenditures,  we  have  not  allocated  indirect  costs  to  CAF  to  avoid  making  subjective  allocation  decisions.    Examples  of 
indirect costs not allocated to CAF include retail store expenses and corporate expenses.

See Note 4 for additional information on CAF income and Note 5 for information on auto loans receivable, including credit 
quality.

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SELECTED CAF FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(In millions)
Interest margin:

Interest and fee income
Interest expense
Total interest margin
Provision for loan losses
CarMax Auto Finance income

2023

% (1)

2022

% (1)

2021

% (1)

Years Ended February 28

$  1,441.5 
(310.3) 
$  1,131.2 
(317.0) 
$ 
663.4 
$ 

 8.8  $  1,296.8 
(228.8) 
 (1.9)   
 6.9  $  1,068.0 
(141.7) 
 (1.9)  $ 
801.5 
 4.1  $ 

 8.7  $  1,142.0 
(314.1) 
 (1.5)   
827.9 
 7.2  $ 
(160.7) 
 (0.9)  $ 
562.8 
 5.4  $ 

 8.5 
 (2.3) 
 6.1 
 (1.2) 
 4.2 

(1)

Percent of total average managed receivables.

CAF ORIGINATION INFORMATION (AFTER THE IMPACT OF 3-DAY PAYOFFS)

Net loans originated (in millions)
Vehicle units financed 
Net penetration rate (1)
Weighted average contract rate
Weighted average credit score (2)
Weighted average loan-to-value (LTV) (3)
Weighted average term (in months)

Years Ended February 28
2022
$  9,371.2 
  393,681 

2021
$  6,395.0 
  319,346 

2023
$  8,832.7 
  340,077 

 42.1 %
 9.7 %
708 
 88.3 %
66.0 

 42.6 %
 8.5 %
703 
 88.7 %
66.6 

 42.5 %
 8.4 %
706 
 92.0 %
66.0 

(1)

(2)

(3)

Vehicle units financed as a percentage of total used units sold.
The  credit  scores  represent  FICO®  scores  and  reflect  only  receivables  with  obligors  that  have  a  FICO®  score  at  the  time  of 
application.  The FICO® score with respect to any receivable with co-obligors is calculated as the average of each obligor’s FICO® 
score at the time of application.  FICO® scores are not a significant factor in our primary scoring model, which relies on information 
from  credit  bureaus  and  other  application  information  as  discussed  in  Note  5.    FICO®  is  a  federally  registered  servicemark  of  Fair 
Isaac Corporation.
LTV  represents  the  ratio  of  the  amount  financed  to  the  total  collateral  value,  which  is  measured  as  the  vehicle  selling  price  plus 
applicable taxes, title and fees.

LOAN PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

(In millions)
Total ending managed receivables
Total average managed receivables

As of and for the
Years Ended February 28
2022
$  15,652.3 
$  14,934.0 

2021
$  13,847.2 
$  13,463.3 

2023
$ 16,767.9 
$ 16,304.3 

Allowance for loan losses
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of ending managed receivables
Net credit losses on managed receivables
Net credit losses as a percentage of total average managed receivables
Past due accounts as a percentage of ending managed receivables
Average recovery rate (1)

$ 

507.2 

 3.02 %

$ 

242.8 

$ 

$ 

 1.49 %
 5.00 %

 64.2 %

$ 

$ 

433.0 
 2.77 %
119.8 
 0.80 %
 4.02 %

 70.8 %

411.1 

 2.97 %

109.4 

 0.81 %
 2.83 %

 53.5 %

(1)  The  average  recovery  rate  represents  the  average  percentage  of  the  outstanding  principal  balance  we  receive  when  a  vehicle  is 
repossessed and liquidated, generally at our wholesale auctions.  While in any individual period conditions may vary, over the past 10 
fiscal  years,  the  annual  recovery  rate  has  ranged  from  a  low  of  46%  to  a  high  of  71%,  and  it  is  primarily  affected  by  the  wholesale 
market environment.

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Fiscal 2023 Versus Fiscal 2022.  

•

•

•

•

◦

◦

◦

◦

CAF Income decreased $138.1 million, or 17.2%, reflecting an increase in the provision for loan losses and a decrease in 
the net interest margin percentage, partially offset by an increase in average managed receivables.

Provision for Loan Losses (Increased to $317.0 million from $141.7 million)
◦

The current year provision increase was primarily the result of the previously disclosed expansion of Tier 2 and Tier 3 
originations  within  CAF's  portfolio  and  unfavorable  performance  within  the  portfolio  as  well  as  the  uncertain 
macroeconomic environment.  In addition, the prior fiscal year was positively impacted by a reduced provision coming 
out of the pandemic from fiscal 2021.
The  allowance  for  loan  losses  as  a  percentage  of  ending  managed  receivables  was  3.02%  as  of  February  28,  2023 
compared with 2.77% as of February 28, 2022 due to the factors noted above.

Total  interest  margin  decreased  as  a  percentage  of  average  managed  receivables  to  6.9%  in  fiscal  2023  compared  with 
7.2% in fiscal 2022.  The decrease was primarily the result of higher funding costs, partially offset by higher interest and 
fees from consumers.

Loan Performance
◦

The decrease in net loan originations in fiscal 2023 resulted from a decrease in used unit sales and the net penetration 
rate, partially offset by an increase in the average amount financed.
CAF  net  penetration  for  fiscal  2023  declined  from  the  prior  year,  largely  reflecting  shifts  in  the  mix  of  customers 
utilizing outside financing.
The  weighted  average  contract  rate  increased  to  9.7%  in  fiscal  2023,  compared  with  8.5%  in  the  prior  year.    The 
increase was primarily due to higher rates charged to customers in response to the current interest rate environment.  
We expect that these significant pricing moves, along with more gradual movements in our cost of funds, should allow 
our total interest margin to level off in fiscal 2024.
The increase in past due accounts as a percentage of ending managed receivables for fiscal 2023 primarily reflects an 
increase  in  delinquencies  as  well  as  our  expansion  of  Tier  2  and  Tier  3  originations  within  CAF's  portfolio.    The 
increase in delinquencies primarily reflects customer hardship in the current economic environment.

PLANNED FUTURE ACTIVITIES

For fiscal 2024, we plan to open five stores, including two more stores in the New York City metro market, as well as our first 
offsite  production  location  in  the  Atlanta  metro  market.    We  currently  estimate  capital  expenditures  will  total  approximately 
$450 million in fiscal 2024.  Capital expenditures were $422.7 million in fiscal 2023.  Planned capital spending in fiscal 2024 
largely  reflects  spending  to  support  our  future  long-term  growth,  including  investments  in  auction,  sales  and  production 
facilities, as well as our new stores.  

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

See  Note  1(X)  to  the  consolidated  financial  statements  for  information  on  recent  accounting  pronouncements  applicable  to 
CarMax.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our  primary  ongoing  cash  requirements  are  to  fund  our  existing  operations,  store  expansion  and  improvement,  CAF  and 
strategic growth initiatives.  Since fiscal 2013, we have also elected to use cash for our share repurchase program.  Our primary 
ongoing  sources  of  liquidity  include  funds  provided  by  operations,  proceeds  from  non-recourse  funding  vehicles  and 
borrowings under our revolving credit facility or through other financing sources.

Our current capital allocation strategy is to focus on our core business.  Given our recent performance and continued market 
uncertainties, we are taking a conservative approach to our capital structure in order to maintain the flexibility that allows us to 
efficiently access the capital markets for both CAF and CarMax as a whole.  We have taken steps to better align our expenses to 
sales, as well as paused our share repurchases and slowed the rate of our store growth.  We believe we have the appropriate 
liquidity, access to capital and financial strength to support our operations and continue investing in our strategic initiatives for 
the foreseeable future. 

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On June 1, 2021, we completed our acquisition of Edmunds for a total purchase price of $401.8 million, inclusive of our initial 
investment.  The consideration paid at closing included a combination of cash and shares of CarMax common stock.  See Note 
2 for additional information.

We are party to contractual obligations involving commitments to make payments to third parties.  These obligations impact our 
liquidity  and  capital  resource  needs.    Our  contractual  obligations  primarily  consist  of  long-term  debt  and  related  interest 
payments, leases, purchase obligations and commitments, income taxes and defined benefit retirement plans.  See Notes 13 and 
17 for amounts outstanding as of February 28, 2023 related to debt and leases, respectively.

Our  contractual  obligations  related  to  income  taxes  represent  the  net  unrecognized  tax  benefits  related  to  uncertain  tax 
positions.    See  Note  11  for  information  related  to  income  taxes.    Our  contractual  obligations  related  to  defined  benefit 
retirement plans represent the funded status recognized as of February 28, 2023.  See Note 12 for information related to these 
plans.

Purchase  obligations  and  commitments  consist  of  certain  enforceable  and  legally  binding  obligations  related  to  real  estate 
purchases,  third-party  outsourcing  services  and  advertising.    As  of  February  28,  2023,  our  purchase  obligations  and 
commitments  were  approximately  $407.3  million,  of  which  $246.2  million  are  due  in  fiscal  2024.    The  majority  of  the 
remaining purchase obligations and commitments are due within the next three years.

We currently target an adjusted debt-to-total capital ratio in a range of 35% to 45%.  At the end of fiscal 2023, our adjusted debt 
to capital ratio, net of cash on hand, was below our targeted range for the year.  In calculating this ratio, we utilize total debt 
excluding  non-recourse  notes  payable,  finance  lease  liabilities,  a  multiple  of  eight  times  rent  expense  and  total  shareholders’ 
equity.  Generally, we expect to use our revolving credit facility and other financing sources, together with stock repurchases, to 
maintain this targeted ratio; however, in any period, we may be outside this range due to seasonal, market, strategic or other 
factors.

Operating  Activities.    During  fiscal  2023,  net  cash  provided  by  operating  activities  totaled  $1.28  billion,  compared  with  net 
cash used in operating activities of $2.55 billion in fiscal 2022.  

As of February 28, 2023, total inventory was $3.73 billion, representing a decrease of $1.40 billion, or 27.3%, compared with 
the balance as of the start of the fiscal year.  The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in vehicle units reflecting lower sales 
volume as well as a decline in the average carrying cost of inventory as a result of market depreciation.

Our operating cash flows are significantly impacted by changes in auto loans receivable, which increased $1.37 billion in fiscal 
2023  compared  with  $1.94  billion  in  fiscal  2022.    The  majority  of  the  changes  in  auto  loans  receivable  are  accompanied  by 
changes in non-recourse notes payable, which are issued to fund auto loans originated by CAF.  Net issuances of non-recourse 
notes payable were $893.3 million in fiscal 2023 compared with $1.70 billion in fiscal 2022 and are separately reflected as cash 
from financing activities.  Due to the presentation differences between auto loans receivable and non-recourse notes payable on 
the  consolidated  statements  of  cash  flows,  fluctuations  in  these  amounts  can  have  a  significant  impact  on  our  operating  and 
financing cash flows without affecting our overall liquidity, working capital or cash flows.  

The  change  in  net  cash  provided  by  (used  in)  operating  activities  for  fiscal  2023  compared  with  fiscal  2022  reflected  the 
changes  in  inventory  and  auto  loans  receivable,  as  discussed  above,  as  well  as  the  net  impact  of  volume  and  timing-related 
changes in accounts receivable and accounts payable, partially offset by a decrease in net earnings when excluding non-cash 
expenses, which include depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense and the provisions for loan losses 
and cancellation reserves.

Investing Activities.  Net cash used in investing activities totaled $425.8 million in fiscal 2023 compared with $523.7 million in 
fiscal 2022.  For fiscal 2022, this included $241.6 million in cash paid in connection with the Edmunds acquisition, net of cash 
acquired.  Capital expenditures were $422.7 million in fiscal 2023 versus $308.5 million in fiscal 2022.  Capital expenditures 
primarily included store construction costs as well as investments in growth capacity initiatives and technology.  We maintain a 
multi-year pipeline of sites to support our store and capacity growth, so portions of capital spending in one year may relate to 
stores that we open in subsequent fiscal years.

Financing Activities.  Net cash used in financing activities was $710.2 million in fiscal 2023, compared with net cash provided 
by  financing  activities  of  $3.10  billion  in  fiscal  2022.    Included  in  these  amounts  were  net  issuances  of  non-recourse  notes 
payable of $893.3 million compared with $1.70 billion in the prior year.  Non-recourse notes payable are typically used to fund 
changes in auto loans receivable (see “Operating Activities”).  

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During  fiscal  2023,  cash  used  in  financing  activities  was  impacted  by  stock  repurchases  of  $333.9  million  as  well  as  net 
payments on our long-term debt of $1.25 billion.  During fiscal 2022, cash provided by financing activities was impacted by 
stock repurchases of $576.5 million as well as net borrowings on our long-term debt of $1.93 billion.

TOTAL DEBT AND CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

(In thousands)     

Debt Description (1)

Maturity Date

As of February 28

2023

2022

Revolving credit facility (2)
Term loan (2)
Term loan (2)
3.86% Senior notes
4.17% Senior notes
4.27% Senior notes
Financing obligations
Non-recourse notes payable
Total debt (3)
Cash and cash equivalents

June 2024

$ 

—  $ 

1,243,500 

June 2024
October 2026
April 2023
April 2026
April 2028
Various dates through February 2059
Various dates through November 2029

300,000 
699,493 
100,000 
200,000 
200,000 
522,526 
16,360,092 

300,000 
699,352 
100,000 
200,000 
200,000 
524,766 
15,466,799 

$  18,382,111  $  18,734,417 
102,716 
$ 

314,758  $ 

(1)

(2)

(3)

Interest is payable monthly, with the exception of our senior notes, which are payable semi-annually.
Borrowings accrue interest at variable rates based on the Eurodollar rate (LIBOR), or successor benchmark rate, the federal funds rate, 
or the prime rate, depending on the type of borrowing.
Total debt excludes unamortized debt issuance costs.  See Note 13 for additional information.

Borrowings under our $2.00 billion unsecured revolving credit facility are available for working capital and general corporate 
purposes,  and  the  unused  portion  is  fully  available  to  us.    The  credit  facility,  term  loans  and  senior  note  agreements  contain 
representations  and  warranties,  conditions  and  covenants.    If  these  requirements  are  not  met,  all  amounts  outstanding  or 
otherwise  owed  could  become  due  and  payable  immediately  and  other  limitations  could  be  placed  on  our  ability  to  use  any 
available borrowing capacity.  As of February 28, 2023, we were in compliance with these financial covenants. 

See Note 13 for additional information on our revolving credit facility, term loans, senior notes and financing obligations.

CAF auto loans receivable are primarily funded through our warehouse facilities and asset-backed term funding transactions.  
These non-recourse funding vehicles are structured to legally isolate the auto loans receivable, and we would not expect to be 
able  to  access  the  assets  of  our  non-recourse  funding  vehicles,  even  in  insolvency,  receivership  or  conservatorship 
proceedings.    Similarly,  the  investors  in  the  non-recourse  notes  payable  have  no  recourse  to  our  assets  beyond  the  related 
receivables, the amounts on deposit in reserve accounts and the restricted cash from collections on auto loans receivable.  We 
do, however, continue to have the rights associated with the interest we retain in these non-recourse funding vehicles.

As  of  February  28,  2023,  $12.71  billion  and  $3.65  billion  of  non-recourse  notes  payable  were  outstanding  related  to  asset-
backed  term  funding  transactions  and  our  warehouse  facilities,  respectively.    During  fiscal  2023,  we  funded  a  total  of 
$7.23 billion in asset-backed term funding transactions.  As of February 28, 2023, we had $1.95 billion of unused capacity in 
our warehouse facilities.

We have periodically increased our warehouse facility limit over time, as our store base, sales and CAF loan originations have 
grown.  See Notes 1(F) and 13 for additional information on the warehouse facilities. 

We  generally  repurchase  the  receivables  funded  through  our  warehouse  facilities  when  we  enter  into  an  asset-backed  term 
funding transaction.  If our counterparties were to refuse to permit these repurchases it could impact our ability to execute on 
our  funding  program.    Additionally,  the  agreements  related  to  the  warehouse  facilities  include  various  representations  and 
warranties, as well as covenants and performance triggers related to events of default.  If these requirements are not met, we 
could be unable to continue to fund receivables through the warehouse facilities.  In addition, warehouse facility investors could 
charge us a higher rate of interest and could have us replaced as servicer.  Further, we could be required to deposit collections 
on the related receivables with the warehouse facility agents on a daily basis and deliver executed lockbox agreements to the 
warehouse facility agents.  

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The timing and amount of stock repurchases are determined based on stock price, market conditions, legal requirements and 
other factors.  Shares repurchased are deemed authorized but unissued shares of common stock.  In April 2022, our board of 
directors increased our share repurchase authorization by $2 billion.  As of February 28, 2023, a total of $4 billion of board 
authorizations  for  repurchases  was  outstanding,  with  no  expiration  date,  of  which  $2.45  billion  remained  available  for 
repurchase.    We  paused  the  repurchase  of  our  common  stock  during  the  third  quarter  of  fiscal  2023  but  may  resume  share 
repurchases at any time in the future depending on market conditions and our capital needs, among other factors.  We remain 
committed  to  returning  capital  back  to  our  shareholders  over  time.    See  Note  14  for  more  information  on  share  repurchase 
activity.

Fair Value Measurements.  We recognize money market securities, mutual fund investments, certain equity investments and 
derivative instruments at fair value.  See Note 7 for more information on fair value measurements.

Item 7A.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

Interest Rate Exposure - Non-Recourse Notes Payable
As of February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022, all loans in our portfolio of managed receivables were fixed-rate installment 
contracts.  Financing for these receivables was achieved primarily through non-recourse funding vehicles that, in turn, issued 
both fixed- and variable-rate notes.  Non-recourse funding vehicles include warehouse facilities and asset-backed term funding 
transactions.  

Borrowings under our warehouse facilities are variable-rate debt and are secured by auto loans receivable.  The receivables are 
funded through the warehouse facilities until we elect to fund them through an asset-backed term funding transaction, which 
issue notes payable that accrue interest predominantly at fixed rates.  

Interest  rate  risk  related  to  variable-rate  debt  is  primarily  mitigated  by  entering  into  derivative  instruments.    Our  derivative 
instruments are used to manage differences in the amount of our known or expected cash receipts and our known or expected 
cash payments principally related to the funding of our auto loans receivable.  Disruptions in the credit markets or unexpected 
changes in prepayment activity could impact the effectiveness of our hedging strategies.  Generally, changes in interest rates 
associated with underlying swaps will not have a material impact on earnings; however, they could have a material impact on 
cash and cash flows.

Absent  any  additional  actions  by  the  company  to  further  mitigate  risk,  a  100-basis  point  increase  in  market  interest  rates 
associated with non-recourse funding vehicles would have decreased our fiscal 2023 net earnings per share by approximately 
$0.17.

Credit risk is the exposure to nonperformance of another party to an agreement.  We mitigate credit risk by dealing with highly 
rated bank counterparties.  The market and credit risks associated with derivative instruments are similar to those relating to 
other  types  of  financial  instruments.    See  Notes  6  and  7  for  additional  information  on  derivative  instruments  and  hedging 
activities.

COMPOSITION OF NON-RECOURSE NOTES PAYABLE

(In millions)

Fixed-rate
Variable-rate (1)
Total

As of February 28
2022
2023
10,948.1 
10,416.4  $ 
4,518.7 
5,943.7 
15,466.8 
16,360.1  $ 

$ 

$ 

(1)

Variable-rate debt includes borrowings under our warehouse facilities as well as the variable portion of borrowings under our asset-
backed term funding transactions.  See Note 13.

Interest Rate Exposure - Other Debt
We have interest rate risk from changing interest rates related to borrowings under our revolving credit facility.  We also have 
interest rate risk from changing interest rates related to borrowings under our term loans; however, a portion of the variable-rate 
risk is mitigated by derivative instruments.  Substantially all of these borrowings are variable-rate debt based on LIBOR.  A 

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100-basis point increase in market interest rates would have decreased our fiscal 2023 net earnings per share by approximately 
$0.04. 

Other Market Exposures
Our pension plan has interest rate risk related to its projected benefit obligation (“PBO”).  Due to the relatively young overall 
age  of  the  plan’s  participants,  a  100-basis  point  change  in  the  discount  rate  has  approximately  a  16%  effect  on  the  PBO 
balance.  A 100-basis point decrease in the discount rate would have decreased our fiscal 2023 net earnings per share by less 
than $0.01.  See Note 12 for more information on our benefit plans.

As our cash-settled restricted stock units are liability awards, the related compensation expense is sensitive to changes in the 
company’s  stock  price.    The  mark-to-market  effect  on  the  liability  depends  on  each  award’s  grant  price  and  previously 
recognized expense.  At February 28, 2023, a 10% change in the company’s stock price would have affected fiscal 2023 net 
earnings per share by approximately $0.01.

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Item 8.  Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

MANAGEMENT’S ANNUAL REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL

OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

Management  is  responsible  for  establishing  and  maintaining  adequate  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  for  the 
company.    Because  of  its  inherent  limitations,  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  may  not  prevent  or  detect 
misstatements.    Accordingly,  even  effective  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  can  provide  only  reasonable  assurance 
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance 
with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Management  conducted  an  evaluation  of  the  effectiveness  of  our  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  based  on  the 
framework and criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013), issued by the Committee of Sponsoring 
Organizations of the Treadway Commission.  Based on this evaluation, our management has concluded that our internal control 
over financial reporting was effective as of February 28, 2023.

