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CPRT·Copart, Inc.

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$28.47
Open
$27.41
Market Cap
25.91B
52W High
$50.11
Low
$27.25
P. Close
$27.28
P/E
16.68
52W Low
$27.23
Fwd P/E
16.71
DailyIQ Est.
$42.05
Technical Score (1D)
27
SELL
News Sentiment
75
BULLISH
Daniel J. Englander, a Copart director, sold 80,000 CPRT shares for $2.204 million just 17 hours ago, a sizable insider transaction that could signal a shift in confidence or a liquidity need. The sale reduces the director’s stake and may prompt traders to reassess the company’s valuation, especially given the recent disclosure of a 13.4 % annual revenue growth over five years. Copart’s robust free‑cash‑flow has allowed continued investment in its online auction platform and shareholder returns through buybacks and dividends, underpinning its financial flexibility. The insider sale could therefore be interpreted either as a personal liquidity move or as a signal that management is less optimistic about near‑term upside. In the next 1–10 trading days, market participants should watch for any corporate announcement that explains the rationale behind the sale, such as a planned buyback program or a shift in capital allocation. Increased trading volume following the disclosure may also reveal whether the market views the sale as a bearish signal or merely a routine transaction. Additionally, analysts should monitor Copart’s quarterly earnings for any changes in free‑cash‑flow or platform investment that could affect its ability to sustain buybacks and dividends. If the company confirms a new buyback or capital‑raising plan, it could mitigate concerns raised by the insider sale and support the stock’s trajectory. Conversely, a lack of explanation or a decline in cash flow could reinforce a bearish outlook, prompting a reassessment of the company’s long‑term prospects. Traders should therefore keep an eye on the upcoming earnings release and any regulatory filings that might clarify the director’s motives and the company’s future capital strategy.
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 $27.40, giving Copart, Inc. a market cap of 25.91B and a P/E ratio of 16.7. Today's range spans $27.25–$28.47, with shares opening at $27.41 and moving up $0.12 (0.4%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 27/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 75/100.

Over the past year CPRT has traded between $27.23 and $50.11 - the current price is +0.6% off the 52-week low and -45.3% 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 +49.3%.

The technical and sentiment data for Copart, Inc. (CPRT) both point lower - 27/100, SELL, sentiment bullish at 75/100, price $27.40 (near 52-week lows). The current P/E ratio stands at 16.7. As a large-cap with 25.91B in Industrials, this is a name that short sellers actively cover: liquid enough to short with minimal borrowing friction, large enough to matter to a portfolio. Annual range: $27.23–$50.11.

When a large-cap Industrials name with 25.91B in capitalization prints a SELL signal (27/100) alongside bullish news sentiment (75/100), the risk isn't just price depreciation — it's the loss of institutional sponsorship that makes recovery harder. At $27.40 (near 52-week lows in the $27.23–$50.11 range), the structural support levels are where that sponsorship question gets answered.