Copart, Inc. · NASDAQ (us_market)
Industrials · Specialty Business Services · United States
Copart, Inc. provides online auctions and vehicle remarketing services in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, Finland, Oman, the Republic of Ireland, and Bahrain. It offers a range of services to process and sell vehicles over the internet through its virtual bidding third generation internet auction-style sales technology. The company's services include online seller access, salvage estimation, estimating, end-of-life vehicle processing, transportation, vehicle inspection stations, on-demand reporting, title processing and express, loan payoff, flexible vehicle processing programs, buy it now, sales process, and dealer services. Its services also comprise services to sell vehicles through BluCar, CashForCars.com, CashForCars.ca, CashForCars.de, CashForCars.co.uk, and Cash-for-cars.ie; Copart Recycling service, which allows the public to purchase parts from salvaged and end-of-life vehicles; and copart 360, a proprietary technology that captures clear 360-degree views of interiors and exteriors of cars, trucks, and vans. In addition, it provides IntelliSeller, an automated tool leveraging its vehicle and sales data to assist its sellers in making vital auction decisions; Purple Wave Inc., that offers wholesale construction, agriculture, and fleet remarketing services through no-reserve online auctions; wholesale powersport vehicle remarketing services through live and online auction platforms. The company sells its products to licensed vehicle dismantlers, rebuilders, repair licensees, used vehicle dealers, and exporters, as well as to the public. Copart, Inc. was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas
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DROP2020-02-19$26.13 RISE2020-06-26$19.91 PEAK2020-09-16$26.31 210d | -23.8% 128d | 2020-03-16 $16.64 | 2020-09-16 $26.31 | 91Quality on Sale | 74Deep Value | +32.2% 82d | +58.1% Held 184d |
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Copart’s first quarter performance was shaped by higher average selling prices and ongoing strength in its international markets, even as U.S. insurance volumes softened. Management attributed the quarter’s results to a combination of rising total loss frequency and continued investments in technology and logistics, which supported auction returns. CEO Jeffrey Liaw emphasized that “international buyers, financed buyers, new buyers and particularly crossover buyers are critical enablers of the hi
Jeffrey Liaw: Welcome and thank you for joining us for our call today. First, for the third quarter 2026, our global insurance unit sales declined 2.7% or 1.9%, excluding the effect of catastrophic volume from a year ago. Total loss frequency is, in turn, a function of ever-rising repair costs, but more importantly, the differentiated returns that Copart generates by finding the highest and best use for a car globally, which is often full restoration back to roadworthiness.
Jeffrey Liaw: Welcome and thank you for joining us for our call today. First, for the third quarter 2026, our global insurance unit sales declined 2.7% or 1.9%, excluding the effect of catastrophic volume from a year ago. Total loss frequency is, in turn, a function of ever-rising repair costs, but more importantly, the differentiated returns that Copart generates by finding the highest and best use for a car globally, which is often full restoration back to roadworthiness.
The consensus price target hints at a 36.8% upside potential for Copart (CPRT). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.
The consensus price target hints at a 36.8% upside potential for Copart (CPRT). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.
In May 2026, Copart, Inc. reported its fiscal third-quarter results, with revenue rising to US$1,237.07 million and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations edging up to US$0.43, even as quarterly net income eased slightly to US$402.4 million. The company’s modest top-line growth was underpinned by higher average selling prices and solid international performance, while it continued investing in technology and logistics to support future operations despite softer U.S. insurance...
In May 2026, Copart, Inc. reported its fiscal third-quarter results, with revenue rising to US$1,237.07 million and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations edging up to US$0.43, even as quarterly net income eased slightly to US$402.4 million. The company’s modest top-line growth was underpinned by higher average selling prices and solid international performance, while it continued investing in technology and logistics to support future operations despite softer U.S. insurance...
Online vehicle auction company Copart (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q1 CY2026, with sales up 2.1% year on year to $1.24 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.43 per share was 5.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Online vehicle auction company Copart (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q1 CY2026, with sales up 2.1% year on year to $1.24 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.43 per share was 5.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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CPRT beats Q3 estimates as higher selling prices and a richer revenue mix offset lower unit volumes and softer insurance activity.
CPRT beats Q3 estimates as higher selling prices and a richer revenue mix offset lower unit volumes and softer insurance activity.
US equity futures were higher pre-bell Friday as traders mulled easing bond yields and monitored dev
US equity futures were higher pre-bell Friday as traders mulled easing bond yields and monitored dev
Moby summary of Copart, Inc.'s Q3 2026 earnings call
Moby summary of Copart, Inc.'s Q3 2026 earnings call
Copart Inc (CPRT) reports a 2.1% increase in consolidated revenue and strategic investments in technology, despite facing challenges in unit sales and rising fuel costs.