KPMG  LLP,  the  company’s  independent  registered  public  accounting  firm,  has  issued  a  report  on  our  internal  control  over 
financial reporting.  Their report is included herein. 

WILLIAM D. NASH
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

ENRIQUE N. MAYOR-MORA
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED

PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors   
CarMax, Inc.:

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of CarMax, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of February 
28,  2023  and  2022,  the  related  consolidated  statements  of  earnings,  comprehensive  income,  cash  flows,  and  shareholders’ 
equity,  for  each  of  the  years  in  the  three-year  period  ended  February  28,  2023,  and  the  related  notes  (collectively,  the 
consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, 
the financial position of the Company as of February 28, 2023 and 2022, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for 
each  of  the  years  in  the  three-year  period  ended  February  28,  2023,  in  conformity  with  U.S.  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) 
(PCAOB),  the  Company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  February  28,  2023,  based  on  criteria  established  in 
Internal  Control  –  Integrated  Framework  (2013)  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway 
Commission,  and  our  report  dated  April  13,  2023  expressed  an  unqualified  opinion  on  the  effectiveness  of  the  Company’s 
internal control over financial reporting.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express 
an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the 
PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and 
the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the 
audit  to  obtain  reasonable  assurance  about  whether  the  consolidated  financial  statements  are  free  of  material  misstatement, 
whether  due  to  error  or  fraud.  Our  audits  included  performing  procedures  to  assess  the  risks  of  material  misstatement  of  the 
consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such 
procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial 
statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, 
as  well  as  evaluating  the  overall  presentation  of  the  consolidated  financial  statements.  We  believe  that  our  audits  provide  a 
reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matter

The  critical  audit  matter  communicated  below  is  a  matter  arising  from  the  current  period  audit  of  the  consolidated  financial 
statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or 
disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or 
complex judgments. The communication of a critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated 
financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate 
opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

Assessment of the allowance for loan losses on core managed receivables

As discussed in Notes 1(H) and 5 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company maintained an allowance for 
loan losses on core managed receivables for the net credit losses expected over the remaining contractual life of the 
managed receivables. The balance of the allowance for loan losses on core managed receivables at February 28, 2023 
was  $401.5  million.  The  Company  estimates  the  allowance  for  loan  losses  using  the  net  loss  timing  curve  method, 
primarily  based  on  the  composition  of  the  portfolio  of  managed  receivables  and  historical  gross  loss  and  recovery 
trends. The net loss estimate for core managed receivables with less than 18 months of performance history weights 
both  the  historical  losses  by  credit  grade  at  origination  and  actual  loss  data  on  the  receivables  to-date,  along  with 
forward loss curves, in estimating future performance. Once the receivables have 18 months of performance history, 
the net loss estimate for core managed receivables reflects actual loss experience of those receivables to date, along 
with  forward  loss  curves.  The  output  of  the  net  loss  timing  curve  is  adjusted  to  take  into  account  reasonable  and 
supportable  macroeconomic  forecasts  about  the  future.  An  economic  adjustment  factor,  based  upon  a  single 

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macroeconomic  scenario,  is  developed  to  capture  the  relationship  between  changes  in  this  forecast  and  changes  in 
gross loss and recovery rates. This factor is applied to the output of the net loss timing curve for the reasonable and 
supportable  forecast  period,  after  which  the  Company  reverts  to  historical  experience  on  a  straight-line  basis.  In 
addition,  the  Company  assesses  the  need  to  make  qualitative  adjustments  to  the  output  of  the  net  loss  timing  curve 
method as necessary for factors not reflected in the quantitative methods.

We identified the assessment of the allowance for loan losses on core managed receivables as a critical audit matter. A 
high degree of audit effort, including specialized skills and knowledge, and complex auditor judgment was involved in 
the assessment due to significant measurement uncertainty. The assessment involved evaluating the allowance for loan 
losses  methodology,  including  the  net  loss  timing  curve  and  its  key  assumptions,  which  consisted  of  the  historical 
observation  periods,  forward  loss  curves,  the  weighting  of  actual  loss  data  versus  historical  losses  by  credit  grade 
performance used for receivables with less than 18 months of performance history, and an economic adjustment factor 
for the reasonable and supportable forecast period.

Our  assessment  also  included  an  evaluation  of  the  qualitative  adjustments  and  the  conceptual  soundness  and 
mathematical accuracy of the net loss timing curve. The following are the primary procedures we performed to address 
this  critical  audit  matter.  We  evaluated  the  design  and  tested  the  operating  effectiveness  of  certain  internal  controls 
related to the measurement of the allowance for loan losses on core managed receivables, including controls over the 
(1) development and approval of the allowance for loan losses methodology, (2) the identification and determination of 
the  key  assumptions  and  qualitative  adjustments,  and  (3)  design  and  mathematical  accuracy  of  the  net  loss  timing 
curve. We evaluated the Company’s process to develop the allowance for loan losses on core managed receivables and 
involved credit risk professionals with specialized skills and knowledge, who assisted in:

•

•

•

•

•

evaluating  the  Company’s  allowance  for  loan  losses  methodology  for  compliance  with  U.S.  generally 
accepted accounting principles

evaluating the conceptual soundness and mathematical accuracy of the net loss timing curve

evaluating the methodology, including key assumptions, used to develop the economic adjustment factor and 
the reasonable and supportable period by comparing them to the Company’s business environment, relevant 
industry practices, and portfolio risk characteristics and trends

assessing  the  other  key  assumptions  used  in  the  net  loss  timing  curve  by  comparing  to  historical  loss 
performance and the credit composition of the existing loan portfolio

evaluating  the  methodology  used  to  develop  the  qualitative  adjustments  compared  with  relevant  credit  risk 
factors and consistency with trends and identified limitations of the underlying net loss timing curve.

/s/ KPMG LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1996. 

Richmond, Virginia
April 13, 2023 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED

PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors 
CarMax, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

We  have  audited  CarMax,  Inc.  and  subsidiaries'  (the  Company)  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  February  28, 
2023, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring 
Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal 
control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  February  28,  2023,  based  on  criteria  established  in  Internal  Control  –  Integrated 
Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) 
(PCAOB),  the  consolidated  balance  sheets  of  the  Company  as  of  February  28,  2023  and  2022,  the  related  consolidated 
statements  of  earnings,  comprehensive  income,  cash  flows  and  shareholders’  equity,  for  each  of  the  years  in  the  three-year 
period ended February 28, 2023, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated 
April 13, 2023 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion 

The  Company’s  management  is  responsible  for  maintaining  effective  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  and  for  its 
assessment  of  the  effectiveness  of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  included  in  the  accompanying  Management's 
Annual  Report  on  Internal  Control  Over  Financial  Reporting.  Our  responsibility  is  to  express  an  opinion  on  the  Company’s 
internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are 
required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable 
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the 
audit  to  obtain  reasonable  assurance  about  whether  effective  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  was  maintained  in  all 
material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control 
over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating 
effectiveness  of  internal  control  based  on  the  assessed  risk.  Our  audit  also  included  performing  such  other  procedures  as  we 
considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

A  company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  is  a  process  designed  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  the 
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally 
accepted  accounting  principles.  A  company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  includes  those  policies  and  procedures 
that  (1)  pertain  to  the  maintenance  of  records  that,  in  reasonable  detail,  accurately  and  fairly  reflect  the  transactions  and 
dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit 
preparation  of  financial  statements  in  accordance  with  generally  accepted  accounting  principles,  and  that  receipts  and 
expenditures  of  the  company  are  being  made  only  in  accordance  with  authorizations  of  management  and  directors  of  the 
company;  and  (3)  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  prevention  or  timely  detection  of  unauthorized  acquisition,  use,  or 
disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because  of  its  inherent  limitations,  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  may  not  prevent  or  detect  misstatements.  Also, 
projections  of  any  evaluation  of  effectiveness  to  future  periods  are  subject  to  the  risk  that  controls  may  become  inadequate 
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Richmond, Virginia
April 13, 2023 

/s/ KPMG LLP

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(In thousands except per share data)
SALES AND OPERATING REVENUES:
Used vehicle sales
Wholesale vehicle sales
Other sales and revenues
NET SALES AND OPERATING REVENUES
COST OF SALES:
Used vehicle cost of sales
Wholesale vehicle cost of sales
Other cost of sales
TOTAL COST OF SALES
GROSS PROFIT 
CARMAX AUTO FINANCE INCOME 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Depreciation and amortization
Interest expense
Other income
Earnings before income taxes
Income tax provision
NET EARNINGS 

WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES:
Basic
Diluted
NET EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Basic
Diluted

2023

% (1)

2022

% (1)

2021

% (1)

Years Ended February 28

$ 

23,034,286 
5,989,796 
660,791 
29,684,873 

 77.6  $ 
 20.2 
 2.2 
 100.0 

24,437,095 
6,763,813 
699,504 
31,900,412 

 76.6  $ 
 21.2 
 2.2 
 100.0 

15,713,583 
2,668,753 
567,813 
18,950,149 

 82.9 
 14.1 
 3.0 
 100.0 

21,186,135 
5,399,969 
298,566 
26,884,670 
2,800,203 
663,404 
2,487,357 
228,449 
120,398 
(9,401) 
636,804 
152,042 
484,762 

158,800 
159,771 

3.05 
3.03 

$ 

$ 
$ 

 71.4 
 18.2 
 1.0 
 90.6 
 9.4 
 2.2 
 8.4 
 0.8 
 0.4 
 — 
 2.1 
 0.5 
 1.6  $ 

22,398,651 
5,999,277 
214,942 
28,612,870 
3,287,542 
801,507 
2,325,220 
211,956 
94,095 
(34,568) 
1,492,346 
341,049 
1,151,297 

 70.2 
 18.8 
 0.7 
 89.7 
 10.3 
 2.5 
 7.3 
 0.7 
 0.3 
 (0.1) 
 4.7 
 1.1 
 3.6  $ 

14,124,715 
2,245,431 
200,878 
16,571,024 
2,379,125 
562,810 
1,704,419 
194,356 
86,178 
(8,275) 
965,257 
218,338 
746,919 

 74.5 
 11.8 
 1.1 
 87.4 
 12.6 
 3.0 
 9.0 
 1.0 
 0.5 
 — 
 5.1 
 1.2 
 3.9 

162,410 
165,176 

163,183 
165,133 

$ 
$ 

7.09 
6.97 

$ 
$ 

4.58 
4.52 

(1)

Percents are calculated as a percentage of net sales and operating revenues and may not total due to rounding.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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2023

Years Ended February 28
2022
1,151,297  $ 

484,762  $ 

2021

746,919 

28,411 
115,880 
144,291 
629,053  $ 

19,661 
52,608 
72,269 
1,223,566  $ 

28,640 
2,740 
31,380 
778,299 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands)
NET EARNINGS

Other comprehensive income, net of taxes:

Net change in retirement benefit plan unrecognized actuarial losses
Net change in cash flow hedge unrecognized gains

Other comprehensive income, net of taxes
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

$ 

$ 

 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands except share data)

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash from collections on auto loans receivable
Accounts receivable, net
Inventory
Other current assets
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 
Auto loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $507,201 and $433,030 as of 
February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022, respectively
Property and equipment, net
Deferred income taxes
Operating lease assets
Goodwill
Other assets
TOTAL ASSETS 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt
Current portion of non-recourse notes payable
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 
Long-term debt, excluding current portion
Non-recourse notes payable, excluding current portion
Operating lease liabilities, excluding current portion
Other liabilities
TOTAL LIABILITIES 

Commitments and contingent liabilities

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

As of February 28

2023

2022

$ 

314,758  $ 
470,889 
298,783 
3,726,142 
230,795 
5,041,367 

102,716 
548,099 
560,984 
5,124,569 
212,922 
6,549,290 

16,341,791 
3,430,914 
80,740 
545,677 
141,258 
600,989 

15,289,701 
3,209,068 
120,931 
537,357 
141,258 
490,659 
$  26,182,736  $  26,338,264 

$ 

826,592  $ 
478,964 
53,287 
111,859 
467,609 
1,938,311 
1,909,361 
15,865,776 
523,828 
332,383 
20,569,659 

937,717 
533,271 
44,197 
11,203 
521,069 
2,047,457 
3,255,304 
14,919,715 
523,269 
357,080 
21,102,825 

Common stock, $0.50 par value; 350,000,000 shares authorized; 158,079,033 and 
161,053,983 shares issued and outstanding as of February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022, 
respectively
Capital in excess of par value
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Retained earnings
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 

79,040 
1,713,074 
97,869 
3,723,094 
5,613,077 

80,527 
1,677,268 
(46,422) 
3,524,066 
5,235,439 
$  26,182,736  $  26,338,264 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

\

(In thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) 
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
Share-based compensation expense
Provision for loan losses
Provision for cancellation reserves
Deferred income tax (benefit) provision
Other

Net decrease (increase) in:
Accounts receivable, net
Inventory
Other current assets
Auto loans receivable, net
Other assets

Net (decrease) increase in:

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other
  current liabilities and accrued income taxes

Other liabilities

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment
Proceeds from sale of business
Purchases of investments
Sales and returns of investments
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Decrease in short-term debt, net
Proceeds from issuances of long-term debt
Payments on long-term debt
Cash paid for debt issuance costs
Payments on finance lease obligations
Issuances of non-recourse notes payable
Payments on non-recourse notes payable
Repurchase and retirement of common stock
Equity issuances
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of year

Years Ended February 28
2022

2023

2021

$ 

484,762  $  1,151,297  $ 

746,919 

265,224 
85,592 
317,013 
98,137 
(6,550)   
4,773 

273,188 
109,197 
141,692 
114,928 
15,000 
(19,139)   

242,156 
121,899 
160,703 
72,235 
(35,787) 
(1,409) 

262,201 
1,398,427 
103,222 
(1,369,103)   
(52,286)   

(288,195)   
(1,967,432)   
(80,790)   
(1,941,574)   
(32,272)   

(43,507) 
(323,318) 
(50) 
(300,838) 
(12,862) 

(197,687)   
(110,393)   
1,283,332 

175,106 
(200,456)   
(2,549,450)   

106,788 
(65,169) 
667,760 

(422,710)   
5,190 
— 

(12,526)   
4,280 
— 

(425,766)   

(308,534)   

260 
12,298 
(24,614)   
38,408 
(241,563)   
(523,745)   

(164,536) 
1,846 
29,911 
(3,729) 
8,325 
— 
(128,183) 

— 
7,684,400 
(5,752,796)   
(20,132)   
(11,923)   

— 
3,020,700 
(4,275,353)   
(19,781)   
(12,200)   

(40) 
1,754,300 
(2,217,305) 
(18,296) 
(7,424) 
  14,333,896 
  10,805,546 
  14,328,298 
  (13,440,603)    (12,626,308)    (10,654,011) 
(229,938) 
143,148 
(424,020) 
115,557 
656,390 

(576,478)   
79,805 
3,104,866 
31,671 
771,947 

(333,932)   
17,093 
(710,180)   
147,386 
803,618 

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF 
YEAR

$ 

951,004  $ 

803,618  $ 

771,947 

RECONCILIATION  OF  CASH,  CASH  EQUIVALENTS  AND  RESTRICTED  CASH  TO  THE  CONSOLIDATED 
BALANCE SHEETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash from collections on auto loans receivable
Restricted cash included in other assets

102,716  $ 
548,099 
152,803 

314,758  $ 
470,889 
165,357 

132,319 
496,415 
143,213 

$ 

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF 
YEAR

$ 

951,004  $ 

803,618  $ 

771,947 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In thousands)

Common
Shares
Outstanding

Common
Stock

Capital in
Excess of
Par Value

Retained
Earnings

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

Total

Balance as of February 29, 2020

163,081  $ 

81,541  $  1,348,988  $  2,488,417  $ 

(150,071)  $  3,768,875 

Adoption of CECL

Net earnings

Other comprehensive income

Share-based compensation expense

Repurchases of common stock

Exercise of common stock options
Stock incentive plans, net shares 
issued

Net earnings

Other comprehensive income

Share-based compensation expense

Shares issued for acquisition

Repurchases of common stock
Exercise of common stock options
Stock incentive plans, net shares 
issued

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

(2,380) 

2,307 

(1,190) 

1,153 

— 

— 

— 

49,656 

(153,306) 

746,919 

— 

— 

(20,967) 

(194,133) 

141,994 

— 

— 

164 

82 

(5,850) 

— 

— 

— 

776 

— 

— 

— 

388 

(4,475) 
1,302 

(2,237) 
651 

— 

— 

56,762 

90,183 

(44,260) 
79,154 

— 

— 

— 

(515,128) 
— 

279 

139 

(18,392) 

— 

— 

— 

31,380 

— 

— 

— 

— 

(153,306) 

746,919 

31,380 

49,656 

(216,290) 

143,147 

(5,768) 

72,269 

— 

— 

— 
— 

— 

72,269 

56,762 

90,571 

(561,625) 
79,805 

(18,253) 

Balance as of February 28, 2021

163,172  $ 

81,586  $  1,513,821  $  2,887,897  $ 

(118,691)  $  4,364,613 

1,151,297 

— 

1,151,297 

Balance as of February 28, 2022

161,054  $ 

80,527  $  1,677,268  $  3,524,066  $ 

(46,422)  $  5,235,439 

Net earnings

Other comprehensive income

Share-based compensation expense

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

62,025 

484,762 

— 

— 

Repurchases of common stock

(3,404) 

(1,702) 

(35,807) 

(285,734) 

Exercise of common stock options
Stock incentive plans, net shares 
issued

268 

161 

134 

81 

16,959 

(7,371) 

— 

— 

— 

144,291 

— 

— 

— 

— 

484,762 

144,291 

62,025 

(323,243) 

17,093 

(7,290) 

Balance as of February 28, 2023

158,079  $ 

79,040  $  1,713,074  $  3,723,094  $ 

97,869  $  5,613,077 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(A) Business and Background
CarMax, Inc. (“we,” “our,” “us,” “CarMax” and “the company”), including its wholly owned subsidiaries, is the nation’s largest 
retailer  of  used  vehicles.    We  operate  in  two  reportable  segments:    CarMax  Sales  Operations  and  CarMax  Auto  Finance 
(“CAF”).    Our  CarMax  Sales  Operations  segment  consists  of  all  aspects  of  our  auto  merchandising  and  service  operations, 
excluding financing provided by CAF.  Our CAF segment consists solely of our own finance operation that provides financing 
to  customers  buying  retail  vehicles  from  CarMax.    On  June  1,  2021,  we  completed  the  acquisition  of  Edmunds  Holding 
Company (“Edmunds”), which does not meet the quantitative thresholds to be considered a reportable segment.  See Note 20 
for  additional  information  on  our  reportable  segments  and  Note  2  for  additional  information  regarding  our  acquisition  of 
Edmunds.

We deliver an unrivaled customer experience by offering a broad selection of quality used vehicles and related products and 
services at competitive, no-haggle prices using a customer-friendly sales process.  Our omni-channel platform, which gives us 
the largest addressable market in the used car industry, empowers our retail customers to buy a car on their terms – online, in-
store or an integrated combination of both.  We offer customers a range of related products and services, including the appraisal 
and  purchase  of  vehicles  directly  from  consumers;  the  financing  of  retail  vehicle  purchases  through  CAF  and  third-party 
finance providers; the sale of extended protection plan (“EPP”) products, which include extended service plans (“ESPs”) and 
guaranteed asset protection (“GAP”); and vehicle repair service.  Vehicles purchased through the appraisal process that do not 
meet our retail standards are sold to licensed dealers through on-site or virtual wholesale auctions. 

(B) Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates
The  consolidated  financial  statements  include  the  accounts  of  CarMax  and  our  wholly  owned  subsidiaries.    All  significant 
intercompany  balances  and  transactions  have  been  eliminated  in  consolidation.    The  preparation  of  financial  statements  in 
conformity  with  U.S.  generally  accepted  accounting  principles  (“GAAP”)  requires  management  to  make  estimates  and 
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets 
and liabilities.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform 
to the current year’s presentation.  Amounts and percentages may not total due to rounding.  

(C) Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents consisting of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less were $229.5 million as 
of February 28, 2023 and not significant to the consolidated balance sheet as of February 28, 2022.

(D) Restricted Cash from Collections on Auto Loans Receivable
Cash  equivalents,  totaling  $470.9  million  as  of  February  28,  2023  and  $548.1  million  as  of  February  28,  2022,  consisted  of 
collections of principal, interest and fee payments on auto loans receivable that are restricted for payment to holders of non-
recourse notes payable pursuant to the applicable agreements.

(E) Accounts Receivable, Net
Accounts receivable, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts, includes certain amounts due from third-party finance providers 
and  customers,  and  other  miscellaneous  receivables.    The  allowance  for  doubtful  accounts  is  estimated  based  on  historical 
experience and trends.

