America's Car-Mart
Sells used vehicles and finances most customers through a Buy Here/Pay Here model.
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Sells older-model used vehicles and originates the related installment credit inside its dealership network. The model is concentrated in smaller South-Central communities, with revenue led by vehicle sales and shaped by interest income, credit performance, and access to lender funding.
Operates an integrated used-vehicle retail and finance model, selling older-model cars while originating and servicing customer installment contracts through the same dealership network. Many customers have limited credit histories or past credit problems, so the store relationship, underwriting, collections, and payment servicing sit close together.
Focuses on basic transportation in smaller South-Central U.S. communities, with a single reportable segment: Integrated Auto Sales and Finance. Customer-facing services also include financing options, trade-ins, service contracts, accident protection, and direct payment channels.
Credit quality, used-vehicle supply and pricing, lender access, and accounting controls around finance receivables shape the business. Recent context includes a lender waiver and strategic alternatives review, making liquidity and covenant compliance structural dependencies.
Company facts
Categories
Key statistics
Year to date −90.2% · Average volume (30d) 231.7K
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Prior target | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Jefferies | Reiterate | Hold | $29 | $14 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Jefferies | Target | $45 | $29 |
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026Q4 FY26 | −$0.66 | $0.48 | +172.7% | $334.9M | $302.8M | −9.6% | +0.23% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | Q3 FY26 | Q4 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $325.7M | $370.2M | $341.3M | $350.2M | $286.8M | $242.6M | |
| Gross profit | $156.4M | $173.3M | $166.2M | $169.1M | $141.9M | $75.6M | |
| Operating income | $21.4M | $30.0M | $9.6M | −$7.2M | −$14.8M | $28.1M | |
| Net income | $3.2M | $10.6M | −$5.7M | −$22.5M | −$76.7M | −$29.6M | |
| Diluted EPS | $0.37 | $1.26 | −$0.69 | −$2.72 | −$9.25 | −$3.56 | |
| Gross margin | 48.0% | 46.8% | 48.7% | 48.3% | 49.5% | 31.2% | |
| Operating margin | 6.6% | 8.1% | 2.8% | -2.1% | -5.2% | 11.6% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY22 $1.41B · FY23 $1.42B · FY24 $1.28B · FY25 $1.38B · FY26 $1.22B
Revenue by product · Q4 FY26
Balance sheet, Apr 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $47.0M · Total debt $772.2M · Total assets $1.42B · Shareholders' equity $445.7M
Dividends
No dividends on record.
Ownership
Shares outstanding 8.33M · Float —
Float — provider float is below the insider stake.
The provider's float is smaller than the insider stake it should exclude, so it is not shown.
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Group, LLC | 1.26M | 15.14% | 13F | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Silver Point Capital, L.P. | 937.5K | 9.99% | 13G | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Peterson Adam K · other: Former 10% beneficial owner | 682.7K | 8.20% | Form 4 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Nantahala Capital Management, LLC | 644.7K | 7.74% | 13F | May 15, 2026 |
| Jonathan Z. Buba · director | 632.4K | 7.59% | Form 4 | May 5, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | Adam K. Peterson | 10 percent owner | −8,000 | $12.59 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Jonathan M. Collins | officer: Chief Financial Officer | +197 | $25.27 |
Peers
- CarMax
National used-car retail and captive auto finance competitor
- Carvana
Online used-car retail platform with integrated financing
- Credit Acceptance
Subprime auto lender focused on dealer-assigned consumer loans
- AutoNation
Large U.S. auto retailer with used vehicles, finance, and F&I
- Lithia Motors
Omnichannel auto retailer with used vehicles and finance products
- Group 1 Automotive
Dealer group overlapping in used cars, financing, and contracts
- Sonic Automotive
Auto retailer with EchoPark pre-owned stores and F&I products
- Asbury Automotive Group
Large auto retailer with used vehicles and F&I overlap
CompareAfter-hours close
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| America's Car-Mart | $2.38 | +0.42% | $19.8M | — | — | 0.0 | −18.2% |
| CarMax | $62.57 | +0.74% | $8.81B | 38.6 | 22.3 | 0.3 | +6.2% |
| Carvana | $74.29 | +0.34% | $81.21B | 34.3 | 38.0 | 3.2 | +52.4% |
| Credit Acceptance | $594.11 | −0.11% | $6.22B | 13.1 | 11.6 | 2.7 | +2.1% |
| AutoNation | $200.09 | −0.02% | $6.70B | 9.3 | 8.5 | 0.2 | −0.6% |
| Lithia Motors | $370.36 | −0.13% | $8.14B | 12.3 | 9.5 | 0.2 | +2.2% |
| Group 1 Automotive | $263.95 | +0.05% | $3.15B | 11.0 | 6.4 | 0.1 | −5.6% |
| Sonic Automotive | $79.68 | +0.04% | $2.65B | 12.6 | 11.1 | 0.2 | +7.6% |
| Asbury Automotive Group | $211.62 | +0.01% | $3.94B | 7.9 | 7.5 | 0.2 | +0.3% |
| Median | 12.5 | 10.3 | 0.2 | +2.1% |










