CarMax Reports Record Quarterly Results

Jun 22, 2011

RICHMOND, Va., Jun 22, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:KMX) today reported record results for the first quarter ended May 31, 2011.

 

  • Net sales and operating revenues increased 18% to $2.68 billion from $2.26 billion in the first quarter of last year.
  • Comparable store used unit sales increased 6% for the quarter.
  • Total used unit sales rose 8% in the first quarter.
  • Total wholesale unit sales increased 32% in the first quarter.
  • Net earnings increased 25% to $126.3 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, compared with $101.1 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, earned in the first quarter of fiscal 2011.
    • Net earnings were increased by approximately $0.03 per share in both the current year period and the prior period as a result of favorability in the CarMax Auto Finance (CAF) provision for loan losses versus expectations.

 

First Quarter Business Performance Review

Sales. "We are pleased to report another quarter of strong results," said Tom Folliard, president and chief executive officer. Comparable store used unit sales increased 6%, fueled by increased customer traffic. While traffic for the current quarter remained solidly above the prior year level, sales conversion dipped somewhat. We are especially pleased with our performance in light of recent economic and market challenges, including higher gas and vehicle prices, the uptick in the unemployment rate and the recent pull-back in consumer confidence.

Wholesale unit sales increased 32% compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2011. The improvement reflected a significant increase in appraisal traffic combined with the benefit of a continued strong appraisal buy rate. We believe appraisal traffic benefited from the lift in new car industry sales and related used vehicle trade-in activity and from the strength of used vehicle pricing.

Other sales and revenues increased 9% compared with the first quarter of last year. Extended service plan (ESP) revenues increased 12%, reflecting the growth in our retail vehicle sales and an increase in ESP penetration resulting from the plan design improvements rolled out in mid-fiscal 2011.

Gross Profit. Total gross profit increased 15% to $383.1 million from $333.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2011. Used vehicle gross profit increased 8%, primarily driven by the growth in unit sales. Used vehicle gross profit per unit increased slightly, to $2,224 per unit from $2,212 per unit in the prior year quarter.

Wholesale vehicle gross profit increased 42%, reflecting the 32% rise in wholesale unit sales and an increase in wholesale gross profit per unit to $1,013 from $942 in the first quarter of fiscal 2011. Wholesale gross profit per unit continued to benefit from the favorable wholesale pricing environment and the strong dealer-to-car ratios at our auctions. The steep increase in industry pricing and strong dealer demand contributed to the record wholesale gross profits.

CarMax Auto Finance. CAF income was $69.7 million compared with $57.5 million in the first quarter of the prior year. The interest margin (which reflects the spread between the interest charged to consumers and our related funding costs, before the provision for loan losses) increased from the prior year quarter. The interest margin has gradually widened as loan originations in the last two years have become an increasingly large percentage of total managed receivables.

The provision for loan losses was a credit of $1.0 million compared with an expense of $0.9 million in the prior year's first quarter. Net charge-offs in both periods were significantly below both our forecast and previous trends. The lower-than-expected losses and the resulting adjustments to the allowance for loan losses related to future periods favorably affected net income per share by $0.03 in both the first quarter of the current year and the first quarter of the prior year.

CAF net loans originated increased 33% compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2011. The increase reflected both the growth in our retail vehicle sales and our decision to retain an increasing portion of the loans that third-party providers had been purchasing since CAF's tightening of lending standards in 2009.

SG&A. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 9% to $248.2 million from $226.7 million in the prior year's first quarter. The increase in SG&A included increased sales commissions and other variable costs associated with the increase in unit sales. In addition, we modestly increased our advertising spending per used unit sold. The SG&A ratio was 9.3% in the current year's quarter compared with 10.0% in the prior year quarter, reflecting the increases in retail and wholesale unit sales and average selling prices.

Superstore Openings. During the first quarter of fiscal 2012, we opened two used car superstores, entering the Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Lexington, Kentucky, markets.

Supplemental Financial Information

Sales Components

 

(In millions) Three Months Ended May 31 (1)

 

2011

2010

Change

Used vehicle sales $2,071.5 $1,832.1 13.1 %
New vehicle sales 61.9 50.9 21.6 %
Wholesale vehicle sales 477.8 316.5 51.0 %
Other sales and revenues:
Extended service plan revenues 46.3 41.4 12.0 %
Service department sales 25.2 26.3 (4.5 )%
Third-party finance fees, net (3.3 ) (5.3 ) 37.1 %
Total other sales and revenues 68.2 62.5 9.2 %
Net sales and operating revenues $2,679.4 $2,261.9 18.5 %

(1)

Percent calculations and amounts shown are based on amounts presented on the attached consolidated statements of earnings and may not sum due to rounding.

