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CPRT·Copart, Inc.

$25.96
-0.41 (-1.55%)
High
$26.74
Open
$26.23
Market Cap
24.49B
52W High
$46.00
Low
$25.72
P. Close
$25.96
P/E
16.50
52W Low
$26.16
Fwd P/E
15.06
DailyIQ Est.
$40.82
Inst. Ownership
42.6%
Short Interest
3.12%
Days to Cover
2.8
Technical Score (1D)
14
BEARISH
News Sentiment
57
BULLISH
On Oct 11, it was reported that Copart, Inc. had closed at $27.32 on Oct 9, following a six‑month decline of 17.8%. The article highlighted that Copart’s business model is built on owning scarce salvage‑yard land near major cities, a resource that competitors cannot easily replicate. It also noted that the company secures captive insurance contracts that route write‑offs to its auction network, thereby boosting auction volume. These assets create high barriers to entry and help maintain Copart’s competitive moat. The report further explained that Copart’s strategy of hoarding cash and not paying dividends supports long‑term profitability.
LOW TARGET
$25 -3.7%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$39 +50.2%
11 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$55 +111.9%
9 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$25.00 - $55.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
5/8/7/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$40.82 (+57.2%)
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Business Services
Exchange
NMS
Country
United States
Website
Symbol
CPRT
Description
Copart, Inc. is a global leader in online vehicle auctions and remarketing, operating in numerous countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany. The company facilitates the sale of vehicles through its proprietary online auction platform, offering a comprehensive suite of services such as salvage estimation, title processing, and transportation. Copart's core business focuses on connecting sellers, including insurance companies and dealerships, with buyers like licensed dismantlers and exporters. Through its diverse offerings, including services like Copart Recycling and IntelliSeller, the company provides a comprehensive solution for processing and selling a wide range of vehicles, from salvage to end-of-life models. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Copart's value proposition lies in its efficient and technology-driven approach to the vehicle remarketing industry.
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
107,745 shares
$3.0M
Pocock JanePresident
Award/Grant500,000 shares2026-08-16
Pocock JanePresident
Award/Grant25,308 shares2026-08-16
STEARNS LEAH CChief Financial Officer
Award/Grant200,000 shares2026-08-16
STEARNS LEAH CChief Financial Officer
Award/Grant12,654 shares2026-08-16
Berger David Joel-
Award/Grant24,341 shares2026-08-13
84/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
31.8%
Revenue CAGR
11.4%
Current Ratio
7.91x
Debt / Equity
0.01x
Return on Equity
16.3%
Earnings Summary
Copart, Inc. operates a global online vehicle auction platform that connects insurers, dealers, and buyers, offering services such as salvage estimation, title processing, and transportation, positioning it as a technology‑driven leader in the specialty business services sector. In Q4 2024 Copart reported EPS of $0.40 versus an estimate of $0.37 and revenue of $1.163 billion, while Q1 2025 EPS rose to $0.42 against an estimate of $0.42 and revenue climbed to $1.212 billion; the following quarter, Q2 2025, saw EPS of $0.41 versus an estimate of $0.36 and revenue of $1.125 billion, and Q3 2025 EPS again hit $0.41 against an estimate of $0.39 with revenue of $1.155 billion, indicating a consistent EPS beat in the last four quarters and modest revenue growth that accelerated in Q1 2025 before moderating in Q2 and Q3. Historically, Copart has delivered year‑over‑year revenue growth of roughly 7–8 % in recent years, with EPS growth outpacing revenue in the same period, and has maintained a pattern of beating analyst estimates in at least three of the last four quarters, underscoring disciplined earnings management even as revenue momentum slows. Recent news highlights the $1.9 billion acquisition of ACV Auctions, which is projected to be EPS accretive by fiscal 2028 and could broaden Copart’s dealer‑to‑dealer and commercial vehicle auction channels; however, the deal’s immediate impact on growth remains uncertain, with analysts noting margin pressure and competitive dynamics as concerns, and the market is watching for cost‑synergy realization and regulatory approvals that could affect integration timing.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.34$0.36$0.39$0.41$0.43Q4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'26Q1'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'27$0.40 - -
Q4'26$0.38$0.35-8.5%
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$1.2BQ4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'26Q1'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'27$1.2B - -
Q4'26$1.1B$1.2B+0.7%
Q3'25 - $1.2B -
Q2'25 - $1.1B -
Q1'25 - $1.2B -
Q4'24 - $1.2B -

Market Data

CPRT Stock Snapshot

BEARISH14/100
$25.96−$0.41 (1.6%)
Market cap
24.49B
P/E ratio
16.5
Day range
$25.72 – $26.74
News sentiment
57/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$39.00 (+50.2%)
Consensus
Buy · 22 analysts
52-week range-0.8% off low · -43.6% from high
$26.16$46.00
Price $25.96 DailyIQ Est. $40.82

Price action on CPRT is defensive - rallies are being sold rather than extended. In Industrials, names this size usually take direction from sector flows before company-level news.