(F) Financing and Securitization Transactions
We maintain a revolving funding program composed of three warehouse facilities (“warehouse facilities”) that we use to fund 
auto loans receivable originated by CAF.  We typically elect to fund these receivables through an asset-backed term funding 
transaction, such as a term securitization or alternative funding arrangement, at a later date.  We sell the auto loans receivable to 
one  of  three  wholly  owned,  bankruptcy-remote,  special  purpose  entities  that  transfer  an  undivided  percentage  ownership 
interest in the receivables, but not the receivables themselves, to entities formed by third-party investors.  These entities issue 
asset-backed commercial paper or utilize other funding sources supported by the transferred receivables, and the proceeds are 
used to finance the related receivables.

We typically use term securitizations to provide long-term funding for most of the auto loans receivable initially funded through 
the warehouse facilities.  In these transactions, a pool of auto loans receivable is sold to a bankruptcy-remote, special purpose 
entity that, in turn, transfers the receivables to a special purpose securitization trust.  The securitization trust issues asset-backed 
securities,  secured  or  otherwise  supported  by  the  transferred  receivables,  and  the  proceeds  from  the  sale  of  the  asset-backed 
securities are used to finance the securitized receivables.

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We are required to evaluate term securitization trusts for consolidation.  In our capacity as servicer, we have the power to direct 
the  activities  of  the  trusts  that  most  significantly  impact  the  economic  performance  of  the  trusts.    In  addition,  we  have  the 
obligation  to  absorb  losses  (subject  to  limitations)  and  the  rights  to  receive  any  returns  of  the  trusts,  which  could  be 
significant.  Accordingly, we are the primary beneficiary of the trusts and are required to consolidate them.

We  recognize  transfers  of  auto  loans  receivable  into  the  warehouse  facilities  and  asset-backed  term  funding  transactions, 
including term securitizations (together, “non-recourse funding vehicles”), as secured borrowings, which result in recording the 
auto loans receivable and the related non-recourse notes payable on our consolidated balance sheets.

These receivables can only be used as collateral to settle obligations of the related non-recourse funding vehicles.  The non-
recourse funding vehicles and investors have no recourse to our assets beyond the related receivables, the amounts on deposit in 
reserve  accounts  and  the  restricted  cash  from  collections  on  auto  loans  receivable.    We  have  not  provided  financial  or  other 
support  to  the  non-recourse  funding  vehicles  that  was  not  previously  contractually  required,  and  there  are  no  additional 
arrangements, guarantees or other commitments that could require us to provide financial support to the non-recourse funding 
vehicles.

See Notes 5 and 13 for additional information on auto loans receivable and non-recourse notes payable.

(G) Inventory
Inventory is primarily comprised of vehicles held for sale or currently undergoing reconditioning and is stated at the lower of 
cost or net realizable value (“NRV”).  Vehicle inventory cost is determined by specific identification.  Parts, labor and overhead 
costs  associated  with  reconditioning  vehicles,  as  well  as  transportation  and  other  incremental  expenses  associated  with 
acquiring and reconditioning vehicles, are included in inventory.

(H) Auto Loans Receivable, Net
Auto  loans  receivable  include  amounts  due  from  customers  related  to  retail  vehicle  sales  financed  through  CAF  and  are 
presented net of an allowance for loan losses.  The allowance for loan losses represents the net credit losses expected over the 
remaining  contractual  life  of  our  managed  receivables.    See  Note  5  for  additional  information  on  our  significant  accounting 
policies related to auto loans receivable and the allowance for loan losses.

(I) Property and Equipment
Property  and  equipment  is  stated  at  cost  less  accumulated  depreciation  and  amortization.    Depreciation  and  amortization  are 
calculated  using  the  straight-line  method  over  the  shorter  of  the  asset’s  estimated  useful  life  or  the  lease  term,  if 
applicable.    Costs  incurred  during  new  store  construction  are  capitalized  as  construction-in-progress  and  reclassified  to  the 
appropriate fixed asset categories when the store is completed.

Estimated Useful Lives

Buildings

Leasehold improvements
Furniture, fixtures and equipment

Software 

Life
25 years

10 – 15 years
3 – 15 years

5 years

We review long-lived assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset 
may  not  be  recoverable.    We  recognize  impairment  when  the  sum  of  undiscounted  estimated  future  cash  flows  expected  to 
result from the use of the asset is less than the carrying value of the asset.  See Note 8 for additional information on property 
and equipment.

(J) Other Assets
Restricted  Cash  on  Deposit  in  Reserve  Accounts.    The  restricted  cash  on  deposit  in  reserve  accounts  is  for  the  benefit  of 
holders of non-recourse notes payable, and these funds are not expected to be available to the company or its creditors.  In the 
event that the cash generated by the related receivables in a given period was insufficient to pay the interest, principal and other 
required payments, the balances on deposit in the reserve accounts would be used to pay those amounts.  Restricted cash on 
deposit  in  reserve  accounts  is  invested  in  money  market  securities  or  bank  deposit  accounts  and  was  $113.7  million  as  of 
February 28, 2023 and $105.8 million as of February 28, 2022.

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Other Investments.  Other investments includes restricted money market securities primarily held to satisfy certain insurance 
program  requirements,  investments  held  in  a  rabbi  trust  established  to  fund  informally  our  executive  deferred  compensation 
plan and investments in equity securities.  Money market securities and mutual funds are reported at fair value, and investments 
in equity securities are reported at cost less any impairment and adjusted for any observable changes in price.  Gains and losses 
on these securities are reflected as a component of other income.  Other investments totaled $133.2 million as of February 28, 
2023 and $108.5 million as of February 28, 2022.

(K) Financing Obligations 
We  generally  account  for  sale-leaseback  transactions  as  financing  obligations.    Accordingly,  we  record  certain  of  the  assets 
subject  to  these  transactions  on  our  consolidated  balance  sheets  in  property  and  equipment  and  the  related  sales  proceeds  as 
financing obligations in long-term debt.  Depreciation is recognized on the assets over their estimated useful lives, generally 25 
years.  A portion of the periodic lease payments is recognized as interest expense and the remainder reduces the obligation.  In 
the event the sale-leasebacks are modified or extended beyond their original term, the related obligation is increased based on 
the present value of the revised future minimum lease payments on the date of the modification, with a corresponding increase 
to  the  net  carrying  amount  of  the  assets  subject  to  these  transactions.    See  Note  13  for  additional  information  on  financing 
obligations.

(L) Accrued Expenses
As of February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022, accrued expenses and other current liabilities included accrued compensation 
and benefits of $159.3 million and $267.0 million, respectively; loss reserves for general liability and workers’ compensation 
insurance  of  $47.5  million  and  $44.0  million,  respectively;  our  vehicle  return  reserves  of  $95.9  million  and  $79.8  million, 
respectively; and the current portion of cancellation reserves.  See Note 10 for additional information on cancellation reserves.

(M) Defined Benefit Plan Obligations
The  recognized  funded  status  of  defined  benefit  retirement  plan  obligations  is  included  both  in  accrued  expenses  and  other 
current  liabilities  and  in  other  liabilities.    The  current  portion  represents  benefits  expected  to  be  paid  from  our  benefit 
restoration plan over the next 12 months.  The defined benefit retirement plan obligations are determined using a number of 
actuarial assumptions.  Key assumptions used in measuring the plan obligations include the discount rate, rate of return on plan 
assets and mortality rate.  See Note 12 for additional information on our benefit plans.

(N) Insurance Liabilities
Insurance liabilities are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities.  We use a combination of insurance and self-
insurance  for  a  number  of  risks  including  workers’  compensation,  general  liability  and  employee-related  health  care  costs,  a 
portion  of  which  is  paid  by  associates.    Estimated  insurance  liabilities  are  determined  by  considering  historical  claims 
experience, demographic factors and other actuarial assumptions.

(O) Revenue Recognition
Our  revenue  consists  primarily  of  used  and  wholesale  vehicle  sales,  as  well  as  sales  from  EPP  products,  advertising  and 
subscription  revenues  earned  by  our  Edmunds  business  and  vehicle  repair  service  revenues.    See  Note  3  for  additional 
information on our significant accounting policies related to revenue recognition.

(P) Cost of Sales
Cost of sales includes the cost to acquire vehicles and the reconditioning and transportation costs associated with preparing the 
vehicles for resale.  It also includes payroll, fringe benefits, and parts, labor and overhead costs associated with reconditioning 
and  vehicle  repair  services.    The  gross  profit  earned  by  our  service  department  for  used  vehicle  reconditioning  service  is  a 
reduction of cost of sales.  We maintain a reserve to eliminate the internal profit on vehicles that have not been sold. 

(Q) Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses primarily include compensation and benefits, other than payroll related 
to  reconditioning  and  vehicle  repair  services;  rent  and  other  occupancy  costs;  advertising;  and  other,  including  IT  expenses, 
non-CAF  bad  debt,  preopening  and  relocation  costs,  insurance,  charitable  contributions,  travel,  and  other  administrative 
expenses.

(R) Advertising Expenses
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and substantially all are included in SG&A expenses.  Total advertising expenses 
were $295.6 million in fiscal 2023, $332.2 million in fiscal 2022 and $218.6 million in fiscal 2021. 

(S) Store Opening Expenses
Costs related to store openings, including preopening costs, are expensed as incurred and are included in SG&A expenses.

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(T) Share-Based Compensation
Share-based  compensation  represents  the  cost  related  to  share-based  awards  granted  to  employees  and  non-employee 
directors.  We measure share-based compensation cost at the grant date, based on the estimated fair value of the award, and we 
recognize  the  cost  on  a  straight-line  basis,  net  of  estimated  forfeitures,  over  the  grantee’s  requisite  service  period,  which  is 
generally the vesting period of the award.  We estimate the fair value of stock options using a binomial valuation model.  Key 
assumptions  used  in  estimating  the  fair  value  of  options  are  dividend  yield,  expected  volatility,  risk-free  interest  rate  and 
expected term.  The fair values of restricted stock, stock-settled performance stock units and stock-settled deferred stock units 
are based on the volume-weighted average market prices or closing prices on the date of the grant.  The fair value of stock-
settled market stock units is determined using a Monte-Carlo simulation based on the expected market price of our common 
stock on the vesting date and the expected number of converted common shares.  Cash-settled restricted stock units are liability 
awards with fair value measurement based on the volume-weighted average market price or closing price of CarMax common 
stock as of the end of each reporting period.  Share-based compensation expense is recorded in either cost of sales, CAF income 
or SG&A expenses based on the recipients’ respective function.

We  record  deferred  tax  assets  for  awards  that  result  in  deductions  on  our  income  tax  returns,  based  on  the  amount  of 
in  which  we  will  receive  a 
tax  rate 
compensation  expense  recognized  and 
deduction.  Differences between the deferred tax assets recognized for financial reporting purposes and the actual tax deduction 
reported on the income tax return are recorded in income tax expense.  See Note 14 for additional information on stock-based 
compensation.

the  statutory 

jurisdiction 

the 

in 

(U) Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
We enter into derivative instruments to manage certain risks arising from both our business operations and economic conditions 
that  result  in  the  future  known  receipt  or  payment  of  uncertain  cash  amounts,  the  values  of  which  are  impacted  by  interest 
rates.    We  recognize  the  derivatives  at  fair  value  on  the  consolidated  balance  sheets,  and  where  applicable,  such  contracts 
covered by master netting agreements are reported net.  Gross positive fair values are netted with gross negative fair values by 
counterparty.  The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether 
we  have  elected  to  designate  a  derivative  in  a  hedging  relationship  and  apply  hedge  accounting  and  whether  the  hedging 
relationship  has  satisfied  the  criteria  necessary  to  apply  hedge  accounting.    We  may  enter  into  derivative  contracts  that  are 
intended to economically hedge certain risks, even though hedge accounting may not apply or we do not elect to apply hedge 
accounting.  See Note 6 for additional information on derivative instruments and hedging activities.

(V) Income Taxes
We file a consolidated federal income tax return.  Deferred income taxes reflect the impact of temporary differences between 
the  amounts  of  assets  and  liabilities  recognized  for  financial  reporting  purposes  and  the  amounts  recognized  for  income  tax 
purposes, measured by applying currently enacted tax laws.  A deferred tax asset is recognized if it is more likely than not that a 
benefit will be realized.  Changes in tax laws and tax rates are reflected in the income tax provision in the period in which the 
changes are enacted.  We evaluate the need to record valuation allowances that would reduce deferred tax assets to the amount 
that  will  more  likely  than  not  be  realized.    When  assessing  the  need  for  valuation  allowances,  we  consider  available  loss 
carrybacks, tax planning strategies, future reversals of existing temporary differences and future taxable income.  

We recognize uncertain tax liabilities when, despite our belief that our tax return positions are supportable, we believe that the 
tax positions may not be fully sustained upon review by tax authorities.  Benefits from tax positions are measured at the highest 
tax  benefit  that  is  greater  than  50%  likely  of  being  realized  upon  settlement.    The  current  portion  of  these  tax  liabilities  is 
included  in  accrued  income  taxes  and  any  noncurrent  portion  is  included  in  other  liabilities.    To  the  extent  that  the  final  tax 
outcome of these matters is different from the amounts recorded, the differences impact income tax expense in the period in 
which the determination is made.  Interest and penalties related to income tax matters are included in SG&A expenses.  See 
Note 11 for additional information on income taxes.

(W)  Net Earnings Per Share
Basic net earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings available for basic common shares by the weighted average 
number of shares of common stock outstanding.  Diluted net earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings available 
for  diluted  common  shares  by  the  sum  of  the  weighted  average  number  of  shares  of  common  stock  outstanding  and  dilutive 
potential common stock.  Diluted net earnings per share is calculated using the “if-converted” treasury stock method.  See Note 
15 for additional information on net earnings per share. 

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(X) Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Adopted in the Current Period
In  August  2020,  the  Financial  Accounting  Standards  Board  (“FASB”)  issued  an  accounting  pronouncement  (ASU  2020-06) 
related to the measurement and disclosure requirements for convertible instruments and contracts in an entity's own equity.  The 
pronouncement simplifies and adds disclosure requirements for the accounting and measurement of convertible instruments and 
the settlement assessment for contracts in an entity's own equity.  We adopted this pronouncement for our fiscal year beginning 
March 1, 2022, and it did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

In July 2021, the FASB issued an accounting pronouncement (ASU 2021-05) related to accounting for sales-type leases with 
variable  lease  payments.    This  pronouncement  is  effective  for  fiscal  years  beginning  after  December  15,  2021,  and  interim 
periods within those fiscal years.  We adopted this pronouncement for our fiscal year beginning March 1, 2022, and it did not 
have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

In  November  2021,  the  FASB  issued  an  accounting  pronouncement  (ASU  2021-10)  related  to  government  assistance 
disclosures.    The  amendments  in  this  update  increase  the  transparency  surrounding  government  assistance  by  requiring 
disclosure of 1) the types of assistance received, 2) an entity’s accounting for the assistance, and 3) the effect of the assistance 
on the entity’s financial statements.  We adopted this pronouncement for our fiscal year beginning March 1, 2022, and it did not 
have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Effective in Future Periods
In June 2022, the FASB issued an accounting pronouncement (ASU 2022-03) related to accounting for equity securities.  The 
amendments  in  the  update  clarify  the  guidance  for  measuring  the  fair  value  of  equity  securities  subject  to  contractual 
restrictions  that  prohibit  the  sale  of  equity  securities,  as  well  as  introduce  new  disclosure  requirements  for  equity  securities 
subject to contractual sale restrictions that are measured at fair value.  This update is effective for annual periods beginning after 
December  15,  2023,  and  interim  periods  within  those  fiscal  years.    We  plan  to  adopt  this  pronouncement  for  our  fiscal  year 
beginning March 1, 2024, and we do not expect it to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

In  September  2022,  the  FASB  issued  an  accounting  pronouncement  (ASU  2022-04)  related  to  disclosure  requirements  for 
buyers in supplier finance programs.  The amendments in the update require that buyers disclose qualitative and quantitative 
information about their supplier finance programs.  Interim and annual requirements include disclosure of outstanding amounts 
under the obligations as of the end of the reporting period, and annual requirements include a rollforward of those obligations 
for  the  annual  reporting  period,  as  well  as  a  description  of  payment  and  other  key  terms  of  the  programs.    This  update  is 
effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022, and interim periods within those fiscal years, except for the 
requirement  to  disclose  rollforward  information,  which  is  effective  for  fiscal  years  beginning  after  December  15,  2023.    We 
plan to adopt this pronouncement for our fiscal year beginning March 1, 2023, and we do not expect it to have a material effect 
on our consolidated financial statements.

In  March  2023,  the  FASB  issued  an  accounting  pronouncement  (ASU  2023-01)  related  to  accounting  for  leases  between 
entities under common control.  The amendments in this update that apply to public business entities clarify the accounting for 
leasehold  improvements  associated  with  common  control  leases.    This  update  is  effective  for  fiscal  years  beginning  after 
December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years.  We do not expect the update to have a material effect 
on our consolidated financial statements.

In  March  2023,  the  FASB  issued  an  accounting  pronouncement  (ASU  2023-02)  related  to  accounting  for  investments  in  tax 
credit structures using the proportional amortization method.  The amendments in this update permit reporting entities to elect 
to account for their tax equity investments, regardless of the tax credit program from which the income tax credits are received, 
using  the  proportional  amortization  method  if  certain  conditions  are  met.    This  update  is  effective  for  fiscal  years  beginning 
after  December  15,  2023,  including  interim  periods  within  those  fiscal  years.    We  plan  to  adopt  this  pronouncement  for  our 
fiscal year beginning March 1, 2024, and we do not expect it to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

2. ACQUISITION OF EDMUNDS

On June 1, 2021, we completed the acquisition of Edmunds Holding Company, one of the most well established and trusted 
online guides for automotive information and a recognized leader in digital car shopping innovations.  With this acquisition, 
CarMax has enhanced its digital capabilities and further strengthened its role and reach across the used auto ecosystem while 
adding  exceptional  technology  and  creative  talent.    Edmunds  continues  to  operate  independently  and  remains  focused  on 
delivering confidence to consumers and excellent value to its dealer and Original Equipment Manufacturer (“OEM”) clients.  
Additionally,  this  acquisition  allows  both  businesses  to  accelerate  their  respective  capabilities  to  deliver  an  enhanced  digital 

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experience  to  their  customers  by  leveraging  Edmunds’  compelling  content  and  technology,  CarMax’s  unparalleled  national 
scale and infrastructure, and the combined talent of both businesses.

The  acquisition  was  accounted  for  in  accordance  with  Accounting  Standards  Codification  (“ASC”)  Topic  805,  Business 
Combinations, and, accordingly, Edmunds’ results of operations have been consolidated in our financial statements since the 
date of acquisition.  We recorded a preliminary allocation of the purchase price to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based 
on  their  estimated  fair  values  as  of  June  1,  2021.    The  transaction  costs  associated  with  the  acquisition  were  approximately 
$8.0 million and were expensed as incurred within selling, general and administrative expenses.

The following table summarizes the total purchase consideration:

(In thousands)
Total cash consideration for outstanding shares
Fair value of common stock (1)
Fair value of preexisting relationship
Total

$ 

$ 

251,047 
90,571 
60,200 
401,818 

(1)    Represents the issuance of 776,097 shares of CarMax common stock to Edmunds equity holders, the fair value of which was based on 

the market value of CarMax common stock as of market close on the acquisition date (June 1, 2021).

In January 2020, we acquired a minority stake in Edmunds for $50 million.  The noncontrolling equity investment in Edmunds 
was remeasured at a fair value of $60.2 million prior to the acquisition of the remaining ownership stake on June 1, 2021, which 
resulted in the recognition of a gain of $8.7 million.  The gain was included in other income in the consolidated statements of 
earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2022.

The  following  table  summarizes  the  estimated  fair  values  of  the  assets  acquired  and  liabilities  assumed  at  the  date  of  the 
acquisition:

(In thousands)
Cash
Accounts receivable, net
Other current assets
Property and equipment, net
Goodwill (1)
Intangible assets
Operating lease assets
Other assets
Total assets acquired

Accounts payable
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
Deferred income taxes (1)
Operating lease liabilities, excluding current portion
Total liabilities assumed
Net assets acquired

Fair Value

9,484 
33,719 
2,397 
20,741 
141,258 
218,000 
97,250 
191 
523,040 

5,063 
11,277 
12,795 
3,823 
88,264 
121,222 
401,818 

$ 

$ 

(1)    During the third quarter of fiscal 2022, we obtained new information about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition 
date,  which  resulted  in  a  change  in  the  fair  value  of  assets  and  liabilities  recognized.    The  adjustments  were  primarily  related  to 
research and development tax credits, which resulted in a decrease in goodwill and a decrease in deferred income taxes of $8.4 million. 

The excess of purchase consideration over the fair value of net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed was recorded 
as goodwill, which was primarily attributed to expected synergies and the assembled workforce of the acquired business and 
was not deductible for tax purposes.  The fair values assigned to the net identifiable assets and liabilities assumed were based on 
management’s estimates and assumptions.

