Carmax Inc. (KMX) Options Trading Volume Hits 20,138 Contracts, 45.1% of Average Daily Volume
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 13 2026
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Active Options Trading: Carmax Inc. recorded an options trading volume of 20,138 contracts today, equivalent to approximately 2 million shares, representing 45.1% of its average daily trading volume over the past month, indicating heightened market interest in its future performance.
- High Volume Analysis: Notably, the $55 strike call option has seen significant activity with 8,829 contracts traded today, representing about 882,900 underlying shares, suggesting bullish sentiment among investors at this price level.
- Kirby Corp. Options Activity: Concurrently, Kirby Corp. has an options trading volume of 3,047 contracts, equivalent to approximately 304,700 shares, which accounts for 43.2% of its average daily trading volume over the past month, indicating market interest in this company as well.
- Put Option Trading: Within Kirby Corp.'s trading, the $100 strike put option has seen 2,004 contracts traded, representing about 200,400 shares, reflecting a bearish sentiment among investors regarding this price, potentially signaling caution about its future performance.
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Analyst Views on KEX
Wall Street analysts forecast KEX stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for KEX is 132.25 USD with a low forecast of 122.00 USD and a high forecast of 142.00 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.
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4 Buy
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Strong Buy
Current: 128.130
Low
122.00
Averages
132.25
High
142.00
Current: 128.130
Low
122.00
Averages
132.25
High
142.00
About KEX
Kirby Corporation is a domestic tank barge operator, transporting bulk liquid products throughout the Mississippi River System, on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, and coastwise along all three United States coasts. It transports petrochemicals, black oil, refined petroleum products and agricultural chemicals by tank barge. In addition, it participates in the transportation of dry-bulk commodities in the United States coastwise trade. Through the distribution and services segment, it provides after-market service and genuine replacement parts for engines, transmissions, reduction gears, electric motors, drives, and controls, specialized electrical distribution and control systems, energy storage battery systems, and related equipment used in oilfield services, marine, power generation, on-highway, and other industrial applications. It also rents equipment including generators, industrial compressors, lift trucks, and refrigeration trailers for use in a variety of industrial markets.
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.
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