Honda has taken center stage in the used-vehicle market after fresh U.S. sedan sales and market-share reports showed the brand holding strong ground against its rivals. That momentum carries into used-car retail, where CarMax's latest quarterly results and pricing commentary placed it squarely in the middle of the industry's conversation about inventory and value. Carvana, meanwhile, is drawing close investor scrutiny as the market watches its growth trajectory, margin profile, and the timing of its next earnings report.
Dealer groups are facing their own pressure points. AutoNation has been pulled into the discussion over dealership pricing rules and the shifting economics of used-car retail, while Lithia & Driveway's Q3 update pointed to strong used-vehicle profitability and steady progress in online sales execution. Asbury Automotive Group has appeared in recent conversations about used-car margins and dealer-group earnings, and Sonic Automotive has been tied to broader talk about pricing and retail volume. Penske Automotive Group's name keeps surfacing in the context of dealership consolidation, a trend that continues to reshape who controls the used-car sales floor.
The overall picture is an industry where online retailers and large dealer groups are competing hard for the same buyers, while manufacturers like Chevrolet and Nissan keep the used market tied to their newer EV and model-launch activity. Margins, pricing rules, and the shift toward digital buying will likely decide which names gain ground in the months ahead.
Today's Ranking
| # | Name | Score | 24h | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | H | Honda | 93.5 | +0% |
| 2 | C | CarMax | 89.4 | -3.6% |
| 3 | C | Copart | 88.7 | +0% |
| 4 | C | Carvana | 87.1 | -4.6% |
| 5 | F | Ford | 82.9 | +0% |
| 6 | A | AutoNation | 82.6 | -4.8% |
| 7 | A | Asbury Automotive | 80.4 | +0% |
| 8 | L | Lithia & Driveway | 79.8 | -6.2% |
| 9 | L | Lithia Motors | 76.8 | -8.1% |
| 10 | P | Penske Automotive Group | 76.5 | +0.1% |