Retail Vehicle Sales Changes

Three Months Ended May 31

2011

2010

Comparable store vehicle sales:
Used vehicle units 6 % 9 %
New vehicle units 14 % 5 %
Total 6 % 8 %
Used vehicle dollars 11 % 18 %
New vehicle dollars 22 % 5 %
Total 12 % 18 %
Total vehicle sales:
Used vehicle units 8 % 9 %
New vehicle units 14 % 5 %
Total 8 % 9 %
Used vehicle dollars 13 % 18 %
New vehicle dollars 22 % 5 %
Total 13 % 18 %

Unit Sales

Three Months Ended May 31

2011

2010

Used vehicles 108,511 100,925
New vehicles 2,435 2,134
Wholesale vehicles 85,062 64,359

Average Selling Prices

Three Months Ended May 31

2011

2010

Used vehicles $ 18,902 $ 17,964
New vehicles $ 25,288 $ 23,721
Wholesale vehicles $ 5,469 $ 4,786

Selected Operating Ratios

(In millions) Three Months Ended May 31

2011

%(1)

2010

% (1)

Net sales and operating revenues $ 2,679.4 100.0 % $ 2,261.9 100.0 %
Gross profit $ 383.1 14.3 % $ 333.5 14.7 %
CarMax Auto Finance income $ 69.7 2.6 % $ 57.5 2.5 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses $ 248.2 9.3 % $ 226.7 10.0 %
Operating profit (EBIT) (2) $ 204.6 7.6 % $ 164.4 7.3 %
Net earnings $ 126.3 4.7 % $ 101.1 4.5 %
(1) Calculated as the ratio of the applicable amount to net sales and operating revenues.
(2) Equals earnings before interest and income taxes.

Gross Profit

(In millions) Three Months Ended May 31

2011

2010

Change

Used vehicle gross profit $ 241.3 $ 223.2 8.1 %
New vehicle gross profit 1.4 1.5 (6.6 )%
Wholesale vehicle gross profit 86.2 60.7 42.1 %
Other gross profit 54.2 48.1 12.6 %
Total gross profit $ 383.1 $ 333.5 14.9 %

Gross Profit per Unit

Three Months Ended May 31

2011

2010

$/unit (1)

% (2)

$/unit (1)

% (2)
Used vehicle gross profit $ 2,224 11.6 % $ 2,212 12.2 %
New vehicle gross profit $ 593 2.3 % $ 724 3.0 %
Wholesale vehicle gross profit $ 1,013 18.0 % $ 942 19.2 %
Other gross profit $ 488 79.5 % $ 467 77.0 %
Total gross profit $ 3,453 14.3 % $ 3,236 14.7 %
(1) Calculated as category gross profit divided by its respective units sold, except the other and the total categories, which are divided by total retail units sold.
(2) Calculated as a percentage of its respective sales or revenue.

Components of CAF Income and Other CAF Information

(in millions) Three Months Ended May 31

2011

2010

$ % (1) $ % (1)
Interest and fee income $ 107.9 9.8 $ 99.8 9.7
Interest expense (28.5 ) (2.6 ) (35.2 ) (3.4 )
Interest margin 79.4 7.2 64.6 6.3
Provision for loan losses 1.0 0.1 (0.9 ) (0.1 )
Interest margin after provision for loan losses 80.4 7.3 63.7 6.2
Other gain (2) 0.7 0.1 5.1 0.5
Direct CAF expenses

(11.4

) (1.0 ) (11.3 ) (1.1 )
CarMax Auto Finance income $ 69.7 6.4 $ 57.5 5.6
Total average managed receivables, principal only $ 4,387.8 $ 4,123.0
Net loans originated $ 689.3 $ 517.2
Allowance for loan losses, end of period $ 34.3 $ 50.4

Ending receivables funded in the warehouse facilities

$

924.0

 

$

795.0

 

Ending unused warehouse facility capacity $ 676.0 $ 405.0

(1)

Annualized percent of total average managed receivables.

(2)

The 2010 amount includes $2.5 million of service fee income and interest income on retained interest in securitized receivables that previously was reported separately.