Behaviour On Record

What CPRT's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
24.3% 60th pct
Below its peak
-59.0%
vs 200-day average
-20.3%
Up days (1y)
46%

Copart, Inc. is currently running 24.3% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against CPRT's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 60th percentile — a little above its own norm, against a typical reading of 22.4%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

CPRT is trading -59.0% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -15.0%, and the deepest was -43.1% in 2020. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -20.3% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 3rd percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year CPRT closed higher on 46% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a rising streak.

On October specifically: over 14 years of records, CPRT finished the month higher 7 of 14 times, with a median return of +1.4% and an average of +1.6%. Its strongest month historically has been November at +7.8% on average, its weakest September at -4.6%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: CPRT has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 95 of 3,268 sessions (2.9% of the time), with the largest gaps running +8.8% and -8.8%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 3,269 daily closes between 2013-10-15 and 2026-10-14, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against CPRT's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of CPRT's sector?

Copart, Inc. sits in the Industrials sector, currently ranked 8th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#8 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
36

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for CPRT?

CallsPuts

For Copart, Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.56), with at-the-money implied volatility around 36.7%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±3.1% move by that expiry — a range of about $25.19–$26.79.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.56
ATM implied volatility
36.7%
Total open interest
5,584
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±3.1% ($25.19–$26.79)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on CPRT?

BNP Paribas most recently reiterated its rating on Copart, Inc. to Outperform on Sep 28, 2026 with a price target of $43 (from $40). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 2 upgrades against 1 downgrade, a net bullish lean.

Latest action
BNP Paribas — Outperform
90-day upgrades
2
90-day downgrades
1
Net rating momentum
+1
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Sep 28, 2026BNP ParibasReiteratedOutperform$40 → $43
Sep 17, 2026HSBCDowngradeBuy → Hold$36
Sep 14, 2026Freedom BrokerMaintainedBuy$39 → $36
Sep 11, 2026Barrington ResearchUpgradeMarket Perform → Outperform$40
Sep 11, 2026BairdMaintainedOutperform$42 → $38
Sep 3, 2026JP MorganUpgradeNeutral → Overweight$32 → $40
Aug 26, 2026BarclaysMaintainedUnderweight$26 → $25
Aug 20, 2026Stephens & Co.ReiteratedEqual-Weight$35
Jul 22, 2026BarclaysMaintainedUnderweight$32 → $26
Jun 26, 2026Freedom BrokerInitiatedBuy$39
Feb 23, 2026JP MorganMaintainedNeutral$45 → $34
Feb 23, 2026BarclaysMaintainedUnderweight$33 → $32

Peers & ETF holders

CPRT peers & ETF holders

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

57/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MODERATELY BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Copart, Inc. closed at $27.32 on October 9, after a six‑month decline of 17.8%. The company’s business model relies on owning scarce salvage‑yard land near major cities and securing captive insurance contracts that route write‑offs to its auction network. These assets create high barriers to entry, limiting competitors’ ability to replicate the scale. The strategy has kept Copart profitable without borrowing or paying dividends, reinforcing its competitive moat.
What did this article say?
Copart (CPRT) extended its tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of ACV Auctions (ACVA) at $10.50 per share until October 15, moving the deadline from October 7. The extension provides additional time for the Hart‑Scott‑Rodino waiting period to expire on October 13. The offer remains contingent on more than 50% of ACV shares being tendered and the expiration or termination of the HSR waiting period. This development keeps the acquisition process ongoing without altering the terms of the offer.
What did this article say?
Copart, Inc. extended the expiration date of its all‑cash tender offer to acquire all shares of ACV Auctions Inc. to October 15, 2026, maintaining the offer price of $10.50 per share.
What did this article say?
Copart is expected to rebound from a temporary dip in U.S. insurance volume, as premium normalization and the reacquisition of a former client are projected to lift demand. The company’s long‑term growth prospects remain strong, with valuation upside suggested by analysts. The cyclical weakness is viewed as a short‑term headwind rather than a fundamental shift.
What did this article say?
On October 5, Copart, Inc. (CPRT) closed at $27.65, up 1.58% and outperforming the S&P 500’s 0.66% gain. The share price had fallen 19.28% over the past month, lagging the Business Services sector’s 4.68% loss. Analysts expect the upcoming earnings report to show flat earnings per share at $0.41, with revenue projected at $1.18 billion for the quarter. Year‑to‑date guidance forecasts earnings of $1.65 per share and revenue of $4.83 billion, modestly up from the prior year. The market reaction suggests a mild positive outlook amid a broader decline in the sector.
What did this article say?
Copart Inc. extended its $10.50‑per‑share tender offer for ACV Auctions until October 7, 2026, after withdrawing and re‑filing its premerger notification under the Hart‑Scott‑Rodino Act. The extension gives the Justice Department and FTC additional time to review the transaction, which values the deal at roughly $1.9 billion. The HSR waiting period is scheduled to expire at 11:59 p.m. on October 13, 2026, unless regulators grant early termination. The move keeps the offer unchanged and maintains the status quo for both companies. No immediate material change to the deal’s terms was announced.
What did this article say?
Copart (CPRT) extended its all‑cash tender offer to acquire ACV Auctions (ACVA) until October 7, 2026, maintaining the $10.50 per share price. The company withdrew and refiled its antitrust filing to grant the U.S. Department of Justice and FTC additional review time. As of September 30, 81.3 million ACV shares—about 47.8% of outstanding—had been tendered, with the offer still contingent on meeting the tender conditions.
What did this article say?
BNP Paribas analyst Chris Bottiglieri reiterated an Outperform rating for Copart (NASDAQ:CPRT) and increased the price target from $40 to $43. The upgrade reflects confidence in the company’s growth prospects and recent operational improvements. The higher target suggests a bullish view on Copart’s valuation relative to peers.
What did this article say?
BNP Paribas increased its price target for Copart (CPRT) from $40 to $43, reflecting a modest confidence boost. The rating remains overweight, with an average target of $39.11 across analysts. The adjustment suggests the bank sees incremental upside potential but does not signal a major shift in fundamentals.
What did this article say?
Copart, Inc. (CPRT) closed at $27.59, a 1.6% decline, falling behind the S&P 500 and other major indices on September 25. The drop followed a 14.41% year‑to‑date decline, while the Business Services sector lagged by 6.07%. Analysts anticipate earnings of $0.41 per share and revenue of $1.18 billion for the quarter, modestly up from the same period last year. The company’s full‑year outlook projects earnings of $1.65 per share and revenue of $4.83 billion, a slight increase. Investors are monitoring the upcoming earnings report for potential revisions to forecasts.