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Identifiable  intangible  assets  were  recognized  at  their  estimated  acquisition  date  fair  values.    The  fair  value  of  identifiable 
intangible assets was determined by using certain estimates and assumptions that were not observable in the market.  The fair 
values  of  the  trade  name  asset  and  the  internally  developed  software  asset  were  determined  using  the  relief-from-royalty 
method,  and  the  fair  value  of  the  customer  relationships  asset  was  determined  using  the  excess  earnings  method.    These 
income-based  approaches  included  significant  assumptions  such  as  the  amount  and  timing  of  projected  cash  flows,  growth 
rates,  customer  attrition  rates,  discount  rates,  and  the  assessment  of  the  asset’s  life  cycle.    The  estimated  fair  value  and 
estimated remaining useful lives of identifiable intangible assets as of the acquisition date were as follows:

(In thousands)
Trade name
Internally developed software
Customer relationships
Identifiable intangible assets

Useful Life (Years)
Indefinite
7
17

$ 

$ 

Fair Value

31,900 
52,900 
133,200 
218,000 

The operating results of Edmunds have been included in our consolidated financial statements since the date of the acquisition.  
Net  sales  and  operating  revenues  and  net  earnings  attributable  to  Edmunds  were  not  material  for  the  reporting  periods 
presented.  Our pro forma results as if the acquisition had taken place on the first day of fiscal 2021 would not be materially 
different from the amounts reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, and therefore were not presented.

3. REVENUE

We recognize revenue when control of the good or service has been transferred to the customer, generally either at the time of 
sale  or  upon  delivery  to  a  customer.    Our  contracts  have  a  fixed  contract  price  and  revenue  is  measured  as  the  amount  of 
consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring goods or providing services.  We collect sales taxes and other 
taxes from customers on behalf of governmental authorities at the time of sale.  These taxes are accounted for on a net basis and 
are not included in net sales and operating revenues or cost of sales.  We generally expense sales commissions when incurred 
because  the  amortization  period  would  have  been  less  than  one  year.    These  costs  are  recorded  within  selling,  general  and 
administrative expenses.  We do not have any significant payment terms as payment is received at or shortly after the point of 
sale.

Disaggregation of Revenue

(In millions)

Used vehicle sales

Wholesale vehicle sales

Other sales and revenues:

Extended protection plan revenues

Third-party finance income/(fees), net
Advertising & subscription revenues (1)
Service revenues

Other

Total other sales and revenues

Total net sales and operating revenues

Years Ended February 28
2022

2023

$ 

23,034.3 

$ 

24,437.1 

$ 

5,989.8 

6,763.8 

2021

15,713.6 

2,668.8 

422.3 

7.0 

133.3 

82.3 

15.9 

660.8 

478.4 

1.5 

101.8 

81.8 

36.0 

699.5 

412.8 

(39.6) 

— 

92.0 

102.6 

567.8 

$ 

29,684.9 

$ 

31,900.4 

$ 

18,950.1 

(1)    Excludes intersegment sales and operating revenues that have been eliminated in consolidation.  See Note 20 for further details.

Used  Vehicle  Sales.    Revenue  from  the  sale  of  used  vehicles  is  recognized  upon  transfer  of  control  of  the  vehicle  to  the 
customer.  As part of our customer service strategy, we guarantee the retail vehicles we sell with a 30-day/1,500 mile money-
back guarantee.  We record a reserve for estimated returns based on historical experience and trends.  The reserve for estimated 
returns is presented gross on the consolidated balance sheets, with a return asset recorded in other current assets and a refund 
liability  recorded  in  accrued  expenses  and  other  current  liabilities.    We  also  guarantee  the  used  vehicles  we  sell  with  a  90-
day/4,000-mile  limited  warranty.    These  warranties  are  deemed  assurance-type  warranties  and  are  accounted  for  as  warranty 
obligations.  See Note 19 for additional information on this warranty and its related obligation.

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Wholesale  Vehicle  Sales.    Wholesale  vehicles  are  sold  at  our  auctions,  and  revenue  from  the  sale  of  these  vehicles  is 
recognized upon transfer of control of the vehicle to the customer.  Dealers also pay a fee to us based on the sale price of the 
vehicles they purchase.  This fee is recognized as revenue at the time of sale.  While we provide condition disclosures on each 
wholesale vehicle sold, the vehicles are subject to a limited right of return.  We record a reserve for estimated returns based on 
historical experience and trends.  The reserve for estimated returns is presented gross on the consolidated balance sheets, with a 
return asset recorded in other current assets and a refund liability recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities.  

EPP Revenues.  We also sell ESP and GAP products on behalf of unrelated third parties, who are primarily responsible for 
fulfilling the contract, to customers who purchase a retail vehicle.  The ESPs we currently offer on all used vehicles provide 
coverage up to 60 months (subject to mileage limitations), while GAP covers the customer for the term of their finance contract.  
We recognize revenue, on a net basis, at the time of sale.  We also record a reserve, or refund liability, for estimated contract 
cancellations.    The  reserve  for  cancellations  is  evaluated  for  each  product  and  is  based  on  forecasted  forward  cancellation 
curves  utilizing  historical  experience,  recent  trends  and  credit  mix  of  the  customer  base.    Our  risk  related  to  contract 
cancellations is limited to the revenue that we receive.  Cancellations fluctuate depending on the volume of EPP sales, customer 
financing default or prepayment rates, and shifts in customer behavior, including those related to changes in the coverage or 
term of the product.  The current portion of estimated cancellation reserves is recognized as a component of accrued expenses 
and other current liabilities with the remaining amount recognized in other liabilities.  See Note 10 for additional information on 
cancellation reserves.  

We  are  contractually  entitled  to  receive  profit-sharing  revenues  based  on  the  performance  of  the  ESPs  administered  by  third 
parties.  These revenues are a form of variable consideration included in EPP revenues to the extent that it is probable that it 
will not result in a significant revenue reversal.  An estimate of the amount to which we expect to be entitled is determined upon 
satisfying the performance obligation of selling the ESP.  This estimate is subject to various constraints; primarily, factors that 
are  outside  of  the  company’s  influence  or  control.    We  have  determined  that  these  constraints  generally  preclude  any  profit-
sharing revenues from being recognized before they are paid.  As of February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022, no current or 
long-term contract asset was recognized related to cumulative profit-sharing payments to which we expect to be entitled.  The 
estimate of the amount to which we expect to be entitled is reassessed each reporting period and any changes are reflected in 
other sales and revenues on our consolidated statements of earnings and other assets on our consolidated balance sheets.

Third-Party Finance Income/(Fees).  Customers applying for financing who are not approved or are conditionally approved by 
CAF are generally evaluated by other third-party finance providers.  These providers generally either pay us or are paid a fixed, 
pre-negotiated fee per contract.  We recognize these fees at the time of sale.

Advertising and Subscription Revenues.  Advertising and subscription revenues consist of revenues earned by our Edmunds 
business.  Advertising revenues are derived from advertising contracts with automotive manufacturers based on fixed fees per 
impression and fees for certain activities completed by customers on the manufacturers' websites.  These fees are recognized in 
the period the impressions are delivered or certain activities occurred.  Subscription revenues are derived from packages sold to 
automotive  dealers  that  include  car  leads,  inventory  listings  and  enhanced  placement  in  Edmunds'  dealer  locator  and  are 
recognized  over  the  period  that  the  services  are  made  available  to  the  dealers.    Subscription  revenues  also  include  a  digital 
marketing subscription service, which allows dealers to gain exposure on third party partner websites.  Revenues for this service 
are recognized on a net basis.

Service  Revenues.    Service  revenue  consists  of  labor  and  parts  income  related  to  vehicle  repair  service,  including  repairs  of 
vehicles covered under an ESP we sell or warranty program.  Service revenue is recognized at the time the work is completed.  

Other  Revenues.    Other  revenues  previously  consisted  primarily  of  new  vehicle  sales.    Subsequent  to  the  divestiture  of  our 
remaining  new  car  franchise  during  fiscal  2022,  other  revenues  includes  miscellaneous  goods  and  services,  which  are 
immaterial to our consolidated financial statements.

4. CARMAX AUTO FINANCE

CAF provides financing to qualified retail customers purchasing vehicles from CarMax.  CAF provides us the opportunity to 
capture  additional  profits,  cash  flows  and  sales  while  managing  our  reliance  on  third-party  finance  sources.    Management 
regularly analyzes CAF’s operating results by assessing profitability, the performance of the auto loans receivable, including 
trends in credit losses and delinquencies, and CAF direct expenses.  This information is used to assess CAF’s performance and 
make operating decisions, including resource allocation.

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We  typically  use  securitizations  or  other  funding  arrangements  to  fund  loans  originated  by  CAF,  as  discussed  in  Note 
1(F).  CAF income primarily reflects the interest and fee income generated by the auto loans receivable less the interest expense 
associated with the debt issued to fund these receivables, a provision for estimated loan losses and direct CAF expenses.

CAF  income  does  not  include  any  allocation  of  indirect  costs.    Although  CAF  benefits  from  certain  indirect  overhead 
expenditures,  we  have  not  allocated  indirect  costs  to  CAF  to  avoid  making  subjective  allocation  decisions.    Examples  of 
indirect  costs  not  allocated  to  CAF  include  retail  store  expenses  and  corporate  expenses.    In  addition,  except  for  auto  loans 
receivable, which are disclosed in Note 5, CAF assets are not separately reported nor do we allocate assets to CAF because such 
allocation would not be useful to management in making operating decisions.

Components of CAF Income

(In millions)

Interest margin:

Interest and fee income
Interest expense
Total interest margin

Provision for loan losses

Total interest margin after provision for loan 
losses

Total other expense

Direct expenses:

Payroll and fringe benefit expense

Depreciation and amortization
Other direct expenses

Total direct expenses
CarMax Auto Finance income

2023

% (1)

2022

% (1)

2021

% (1)

Years Ended February 28

$ 

$ 

1,441.5 
(310.3) 
1,131.2 
(317.0) 

814.2 

— 

(62.8) 

(15.5) 
(72.4) 
(150.8) 
663.4 

 8.8  $ 
 (1.9)   
 6.9 
 (1.9)   

 5.0 

 — 

 (0.4)   

 (0.1)   
 (0.4)   
 (0.9)   
 4.1  $ 

1,296.8 
(228.8) 
1,068.0 
(141.7) 

926.3 

— 

(50.5) 

(6.6) 
(67.7) 
(124.8) 
801.5 

 8.7  $ 
 (1.5)   
 7.2 
 (0.9)   

 6.2 

 — 

 (0.3)   

 — 
 (0.5)   
 (0.8)   
 5.4  $ 

1,142.0 
(314.1) 
827.9 
(160.7) 

667.2 

(2.2) 

(46.0) 

(0.8) 
(55.4) 
(102.2) 
562.8 

 8.5 
 (2.3) 
 6.1 
 (1.2) 

 5.0 

 — 

 (0.3) 

 — 
 (0.4) 
 (0.8) 
 4.2 

Total average managed receivables

$  16,304.3 

$ 

14,934.0 

$ 

13,463.3 

 (1)  Percent of total average managed receivables.

5. AUTO LOANS RECEIVABLE

Auto  loans  receivable  include  amounts  due  from  customers  related  to  retail  vehicle  sales  financed  through  CAF  and 
are  presented  net  of  an  allowance  for  estimated  loan  losses.    These  auto  loans  represent  a  large  group  of  smaller-balance 
homogeneous loans, which we consider to be part of one class of financing receivable and one portfolio segment for purposes 
of determining our allowance for loan losses.  We generally use warehouse facilities to fund auto loans receivable originated by 
CAF until we elect to fund them through an asset-backed term funding transaction, such as a term securitization or alternative 
funding  arrangement.    We  recognize  transfers  of  auto  loans  receivable  into  the  warehouse  facilities  and  asset-backed  term 
funding  transactions  (together,  “non-recourse  funding  vehicles”)  as  secured  borrowings,  which  result  in  recording  the  auto 
loans receivable and the related non-recourse notes payable on our consolidated balance sheets.  The majority of the auto loans 
receivable  serve  as  collateral  for  the  related  non-recourse  notes  payable  of  $16.36  billion  as  of  February  28,  2023,  and 
$15.47 billion as of February 28, 2022.  See Notes 1(F) and 13 for additional information on securitizations and non-recourse 
notes payable.

Interest income and expenses related to auto loans are included in CAF income.  Interest income on auto loans receivable is 
recognized when earned based on contractual loan terms.  All loans continue to accrue interest until repayment or charge-off.  
When  a  charge-off  occurs,  accrued  interest  is  written  off  by  reversing  interest  income.    Direct  costs  associated  with  loan 
originations  are  not  considered  material,  and  thus,  are  expensed  as  incurred.    See  Note  4  for  additional  information  on  CAF 
income.

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Auto Loans Receivable, Net

(In millions)
Asset-backed term funding 
Warehouse facilities
Overcollateralization (1)
Other managed receivables (2)
Total ending managed receivables
Accrued interest and fees
Other
Less: allowance for loan losses
Auto loans receivable, net

As of February 28

2023
12,242.8  $ 
3,649.9 
739.9 
135.3 
16,767.9 
78.0 
3.1 
(507.2)   
16,341.8  $ 

2022
11,653.8 
3,291.9 
489.1 
217.5 
15,652.3 
67.3 
3.1 
(433.0) 
15,289.7 

$ 

$ 

Represents receivables restricted as excess collateral for the non-recourse funding vehicles. 

(1)
(2) Other managed receivables includes receivables not funded through the non-recourse funding vehicles.

Credit Quality.  When customers apply for financing, CAF’s proprietary scoring models utilize the customers’ credit history 
and certain application information to evaluate and rank their risk.  We obtain credit histories and other credit data that includes 
information such as number, age, type of and payment history for prior or existing credit accounts.  The application information 
that  is  used  includes  income,  collateral  value  and  down  payment.    The  scoring  models  yield  credit  grades  that  represent  the 
relative  likelihood  of  repayment.    Customers  with  the  highest  probability  of  repayment  are  A-grade  customers.    Customers 
assigned a lower grade are determined to have a lower probability of repayment.  For loans that are approved, the credit grade 
influences the terms of the agreement, such as the required loan-to-value ratio and interest rate.  After origination, credit grades 
are generally not updated.  

CAF uses a combination of the initial credit grades and historical performance to monitor the credit quality of the auto loans 
receivable on an ongoing basis.  We validate the accuracy of the scoring models periodically.  Loan performance is reviewed on 
a recurring basis to identify whether the assigned grades adequately reflect the customers’ likelihood of repayment.

Ending Managed Receivables by Major Credit Grade

As of February 28, 2023

Fiscal Year of Origination (1)

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

Prior to 
2019

Total

% (2)

$ 3,890.9  $ 2,555.3  $ 1,112.0  $  677.1  $  218.3  $ 

36.3  $  8,489.9 

  2,497.5 

  1,839.9 

732.7 

609.5 

816.2 

314.5 

488.9 

169.3 

  7,121.1 

  5,004.7 

  2,242.7 

  1,335.3 

215.1 

74.1 

507.5 

56.0 

  5,913.6 

25.6 

  1,925.7 

117.9 

  16,329.2 

 50.6 

 35.3 

 11.5 

 97.4 

(In millions)
Core managed receivables (3):

A

B

C and other

Total core managed receivables
Other managed receivables (4):

C and other

272.0 

112.5 

15.0 

21.1 

13.2 

4.9 

438.7 

 2.6 

Total ending managed receivables

$ 7,393.1  $ 5,117.2  $ 2,257.7  $ 1,356.4  $  520.7  $  122.8  $ 16,767.9 

 100.0 

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As of February 28, 2022

Fiscal Year of Origination (1)

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

Prior to 
2018

Total

%  (2)

$ 3,885.5  $ 1,788.3  $ 1,266.1  $  574.1  $  203.4  $ 

32.3  $  7,749.7 

  2,795.2 

  1,288.5 

919.1 

496.2 

857.7 

294.8 

473.1 

156.7 

  7,599.8 

  3,573.0 

  2,418.6 

  1,203.9 

205.2 

73.8 

482.4 

50.4 

  5,670.1 

29.6 

  1,970.2 

112.3 

  15,390.0 

 49.5 

 36.2 

 12.6 

 98.3 

(In millions)
Core managed receivables (3):

A

B

C and other

Total core managed receivables
Other managed receivables (4):

C and other

165.2 

23.9 

34.7 

23.8 

10.0 

4.7 

262.3 

 1.7 

Total ending managed receivables

$ 7,765.0  $ 3,596.9  $ 2,453.3  $ 1,227.7  $  492.4  $  117.0  $ 15,652.3 

 100.0 

(1) Classified based on credit grade assigned when customers were initially approved for financing.
(2)

(3)

(4)

Percent of total ending managed receivables.
Represents CAF’s Tier 1 originations.
Represents CAF’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 originations.

Allowance for Loan Losses.  The allowance for loan losses at February 28, 2023 represents the net credit losses expected over 
the remaining contractual life of our managed receivables.  The allowance for loan losses is determined using a net loss timing 
curve, primarily based on the composition of the portfolio of managed receivables and historical gross loss and recovery trends.  
Due to the fact that losses for receivables with less than 18 months of performance history can be volatile, our net loss estimate 
weights both historical losses by credit grade at origination and actual loss data on the receivables to-date, along with forward 
loss  curves,  in  estimating  future  performance.    Once  the  receivables  have  18  months  of  performance  history,  the  net  loss 
estimate  reflects  actual  loss  experience  of  those  receivables  to  date,  along  with  forward  loss  curves,  to  predict  future 
performance.  The forward loss curves are constructed using historical performance data and show the average timing of losses 
over the course of a receivable’s life.  The net loss estimate is calculated by applying the loss rates developed using the methods 
described above to the amortized cost basis of the managed receivables at inception of the loan.

The output of the net loss timing curve is adjusted to take into account reasonable and supportable forecasts about the future.  
Specifically, the change in U.S. unemployment rates and the National Automobile Dealers Association used vehicle price index 
are used to predict changes in gross loss and recovery rates, respectively.  An economic adjustment factor, based upon a single 
macroeconomic scenario, is developed to capture the relationship between changes in these forecasts and changes in gross loss 
and recovery rates.  This factor is applied to the output of the net loss timing curve for the reasonable and supportable forecast 
period  of  two  years.    After  the  end  of  this  two-year  period,  we  revert  to  historical  experience  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  a 
period  of  12  months.    We  periodically  consider  whether  the  use  of  alternative  metrics  would  result  in  improved  model 
performance  and  revise  the  models  when  appropriate.    We  also  consider  whether  qualitative  adjustments  are  necessary  for 
factors  that  are  not  reflected  in  the  quantitative  methods  but  impact  the  measurement  of  estimated  credit  losses.    Such 
adjustments  include  the  uncertainty  of  the  impacts  of  recent  economic  trends  on  customer  behavior.    The  change  in  the 
allowance for loan losses is recognized through an adjustment to the provision for loan losses.

Allowance for Loan Losses

(In millions)
Balance as of beginning of year

Charge-offs
Recoveries (2)
Provision for loan losses
Balance as of end of year

Core

As of February 28, 2023
Total
Other

$ 

$ 

377.5  $ 

(348.1)   

142.5 

229.6 
401.5  $ 

55.5  $ 

(54.4)   

17.2 

87.4 
105.7  $ 

433.0 
(402.5)   
159.7 

317.0 
507.2 

%  (1)

 2.77 

 3.02 

61

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In millions)

Balance as of beginning of year

Charge-offs
Recoveries (2)
Provision for loan losses
Balance as of end of year

Percent of total ending managed receivables.

(1)
(2) Net of costs incurred to recover vehicle.

Core

As of February 28, 2022
Total
Other

379.4 

(206.5)   

99.4 

105.2 
377.5  $ 

31.7 

(20.7)   

8.0 

36.5 
55.5  $ 

411.1 

(227.2) 

107.4 

141.7 
433.0 

$ 

%  (1)

 2.97 

 2.77 

During  fiscal  2023,  the  allowance  for  loan  losses  increased  $74.2  million,  primarily  reflecting  growth  in  receivables,  the 
expansion  of  our  Tier  2  and  Tier  3  originations  and  unfavorable  performance  within  the  portfolio  as  well  as  the  uncertain 
macroeconomic  environment.    The  increase  in  net  charge-offs  primarily  reflects  customer  hardship  in  the  current  economic 
environment.    Additionally,  net  charge-offs  in  the  prior  fiscal  year  were  significantly  favorable  compared  to  pre-pandemic 
performance.    The  increase  in  the  allowance  as  a  percent  of  total  ending  managed  receivables  was  primarily  driven  by 
worsening  loss  performance  as  well  as  the  expansion  of  our  Tier  2  and  Tier  3  originations  within  CAF's  portfolio.    The 
allowance for loan losses as of February 28, 2023 reflects our best estimate of expected future losses based on recent trends in 
delinquencies, loss performance, recovery rates and the economic environment.

Past Due Receivables.  An account is considered delinquent when the related customer fails to make a substantial portion of a 
scheduled payment on or before the due date.  In general, accounts are charged-off on the last business day of the month during 
which  the  earliest  of  the  following  occurs:    the  receivable  is  120  days  or  more  delinquent  as  of  the  last  business  day  of  the 
month, the related vehicle is repossessed and liquidated, or the receivable is otherwise deemed uncollectible.  For purposes of 
determining impairment, auto loans are evaluated collectively, as they represent a large group of smaller-balance homogeneous 
loans, and therefore, are not individually evaluated for impairment.