Earnings Highlights

(In millions except per share data) Three Months Ended May 31

2011

2010

Change

Net earnings $ 126.3 $ 101.1 24.9 %
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 230.3 226.2 1.8 %
Net earnings per share $ 0.55 $ 0.44 25.0 %

Planned Store Openings

We currently plan to open the following superstores within 12 months from May 31, 2011:
Television Market Planned
Location Market Status Opening Date
Escondido, California San Diego Existing Q2 Fiscal 2012
North Attleborough, Massachusetts Providence New Q3 Fiscal 2012
Chattanooga, Tennessee Chattanooga New Q4 Fiscal 2012
Bakersfield, California Bakersfield New Q1 Fiscal 2013
Lancaster, Pennsylvania Harrisburg New Q1 Fiscal 2013
Nashville, Tennessee Nashville Existing Q1 Fiscal 2013

We expect to open between eight and ten stores in the fiscal year ending February 28, 2013.

Conference Call Information

We will host a conference call for investors at 9:00 a.m. ET today, June 22, 2011. Domestic investors may access the call at 1-888-298-3261 (international callers dial 1-706-679-7457). The conference I.D. for both domestic and international callers is 97137502. A live webcast of the call will be available on our investor information home page at investor.carmax.com and at www.streetevents.com.

A webcast replay of the call will be available at investor.carmax.com beginning at approximately 1:00 p.m. ET on June 22, 2011, through September 21, 2011. A telephone replay also will be available through June 29, 2011, and may be accessed by dialing 1-800-642-1687 (international callers dial 1-706-645-9291). The conference I.D. for both domestic and international callers is 97137502.

Second Quarter Fiscal 2012 Earnings Release Date

We currently plan to release second quarter results on Thursday, September 22, 2011, before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange. We will host a conference call for investors at 9:00 a.m. ET on that date. Information on this conference call will be available on our investor information home page at investor.carmax.com in early September.

About CarMax

CarMax, a member of the Fortune 500 and theS&P 500, and one of the Fortune 2011 "100 Best Companies to Work For," is the nation's largest retailer of used cars. Headquartered in Richmond, Va., we currently operate 105 used car superstores in 51 markets. The CarMax consumer offer is structured around four customer benefits: low, no-haggle prices; a broad selection; high quality vehicles; and customer-friendly service. During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2011, we retailed 396,181 used vehicles and sold 263,061 wholesale vehicles at our in-store auctions. For more information, access the CarMax website at www.carmax.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

We caution readers that the statements contained in this release about our future business plans, operations, opportunities or prospects, including without limitation any statements or factors regarding expected sales, margins or earnings, are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based upon management's current knowledge and assumptions about future events and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. Among the factors that could cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements are the following:

  • Changes in general or regional U.S. economic conditions.
  • Changes in the availability or cost of capital and working capital financing, including changes related to the asset-backed securitization market.
  • Changes in consumer credit availability related to our third-party financing providers.
  • Changes in the competitive landscape within our industry.
  • Significant changes in retail prices for used and new vehicles.
  • A reduction in the availability of or access to sources of inventory.
  • Factors related to the regulatory and legislative environment in which we operate.
  • Factors related to geographic growth, including the inability to acquire or lease suitable real estate at favorable terms or to effectively manage our growth.
  • The loss of key employees from our store, regional or corporate management teams.
  • The failure of key information systems.
  • The effect of new accounting requirements or changes to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Security breaches or other events that result in the misappropriation, loss or other unauthorized disclosure of confidential customer information.
  • The effect of various litigation matters.
  • Adverse conditions affecting one or more automotive manufacturers.
  • The occurrence of severe weather events.
  • Factors related to the seasonal fluctuations in our business.
  • Factors related to the geographic concentration of our superstores.
  • The occurrence of certain other material events.

 

For more details on factors that could affect expectations, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2011, and our quarterly or current reports as filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our filings are publicly available on our investor information home page at investor.carmax.com. Requests for information may also be made to the Investor Relations Department by email to investor_relations@carmax.com or by calling 1-804-747-0422 ext. 4287. We disclaim any intent or obligation to update our forward-looking statements.

CARMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands except per share data)
Three Months Ended May 31
2011 % (1) 2010 % (1)
Sales and operating revenues:
Used vehicle sales $ 2,071,540 77.3 $ 1,832,066 81.0
New vehicle sales 61,886 2.3 50,898 2.3
Wholesale vehicle sales 477,794 17.8 316,489 14.0
Other sales and revenues 68,197 2.5 62,459 2.8
Net sales and operating revenues 2,679,417 100.0 2,261,912 100.0
Cost of sales 2,296,322 85.7 1,928,364 85.3
Gross profit 383,095 14.3 333,548 14.7
CarMax Auto Finance income 69,661 2.6 57,495 2.5
Selling, general and administrative expenses 248,205 9.3 226,692 10.0
Interest expense 791 -- 72 --
Interest income 103 -- 80 --
Earnings before income taxes 203,863 7.6 164,359 7.3
Income tax provision 77,575 2.9 63,240 2.8
Net earnings $ 126,288 4.7 $ 101,119 4.5
Weighted average common shares:
Basic 225,570 222,221
Diluted 230,278 226,179
Net earnings per share:
Basic $ 0.56 $ 0.45
Diluted $ 0.55 $ 0.44

(1)

Calculated as a percentage of net sales and operating revenues and sums may not equal totals due to rounding.

CARMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)
May 31, 2011 May 31, 2010 Feb. 28, 2011

ASSETS

Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 156,003 $ 13,708 $ 41,121
Restricted cash from collections on auto loan receivables 170,096 147,016 161,052
Accounts receivable, net 85,058 84,898 119,597
Inventory 1,116,341 894,665 1,049,477
Deferred income taxes 4,268 7,841 5,191
Other current assets 9,187 7,630 33,660
Total current assets 1,540,953 1,155,758 1,410,098
Auto loan receivables, net 4,483,612 4,136,479 4,320,575
Property and equipment, net 949,623 886,652 920,045
Deferred income taxes

86,593

95,210 92,278
Other assets 99,250 97,851 96,913
TOTAL ASSETS $

7,160,031

$ 6,371,950 $ 6,839,909

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 288,073 $ 251,162 $ 269,763
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 93,785 87,872 103,389
Accrued income taxes 38,236 51,637 772
Short-term debt 1,172 153 1,002
Current portion of long-term debt 812 59,137 772
Current portion of non-recourse notes payable 140,940 118,485 132,519
Total current liabilities 563,018 568,446 508,217
Long-term debt, excluding current portion 28,125 27,180 28,350
Non-recourse notes payable 4,001,122 3,699,864 3,881,142
Other liabilities 137,340 118,173 130,570
TOTAL LIABILITIES 4,729,605 4,413,663 4,548,279
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

2,430,426

1,958,287 2,291,630
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $

7,160,031

$ 6,371,950 $ 6,839,909

CARMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)
Three Months Ended May 31
2011 2010

Operating Activities:

Net earnings $ 126,288 $ 101,119

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization 15,404 14,432
Share-based compensation expense 15,010 13,461
Provision for loan losses (1,047 ) 880
Loss on disposition of assets 191 303
Deferred income tax provision 8,838 15,144
Net decrease (increase) in:
Accounts receivable, net 34,539 (5,839 )
Retained interest in securitized receivables -- 43,746
Inventory (66,864 ) (51,532 )
Other current assets 24,128 (613 )
Auto loan receivables, net (161,990 ) (93,764 )
Other assets (2,948 ) (2,827 )
Net increase (decrease) in:

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

27,109 24,149
Other liabilities 3,434 (3,051 )
Net cash provided by operating activities 22,092 55,608

Investing Activities:

Capital expenditures (31,046 ) (9,154 )

(Increase) decrease in restricted cash from collections on auto loan receivables

(9,044 ) 15,592
Increase in restricted cash in reserve accounts (2,582 ) (6,647 )
Release of restricted cash from reserve accounts 3,193 4,549
Sales of money market securities, net -- 1
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (39,479 ) 4,341

Financing Activities:

Increase (decrease) in short-term debt, net 170 (730 )
Issuances of long-term debt -- 151,300
Payments on long-term debt (185 ) (214,671 )
Issuances of non-recourse notes payable 1,234,000 748,000
Payments on non-recourse notes payable (1,105,599 ) (756,061 )
Equity issuances, net (2,132 ) 5,355
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements 6,015 2,288
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 132,269 (64,519 )
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 114,882 (4,570 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 41,121 18,278
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 156,003 $ 13,708

SOURCE: CarMax, Inc.

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