Technical Analysis

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14
BEARISH
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $12.04B combined position · 15 adding, 10 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Vanguard Group Inc▼ Sell108,666,07511.71%$4.25B2026-01-29
BlackRock, Inc.▲ Buy67,718,3477.30%$1.91B2026-08-07
Invesco Ltd.▲ Buy33,018,5763.56%$930.79M2026-08-14
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy27,397,9802.95%$769.69M2026-08-12
Morgan Stanley▲ Buy16,070,0991.73%$453.02M2026-08-13
Capital World Investors▼ Sell15,689,5491.69%$442.28M2026-08-12
Norges Bank▼ Sell14,424,8101.55%$406.64M2026-08-12
AQR Capital Management LLC▲ Buy14,020,6241.51%$395.24M2026-08-14
Two Sigma Investments, LP▲ Buy12,549,7181.35%$353.78M2026-08-14
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy8,445,1430.91%$238.07M2026-08-14
Northern Trust Corp▼ Sell8,239,9580.89%$232.28M2026-08-13
Akre Capital Management LLC▼ Sell7,985,8080.86%$225.12M2026-08-14
Marshall Wace, LLP▲ Buy7,158,1870.77%$201.79M2026-08-13
Bank of America Corp▼ Sell6,787,7770.73%$191.35M2026-08-14
JPMorgan Chase & Co▼ Sell6,264,0370.67%$176.02M2026-08-12
Millennium Management LLC▲ Buy4,654,3960.50%$131.21M2026-08-14
Citadel Advisors LLC▲ Buy4,540,3450.49%$127.99M2026-09-02
Capital Research Global Investors▼ Sell4,316,1350.47%$121.67M2026-08-12
Wellington Management Group LLP▲ Buy3,799,6000.41%$107.11M2026-08-14
William Blair Investment Management, LLC▼ Sell3,159,9780.34%$89.08M2026-08-12
Squarepoint Ops LLC▲ Buy2,915,2980.31%$82.18M2026-08-14
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy1,999,2870.22%$56.36M2026-08-03
Wells Fargo & Company▼ Sell1,772,9710.19%$49.98M2026-08-14
Point72 Asset Management, L.P.▲ Buy1,722,5090.19%$48.56M2026-08-14
Man Group plc▲ Buy1,539,1170.17%$43.39M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:42.72M sh bought ($1.20B)8.90M sh sold ($250.72M)net +33.83M sh (+$953.29M)
Congressional Trading Activity
5 disclosed trades · ~$64.5K est. traded value · 2 buys, 3 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Alan ArmstrongSenateOK▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-03-272026-07-21
Valerie HoyleHouseOR04▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-08-192025-09-12
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▼ Sell$15K - $50K2025-05-122025-06-22
Valerie HoyleHouseOR04▲ Buy$1K - $15K2024-10-292025-09-12
Tommy TubervilleSenateAL▼ Sell$1K - $15K2024-05-032026-08-05