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America’s Car-Mart Q2 2026 earnings summary

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Q2 2026 earnings summary4 Dec, 2025

Executive summary

  • Reported a net loss of $22.5 million, including $20 million in non-cash reserve adjustments and one-time charges tied to strategic repositioning actions.

  • Closed a $300 million term loan, repaid revolving line of credit, and increased total cash to $251 million from $124.5 million at fiscal year start, improving capital flexibility.

  • Consumer demand remains strong, with credit applications up 14.6% year-over-year despite lower inventory levels.

  • Consolidated five underperforming stores and reduced headcount by 10%, with a 10% reduction in store footprint expected after phase II.

  • Enhanced underwriting and digital payment platforms are improving portfolio quality and collection efficiency.

Financial highlights

  • Total revenue increased 0.8% to $350.2 million; adjusted revenue up 4.8% year-over-year, excluding prior year’s one-time benefit.

  • Gross profit margin was 37.5% vs. 39.4% prior year; adjusted for one-time items, margin improved by 100 bps year-over-year.

  • SG&A totaled $57.2 million, including $3.5 million in one-time expenses; SG&A as a percentage of sales was 20.0% (18.8% excluding one-time charges).

  • Net charge-offs increased to 7.0% from 6.6% year-over-year; delinquencies over 30 days improved by 62 bps to 3.14%.

  • Loss per share was $2.71; adjusted EPS loss was $0.79 per share, excluding non-cash and one-time charges.

Outlook and guidance

  • Plans to complete another ABS transaction and add a revolving warehouse facility in the second half of the year.

  • Inventory rebuild targeted for Q3 to capitalize on expected elevated tax refunds in Q4.

  • Phase II of cost reduction initiatives to be executed in Q3, aiming for further SG&A savings and a long-term target of 16.5% of sales.

  • Expectation to return to positive GAAP earnings as higher-quality loan originations mature and inventory levels normalize.

  • Ongoing cost initiatives and capital structure changes are expected to drive operating leverage and long-term shareholder value.

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