America's Car-Mart Faces Investigation Over Misleading Information, Stock Plummets 18.2%
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 3d ago
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Source: Globenewswire
- Stock Plunge: On September 4, 2025, America's Car-Mart's stock fell 18.2% after reporting a first-quarter loss of $0.69 per share, a significant decline from a $0.15 loss in the previous year, driven by a dip in sales volume and an uptick in delinquencies.
- Class Action Preparation: The Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential securities claims on behalf of America's Car-Mart shareholders, encouraging affected investors to join a class action for compensation without upfront fees.
- Law Firm Credentials: The Rosen Law Firm specializes in securities class actions and has recovered over $438 million for investors in 2019 alone, showcasing its strong track record and expertise in the field.
- Investor Guidance: The firm advises investors to select qualified counsel with proven success in securities litigation to ensure effective legal support and resources in class action cases.
Analyst Views on CRMT
Wall Street analysts forecast CRMT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CRMT is 29.00 USD with a low forecast of 29.00 USD and a high forecast of 29.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
2 Analyst Rating
0 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Hold
Current: 27.540
Low
29.00
Averages
29.00
High
29.00
Current: 27.540
Low
29.00
Averages
29.00
High
29.00
About CRMT
America’s Car-Mart, Inc. is an automotive retailer in the United States focused on the Integrated Auto Sales and Finance segment of the used car market. The Company's operations are principally conducted through its two operating subsidiaries, America’s Car Mart, Inc., an Arkansas corporation (Car-Mart of Arkansas), and Colonial Auto Finance, Inc., an Arkansas corporation (Colonial). The Company primarily sells older model used vehicles and provides financing for substantially all of its customers. The Company’s dealerships operate on a decentralized basis. It operates approximately 154 dealerships in 12 states, located primarily in small cities throughout the South-Central United States. It is an option for those who may not qualify for traditional used car financing because of bad credit, no credit, repossession or past bankruptcy. Its products include peace of mind, service contract plus, pay your way, financing options, flexible trade-in, hand selected vehicles and sell-a-friend.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
