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SEC filingAmerica's Car-Mart reported a net loss of $76.7 million for Q3 2026, driven by a $36.7 million loss before taxes and a $40.0 million provision for income taxes. Total revenues were $286.8 million, down 12.0% year-over-year, with sales declining 15.5% to $222.6 million while interest income increased 3.1% to $64.2 million. The provision for credit losses increased 21.4% to $105.2 million, representing 47.3% of sales. The company closed 18 dealership locations as part of footprint optimization initiatives, reducing total dealerships to 136. Cash and cash equivalents increased to $117.9 million, with total assets of $1.63 billion and total liabilities of $1.15 billion. The company established a $47.0 million valuation allowance against Colonial's net deferred tax assets, contributing to the significant income tax provision.
America's Car-Mart reported a challenging Q3 2026 with total revenues of $286.8 million, down 12.0% from $325.7 million in Q3 2025. Sales revenue declined 15.5% to $222.6 million, primarily due to a 22.2% decrease in retail units sold (10,275 vs. 13,198). Interest income increased 3.1% to $64.2 million. The company reported a net loss of $76.7 million compared to net income of $3.2 million in the prior year quarter, with basic and diluted EPS of -$9.00. The loss before taxes was $36.7 million, and the provision for income taxes was $40.0 million, including a $47.0 million valuation allowance against Colonial's net deferred tax assets.
Revenue decline was driven by lower retail sales volumes as management moderated originations to align with available funding capacity. The average retail sales price increased 7.1% to $20,634, partially offsetting the unit volume decline. Interest income growth of 3.1% was supported by an increase in the weighted average interest rate on outstanding finance receivables to 17.66% from 17.51%. Same store revenue declined 13.4% year-over-year. The company operates in a single reportable segment focused on integrated automotive sales and financing solutions for customers with limited financial resources.
Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 35.8%, consistent with 35.7% in the prior year quarter. Gross profit per retail unit sold increased to $7,762 from $7,131. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 23.1% of sales from 17.6%, primarily due to lower sales volumes reducing operating leverage and investments in technology and infrastructure. The provision for credit losses increased to 47.3% of sales from 32.9%, driven by higher net charge-offs and increased reserve requirements reflecting updated expectations of lifetime credit losses. Interest expense increased to 9.8% of sales from 6.4% due to higher average debt balances.
Net cash used in operating activities was $2.8 million for the nine months ended January 31, 2026. Cash and cash equivalents were $117.9 million, with restricted cash of $119.1 million. Total assets were $1.63 billion, with finance receivables net of $1.11 billion. Total liabilities were $1.15 billion, including non-recourse notes payable of $628.3 million and senior secured note payable of $263.8 million. Total equity was $479.4 million. The company completed a $300 million senior secured term loan facility on October 30, 2025, with proceeds used to pay off the revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes.
The company is implementing footprint optimization through dealership consolidation, having closed 18 locations in Q3. Management is focused on strengthening underwriting through enhanced loan origination systems and improving vehicle quality by procuring lower-mileage vehicles. The company expects to continue investing in technology infrastructure and workforce development. Liquidity depends on income from operations, asset-backed securitizations, and potential debt or equity financing. The company had $628.3 million of asset-backed non-recourse notes with weighted average fixed coupon rate of 7.18% and maturities from 2028-2032. Risk factors include economic conditions affecting customers, vehicle supply constraints, and compliance with debt covenants.