Past Due Receivables

(In millions)
Current

Delinquent loans:

31-60 days past due

61-90 days past due
Greater than 90 days past due

As of February 28, 2023

Core Receivables

Other 
Receivables

Total

A

B

C & Other

Total

C & Other

$

$  8,450.3  $  5,540.2  $  1,612.3  $  15,602.8  $ 

327.6  $  15,930.4 

25.1 

10.6 

225.7 

120.0 

175.4 

114.5 

426.2 

245.1 

Total past due
Total ending managed receivables $  8,489.9  $  5,913.6  $  1,925.7  $  16,329.2  $ 

3.9 
39.6 

27.7 
373.4 

23.5 
313.4 

55.1 
726.4 

%  (1)
 95.00 

 2.90 

 1.71 

 0.39 
 5.00 

60.6 

42.1 

8.4 
111.1 

486.8 

287.2 

63.5 
837.5 

438.7  $  16,767.9 

 100.00 

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(In millions)

Current

Delinquent loans:

31-60 days past due

61-90 days past due

Greater than 90 days past due

Total past due

As of February 28, 2022

A

Core Receivables
B

C & Other

Total

Other 
Receivables
C & Other

Total

$

$  7,711.9  $  5,401.3  $  1,702.7  $  14,815.9  $ 

206.4  $  15,022.3 

25.4 

9.2 

3.2 

37.8 

173.3 

75.6 

19.9 

268.8 

160.4 

85.2 

21.9 

267.5 

359.1 

170.0 

45.0 

574.1 

33.0 

19.1 

3.8 

55.9 

392.1 

189.1 

48.8 

630.0 

%  (1)
 95.98 

 2.50 

 1.21 

 0.31 

 4.02 

Total ending managed receivables $  7,749.7  $  5,670.1  $  1,970.2  $  15,390.0  $ 

262.3  $  15,652.3 

 100.00 

(1)

Percent of total ending managed receivables.

6. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

We use derivatives to manage certain risks arising from both our business operations and economic conditions, particularly with 
regard to issuances of debt.  Primary exposures include LIBOR and other rates used as benchmarks in our securitizations and 
other debt financing.  We enter into derivative instruments to manage exposures related to the future known receipt or payment 
of  uncertain  cash  amounts,  the  values  of  which  are  impacted  by  interest  rates,  and  generally  designate  these  derivative 
instruments  as  cash  flow  hedges  for  accounting  purposes.    In  certain  cases,  we  may  choose  not  to  designate  a  derivative 
instrument  as  a  cash  flow  hedge  for  accounting  purposes  due  to  uncertainty  around  the  probability  that  future  hedged 
transactions will occur.  Our derivative instruments are used to manage (i) differences in the amount of our known or expected 
cash receipts and our known or expected cash payments principally related to the funding of our auto loans receivable, and (ii) 
exposure to variable interest rates associated with our term loans.

For the derivatives associated with our non-recourse funding vehicles that are designated as cash flow hedges, the changes in 
fair  value  are  initially  recorded  in  accumulated  other  comprehensive  income  (loss)  (“AOCI”).    For  the  majority  of  these 
derivatives,  the  amounts  are  subsequently  reclassified  into  CAF  income  in  the  period  that  the  hedged  forecasted  transaction 
affects earnings, which occurs as interest expense is recognized on those future issuances of debt.  During the next 12 months, 
we estimate that an additional $52.1 million will be reclassified from AOCI as an increase to CAF income.  Changes in fair 
value related to derivatives that have not been designated as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes are recognized in the 
income statement in the period in which the change occurs.  For the years ended February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022, we 
recognized income of $24.5 million and $8.8 million, respectively, in CAF income representing these changes in fair value.

As of February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022, we had interest rate swaps outstanding with a combined notional amount of 
$4.49 billion and $3.64 billion, respectively, that were designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk.  As of February 28, 
2023 and February 28, 2022, we had interest rate swaps with a combined notional amount of $1.14 billion and $0.58 billion, 
respectively, outstanding that were not designated as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes.

See Note 7 for discussion of fair values of financial instruments and Note 16 for the effect on comprehensive income.

7. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction 
between market participants in the principal market or, if none exists, the most advantageous market, for the specific asset or 
liability at the measurement date (referred to as the “exit price”).  The fair value should be based on assumptions that market 
participants would use, including a consideration of nonperformance risk.

We  assess  the  inputs  used  to  measure  fair  value  using  the  three-tier  hierarchy.    The  hierarchy  indicates  the  extent  to  which 
inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market.

Level 1  

Inputs include unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we can access at the 
measurement date.

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Level 2  

Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly 
or indirectly, including quoted prices for similar assets in active markets, quoted prices from identical or similar 
assets in inactive markets, observable inputs, such as interest rates and yield curves, and assumptions about risk.

Level  3   

Inputs  that  are  significant  to  the  measurement  that  are  not  observable  in  the  market  and  include  management’s 
judgments  about  the  assumptions  market  participants  would  use  in  pricing  the  asset  or  liability  (including 
assumptions about risk).

Our  fair  value  processes  include  controls  that  are  designed  to  ensure  that  fair  values  are  appropriate.    Such  controls  include 
model validation, review of key model inputs, analysis of period-over-period fluctuations and reviews by senior management.

Valuation Methodologies
Money  Market  Securities.    Money  market  securities  are  cash  equivalents,  which  are  included  in  cash  and  cash  equivalents, 
restricted  cash  from  collections  on  auto  loans  receivable  and  other  assets.    They  consist  of  highly  liquid  investments  with 
original maturities of three months or less and are classified as Level 1.

Mutual Fund Investments.  Mutual fund investments consist of publicly traded mutual funds that primarily include diversified 
equity investments in large-, mid- and small-cap domestic and international companies or investment grade debt securities.  The 
investments, which are included in other assets, are held in a rabbi trust established to fund informally our executive deferred 
compensation plan and are classified as Level 1.

Derivative Instruments.  The fair values of our derivative instruments are included in either other current assets, other assets, 
accounts payable or other liabilities.  Our derivatives are not exchange-traded and are over-the-counter customized derivative 
instruments.  All of our derivative exposures are with highly rated bank counterparties.

We measure derivative fair values assuming that the unit of account is an individual derivative instrument and that derivatives 
are  sold  or  transferred  on  a  stand-alone  basis.    We  estimate  the  fair  value  of  our  derivatives  using  quotes  determined  by  the 
derivative  counterparties  and  third-party  valuation  services.    Quotes  from  third-party  valuation  services  and  quotes  received 
from  bank  counterparties  project  future  cash  flows  and  discount  the  future  amounts  to  a  present  value  using  market-based 
expectations for interest rates and the contractual terms of the derivative instruments.  The models do not require significant 
judgment and model inputs can typically be observed in a liquid market; however, because the models include inputs other than 
quoted prices in active markets, all derivatives are classified as Level 2.

Our  derivative  fair  value  measurements  consider  assumptions  about  counterparty  and  our  own  nonperformance  risk.    We 
monitor counterparty and our own nonperformance risk and, in the event that we determine that a party is unlikely to perform 
under terms of the contract, we would adjust the derivative fair value to reflect the nonperformance risk.

Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

(In thousands)

Assets:

Money market securities

Mutual fund investments

Derivative instruments designated as hedges

Derivative instruments not designated as hedges

Total assets at fair value

Percent of total assets at fair value

Percent of total assets

Liabilities:

Total liabilities at fair value

Percent of total liabilities

As of February 28, 2023
Level 2

Total

Level 1

$ 

865,943 

$ 

22,671 

— 

— 

— 

— 

97,328 

33,870 

$ 

865,943 

22,671 

97,328 

33,870 

$ 

888,614 

$ 

131,198 

$  1,019,812 

 87.1 %

 3.4 %

 12.9 %

 0.5 %

 100.0 %

 3.9 %

$ 

— 

$ 

— 

$ 

 — %

 — %

— 

 — %

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(In thousands)

Assets:

Money market securities
Mutual fund investments
Derivative instruments designated as hedges
Derivative instruments not designated as hedges

Total assets at fair value

Percent of total assets at fair value
Percent of total assets

Liabilities:

Derivative instruments designated as hedges

Total liabilities at fair value

Percent of total liabilities

As of February 28, 2022
Level 2

Total

Level 1

701,865 
24,022 
— 
— 
725,887 

$ 

$ 

— 
— 
39,452 
9,339 
48,791 

$ 

$ 

701,865 
24,022 
39,452 
9,339 
774,678 

 93.7 %
 2.8 %

 6.3 %
 0.2 %

 100.0 %
 2.9 %

— 
— 

$ 
$ 

(1,379) 
(1,379) 

$ 
$ 

(1,379) 
(1,379) 

 — %

 — %

 — %

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying value of our cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other restricted cash deposits and accounts payable 
approximates  fair  value  due  to  the  short-term  nature  and/or  variable  rates  associated  with  these  financial  instruments.    Auto 
loans receivable are presented net of an allowance for estimated loan losses, which we believe approximates fair value.  We 
believe that the carrying value of our revolving credit facility and term loans approximates fair value due to the variable rates 
associated  with  these  obligations.    The  fair  value  of  our  senior  unsecured  notes,  which  are  not  carried  at  fair  value  on  our 
consolidated balance sheets, was determined using Level 2 inputs based on quoted market prices.  The carrying value and fair 
value of the senior unsecured notes as of February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022, respectively, are as follows:

(In thousands)

Carrying value

Fair value

8. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

(In thousands)
Land
Land held for development (1)
Buildings
Leasehold improvements
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Construction in progress
Software
Finance leases
Total property and equipment
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
Property and equipment, net

As of February 28, 2023

As of February 28, 2022

$ 

$ 

500,000 

473,749 

$ 

$ 

500,000 

517,396 

As of February 28

2023

947,734  $ 
62,770 
2,454,937 
356,974 
559,927 
156,925 
314,454 
192,117 
5,045,838 
(1,614,924)   
3,430,914  $ 

2022

913,577 
73,347 
2,290,686 
331,002 
520,407 
113,091 
246,616 
157,890
4,646,616 
(1,437,548) 
3,209,068 

$ 

$ 

 (1)  Land held for development represents land owned for potential store growth.

Depreciation expense was $244.4 million in fiscal 2023, $215.3 million in fiscal 2022 and $195.3 million in fiscal 2021.

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9. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill

We test goodwill for impairment annually as of December 1, or whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying 
value  may  not  be  recoverable.    Goodwill  is  tested  for  impairment  at  the  reporting  unit  level,  which  are  determined  in 
accordance with the provisions of ASC 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other.  The goodwill acquired as part of the Edmunds 
acquisition  was  allocated  to  two  of  our  reporting  units  –  CarMax  Sales  Operations  and  Edmunds  –  with  carrying  values  of 
$98.9 million and $42.4 million, respectively.  No impairment was recognized in fiscal 2023 or fiscal 2022.

Intangibles

(In thousands)
Intangible assets not subject to amortization:

Trade name

Intangible assets subject to amortization:

Internally developed software
Customer relationships

Total intangible assets

Intangible assets not subject to amortization:

Trade name

Intangible assets subject to amortization:

Internally developed software
Customer relationships

Total intangible assets

As of February 28, 2023

Gross Carrying Accumulated
Amortization

Amount

Net
Amount

$ 

31,900  $ 

—  $ 

31,900 

52,900   
133,200   
218,000  $ 

(13,225)  
(13,712)  
(26,937) $ 

39,675 
119,488 
191,063 

$ 

As of February 28, 2022

Gross Carrying Accumulated
Amortization

Amount

Net
Amount

$ 

31,900  $ 

—  $ 

31,900 

52,900   
133,200   
218,000  $ 

(5,668)  
(5,876)  
(11,544) $ 

47,232 
127,324 
206,456 

$ 

The intangible assets above relate to the acquisition of Edmunds on June 1, 2021 (see Note 2 for more information).

Amortization expense of intangible assets was $15.4 million in fiscal 2023 and $11.5 million in fiscal 2022.

We estimate that amortization expense related to intangible assets will be $15.4 million in each of the next five fiscal years.

10. CANCELLATION RESERVES

We recognize revenue for EPP products, on a net basis, at the time of sale.  We also record a reserve, or refund liability, for 
estimated contract cancellations.  Cancellations of these services may result from early termination by the customer, or default 
or prepayment on the finance contract.  The reserve for cancellations is evaluated for each product and is based on forecasted 
forward cancellation curves utilizing historical experience, recent trends and credit mix of the customer base. 

Cancellation Reserves

(In millions)
Balance as of beginning of year
Cancellations
Provision for future cancellations
Balance as of end of year

As of February 28

2023

2022

$ 

$ 

144.7  $ 
(103.6)   
98.1 
139.2  $ 

124.5 
(94.7) 
114.9 
144.7 

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The  current  portion  of  estimated  cancellation  reserves  is  recognized  as  a  component  of  accrued  expenses  and  other  current 
liabilities  with  the  remaining  amount  recognized  in  other  liabilities.    As  of  February  28,  2023  and  February  28,  2022,  the 
current portion of cancellation reserves was $76.1 million and $78.7 million, respectively.

11. INCOME TAXES

During  fiscal  2021,  new  legislation  was  enacted  to  provide  relief  to  businesses  in  response  to  the  COVID-19  pandemic, 
including the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) and the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster 
Tax Relief Act.  The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act were enacted on March 
6,  2021  and  November  15,  2021,  respectively.    We  evaluated  the  tax  provisions  of  these  acts  as  well  as  new  IRS  guidance 
issued.    The  most  significant  impacts  to  the  company  included  the  employee  retention  tax  credit  and  payroll  tax  deferral 
provisions of the CARES Act.

On  August  16,  2022,  federal  legislation  commonly  referred  to  as  the  Inflation  Reduction  Act  of  2022  (“IRA”)  was  enacted.  
The most significant provisions of the IRA are the corporate alternative minimum tax and the share repurchase tax.  We have 
evaluated the tax provisions as well as new IRS guidance and do not expect the legislation to have a material impact on our 
results of operations.

Income Tax Provision

(In thousands)

Current:
Federal
State
Total

Deferred:
Federal
State
Total
Income tax provision

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation

Federal statutory income tax rate
State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit
Share-based compensation
Nondeductible and other items
Credits
Effective income tax rate

Years Ended February 28
2022

2021

2023

$ 

$ 

128,994  $ 
29,598 
158,592 

264,194  $ 
61,855 
326,049 

209,447 
44,678 
254,125 

(1,118)   
(5,432)   
(6,550)   
152,042  $ 

10,560 
4,440 
15,000 
341,049  $ 

(27,971) 
(7,816) 
(35,787) 
218,338 

Years Ended February 28

2023

2022

2021

 21.0 %
 3.4 
 — 
 1.5 
 (2.0) 
 23.9 %

 21.0 %
 3.7 
 (1.8) 
 0.7 
 (0.7) 
 22.9 %

 21.0 %
 3.3 
 (1.6) 
 0.5 
 (0.6) 
 22.6 %

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Temporary Differences Resulting in Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

(In thousands)

Deferred tax assets:
Accrued expenses and other
Allowance for loan losses
Prepaid expenses
Net operating loss carryforwards and other tax attributes
Operating lease liabilities
Share-based compensation
Capital loss carry forward
Total deferred tax assets
Less:  valuation allowance
Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowance

Deferred tax liabilities:
Intangibles
Property and equipment
Operating lease assets
Inventory
Derivatives
Total deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax asset

As of February 28

2023

2022

102,611  $ 
123,636 
3,484 
35,184 
146,006 
37,165 
847 
448,933 

(1,305)   

447,628 

47,072 
113,015 
137,617 
14,512 
54,672 
366,888 
80,740  $ 

122,791 
104,454 
4,236 
38,637 
144,693 
40,579 
745 
456,135 
(1,455) 
454,680 

51,088 
115,263 
137,095 
19,147 
11,156 
333,749 
120,931 

$ 

$ 

As  of  the  fiscal  year  ended  February  28,  2023,  CarMax’s  net  operating  loss  carryforwards  and  other  tax  attributes  include  a 
deferred tax asset of $5.7 million related to U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards that have no expiration; a deferred tax 
asset of $12.6 million, net of valuation allowances, related to U.S. federal tax credit carryforwards, which expire between 2023 
and 2041; a deferred tax asset of $3.0 million, related to state net operating loss carryforwards, which generally expire between 
2023 and 2038; and a deferred tax asset of $12.5 million related to state tax credit carryforwards that have no expiration.

Except for amounts for which a valuation allowance has been provided, we believe it is more likely than not that the results of 
future operations and the reversals of existing deferred taxable temporary differences will generate sufficient taxable income to 
realize  the  deferred  tax  assets.    The  valuation  allowance  as  of  February  28,  2023,  relates  to  capital  loss  and  research  and 
development credit carryforwards that are not more likely than not to be utilized prior to their expiration.

Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits

(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of year
Increases for tax positions of prior years
Decreases for tax positions of prior years
Increases based on tax positions related to the current year
Settlements
Lapse of statute
Balance at end of year

Years Ended February 28
2022

2021

2023

$ 

$ 

24,765  $ 
114 
(19)   

3,813 

(79)   
(1,502)   
27,092  $ 

28,997  $ 
432 
(5,056)   
2,657 
(391)   
(1,874)   
24,765  $ 

30,865 
188 
(4,468) 
3,634 
(4) 
(1,218) 
28,997 

As of February 28, 2023, we had $27.1 million of gross unrecognized tax benefits, $10.6 million of which, if recognized, would 
affect our effective tax rate.  It is reasonably possible that the amount of the unrecognized tax benefit will increase or decrease 
during  the  next  12  months;  however,  we  do  not  expect  the  change  to  have  a  significant  effect  on  our  results  of  operations, 
financial  condition  or  cash  flows.    As  of  February  28,  2022,  we  had  $24.8  million  of  gross  unrecognized  tax  benefits, 

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$8.5 million of which, if recognized, would affect our effective tax rate.  As of February 28, 2021, we had $29.0 million of 
gross unrecognized tax benefits, $7.6 million of which, if recognized, would affect our effective tax rate. 

Our continuing practice is to recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters in SG&A expenses.  Our accrual for 
interest  and  penalties  was  $4.0  million,  $3.4  million  and  $4.7  million  as  of  February  28,  2023,  February  28,  2022  and 
February 28, 2021, respectively.

CarMax  is  subject  to  U.S.  federal  income  tax  as  well  as  income  tax  of  multiple  states  and  local  jurisdictions.    With  a  few 
insignificant exceptions, we are no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for 
years prior to fiscal 2019.

12. BENEFIT PLANS

(A) Retirement Benefit Plans
We  have  two  frozen  noncontributory  defined  benefit  plans:  our  pension  plan  (the  “pension  plan”)  and  our  unfunded, 
nonqualified plan (the “restoration plan”), which restores retirement benefits for certain associates who are affected by Internal 
Revenue Code limitations on benefits provided under the pension plan.  No additional benefits have accrued under these plans 
since they were frozen; however, we have a continuing obligation to fund the pension plan and will continue to recognize net 
periodic pension expense for both plans for benefits earned prior to being frozen.  We use a fiscal year end measurement date 
for both the pension plan and the restoration plan.

Benefit Plan Information

(In thousands)

Plan assets
Projected benefit obligation
Funded status recognized

Pension Plan

2023

2022

As of February 28

Restoration Plan
2022
2023

Total

2023

2022

$  190,007  $  214,928  $ 

—  $ 

209,298 
(19,291)  $ 

273,257 
(58,329)  $ 

$ 

9,043 
(9,043)  $ 

—  $  190,007  $  214,928 
284,291 
(69,363) 

218,341 
(28,334)  $ 

11,034 
(11,034)  $ 

Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:
Current liability
Noncurrent liability
Net amount recognized

—  $ 
(19,291)   
(19,291)  $ 

$ 

$ 

—  $ 
(58,329)   
(58,329)  $ 

(639)  $ 
(8,404)   
(9,043)  $ 

(630)  $ 
(10,404)   
(11,034)  $ 

(639)  $ 
(27,695)   
(28,334)  $ 

(630) 
(68,733) 
(69,363) 

(In thousands)
Total net pension (benefit) 

expense

Pension Plan

Restoration Plan

2023

2022

2021

2023

2022

2021

2023

Total

2022

2021

$(3,443) $  (2,493)  $  (1,378)  $  429  $  425  $  433 

$  (3,014)  $  (2,068)  $ 

(945) 

Total net actuarial gain(1)

$(33,110) $ (21,941)  $ (33,703)  $ (1,726)  $  (576)  $  (210)  $ (34,836)  $ (22,517)  $ (33,913) 

(1)   Changes recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss).

The projected benefit obligation (“PBO”) will change primarily due to interest cost and total net actuarial (gain) loss, and plan 
assets will change primarily as a result of the actual return on plan assets.  Benefit payments, which reduce the PBO and plan 
assets,  were  not  material  in  fiscal  2023  or  2022.    There  were  no  employer  contributions  in  fiscal  2023  and  2022.    The  net 
actuarial gain in a fiscal year is recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and may later be recognized as a 
component of future pension expense.  In fiscal 2024, we anticipate that $0.5 million in estimated actuarial losses of the pension 
plan will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).  Estimated actuarial losses to be amortized from 
accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the restoration plan are not expected to be significant. 

Benefit Obligations.  The accumulated benefit obligation (“ABO”) and PBO represent the obligations of the benefit plans for 
past service as of the measurement date.  ABO is the present value of benefits earned to date with benefits computed based on 
current service and compensation levels.  PBO is ABO increased to reflect expected future service and increased compensation 

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levels.  As a result of the freeze of plan benefits under our pension and restoration plans, the ABO and PBO balances are equal 
to one another at all subsequent dates.

