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CPRT·Copart, Inc.

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After Hours
High
$28.70
Open
$28.41
Market Cap
26.22B
52W High
$50.11
Low
$27.48
P. Close
$27.51
P/E
16.88
52W Low
$27.80
Fwd P/E
16.35
DailyIQ Est.
$42.05
Technical Score (1D)
14
SELL
News Sentiment
50
MIXED
Jane Pocock has been promoted to President of Copart, effective immediately, following her tenure as CEO. The move signals a potential shift toward accelerating the company’s digital marketplace and improving operational efficiency. As President, Pocock will likely steer the expansion of the online auction platform that connects insurers, buyers, and sellers. This leadership change could influence investor expectations for future guidance, especially regarding growth initiatives and cost management. Traders should watch for any subsequent earnings releases or conference calls that outline how Pocock’s vision will translate into revenue or margin targets. The promotion comes after a period of executive turnover, including the recent return of former CEO Jay Adair, which has already altered the company’s strategic focus. The reclassification of Copart into Russell Midcap and Midcap Value benchmarks may also affect index fund flows and liquidity in the coming days. JPMorgan’s recent cut of the price target to $32 reflects a more cautious earnings outlook, so the new leadership will need to demonstrate clear upside to regain confidence. In the next 1–10 trading days, monitor the company’s guidance on digital platform investment, operational cost metrics, and any updates on the reclassification impact.
Earnings Summary
Copart, Inc. (CPRT) is a global leader in online vehicle auctions and remarketing, operating in the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany, and providing a comprehensive suite of services from salvage estimation to transportation. The company’s specialty business services model places it within the industrials sector, where technology-driven platforms are increasingly shaping the automotive salvage market. In the most recent four quarters, Copart posted EPS of $0.40 in Q4 2024, $0.42 in Q1 2025, $0.41 in Q2 2025, and $0.41 in Q3 2025, all of which exceeded analyst expectations of $0.372, $0.417, $0.362, and $0.390 respectively; revenue rose from $1.163 billion in Q4 2024 to $1.212 billion in Q1 2025, dipped to $1.125 billion in Q2 2025, and rebounded to $1.155 billion in Q3 2025, indicating a modestly accelerating top line after a mid‑year decline. Historically, Copart has maintained a streak of EPS beats over the past four quarters, while revenue growth has been uneven but generally positive, suggesting that the company can generate earnings above expectations even when sales momentum fluctuates. Recent news highlights a JPMorgan price‑target cut to $32 from $35 amid concerns about sustaining growth in a competitive auction space, coupled with a leadership transition that saw Jeff Liaw step down and former CEO Jay Adair return on July 31 2026; the company also announced plans to expand its VB3 virtual bidding platform and focus on cost efficiency, which may influence upcoming earnings. Investors should watch for the Q4 2025 earnings release to assess whether the new CEO’s strategy translates into stronger revenue growth and margin improvement, monitor guidance on digital platform adoption, and keep an eye on any regulatory or market shifts that could impact the salvage vehicle auction sector.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.35$0.37$0.39$0.41$0.43Q4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'25$0.39 - -
Q3'25$0.39$0.41+5.1%
Q2'25$0.36$0.41+13.3%
Q1'25$0.42$0.42+0.8%
Q4'24$0.37$0.40+7.5%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.1B$1.1B$1.2B$1.2B$1.2BQ4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'25$1.1B - -
Q3'25 - $1.2B -
Q2'25 - $1.1B -
Q1'25 - $1.2B -
Q4'24 - $1.2B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

CPRT Stock Snapshot

CPRT is currently trading at $27.60, giving Copart, Inc. a market cap of 26.22B and a P/E ratio of 16.9. Today's range spans $27.48–$28.70, with shares opening at $28.41 and moving up $0.09 (0.3%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 14/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 50/100.

Over the past year CPRT has traded between $27.80 and $50.11 - the current price is -0.7% off the 52-week low and -44.9% from the high. 22 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $40.90 (range $32.00–$55.00), implying upside of +48.2%.

CPRT is showing a SELL signal (14/100) with neutral sentiment (50/100). Price: $27.60 (near 52-week lows within $27.80–$50.11). (P/E: 16.9) At 26.22B in Industrials market cap, a bearish technical read accompanied by negative sentiment often marks the beginning of an earnings revision cycle downward - active managers trim before the revisions become consensus, compounding the selling pressure.

The current SELL phase for CPRT (14/100) at $27.60 (near 52-week lows) suggests that the market is discounting either a fundamental deterioration or a sector headwind that hasn't fully appeared in the earnings line yet. Sentiment at 50/100 (neutral) confirms that news flow is not providing a counternarrative. At 26.22B in Industrials capitalization, CPRT has the liquidity for institutional exits to be orderly — but orderly doesn't mean shallow within the $27.80–$50.11 range.