America's Car-Mart, Inc. CRMT

Shares of used-car retailer America’s Car-Mart (NASDAQ:CRMT) fell 18.7% in the afternoon session after the company said in a Form 8-K filed that lenders extended temporary relief through October 1, 2026. Silver Point Finance, as agent, and the lenders pushed the scheduled termination date, and relief from minimum liquidity and a minimum collateral-coverage ratio, out from September 24 to October 1. The company said it has experienced, or expects, events of default, including failure to meet fina

As the Q2 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the vehicle retailer industry, including America's Car-Mart (NASDAQ:CRMT) and its peers.

Retailers are adapting their business models as technology changes how people shop. Still, demand can be volatile as the industry is exposed to the ups and downs of consumer spending. This has stirred some uncertainty lately as retail stocks have lagged the market over the past six months, posting a return of 1.9% compared to 12.7% for the S&P 500.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the August Producer Price Index rose 5.4% year-over-year and crude oil climbed past $100 per barrel, fueling renewed fears of stubborn inflation and extended borrowing costs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.4% month-over-month in August, driven largely by rising energy and diesel fuel costs. The 5.4% annual increase topped forecasts, underscoring persistent wholesale cos

Used-car retailer America’s Car-Mart (NASDAQ:CRMT) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales falling 57.1% year on year to $145.8 million. Its non-GAAP loss of $6.65 per share was significantly below analysts’ consensus estimates.

America’s Car-Mart (NASDAQ:CRMT) reported a 57. 3% decline in first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue to $145.

ROGERS, Ark., Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- America’s Car-Mart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRMT) (“we,” “Car-Mart” or the “Company”), today reported financial results for the first quarter ended July 31, 2026. President and CEO Doug Campbell commentary: Our first quarter results reflect the capital constraints that have defined our results over the last several quarters. With limited capacity to purchase inventory and fund originations, retail units were down 81.9% and revenue was down 57.3%. Inventory

America's Car-Mart has gotten torched over the last six months - since March 2026, its stock price has dropped 89.2% to a new 52-week low of $2.21 per share. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

Many small-cap stocks have limited Wall Street coverage, giving savvy investors the chance to act before everyone else catches on. But the flip side is that these businesses have increased downside risk because they lack the scale and staying power of their larger competitors.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after surging crude oil prices and a sharp jump in benchmark Treasury yields stoked renewed concerns over inflation and demand destruction. WTI crude rose to about $90 a barrel after renewed U.S.-Iran strikes disrupted shipping near Hormuz, according to CNBC. Bloomberg reported that rising oil prices are stoking inflation fears and reducing appetite for riskier assets as investors worry the Fed may keep rates higher. Higher pump and freight costs

Unprofitable companies face headwinds as they struggle to keep operating expenses under control. Some may be investing heavily, but the majority fail to convert spending into sustainable growth.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after Walmart’s results reinforced worries about a stretched U.S. consumer. According to CNBC, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) shares fell nearly 10% even after a revenue beat and a full-year outlook raise, as U.S. comparable sales grew only 2.6% — short of Wall Street’s roughly 3.5% expectation — and third-quarter sales guidance of 3% to 3.75% looked light. CFO John David Rainey told CNBC the company was eligible for about $2.9 billion in tariff refunds, wit

While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.

Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential. However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.

Stocks trading in the $1-10 range are generally smaller players with less risk than their penny stock counterparts. But that doesn’t mean the underlying businesses are cheap, and we advise caution as many have questionable fundamentals.

Sometime around April 14 of this year, America's Car-Mart shut the lights off at 42 of its 136 dealerships. Not because the cars stopped selling. Not because a storm rolled through the South-Central United States, where nearly all of its lots sit. The company's own SEC filing gives a much less dramatic reason: it couldn't line up a specific kind of loan for itself. Car-Mart, a used-car chain built almost entirely around lending money to buyers other lenders won't touch, ran into a lender of its

The stocks featured in this article are seeing some big returns. Over the past month, they’ve outpaced the market due to some combination of positive news, upbeat results, or supportive macro developments. As such, investors are taking notice and bidding up shares.

Consumer stocks were mixed late Tuesday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sec

(Updates with America's Car-Mart's response to a request for comment in the last paragraph.) Amer

Moby summary of America's Car-Mart, Inc.'s Q4 2026 earnings call