Funding Policy.  For the pension plan, we contribute amounts sufficient to meet minimum funding requirements as set forth in 
the employee benefit and tax laws, plus any additional amounts as we may determine to be appropriate.  We do not expect to 
make  any  contributions  to  the  pension  plan  in  fiscal  2024.    We  expect  the  pension  plan  to  make  benefit  payments  of 
approximately $7.0 million for each of the next three fiscal years, and $8.2 million for each of the subsequent two fiscal years.  
For  the  non-funded  restoration  plan,  we  contribute  an  amount  equal  to  the  benefit  payments,  which  we  expect  to  be 
approximately $0.7 million for each of the next five fiscal years.

Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligations

Discount rate

Assumptions Used to Determine Net Pension Expense

As of February 28

Pension Plan

2023

2022

Restoration Plan

2023

2022

 5.20 %

 3.45 %

 5.20 %

 3.45 %

As of February 28

Pension Plan

Restoration Plan

Discount rate
Expected rate of return on plan assets

2022

2023
 3.45 %  2.95 %
 7.50 %  7.50 %

2021
 2.85 %
 7.75 %

2022

2023
 3.45 %  2.95 %
 — %

 — %

2021
 2.85 %
 — %

Assumptions.  Underlying both the calculation of the PBO and the net pension expense are actuarial calculations of each plan’s 
liability.    These  calculations  use  participant-specific  information  such  as  salary,  age  and  years  of  service,  as  well  as  certain 
assumptions, the most significant being the discount rate, rate of return on plan assets and mortality rate.  We evaluate these 
assumptions at least once a year and make changes as necessary.

The discount rate used for retirement benefit plan accounting reflects the yields available on high-quality, fixed income debt 
instruments.  For our plans, we review high quality corporate bond indices in addition to a hypothetical portfolio of corporate 
bonds with maturities that approximate the expected timing of the anticipated benefit payments.

To determine the expected long-term return on plan assets, we consider the current and anticipated asset allocations, as well as 
historical and estimated returns on various categories of plan assets.  We apply the estimated rate of return to a market-related 
value of assets, which reduces the underlying variability in the asset values.  The use of expected long-term rates of return on 
pension plan assets could result in recognized asset returns that are greater or less than the actual returns of those pension plan 
assets in any given year.  Over time, however, the expected long-term returns are anticipated to approximate the actual long-
term returns, and therefore, result in a pattern of income and expense recognition that more closely matches the pattern of the 
services provided by the employees.  Differences between actual and expected returns, which are a component of unrecognized 
actuarial gains/losses, are recognized over the average life expectancy of all plan participants.

Fair Value of Plan Assets

(In thousands)

Mutual funds (Level 1):

Equity securities – international

Collective funds (NAV):
Short-term investments
Equity securities
Fixed income securities

Interest receivable
Total

As of February 28

2023

2022

$ 

17,578  $ 

26,525 

1,856 
86,010 
84,557 
6 

$ 

190,007  $ 

2,016 
133,723 
52,664 
— 
214,928 

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Plan  Assets.  Our  pension  plan  assets  are  held  in  trust  and  a  fiduciary  committee  sets  the  investment  policies  and 
strategies.  Long-term strategic investment objectives include achieving reasonable returns while prudently balancing risk and 
return,  and  controlling  costs.    We  currently  target  allocating  approximately  55%  of  plan  assets  to  equity  and  equity-related 
instruments and approximately 45% to fixed income securities; in prior years, we targeted allocating approximately 75% of the 
plan assets to equity and equity-related instruments and approximately 25% to fixed income securities.  Equity securities are 
currently composed of both collective funds and mutual funds that include highly diversified investments in large-, mid- and 
small-cap companies located in the United States and internationally.  The fixed income securities are currently composed of 
collective  funds  that  include  investments  in  debt  securities,  corporate  bonds,  mortgage-backed  securities  and  other  debt 
obligations primarily in the United States.  We do not expect any plan assets to be returned to us during fiscal 2024.  

The  fair  values  of  the  plan’s  assets  are  provided  by  the  plan’s  trustee  and  the  investment  managers.    Within  the  fair  value 
hierarchy (see Note 7), the mutual funds are classified as Level 1 as quoted active market prices for identical assets are used to 
measure fair value.  The collective funds are public investment vehicles valued using a net asset value (“NAV”) and, therefore, 
are outside of the fair value hierarchy.  The collective funds may be liquidated with minimal restrictions.

(B) Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan
We  sponsor  a  401(k)  plan  for  all  associates  meeting  certain  eligibility  criteria.    The  plan  contains  a  company  matching 
contribution  as  well  as  an  additional  discretionary  company-funded  contribution  to  those  associates  meeting  certain  age  and 
service requirements.  The total cost for company contributions was $64.0 million in fiscal 2023, $63.8 million in fiscal 2022 
and $48.5 million in fiscal 2021.

(C) Retirement Restoration Plan
We sponsor a non-qualified retirement plan for certain senior executives who are affected by Internal Revenue Code limitations 
on  benefits  provided  under  the  Retirement  Savings  401(k)  Plan.    Under  this  plan,  these  associates  may  continue  to  defer 
portions of their compensation for retirement savings.  We match the associates’ contributions at the same rate provided under 
the 401(k) plan, and also may provide an annual discretionary company-funded contribution under the same terms of the 401(k) 
plan.  This plan is unfunded with lump sum payments to be made upon the associate’s retirement.  The total cost for this plan 
was not significant in fiscal 2023, fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021.

(D) Executive Deferred Compensation Plan
We  sponsor  an  unfunded  nonqualified  deferred  compensation  plan  to  permit  certain  eligible  associates  to  defer  receipt  of  a 
portion  of  their  compensation  to  a  future  date.    This  plan  also  includes  a  restorative  company  contribution  designed  to 
compensate  the  plan  participants  for  any  loss  of  company  contributions  under  the  Retirement  Savings  401(k)  Plan  and  the 
Retirement  Restoration  Plan  due  to  a  reduction  in  their  eligible  compensation  resulting  from  deferrals  into  the  Executive 
Deferred Compensation Plan.  The total cost for this plan was not significant in fiscal 2023, fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021.

13. DEBT

(In thousands)

Debt Description (1)

Maturity Date

As of February 28

2023

2022

Revolving credit facility (2)
Term loan (2)
Term loan (2)
3.86% Senior notes
4.17% Senior notes 
4.27% Senior notes
Financing obligations
Non-recourse notes payable
Total debt
Less: current portion
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs
Long-term debt, net 

June 2024

$ 

—  $ 

1,243,500 

June 2024
October 2026
April 2023
April 2026
April 2028
Various dates through February 2059
Various dates through November 2029  

300,000 
699,493 
100,000 
200,000 
200,000 
522,526 
16,360,092 
18,382,111 

(579,468)   
(27,506)   
17,775,137  $ 

$ 

300,000 
699,352 
100,000 
200,000 
200,000 
524,766 
15,466,799 
18,734,417 
(532,272) 
(27,126) 
18,175,019 

Interest is payable monthly, with the exception of our senior notes, which are payable semi-annually.

 (1) 
 (2)  Borrowings accrue interest at variable rates based on the Eurodollar rate (LIBOR), or the successor benchmark rate, the federal funds 

rate, or the prime rate, depending on the type of borrowing.

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Revolving  Credit  Facility.    Borrowings  under  our  $2.00  billion  unsecured  revolving  credit  facility  (the  “credit  facility”)  are 
available for working capital and general corporate purposes.  We pay a commitment fee on the unused portions of the available 
funds.    Borrowings  under  the  credit  facility  are  either  due  “on  demand”  or  at  maturity  depending  on  the  type  of 
borrowing.  Borrowings with “on demand” repayment terms are presented as short-term debt while amounts due at maturity are 
presented as long-term debt.  As of February 28, 2023, the unused capacity of $2.00 billion was fully available to us. 

The weighted average interest rate on outstanding short-term and long-term debt was 2.87% in fiscal 2023, 1.97% in fiscal 2022 
and 1.74% in fiscal 2021.

Term Loans.  Borrowings under our $300 million and $700 million term loans are available for working capital and general 
corporate purposes.  The interest rate on our term loans was 5.47% as of February 28, 2023, and the loans were classified as 
long-term debt as no repayments are scheduled to be made within the next 12 months.  

Senior Notes.  Borrowings under our unsecured senior notes totaling $500 million are available for working capital and general 
corporate purposes.  The 3.86% senior note matures in April 2023 and is therefore classified as current.  The remaining notes 
were classified as long-term debt as no repayments are scheduled to be made within the next 12 months.  

Financing Obligations.  Financing obligations relate to stores subject to sale-leaseback transactions that do not qualify for sale 
accounting.  The financing obligations were structured at varying interest rates and generally have initial lease terms ranging 
from 15 to 20 years with payments made monthly.  We have not entered into any new sale-leaseback transactions since fiscal 
2009.  In the event the agreements are modified or extended beyond their original term, the related obligation is adjusted based 
on  the  present  value  of  the  revised  future  payments,  with  a  corresponding  change  to  the  assets  subject  to  these  transactions.  
Upon  modification,  the  amortization  of  the  obligation  is  reset,  resulting  in  more  of  the  payments  being  applied  to  interest 
expense in the initial years following the modification. 

Future maturities of financing obligations were as follows:

(In thousands)

Fiscal 2024

Fiscal 2025

Fiscal 2026

Fiscal 2027

Fiscal 2028

Thereafter

Total payments

Less: interest

Present value of financing obligations

As of February 28, 2023

$ 

$ 

54,317 

56,214 

59,411 

50,059 

49,652 

758,379 

1,028,032 

(505,506) 
522,526 

Non-Recourse  Notes  Payable.    The  non-recourse  notes  payable  relate  to  auto  loans  receivable  funded  through  non-recourse 
funding  vehicles.    The  timing  of  principal  payments  on  the  non-recourse  notes  payable  is  based  on  the  timing  of  principal 
collections  and  defaults  on  the  related  auto  loans  receivable.    The  current  portion  of  non-recourse  notes  payable  represents 
principal payments that are due to be distributed in the following period.

Notes  payable  related  to  our  asset-backed  term  funding  transactions  accrue  interest  predominantly  at  fixed  rates  and  have 
scheduled  maturities  through  November  2029,  but  may  mature  earlier,  depending  upon  the  repayment  rate  of  the  underlying 
auto loans receivable.

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Information on our funding vehicles of non-recourse notes payable as of February 28, 2023 are as follows:

(In billions)

Warehouse facilities:

August 2023 expiration

December 2023 expiration

February 2024 expiration

Combined warehouse facility limit

Unused capacity

Non-recourse notes payable outstanding:

Warehouse facilities

Asset-backed term funding transactions

Non-recourse notes payable

Capacity

2.30 

0.50 

2.80 

5.60 

1.95 

3.65 

12.71 

16.36 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

We generally enter into warehouse facility agreements for one-year terms and typically renew the agreements annually.  The 
return requirements of warehouse facility investors could fluctuate significantly depending on market conditions.  At renewal, 
the cost, structure and capacity of the facilities could change.  These changes could have a significant impact on our funding 
costs.  

See Notes 1(F) and 5 for additional information on the related auto loans receivable.

Capitalized Interest.  We capitalize interest in connection with the construction of certain facilities.  For fiscal 2023, fiscal 2022 
and fiscal 2021, we capitalized interest of $5.6 million, $5.9 million, and $3.3 million, respectively.

Financial  Covenants.    The  credit  facility,  term  loans  and  senior  note  agreements  contain  representations  and  warranties, 
conditions  and  covenants.    We  must  also  meet  financial  covenants  in  conjunction  with  certain  financing  obligations.    The 
agreements governing our non-recourse funding vehicles contain representations and warranties, as well as financial covenants 
and performance triggers related to events of default.  As of February 28, 2023, we were in compliance with these financial 
covenants and our non-recourse funding vehicles were in compliance with these performance triggers. 

14. STOCK AND STOCK-BASED INCENTIVE PLANS

(A) Preferred Stock 
Under  the  terms  of  our  Articles  of  Incorporation,  the  board  of  directors  (“board”)  may  determine  the  rights,  preferences  and 
terms of our authorized but unissued shares of preferred stock.  We have authorized 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $20 
par value.  No shares of preferred stock are currently outstanding.

(B)  Share Repurchase Program
In  April  2022,  our  board  increased  our  share  repurchase  authorization  by  $2  billion.    As  of  February  28,  2023,  a  total  of  $4 
billion  of  board  authorizations  for  repurchases  of  our  common  stock  was  outstanding,  with  no  expiration  date,  of  which 
$2.45 billion remained available for repurchase.  Share repurchases were paused during the third quarter of fiscal 2023.

 Common Stock Repurchases

Number of shares repurchased (in thousands)
Average cost per share
Available for repurchase, as of end of year (in millions)

Years Ended February 28
2022

2021

2023

3,403.9 

94.95  $ 
2,451.3  $ 

4,475.2 
125.49  $ 
774.5  $ 

2,379.8 
90.87 
1,336.1 

$ 
$ 

(C) Stock Incentive Plans
We maintain long-term incentive plans for management, certain employees and the nonemployee members of our board.  The 
plans  allow  for  the  granting  of  equity-based  compensation  awards,  including  nonqualified  stock  options,  incentive  stock 
options,  stock  appreciation  rights,  restricted  stock  awards,  stock-  and  cash-settled  restricted  stock  units,  stock  grants  or  a 
combination of awards.  To date, we have not awarded any incentive stock options. 

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As of February 28, 2023, a total of 60,850,000 shares of our common stock had been authorized to be issued under the long-
term incentive plans.  The number of unissued common shares reserved for future grants under the long-term incentive plans 
was 5,769,765 as of that date. 

The  majority  of  associates  who  receive  share-based  compensation  awards  primarily  receive  cash-settled  restricted  stock 
units.  Senior management and other key associates receive awards of nonqualified stock options, stock-settled restricted stock 
units and/or restricted stock awards.  Nonemployee directors are eligible to receive awards of nonqualified stock options, stock 
grants,  stock-settled  restricted  stock  units  and/or  restricted  stock  awards.    Excluding  stock  grants  and  stock-settled  deferred 
stock units, all share-based compensation awards, including any associated dividend rights, are subject to forfeiture.

Nonqualified Stock Options.  Nonqualified stock options are awards that allow the recipient to purchase shares of our common 
stock at a fixed price.  Stock options are granted at an exercise price equal to the fair market value of our common stock on the 
grant date.  The stock options generally vest annually in equal amounts over four years.  These options expire seven years after 
the date of the grant.

Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units.  Also referred to as restricted stock units, or RSUs, these are awards that entitle the holder 
to a cash payment equal to the fair market value of a share of our common stock for each unit granted.  For grants prior to fiscal 
2021,  conversion  generally  occurs  at  the  end  of  a  three-year  vesting  period.    For  RSUs  granted  during  or  after  fiscal  2021, 
conversion  generally  occurs  annually  in  equal  amounts  over  three  years.    However,  the  cash  payment  per  RSU  will  not  be 
greater than 200% or less than 75% of the fair market value of a share of our common stock on the grant date.  The initial grant 
date  fair  values  are  based  on  the  volume-weighted  average  prices  or  closing  prices  of  our  common  stock  on  the  grant  dates.  
RSUs are liability-classified awards and do not have voting rights.

Stock-Settled Market Stock Units.  Also referred to as market stock units, or MSUs, these are restricted stock unit awards with 
market conditions granted to eligible key associates that are converted into between zero and two shares of common stock for 
each unit granted.  Conversion generally occurs at the end of a three-year vesting period.  The conversion ratio is calculated by 
dividing the average closing price of our stock during the final 40 trading days of the three-year vesting period by our stock 
price  on  the  grant  date,  with  the  resulting  quotient  capped  at  two.    This  quotient  is  then  multiplied  by  the  number  of  MSUs 
granted to yield the number of shares awarded.  The grant date fair values are determined using a Monte-Carlo simulation and 
are  based  on  the  expected  market  price  of  our  common  stock  on  the  vesting  date  and  the  expected  number  of  converted 
common shares.  MSUs do not have voting rights.

Other Share-Based Incentives

Stock-Settled Performance Stock Units.  Also referred to as performance stock units, or PSUs, these are restricted stock unit 
awards with performance conditions granted to eligible key associates that are converted into between zero and two shares of 
common stock for each unit granted.  Conversion generally occurs at the end of a three-year vesting period.  For the fiscal 2020, 
fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2023 grants, the conversion ratio is based on the company reaching certain performance target levels set 
by the board at the beginning of each one-year period, with the resulting quotients subject to meeting a minimum 25% threshold 
and  capped  at  200%.    These  quotients  are  then  multiplied  by  the  number  of  PSUs  granted  to  yield  the  number  of  shares 
awarded.

For the first-year and third-year periods of the fiscal 2020 awards and the first-year of the fiscal 2022 awards, these targets were 
based  on  annual  pretax  diluted  earnings  per  share  excluding  any  unrealized  gains  or  losses  on  equity  investments  in  private 
companies; the board certified performance adjustment factors of 117%, 200% and 200%, respectively.  For the second-year 
period  of  the  fiscal  2020  awards,  the  performance  goals  included  quantitative  and  qualitative  metrics  including  covenant 
compliance, market share and COVID-19 recovery; the board certified a performance adjustment factor of 100%.

For the second-year period of the fiscal 2022 awards and the first-year period of the fiscal 2023 awards, the performance targets 
are based on annual pretax diluted earnings per share excluding any unrealized gains or losses on equity investments in private 
companies and market share.  For the third-year period of the fiscal 2022 awards and the second- and third-year periods of the 
fiscal 2023 awards, the remaining awarded 48,658 PSUs do not qualify as grants under ASC 718 as mutual understanding of the 
target performance levels are either not fully set or have not been set.  

PSUs do not have voting rights.  The grant date fair values are based on the closing prices of our common stock on the grant 
dates.  As of February 28, 2023, 43,364 units were outstanding at a weighted average grant date fair value per share of $109.02.

Stock-Settled Deferred Stock Units.  Also referred to as deferred stock units, or DSUs, these are restricted stock unit awards 
granted to non-employee members of our board of directors that are converted into one share of common stock for each unit 

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granted.    Conversion  occurs  at  the  end  of  the  one-year  vesting  period  unless  the  director  has  exercised  the  option  to  defer 
conversion until separation of service to the company.  The grant date fair values are based on the volume-weighted average 
prices or closing prices of our common stock on the grant dates.  DSUs have no voting rights.  As of February 28, 2023, 78,893 
units were outstanding at a weighted average grant date fair value of $91.65.

Restricted  Stock  Awards.    Restricted  stock  awards,  or  RSAs,  are  awards  of  our  common  stock  that  are  subject  to  specified 
restrictions that generally lapse after a one- to three-year period from the date of the grant.  The grant date fair values are based 
on  the  volume-weighted  average  prices  or  closing  prices  of  our  common  stock  on  the  grant  dates.    Participants  holding 
restricted stock are entitled to vote on matters submitted to holders of our common stock for a vote.  As of February 28, 2023, 
there were 7,847 shares outstanding at a weighted average grant date fair value of $124.21.

Employee  Stock  Purchase  Plan.    We  sponsor  an  employee  stock  purchase  plan  for  all  associates  meeting  certain  eligibility 
criteria.  We have authorized up to 8,000,000 shares of common stock with a total of 2,014,192 shares remaining available for 
issuance under the plan as of February 28, 2023.  Associate contributions are limited to 10% of eligible compensation, up to a 
maximum  of  $10,000  per  year.    For  each  $1.00  contributed  to  the  plan  by  associates,  we  match  $0.15.    Shares  are  acquired 
through  open-market  purchases.    We  purchased  251,651  shares  at  an  average  price  per  share  of  $81.40  during  fiscal  2023, 
160,093 shares at an average price per share of $125.22 during fiscal 2022 and 202,085 shares at an average price per share of 
$87.41 during fiscal 2021.

(D) Share-Based Compensation

Composition of Share-Based Compensation Expense

(In thousands)
Cost of sales
CarMax Auto Finance income
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Share-based compensation expense, before income taxes

Composition of Share-Based Compensation Expense – By Grant Type

(In thousands)
Nonqualified stock options
Cash-settled restricted stock units (RSUs)
Stock-settled market stock units (MSUs)
Other share-based incentives:

Stock-settled performance stock units (PSUs)
Stock-settled deferred stock units (DSUs)
Restricted stock (RSAs)
Employee stock purchase plan
Total other share-based incentives
Share-based compensation expense, before income taxes

Years Ended February 28
2022

2021

2023

2,269  $ 
2,295 
83,608 
88,172  $ 

4,924  $ 
5,043 
101,966 
111,933  $ 

6,805 
5,657 
111,749 
124,211 

Years Ended February 28
2022

2021

2023

38,629  $ 
23,567 
15,617 

5,123 
1,850 
806 
2,580 
10,359 
88,172  $ 

33,598  $ 
52,435 
13,984 

6,289 
1,925 
966 
2,736 
11,916 
111,933  $ 

31,500 
72,243 
15,596 

489 
1,925 
147 
2,311 
4,872 
124,211 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

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Unrecognized Share-Based Compensation Expense – By Grant Type

(Costs in millions)

Nonqualified stock options
Stock-settled market stock units
Other share-based incentives:

Stock-settled performance stock units
Restricted stock

Total other share-based incentives
Total

As of February 28, 2023

Unrecognized
Compensation
Costs

Weighted Average
Remaining
Recognition Life
(Years)

$ 

$ 

50.9 
15.4 

1.1 
0.3 
1.4 
67.7 

1.7
1.1

1.6
0.4
1.3
1.6

We recognize compensation expense for stock options, MSUs, PSUs, DSUs and RSAs on a straight-line basis (net of estimated 
forfeitures) over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period of the award.  The PSU expense is adjusted 
for any change in management’s assessment of the performance target level that is probable of being achieved.  The variable 
expense associated with RSUs is recognized over their vesting period (net of estimated forfeitures) and is calculated based on 
the volume-weighted average price or closing price of our common stock on the last trading day of each reporting period. 

