Best Covered Call Strategy for KMX Stock Over 14 Days — Up to 1.65% Yield
CarMax, Inc. · KMX · Covered Call · Updated Nov 5, 2026
Best covered call strategy for KMX stock over 14 days: sell a ~0.25–0.30 delta call in the 7–21 DTE window. Example contracts below for CarMax, Inc. (KMX) reach up to 1.65% annualized yield (0.68% avg on top strikes)—compare strike, premium, and IV before opening the screener. CarMax, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer of used vehicles and related products in the United States. The company operates in two segments: CarMax Sales Operations and CarMax Auto Finance. The CarMax Sales Operations segment offers customers a range of makes and models of used vehicles, including domestic, imported, and luxury vehicles, as well as hybrid and electric vehicles; wholesale auctions; extended protection plans to customers at the time of sale; and reconditioning and vehicle repair…
View KMX chartBest covered call strategy for KMX stock over 14 days
Target ~0.25–0.30 delta in the 7–21 DTE window. Top contracts reach up to 1.65% annualized yield (0.68% avg). Example: $58 strike, 15 DTE, 1.65% yield at ~0.36 delta. Full comparison is in the table below.
Top Covered Calls (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $57.50 | Nov 20 | 15 | 0.36 | $1.23 | 1.65% | 33 | Open |
| $60.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | 0.21 | $0.60 | 0.75% | 3 | Open |
| $72.50 | Nov 20 | 15 | 0.07 | $0.25 | 0.34% | 3 | Open |
| $62.50 | Nov 20 | 15 | 0.12 | $0.30 | 0.32% | 3 | Open |
| $75.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | 0.06 | $0.25 | 0.33% | 3 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
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Insights
Top pick
Best covered calls for CarMax, Inc. (KMX): $57.50 strike expiring Nov 20, 2026, 1.65% yield.
Short-term opportunities
CarMax, Inc. (KMX) has competitive covered calls expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for CarMax, Inc. (KMX) is 62.1% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
How to use this page
- Review CarMax, Inc. (KMX) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for CarMax, Inc. (KMX) — Open our Covered Calls screener with KMX pre-loaded and optional 14-day or 30-day DTE filters.
- Compare and execute — Refine yield, delta, and IV in the screener, then place the trade in your broker.
Analysis
Our analysis of CarMax, Inc. (KMX) covered calls shows average premium yield of 0.68% and peaks at 1.65%. Average implied volatility is 62.1% (peak 89.0%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. CarMax, Inc. (KMX) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector within the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry, earning an overall score of 3. Use the tables below to compare strike, DTE, and delta before opening the full screener.
FAQ
What is the best covered call strategy for KMX stock over 14 days?
For a 14-day covered call on KMX, target ~0.25–0.30 delta strikes in the 7–21 DTE window with annualized yield up to 1.65% (0.68% avg on top contracts). Example from today’s chain: $57.50 strike, 15 DTE, 1.65% annualized yield at ~0.36 delta. Compare strike, premium, delta, and IV in the table above, then open the covered call screener for live filters.
What are the best covered calls for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?
The best covered calls for CarMax, Inc. (KMX) reach up to 1.65% annualized yield (0.68% average on top strikes). This page emphasizes roughly 14–21 day expirations plus 30-day style windows. Compare strike, DTE, delta, and IV in the tables below, then open the screener for full filters.
What are CarMax, Inc. (KMX)'s fundamentals for covered calls?
For CarMax, Inc. (KMX), key fundamentals include last price $54.94, P/E 26.3, market cap $7.9 Billion, Consumer Cyclical sector, WSO rating B-, analyst consensus Hold. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.
How do I find covered calls for CarMax, Inc. (KMX)?
Use our Covered Calls screener with CarMax, Inc. (KMX) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (62.1% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for CarMax, Inc. (KMX) covered calls?
Average premium yield for CarMax, Inc. (KMX) covered calls is 0.68%, with top contracts up to 1.65%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 62.1%, peak 89.0%).
Is CarMax, Inc. (KMX) a good stock for covered calls?
CarMax, Inc. (KMX) offers covered calls with yields up to 1.65%. WSO rates it B-. It is in Consumer Cyclical. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for CarMax, Inc. (KMX) covered calls?
CarMax, Inc. (KMX) has short-dated contracts (~7–21 DTE) and medium-term expirations (~22–45 DTE) on this page. Use DTE chips to jump to the screener with matching expiration filters.
How does implied volatility affect CarMax, Inc. (KMX) covered calls?
IV drives option premiums: CarMax, Inc. (KMX) averages 62.1% IV (peak 89.0%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.