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CarMax Primed for Additional Growth with Online and New Store Sales (KMX)
Research Question: Can CarMax sustain its growth trend as it continues to add stores and expand its omnichannel sales platform? Companies: AMZN, AN, BRK.A/B, CVNA, KAR, KMX, PAG, SAH By: David Franklin Click here to download report (.pdf) Summary of Findings CarMax Inc.’s (KMX) growth trend will continue, with its omnichannel and store expansion […]
Volkswagen/EV Industry Idea Proposal (VOW.DE )
How significant is the Volkswagen MEB platform play and what does it mean for the auto industry? Report Available: September 11, 2019 Blueshift’s initial research found VOW.DE near or having achieved some major milestones in its transition to battery electric vehicle (BEV) or electric vehicle (EV) production. VOW.DE’s EV program, which includes its modular […]
CarMax Idea Proposal (KMX)
Can CarMax sustain its growth trend as it continues to add stores and expand its omnichannel sales platform? Report Available: August 21, 2019 Blueshift’s initial research found KMX, the nation’s largest used car dealer, building on its FYQ4 2019 sales uptick with a solid FYQ1 2020 performance. CEO Bill Nash cited “strong growth in […]
Online, Store Expansion Initiatives to Drive CarMax’s Growth in Robust Used Market (KMX)
Research Question: Will the rollout of an omnichannel/online car buying option and the expansion of physical store locations drive sales and loan originations for CarMax in 2019? Companies: ABG, AN, BRK.A/B, CARG, CVNA, HYRE, KMX, LAD, PAG, SAH By: David Franklin Click here to download report (.pdf) Summary of Findings CarMax Inc.’s (KMX) omnichannel/online and […]
CarMax Idea Proposal (KMX)
Will the rollout of an online car-buying option and expansion of physical store locations drive sales and loan originations for CarMax in 2019? Report Available: May 1, 2019 Blueshift’s initial research found KMX, the nation’s largest used car dealer, recovering nicely in its Q4 from declining market share experienced in the first half […]
Subprime Loans Set to Grow in Personal and Mortgage But to Fall in Auto
Research Question: Can the subprime lending industry sustain its late-year bounce and extend gains through 2019? Companies: BAC, BX, CACC, COF, CPSS, DFS, ELVT, ENVA, FCFS, LON:EXPN, OMF, SC, USB, WFC By: David Franklin Click here to download report (.pdf) Summary of Findings Gains in the subprime lending industry through 2019 will be challenged […]
2018 Subprime Lending Returns Will Be Solid for Some But Challenging for Others
Research Question: Will household debt and credit card and auto loan delinquencies further suppress positive returns for the subprime lending industry? Companies: ALLY, BAC, CACC, COF, CPSS, FCAU, FMCC, GM, JPM, KMX, SC, TRU, USB, WFC By: David Franklin Click here to download report (.pdf) Summary of Findings Subprime lenders with disciplined yet dynamic underwriting […]
Goodyear’s Margin Sustainable Even As Tire Demand Continues to Lag (GT)
Research Question: Is Goodyear’s higher margin sustainable? Will tire demand continue to lag? Companies: CTB, CTTAY, GT, HEL:NRE1V, KRX:000240, KRX:002350/002355, KRX:073240, MGDDY, MNRO, SHA:600182, SHA:601058, SHA:601163, SHLD, TYO:5101, TYO:5105, TYO:5108/BRDCY, TYO:8053 By: Reverdy Johnson Click here to download report (.pdf) Summary of Findings Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (GT) will be able to maintain […]
Advance Auto Parts Makes Incremental Progress, Amazon Is a Far-Off Threat (AAP)
Research Question: Is Advance Auto Parts succeeding with its operational improvements in the commercial market to drive its turnaround and fend off rising online competition? Companies: AAP, AMZN, AZO, EBAY, GM, GPC, IEP, KMX, LKQ, ORLY, TEN, WMT By: Reverdy Johnson Click here to download report (.pdf) Summary of Findings Advance Auto Parts […]
Rising Delinquencies the New Normal for Subprime Auto Lending
Research Question: Are rising delinquencies of subprime auto loans signs of a bubble set to burst, or are they the new normal? Companies: ALLY, CACC, COF, F, GM, JPM, SC, WFC By: David Franklin Click here to download report (.pdf) Summary of Findings Rising delinquencies are the new normal for the subprime auto loan industry. […]
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