The  total  costs  for  matching  contributions  for  our  employee  stock  purchase  plan  are  included  in  share-based  compensation 
expense.    There  were  no  capitalized  share-based  compensation  costs  as  of  or  for  the  years  ended  February  28,  2023, 
February 28, 2022 or February 28, 2021.

Stock Option Activity

(Shares and intrinsic value in thousands)

Outstanding as of February 28, 2022

Options granted

Options exercised
Options forfeited or expired
Outstanding as of February 28, 2023

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)

Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value

Number of
Shares

5,796  $ 

1,302 

(268)   
(54)   
6,776  $ 

79.66 

90.71 

63.74 
96.21 
82.28 

3.8 $ 

15,008 

Exercisable as of February 28, 2023

3,937  $ 

73.20 

2.8 $ 

14,838 

Stock Option Information

Options granted

Weighted average grant date fair value per share

Cash received from options exercised (in millions)

Intrinsic value of options exercised (in millions)

Realized tax benefits (in millions)

Years Ended February 28

2023

2022

2021

1,301,862 

922,475 

1,607,401 

33.24  $ 

17.1  $ 

7.3  $ 

1.8  $ 

42.31  $ 

79.8  $ 

95.2  $ 

20.6  $ 

22.80 

143.1 

94.0 

25.5 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

For  stock  options,  the  fair  value  of  each  award  is  estimated  as  of  the  date  of  grant  using  a  binomial  valuation  model.    In 
computing  the  value  of  the  option,  the  binomial  model  considers  characteristics  of  fair-value  option  pricing  that  are  not 
available  for  consideration  under  a  closed-form  valuation  model  (for  example,  the  Black-Scholes  model),  such  as  the 

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contractual term of the option, the probability that the option will be exercised prior to the end of its contractual life and the 
probability of termination or retirement of the option holder.  For this reason, we believe that the binomial model provides a fair 
value that is more representative of actual experience and future expected experience than the value calculated using a closed-
form  model.    Estimates  of  fair  value  are  not  intended  to  predict  actual  future  events  or  the  value  ultimately  realized  by  the 
recipients of share-based awards.

Assumptions Used to Estimate Option Values

Dividend yield

Expected volatility factor (1)  

Weighted average expected volatility

Risk-free interest rate (2)

Expected term (in years) (3)  

Years Ended February 28

2023

2022

2021

 0.0 %

 0.0 %

 0.0 %

 38.7 % -

 53.6 %  31.8 % -

 37.6 %

 36.1 % -

 56.1 %

 0.4 % -

   39.5 %
 4.7 %

4.6

 36.2 %

 38.2 %

 — % -

 1.4 %

 0.1 % -

 0.7 %

4.6

4.6

(1) Measured  using  historical  daily  price  changes  of  our  stock  for  a  period  corresponding  to  the  term  of  the  options  and  the  implied 

(2)

(3)

volatility derived from the market prices of traded options on our stock.
Based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve at the time of grant.
Represents the estimated number of years that options will be outstanding prior to exercise.

Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Unit Activity

(Units in thousands)

Outstanding as of February 28, 2022

Stock units granted

Stock units vested and converted

Stock units cancelled

Outstanding as of February 28, 2023

 Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Unit Information

Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value

Number of
Units

1,163  $ 

678 

(755)   

(82)   

1,004  $ 

93.37 

91.14 

85.83 

97.66 

97.19 

Stock units granted

Initial weighted average grant date fair value per share

Payments (before payroll tax withholdings) upon

vesting (in millions)

Realized tax benefits (in millions)

$ 

$ 

$ 

Years Ended February 28

2023

2022

2021

677,783 

378,382 

91.14  $ 

136.46  $ 

669,937 

71.09 

67.1  $ 

16.8  $ 

92.6  $ 

23.0  $ 

38.1 

10.5 

Expected Cash Settlement Range Upon Restricted Stock Unit Vesting

As of February 28, 2023

(In thousands)
Fiscal 2024
Fiscal 2025
Fiscal 2026
Total expected cash settlements

(1) Net of estimated forfeitures.

Minimum (1) Maximum (1)
$ 

30,096  $ 
22,407 
12,525 
65,028  $ 

80,255 
59,752 
33,399 
173,406 

$ 

77

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock-Settled Market Stock Unit Activity

(Units in thousands)

Outstanding as of February 28, 2022

Stock units granted

Stock units vested and converted

Stock units cancelled

Outstanding as of February 28, 2023

Stock-Settled Market Stock Unit Information

Stock units granted

Weighted average grant date fair value per share

Realized tax benefits (in millions)

$ 

$ 

15. NET EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic and Dilutive Net Earnings Per Share Reconciliations

Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value

Number of
Units

393  $ 

141 

(123)   

(7)   

404  $ 

112.17 

125.37 

98.76 

127.97 

120.61 

Years Ended February 28

2023

2022

2021

140,743 

125.37  $ 

2.9  $ 

82,061 

178.15  $ 

10.4  $ 

199,916 

93.82 

3.2 

(In thousands except per share data)
Net earnings

$ 

2023

Years Ended February 28
2022
1,151,297  $ 

484,762  $ 

2021

746,919 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

158,800 

162,410 

163,183 

Dilutive potential common shares:
Stock options
Stock-settled restricted stock units

Weighted average common shares and dilutive
potential common shares

Basic net earnings per share
Diluted net earnings per share

688 
283 

2,268 
498 

1,543 
407 

159,771 

165,176 

165,133 

$ 
$ 

3.05  $ 
3.03  $ 

7.09  $ 
6.97  $ 

4.58 
4.52 

Certain options to purchase shares of common stock were outstanding and not included in the calculation of diluted net earnings 
per share because their inclusion would have been antidilutive.  On a weighted average basis, for fiscal 2023, fiscal 2022 and 
fiscal 2021, options to purchase 2,217,957 shares, 750,516 shares and 1,131,764 shares of common stock, respectively, were 
not included.

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16. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) By Component

(In thousands, net of income taxes)

Balance as of February 29, 2020

Net
Unrecognized
Actuarial
Losses

Net
Unrecognized
Hedge Gains
(Losses)

Total
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

$ 

(121,302)  $ 

(28,769)  $ 

(150,071) 

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

25,729 

(12,616)   

13,113 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other

comprehensive income (loss)

Other comprehensive income

Balance as of February 28, 2021

2,911 

28,640 

15,356 

2,740 

18,267 

31,380 

(92,662)   

(26,029)   

(118,691) 

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications

17,034 

40,211 

57,245 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other

comprehensive income (loss)

Other comprehensive income

Balance as of February 28, 2022

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other

comprehensive income (loss)

Other comprehensive income

Balance as of February 28, 2023

2,627 

19,661 

(73,001)   

26,477 

12,397 

52,608 

26,579 

136,192 

1,934 

28,411 

(20,312)   

115,880 

$ 

(44,590)  $ 

142,459  $ 

15,024 

72,269 

(46,422) 

162,669 

(18,378) 

144,291 

97,869 

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Changes In and Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(In thousands)

Retirement Benefit Plans (Note 12):
Actuarial gain arising during the year
Tax expense
Actuarial gain arising during the year, net of tax
Actuarial loss amortization reclassifications recognized in net pension expense:
Cost of sales
CarMax Auto Finance income
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Total amortization reclassifications recognized in net pension expense
Tax expense
Amortization reclassifications recognized in net
pension expense, net of tax
Net change in retirement benefit plan unrecognized
actuarial losses, net of tax

Cash Flow Hedges (Note 6):
Changes in fair value
Tax (expense) benefit
Changes in fair value, net of tax
Reclassifications to CarMax Auto Finance income
Tax benefit (expense)
Reclassification of hedge (gains) losses, net of tax
Net change in cash flow hedge unrecognized gains, net of tax
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax

Years Ended February 28
2022

2021

2023

$ 

34,836  $ 
(8,359)   
26,477 

22,517  $ 
(5,483)   
17,034 

33,913 
(8,184) 
25,729 

1,084 
70 
1,391 
2,545 
(611)   

1,451 
84 
1,938 
3,473 
(846)   

1,617 
108 
2,112 
3,837 
(926) 

1,934 

2,627 

2,911 

28,411 

19,661 

28,640 

180,510 
(44,318)   
136,192 
(26,859)   
6,547 
(20,312)   
115,880 
$  144,291  $ 

54,105 
(13,894)   
40,211 
16,680 
(4,283)   
12,397 
52,608 
72,269  $ 

(17,122) 
4,506 
(12,616) 
20,841 
(5,485) 
15,356 
2,740 
31,380 

Changes in the funded status of our retirement plans and changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify 
as  cash  flow  hedges  are  recognized  in  accumulated  other  comprehensive  income  (loss).    The  cumulative  balances  are  net  of 
deferred taxes of $32.6 million as of February 28, 2023 and $14.2 million as of February 28, 2022.

17. LEASE COMMITMENTS 

Our leases primarily consist of operating and finance leases related to retail stores, office space, land and equipment.  We also 
have  stores  subject  to  sale-leaseback  transactions  that  do  not  qualify  for  sale  accounting  and  are  accounted  for  as  financing 
obligations.  For more information on these financing obligations see Note 13.  

The initial term for real property leases is typically 5 to 20 years.  For equipment leases, the initial term generally ranges from 3 
to 8 years.  Most leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term from 1 to 20 
years or more.  We include options to renew (or terminate) in our lease term, and as part of our right-of-use ("ROU") assets and 
lease liabilities, when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. 

ROU assets and the related lease liabilities are initially measured at the present value of future lease payments over the lease 
term.  As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our collateralized incremental borrowing rate based on the 
information  available  at  the  commencement  date  in  determining  the  present  value  of  future  payments.    We  include  variable 
lease payments in the initial measurement of ROU assets and lease liabilities only to the extent they depend on an index or rate.  
Changes in such indices or rates are accounted for in the period the change occurs, and do not result in the remeasurement of 
the ROU asset or liability.  We are also responsible for payment of certain real estate taxes, insurance and other expenses on our 
leases.  These amounts are generally considered to be variable and are not included in the measurement of the ROU asset and 
lease liability.  We generally account for non-lease components, such as maintenance, separately from lease components.  For 
certain equipment leases, we apply a portfolio approach to account for the lease assets and liabilities.

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Our  lease  agreements  do  not  contain  any  material  residual  value  guarantees  or  material  restrictive  covenants.    Leases  with  a 
term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet; we recognize lease expense for these leases on a straight-line 
basis over the lease term.  

The components of lease expense were as follows:

(In thousands)
Operating lease cost (1)
Finance lease cost:

Depreciation of lease assets

Interest on lease liabilities

Total finance lease cost

Total lease cost

2023

Years Ended February 28
2022

2021

$ 

90,925  $ 

75,629  $ 

57,325 

16,039 

21,969 

38,008 

13,230 

17,015 

30,245 

$ 

128,933  $ 

105,874  $ 

8,362 

10,724 

19,086 

76,411 

(1)  

Includes short-term leases and variable lease costs, which are immaterial.

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:

(In thousands)

Assets:

Classification

Operating lease assets

Finance lease assets

Operating lease assets
Property and equipment, net (1)

Total lease assets

Liabilities:

Current:

Operating leases

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

Finance leases

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

Long-term:

$ 

$ 

$ 

Operating leases

Operating lease liabilities, excluding current portion  

As of February 28

2023

2022

545,677  $ 

145,372 

691,049  $ 

53,287  $ 

18,788 

523,828 

165,135 

537,357 

127,183 

664,540 

44,197 

10,290 

523,269 

145,179 

722,935 

Finance leases

Other liabilities

Total lease liabilities

$ 

761,038  $ 

(1)   Finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated depreciation of $46.7 million as of February 28, 2023 and $30.7 million as of 

February 28, 2022.

Lease term and discount rate information related to leases was as follows:

Lease Term and Discount Rate

Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (in years)

Operating leases

Finance leases

Weighted Average Discount Rate

Operating leases

Finance leases

As of February 28

2023

2022

16.35

10.84

17.31

12.42

 4.91 %

 19.34 %

 4.80 %

 14.35 %

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Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:

(In thousands)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:

Operating cash flows from operating leases
Operating cash flows from finance leases
Financing cash flows from finance leases

Lease assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:

Operating leases
Finance leases

Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:

Years Ended February 28
2022

2021

2023

$ 
$ 
$ 

$ 
$ 

89,321  $ 
19,371  $ 
12,200  $ 

72,371  $ 
11,194  $ 
11,923  $ 

56,762 
8,517 
7,424 

58,121  $ 
37,931  $ 

50,911  $ 
32,052  $ 

14,010 
45,857 

As of February 28, 2023

Finance Leases (1)

(In thousands)

Fiscal 2024

Fiscal 2025

Fiscal 2026

Fiscal 2027

Fiscal 2028

Thereafter

Total lease payments

Less: interest

Present value of lease liabilities

Operating Leases (1)
79,608 
$ 

$ 

78,703 

73,122 

66,658 

62,472 

539,664 

900,227 

(323,112) 

$ 

577,115 

$ 

(1) Lease payments exclude $22.9 million of legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced.

18. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

(In thousands)
Cash paid for interest
Cash paid for income taxes
Non-cash investing and financing activities:

Increase (decrease) in accrued capital expenditures
Increase in financing obligations

$ 
$ 

$ 
$ 

See Note 17 for supplemental cash flow information related to leases.

19. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 

Years Ended February 28
2022

2023
122,147 
152,626 

7,557 
7,863 

$ 
$ 

$ 
$ 

91,686 
373,234 

14,837 
— 

$ 
$ 

$ 
$ 

(A) Litigation
CarMax entities are defendants in a proceeding asserting wage and hour claims with respect to non-exempt CarMax employees 
in California.  The asserted claims include failure to provide meal periods and rest breaks; pay statutory or contractual wages; 
reimburse for work-related expenses; and Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) claims.  On July 9, 2021, Daniel Bendure v. 
CarMax Auto Superstores California, LLC et al., a putative class action, was filed in the Superior Court of California, County 
of San Bernardino.  The Bendure lawsuit seeks civil penalties for violation of the Labor Code, attorneys’ fees, costs, restitution 
of unpaid wages, interest, injunctive and equitable relief, general damages, and special damages.  Bendure subsequently decided 
not to proceed with an individual or putative class claim, but rather filed and served a PAGA-only complaint in the Superior 
Court of California for the County of San Bernardino on December 7, 2021, based on the same allegations pled in the original 

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41,264 

38,894 

40,043 

36,123 

29,132 

198,587 

384,043 

(200,120) 

183,923 

2021

86,437 
247,748 

(25,595) 
4,726 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
complaint.  CarMax filed a motion to compel arbitration.  The Court has stayed all discovery until after it rules on CarMax’s 
motion to compel arbitration.

On  June  15,  2022,  the  United  States  Supreme  Court  issued  its  decision  in  Viking  River  Cruises  v.  Moriana,  holding  that  an 
individual who signs an arbitration agreement cannot circumvent that agreement by filing a related PAGA claim in court.  The 
U.S. Supreme Court further held that, based on California law, an individual who pursues his PAGA claim in arbitration does 
not  have  standing  to  pursue  a  representative  PAGA  claim.    However,  the  U.S.  Supreme  Court  indicated  that  the  issue  of 
whether an individual has standing to pursue a representative PAGA claim is a question of state law.  The California Supreme 
Court has agreed to hear a new case, Adolph v. Uber, to address this issue of state law, which is expected to be decided in 2023.  
In  light  of  the  Viking  River  decision,  CarMax  filed  a  motion  to  compel  arbitration  of  the  individual  Bendure  claim  and  to 
dismiss Bendure’s representative PAGA claims.  On November 29, 2022, the Court granted the motion to compel arbitration of 
the Bendure individual PAGA claims and stayed the motion to dismiss any representative PAGA claims pending the Adolph v. 
Uber decision.  

We are unable to make a reasonable estimate of the amount or range of loss that could result from an unfavorable outcome in 
this matter.

We are involved in various other legal proceedings in the normal course of business.  Based upon our evaluation of information 
currently  available,  we  believe  that  the  ultimate  resolution  of  any  such  proceedings  will  not  have  a  material  adverse  effect, 
either individually or in the aggregate, on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

(B) Other Matters 
In accordance with the terms of real estate lease agreements, we generally agree to indemnify the lessor from certain liabilities 
arising  as  a  result  of  the  use  of  the  leased  premises,  including  environmental  liabilities  and  repairs  to  leased  property  upon 
termination of the lease.  Additionally, in accordance with the terms of agreements entered into for the sale of properties, we 
generally  agree  to  indemnify  the  buyer  from  certain  liabilities  and  costs  arising  subsequent  to  the  date  of  the  sale,  including 
environmental liabilities and liabilities resulting from the breach of representations or warranties made in accordance with the 
agreements.  We do not have any known material environmental commitments, contingencies or other indemnification issues 
arising from these arrangements.

As part of our customer service strategy, we guarantee the used vehicles we retail with a 90-day/4,000 mile limited warranty.  A 
vehicle in need of repair within this period will be repaired free of charge.  As a result, each vehicle sold has an implied liability 
associated  with  it.    Accordingly,  based  on  historical  trends,  we  record  a  provision  for  estimated  future  repairs  during  the 
guarantee  period  for  each  vehicle  sold.    The  liability  for  this  guarantee  was  $27.1  million  as  of  February  28,  2023  and 
$18.5 million as of February 28, 2022, and is included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities.

At  various  times  we  may  have  certain  purchase  obligations  that  are  enforceable  and  legally  binding  primarily  related  to  real 
estate  purchases,  advertising  and  third-party  outsourcing  services.    As  of  February  28,  2023,  we  have  material  purchase 
obligations of $407.3 million, of which $246.2 million are expected to be fulfilled in fiscal 2024.

20. SEGMENT INFORMATION

We operate in two reportable segments:  CarMax Sales Operations and CAF.  Our CarMax Sales Operations segment consists 
of  all  aspects  of  our  auto  merchandising  and  service  operations,  excluding  financing  provided  by  CAF.    Our  CAF  segment 
consists solely of our own finance operation that provides financing to customers buying retail vehicles from CarMax.

We  also  have  a  non-reportable  operating  segment  related  to  our  recently  acquired  Edmunds  business,  which  is  reflected  as 
“Other”  in  the  segment  tables  below.    Revenue  generated  by  Edmunds  primarily  represents  advertising  and  subscription 
revenues as discussed in Note 3.  Edmunds also generates intersegment revenue as a result of transactions between Edmunds 
and  CarMax  Sales  Operations,  which  represent  arm’s  length  transactions  at  prevailing  market  prices.    Such  amounts  are 
eliminated in consolidation.

The performance of our CarMax Sales Operations segment is reviewed by our chief operating decision maker at the gross profit 
level, the components of which are presented in the tables below.  Required segment information related to our CAF segment is 
presented  in  Note  4.    Additionally,  asset  information  by  segment  is  not  utilized  for  purposes  of  assessing  performance  or 
allocating resources and, as a result, such information has not been presented.

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Total
29,684,873 
— 
29,684,873 
15,762 
2,800,203 

663,404 
(2,487,357) 
(228,449) 
(120,398) 
9,401 
636,804 

Total
31,900,412 
— 
31,900,412 
8,332 
3,287,542 

801,507 
(2,325,220) 
(211,956) 
(94,095) 
34,568 
1,492,346 

Segment Information

$ 

(In thousands)
Sales and operating revenues
Intersegment sales and operating revenues
Total sales and operating revenues
Depreciation and amortization (1)
Gross profit 
Reconciliation to Consolidated Earnings Before Taxes:
CAF Income
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Depreciation and amortization (2)
Interest expense
Other income (expense)
Earnings before income taxes

$ 
$ 
$ 

CarMax Sales 
Operations

Year Ended February 28, 2023

Other

Eliminations

29,551,617  $ 
—   
29,551,617  $ 
1,499  $ 
2,704,398  $ 

133,256  $ 
28,038   
161,294  $ 
14,263  $ 
101,138  $ 

—  $ 
(28,038)  
(28,038) $ 
—  $ 
(5,333) $ 

$ 

Year Ended February 28, 2022

Other

Eliminations

CarMax Sales 
Operations

$ 

(In thousands)
Sales and operating revenues
Intersegment sales and operating revenues
Total sales and operating revenues
Depreciation and amortization (1)
Gross profit
Reconciliation to Consolidated Earnings Before Taxes:
CAF Income
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Depreciation and amortization (2)
Interest expense
Other income (expense)
Earnings before income taxes

$ 
$ 
$ 

31,798,596  $ 
—   
31,798,596  $ 
840  $ 
3,207,946  $ 

101,816  $ 
22,169   
123,985  $ 
7,492  $ 
84,803  $ 

—  $ 
(22,169)  
(22,169) $ 
—  $ 
(5,207) $ 

$ 

(1)  Represents only the portion of depreciation and amortization recorded within Cost of sales, and thus included in the calculation of Gross 

profit.

