The chart below shows how CRMT performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, CRMT sees a +3.96% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.20% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -6.08%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Credit Facility Amendment: In September, we amended our revolving credit facility, raising approximately $74 million of net proceeds through the issuance of new shares.
Performance Below Expectations: Our performance over the past few quarters was below our expectations, which was an important factor in our decision to bolster our balance sheet.
ABS Transaction Success: We completed our fifth ABS transaction in October, generating over $1.5 billion in demand.
Loan Demand Improvement: We believe improved demand was for loans underwritten by LOS which represented approximately 70% of the receivables in this transaction.
Gross Margin Improvement Goals: We are pleased with the continuing progress in improving the gross margin percentage, and we'll continue to be focused on driving to the 37% to 38% that we've mentioned in prior quarters.
Negative
Revenue Decline Analysis: Total revenues decreased $12.5 million or 3.5%, largely due to a 9.1% decline in retail units sold.
Sales Volume Impact Factors: Sales volumes were impacted by a number of factors, including the affordability of vehicles for our consumers, although we did see sequential improvement.
S.G.&A Expense Increase: S.G.&A expense was up $2.5 million, an increase of 5.7%, primarily driven by a $2.1 million increase related to the two acquisitions completed since last year.
Interest Expense Increase: Interest expense increased by approximately $1.5 million or 8.8% due to the rise in rates and secondarily, an increase in debt.
Sales Volume Impact Factors: Sales volume was also impacted by some weather events and the closing of two dealership ships early in the quarter, accounting for about 15% of the sales miss to the prior year.
America's Car-Mart, Inc. (CRMT) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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