Will CarMax say “Affordability”?
CarMax said “Affordability” 1 time on its Sep 29, 2026 call (FY27 Q2), and on 6 of its last 8 calls: 0, 1, 2, 0, 1, 6, 1, 1 times. As of Oct 24, 2026, CarMax said “Affordability” on the only call with a settled Kalshi mention market so far, on Sep 29, 2026. Parrot’s p for the next listing is 79% (n=1, from settlement history blended with transcripts), not a forecast.
- Last 10
- 1/1Last 10 settled, oldest to newest: yes
- Streak
- said last time
- Counts
- company speakers + operator
- Market
- 75¢ Kalshi (may be delayed)
Where it was said
quotes of at most 25 words; select an appearance
CarMax
Affordability
- Probability
- 79% · n=1
- Settled
- 1/1 (100%)
- Last calls
- said in 6 of 8
Next listing counts: company speakers + operator
Counts: company speakers + operator
1 counted (0 in prepared remarks, 1 in Q&A).
Yes. Thanks, Rajat. I will talk about the consumer. Affordability is on everyone's mind. It seems like every single discussion is around that, and I…
Counts: company speakers + operator (not listed here; the usual rule)
1 counted (1 in prepared remarks, 0 in Q&A).
…improving our unit growth by enhancing our customer value proposition through greater affordability, broader selection, and higher conversion. At the same time, we will strengthen…
Counts: company speakers + operator (not listed here; the usual rule)
6 counted (2 in prepared remarks, 4 in Q&A); 1 by speakers the rule does not count.
…The redesign of these products is aimed at increasing penetration by improving affordability amid higher vehicle prices and has shown encouraging results across multiple markets…
…they have built. We made progress in the fourth quarter to improve affordability and streamline our cost structure. The time I've spent with associates in…
Every settled listing
newest first · 1 shown| Date | Listed as | Venue | Result | Our count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Affordability |  Kalshi | Yes | 1 |
Questions
- How many times did CarMax say “Affordability” on its last earnings call?
- CarMax said “Affordability” 1 time on its Sep 29, 2026 call (FY27 Q2), and on 6 of its last 8 calls: 0, 1, 2, 0, 1, 6, 1, 1 times.
- How often does CarMax say “Affordability”?
- As of Oct 24, 2026, CarMax said “Affordability” on the only call with a settled Kalshi mention market so far, on Sep 29, 2026.
- What is the probability CarMax says “Affordability” next time?
- 79%, from settlement history blended with transcripts (n=1). It is a base rate from history, not a forecast and not advice.
- Who has to say it for the market to count?
- Under the next market's rule: company speakers + operator.
Cite parrot.markets, “CarMax: ‘Affordability’ mention history”, as of Oct 24, 2026, https://parrot.markets/earnings/KMX/words/affordability (CC BY 4.0)
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