(2)  Exclusive of depreciation and amortization recorded within Cost of sales.

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Item 9.  Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

None.

Item 9A.  Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as 
amended (“Exchange Act”)) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the 
Exchange  Act  is  recorded,  processed,  summarized  and  reported  within  the  time  periods  specified  in  the  SEC’s  rules  and 
forms.    Our  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  are  also  designed  to  ensure  that  this  information  is  accumulated  and 
communicated  to  management,  including  the  chief  executive  officer  (“CEO”)  and  the  chief  financial  officer  (“CFO”),  as 
appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

As of February 28, 2023, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls.  This evaluation 
was performed under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the CEO and CFO.  Based upon that 
evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls were effective as of the end of the period.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended February 28, 2023 
that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.  

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
“Management’s  Annual  Report  on  Internal  Control  over  Financial  Reporting”  is  included  in  Item  8.  Consolidated  Financial 
Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Form 10-K and is incorporated herein by reference. 

Item 9B.  Other Information.

None.

Item 9C.  Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections.

Not applicable.

PART III

With the exception of the information incorporated by reference from our 2023 Proxy Statement in Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 
of Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, our 2023 Proxy Statement is not to be deemed filed as a part of this Form 10-K.

Item 10.  Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

The  information  concerning  our  executive  officers  required  by  this  Item  is  incorporated  by  reference  to  the  section  titled 
“Executive Officers of the Company” included in Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The information concerning our directors required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the section titled “Proposal One: 
Election of Directors” in our 2023 Proxy Statement.

The information concerning the audit committee of our board of directors and the audit committee financial expert required by 
this  Item  is  incorporated  by  reference  to  the  information  included  in  the  sub-section  titled  “Corporate  Governance  –  Board 
Committees” in our 2023 Proxy Statement.

The information concerning our code of ethics (“Code of Business Conduct”) for senior management required by this Item is 
incorporated by reference to the sub-section titled “Corporate Governance – Overview” in our 2023 Proxy Statement.

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Item 11.  Executive Compensation.

The  information  required  by  this  Item  is  incorporated  by  reference  to  the  sections  titled  “Compensation  Discussion  and 
Analysis,”  “Compensation  and  Personnel  Committee  Report”  and  “Compensation  Tables”  in  our  2023  Proxy  Statement 
(provided that the Pay Versus Performance disclosure shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference herein).  Additional 
information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the section titled “Director Compensation” in our 2023 Proxy 
Statement.

Item 12.  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.

The  information  required  by  this  Item  concerning  equity  compensation  plans  is  incorporated  by  reference  to  the  subsection 
titled “Proposal Five: Approval of Amended and Restated CarMax, Inc. 2002 Stock Incentive Plan – Equity Compensation Plan 
Information” in our 2023 Proxy Statement.

The  information  required  by  this  Item  concerning  security  ownership  of  certain  beneficial  owners  and  management  is 
incorporated by reference to the section titled “CarMax Share Ownership” in our 2023 Proxy Statement.

Item 13.  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence.

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the sub-section titled “Corporate Governance – Related 
Person Transactions” in our 2023 Proxy Statement.

The information required by this Item concerning director independence is incorporated by reference to the sub-section titled 
“Corporate Governance – Independence” in our 2023 Proxy Statement.

Item 14.  Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the section titled “Auditor Fees and Pre-Approval Policy” 
in our 2023 Proxy Statement.

PART IV

Item 15.  Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.

The following documents are filed as part of this report:

1. Financial Statements.  All financial statements as set forth under Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

2. Financial Statement Schedules.  Schedules have been omitted because they are not applicable, are not required or the 
information required to be set forth therein is included in the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto.

3. Exhibits: 

3.1

3.2

4.1

10.1

CarMax, Inc. Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, effective June 24, 2013, filed as Exhibit 
3.1 to CarMax’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed June 28, 2013 (File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by 
this reference.

CarMax, Inc. Bylaws, as amended and restated April 28, 2020, filed as Exhibit 3.1 to CarMax’s Current 
Report on Form 8-K, filed May 1, 2020 (File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by this reference.

Description of Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, filed 
as  Exhibit  4.1  to  CarMax’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K,  filed  April  21,  2020  (File  No.  1-31420),  is 
incorporated by this reference.

Credit Agreement, dated as of June 7, 2019, among CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc., CarMax, Inc., certain 
subsidiaries of CarMax named therein, Bank of America, N.A., as a lender and as administrative agent, 
and  the  other  lending  institutions  named  therein,  filed  as  Exhibit  10.1  to  CarMax's  Current  Report  on 
Form 8-K, filed June 11, 2019 (File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by this reference.

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10.2

10.3

10.4

10.5

10.6

10.7

10.8

10.9

10.10

10.11

10.12

10.13

10.14

10.15

10.16

10.17

10.18

10.19

First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated June 7, 2019, among CarMax, Inc., certain subsidiaries of 
CarMax  named  therein,  Bank  of  America,  N.A.,  as  a  lender  and  as  administrative  agent,  and  the  other 
lending  institutions  named  therein,  filed  as  Exhibit  10.53  to  CarMax’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K, 
filed April 14, 2022 (File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by this reference.

Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated June 7, 2019, among CarMax, Inc., certain subsidiaries 
of CarMax named therein, Bank of America, N.A., as a lender and as administrative agent, and the other 
lending  institutions  named  therein,  filed  as  Exhibit  10.54  to  CarMax’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K, 
filed April 14, 2022 (File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by this reference.

CarMax, Inc. Benefit Restoration Plan, as amended and restated, effective June 30, 2011, filed as Exhibit 
10.1 to CarMax’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed June 30, 2011 (File No. 1-31420), is incorporated 
by this reference. *

CarMax, Inc. Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended and restated, effective June 30, 2011, 
filed as Exhibit 10.3 to CarMax’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed June 30, 2011 (File No. 1-31420), is 
incorporated by this reference. *

CarMax, Inc. Retirement Restoration Plan, as amended and restated, effective January 1, 2017, filed as 
Exhibit  10.6  to  CarMax’s  Quarterly  Report  on  Form  10-Q,  filed  July  7,  2016  (File  No.  1-31420),  is 
incorporated by this reference. *

CarMax,  Inc.  Annual  Performance-Based  Bonus  Plan,  dated  April  24,  2018,  filed  as  Exhibit  10.46  to 
CarMax’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed April 24, 2018 (File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by this 
reference. *

CarMax, Inc. 2002 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated June 25, 2019, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to 
CarMax's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed June 26, 2019 (File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by this 
reference. *

CarMax, Inc. 2002 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated June 23, 2020, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to 
CarMax’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed June 25, 2020 (File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by this 
reference. *

CarMax,  Inc.  2002  Employee  Stock  Purchase  Plan,  as  amended  and  restated  January  1,  2023,  filed  as 
Exhibit 10.1 to CarMax’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed September 30, 2022 (File No. 1-31420), 
is incorporated by this reference.

Form  of  Notice  of  Restricted  Stock  Unit  Grant  between  CarMax  Inc.  and  certain  named  and  other 
executive  officers,  effective  December  21,  2011,  filed  as  Exhibit  10.3  to  CarMax’s  Current  Report  on 
Form 8-K, filed December 23, 2011 (File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by reference. *

Form of Notice of Restricted Stock Grant between CarMax, Inc. and certain non-employee directors of 
the CarMax, Inc. board of directors, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to CarMax’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, 
filed October 8, 2014 (File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by this reference. *

Form  of  Notice  of  Stock  Option  Grant  between  CarMax,  Inc.  and  certain  named  and  other  executive 
officers, effective January 26, 2015, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to CarMax’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed 
February 13, 2015 (File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by reference. *

Form  of  Notice  of  Stock  Option  Grant  between  CarMax,  Inc.  and  certain  named  and  other  executive 
officers, effective March 24, 2016, filed as Exhibit 10.3 to CarMax’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed 
March 25, 2016 (File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by reference. *

Form of Notice of Restricted Stock Grant between CarMax, Inc. and certain executive officers effective 
March 24, 2016, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to CarMax’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed March 25, 2016 
(File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by this reference. *

Form of Notice of Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Unit Grant between CarMax Inc. and certain named and 
other executive officers, effective March 24, 2016, filed as Exhibit 10.2 to CarMax’s Current Report on 
Form 8-K, filed March 25, 2016 (File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by reference. *

Form  of  Notice  of  Performance  Stock  Unit  Grant  between  CarMax,  Inc.  and  certain  named  and  other 
executive officers, effective March 24, 2016, filed as Exhibit 10.4 to CarMax’s Current Report on Form 
8-K, filed March 25, 2016 (File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by reference. *

Form  of  Notice  of  Performance  Stock  Unit  Grant  between  CarMax,  Inc.  and  certain  named  and  other 
executive  officers,  effective  January  29,  2019,  filed  as  Exhibit  10.50  to  CarMax’s  Annual  Report  on 
Form 10-K filed April 19, 2019 (File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by this reference. *

Form of Notice of Restricted Stock Unit Grant between CarMax, Inc. and certain non-employee directors 
of the CarMax, Inc. board of directors, filed as Exhibit 10.47 to CarMax’s Annual Report on Form 10-K 
filed April 24, 2018 (File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by this reference. *

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Form of Notice of Restricted Stock Unit Grant between CarMax, Inc. and certain non-employee directors 
of the CarMax, Inc. board of directors, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to CarMax’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q 
filed January 8, 2019 (File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by this reference. *

Form of Notice of Market Stock Unit Grant between CarMax, Inc. and certain named and other executive 
officers,  effective  March  27,  2020,  filed  as  Exhibit  10.55  to  CarMax’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K, 
filed April 21, 2020 (File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by this reference. *

Form of Notice of Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Unit Grant between CarMax Inc. and certain named and 
other executive officers, effective March 27, 2020, filed as Exhibit 10.56 to CarMax’s Annual Report on 
Form 10-K, filed April 21, 2020 (File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by this reference. *

CarMax, Inc. Severance Agreement for Executive Officer, dated January 6, 2015, between CarMax, Inc. 
and Thomas J. Folliard, filed as Exhibit 10.2 to CarMax’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed January 
8, 2015 (File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by this reference. *

CarMax,  Inc.  Amendment  to  Severance  Agreement  for  Executive  Officer,  dated  August  31,  2016, 
between CarMax, Inc. and Thomas J. Folliard, filed as Exhibit 10.2 to CarMax’s Current Report on Form 
8-K, filed September 1, 2016 (File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by this reference. *

CarMax, Inc. Severance Agreement for Executive Officer, dated January 6, 2015, between CarMax, Inc. 
and Eric M. Margolin, filed as Exhibit 10.6 to CarMax’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed January 8, 
2015 (File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by this reference. *

Consulting  Agreement,  dated  August  3,  2021,  between  CarMax,  Inc.  and  Eric  M.  Margolin,  filed  as 
Exhibit 10.1 to CarMax’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed October 1, 2021 (File No. 1-31420), is 
incorporated by this reference. *

CarMax, Inc. Severance Agreement for Executive Officer, dated September 1, 2016, between CarMax, 
Inc.  and  William  D.  Nash,  filed  as  Exhibit  10.1  to  CarMax’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8-K,  filed 
September 1, 2016 (File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by this reference. *

CarMax, Inc. Severance Agreement for Executive Officer, dated January 3, 2017, between CarMax, Inc. 
and Thomas W. Reedy, filed as Exhibit 10.2 to CarMax’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed January 
6, 2017 (File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by this reference. *

CarMax, Inc. Severance Agreement for Executive Officer, dated January 3, 2017, between CarMax, Inc. 
and  Edwin  J.  Hill,  filed  as  Exhibit  10.4  to  CarMax’s  Quarterly  Report  on  Form  10-Q,  filed  January  6, 
2017 (File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by this reference. *

Consulting  Agreement,  dated  September  29,  2021,  between  CarMax,  Inc.  and  Edwin  J.  Hill,  filed  as 
Exhibit 10.2 to CarMax’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed October 1, 2021 (File No. 1-31420), is 
incorporated by this reference. *

CarMax,  Inc.  Severance  Agreement  for  Executive  Officer,  dated  April  1,  2017,  between  CarMax,  Inc. 
and  Diane  L.  Cafritz,  filed  as  Exhibit  10.7  to  CarMax’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K,  filed  April  14, 
2022 (File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by this reference. *

CarMax, Inc. Severance Agreement for Executive Officer, dated April 23, 2017, between CarMax, Inc. 
and James Lyski, filed as Exhibit 10.51 to CarMax’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed April 19, 2019 
(File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by this reference. *

Severance Agreement, dated November 1, 2017, between CarMax, Inc. and Charles J. Wilson, filed as 
Exhibit 10.1 to CarMax’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed January 6, 2023 (File No. 1-31420), is 
incorporated by this reference. *

CarMax, Inc. Severance Agreement, effective October 25, 2019, between CarMax, Inc. and Enrique N. 
Mayor-Mora,  filed  as  Exhibit  10.1  to  CarMax’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8-K,  filed  October  24,  2019 
(File No. 1-31420), is incorporated by this reference. *

Severance  Agreement,  dated  April  18,  2021,  between  CarMax,  Inc.  and  Shamim  Mohammad,  filed 
herewith. *

CarMax, Inc. Subsidiaries, filed herewith.

Consent of KPMG LLP, filed herewith.

Powers of Attorney, filed herewith.

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a), filed herewith.

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a), filed herewith

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, filed herewith.

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*  Indicates management contract, compensatory plan or arrangement of the company required to be filed as an exhibit.

Certain instruments defining rights of holders of long-term debt of the company are omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii) 
of Regulation S-K.  Upon request, the company agrees to furnish to the SEC copies of such instruments.

Item 16.  Form 10-K Summary.

None.

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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this 
report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

CarMax, Inc. 

By:

/s/   WILLIAM D. NASH         

  By:

/s/    ENRIQUE N. MAYOR-MORA         

William D. Nash

Enrique N. Mayor-Mora

President and Chief Executive Officer

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

April 13, 2023

April 13, 2023

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on 
behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:

/s/    WILLIAM D. NASH       
William D. Nash

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

April 13, 2023

/s/    ENRIQUE N. MAYOR-MORA         
Enrique N. Mayor-Mora

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

April 13, 2023

/s/    JILL A. LIVESAY     
Jill A. Livesay

Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

April 13, 2023

/s/    PETER J. BENSEN *    
Peter J. Bensen

Director

April 13, 2023

/s/    RONALD E. BLAYLOCK *    
Ronald E. Blaylock

Director

April 13, 2023

/s/    SONA CHAWLA *     
Sona Chawla

Director

April 13, 2023

/s/    THOMAS J. FOLLIARD *     
Thomas J. Folliard

Director

April 13, 2023

/s/    SHIRA  GOODMAN *    
Shira Goodman

Director

April 13, 2023

/s/    DAVID W. MCCREIGHT *    
David W. McCreight

Director

April 13, 2023

/s/    MARK F. O’NEIL *    
Mark F. O’Neil

Director

April 13, 2023

/s/    PIETRO SATRIANO *    
Pietro Satriano

Director

April 13, 2023

/s/    MARCELLA SHINDER *       
Marcella Shinder

Director

April 13, 2023

/s/    MITCHELL D. STEENROD *    
Mitchell D. Steenrod

Director

April 13, 2023

*By:

/s/    ENRIQUE N. MAYOR-MORA         
Enrique N. Mayor-Mora

Attorney-In-Fact

The original powers of attorney authorizing William D. Nash and Enrique N. Mayor-Mora, or either of them, to sign this annual 
report on behalf of certain directors of the company are included as Exhibit 24.1.  

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 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Thomas J. Folliard 
Non-Executive Chair of the Board 
Retired President and Chief Executive Officer 
  CarMax, Inc. 

Peter J. Bensen (1) 
Retired Chief Administrative Officer and 
Corporate EVP and Chief Financial Officer 
  McDonald’s Corporation 

Ronald E. Blaylock (2) 
Founder and Managing Partner  
  GenNx360 Capital Partners 
Retired Chief Executive Officer  
  Blaylock & Company 

Sona Chawla (2) (4) 
Chief Growth and Innovation Officer 
  CDW Corporation 

Shira Goodman (3) 
Advisory Director 

Charlesbank Capital Partners 
Retired Chief Executive Officer  

Staples, Inc. 

David W. McCreight (1) 
Executive Chair and Retired Chief  
Executive Officer 

Lulu’s 

Retired President 
  Urban Outfitters, Inc. 

William D. Nash 
President and Chief Executive Officer 
  CarMax, Inc. 

Mark F. O’Neil (1) (4) 
Retired Chief Operating Officer 
  Cox Automotive 

Pietro Satriano (3) 
Retired Chief Executive Officer 
  US Foods Holding Corp. 

Marcella Shinder (3) (4) 
Advisory Director 

Charlesbank Capital Partners 
Retired Global Head of Partnerships 
  WeWork Companies, Inc. 

Mitchell D. Steenrod (2) 
Lead Independent Director of the Board 
Retired SVP and Chief Financial Officer 

Pilot Travel Centers LLC 

Board of Directors Committee Membership:  (1)  Audit   (2) Compensation and Personnel   (3)  Nominating and Governance 
(4)  Technology and Innovation 

SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM 

Bill Nash 
President and Chief Executive Officer 

Shamim Mohammad 
EVP, Chief Information and  
   Technology Officer 

Enrique Mayor-Mora 
EVP, Chief Financial Officer 

Jim Lyski 
EVP, Chief Marketing Officer 

Diane Cafritz 
EVP, General Counsel, Chief Compliance  
   Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer 

Joe Wilson 
EVP, Chief Operating Officer 

Jon Daniels 
SVP, CarMax Auto Finance 

Darren Newberry 
SVP, Store and CEC Execution 

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CARMAX CARES 

This year, CarMax and The CarMax Foundation invested more than $10 million in our communities  
through our philanthropy efforts.  Our associates created a positive impact by giving their time and  
talents to nonprofits across the country as 100% of our locations participated in local volunteering events.   
Since 2003, we have contributed more than $95 million to nonprofits making a difference in people’s lives  
demonstrating our commitment to living our values and helping communities thrive by putting people first .

$95M

GIVEN BACK  
TO HELP OUR 
COMMUNITIES  
THRIVE

CORP ORATE &   SH ARE HO L DER IN F OR MAT ION 

HOME OFFICE
CarMax, Inc. 
12800 Tuckahoe Creek Parkway 
Richmond, Virginia 23238 
Telephone: (804) 747-0422

WEBSITE
www.carmax.com

ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING
Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. EST

CarMax will be hosting a virtual annual meeting in 2023. Share-
holders will be able to attend and participate, including voting 
shares and submitting questions, online. Information on how 
to participate can be found in CarMax’s Notice of 2023 Annual 
Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Statement.

STOCK INFORMATION
CarMax, Inc. common stock is traded on the New York Stock 
Exchange under the ticker symbol KMX. 

As of February 28, 2023, there were approximately 2,700 
CarMax shareholders of record. This number excludes share-
holders holding stock under nominee security position listings.

TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR
Contact our transfer agent for questions regarding your stock 
certifi cates, including changes of address, name or ownership; 
lost cer tificates; or to consolidate multiple accounts.

American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC 
6201 15th Avenue 
Brooklyn, NY 11219 
Toll free: (866) 714-7297 
Via email: info@amstock.com 
Website: www.astfinancial.com

DESIGN: VIVO DESIGN, INC.

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
KPMG LLP 
1021 East Cary Street, Suite 2000 
Richmond, Virginia 23219

FINANCIAL INFORMATION
For quarterly sales and earnings information, financial reports, 
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, news 
releases and other investor information, please visit our inves-
tor website at investors.carmax.com. Information may also be 
obtained from the Investor Relations Department at:

Email: investor_relations@carmax.com  
Telephone: (804) 747-0422, ext. 7865

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE INFORMATION
Copies of the CarMax Corporate Governance Guidelines, the 
Code of Business Conduct, and the charters for each of the 
Audit Committee, Nominating and Governance Committee, 
Compensation and Personnel Committee and Technology and 
Innovation Committee are available from our investor website, 
at investors.carmax.com, under the corporate governance  
tab. Alter na tively, shareholders may obtain, without charge, 
copies of these documents by writing to Investor Relations at 
the CarMax home office.

INVESTOR RELATIONS
Security analysts and investors are invited to contact:

David Lowenstein, Assistant Vice President, Investor Relations 
Telephone: (804) 747-0422, ext. 7865 
Email: investor_relations@carmax.com

GENERAL INFORMATION
Members  of  the  media  and  others  seeking  general  information 
about CarMax should contact:

Catherine Gryp, Director, Public Relations 
Telephone: (855) 887-2915 
Email: pr@carmax.com 

CARMAX, INC.

12800 TUCKAHOE CREEK PARKWAY

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23238

804 747 0422

WWW.CARMAX.COM

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