Copart Inc (CPRT) reports a 2.1% increase in consolidated revenue and strategic investments in technology, despite facing challenges in unit sales and rising fuel costs.
| 30d | 90d | YTD | 1y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPRT | -1.50% | -14.46% | -16.30% | -36.34% |
| XLI | +0.10% | -3.23% | +11.61% | +21.22% |
| Alpha (stock − sector) | -1.60% | -11.24% | -27.91% | -57.57% |
| Fund | Style | Shares | Value | % of Port | Change vs. last quarter | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| StateStreet | passive | 38.14M | $1.27B | 0.04% | Added+1.5% | 2026-03-31 |
| TwoSigma | quant | 10.71M | $355.51M | 0.29% | Added+397.7% | 2026-03-31 |
| CapResearch | fundamental | 4.71M | $156.44M | 0.02% | Added+18.6% | 2026-03-31 |
| Wellington | fundamental | 3.54M | $117.68M | 0.02% | Added+9.8% | 2026-03-31 |
| FidelityFMR | fundamental | 1.65M | $54.67M | 0.00% | Trimmed-10.9% | 2026-03-31 |
| RenTech | quant | 580.5K | $19.27M | 0.03% | Trimmed-70.7% | 2026-03-31 |
| Citadel | multi-strat | 307.9K | $10.22M | 0.01% | Trimmed-74.5% | 2026-03-31 |
| DEShaw | quant | 199.6K | $6.63M | 0.00% | Trimmed-71.8% | 2026-03-31 |
| TRowePrice | fundamental | 1.37M | $45.35K | 0.01% | Trimmed-4.8% | 2026-03-31 |
| Filed | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-17 | Liaw Jeffrey | Chief Executive Officer | M Option exercise(deriv) | 1,277 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-04-17 | Liaw Jeffrey | Chief Executive Officer | M Option exercise(deriv) | 809 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-04-17 | Liaw Jeffrey | Chief Executive Officer | M Option exercise(deriv) | 43,166 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-04-17 | Liaw Jeffrey | Chief Executive Officer | M Option exercise(deriv) | 4,523 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-04-17 | Liaw Jeffrey | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 2,343 | $33.17 | −$77.7K |
| 2026-04-17 | Liaw Jeffrey | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 23,870 | $33.18 | −$792.0K |
| 2026-04-17 | Liaw Jeffrey | Chief Executive Officer | M Option exercise | 1,277 | $8.70 | +$11.1K |
| 2026-04-17 | Liaw Jeffrey | Chief Executive Officer | M Option exercise | 809 | $6.78 | +$5.5K |
| 2026-04-17 | Liaw Jeffrey | Chief Executive Officer | M Option exercise | 43,166 | $8.70 | +$375.5K |
| 2026-04-17 | Liaw Jeffrey | Chief Executive Officer | M Option exercise | 4,523 | $6.78 | +$30.7K |
| 2026-01-16 | Liaw Jeffrey | Chief Executive Officer | M Option exercise(deriv) | 1,277 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-01-16 | Liaw Jeffrey | Chief Executive Officer | M Option exercise(deriv) | 809 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-01-16 | Liaw Jeffrey | Chief Executive Officer | M Option exercise(deriv) | 43,166 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-01-16 | Liaw Jeffrey | Chief Executive Officer | M Option exercise(deriv) | 4,523 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-01-16 | Liaw Jeffrey | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 22,693 | $40.17 | −$911.6K |
| 2026-01-16 | Liaw Jeffrey | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 2,444 | $40.17 | −$98.2K |
| 2026-01-16 | Liaw Jeffrey | Chief Executive Officer | M Option exercise | 1,277 | $8.70 | +$11.1K |
| 2026-01-16 | Liaw Jeffrey | Chief Executive Officer | M Option exercise | 809 | $6.78 | +$5.5K |
| 2026-01-16 | Liaw Jeffrey | Chief Executive Officer | M Option exercise | 43,166 | $8.70 | +$375.5K |
| 2026-01-16 | Liaw Jeffrey | Chief Executive Officer | M Option exercise | 4,523 | $6.78 | +$30.7K |
| 2025-12-09 | TRYFOROS THOMAS N | Director | A Grant / award(deriv) | 17,813 | — | +$0 |
| 2025-12-09 | Morefield Diane M | Director | A Grant / award(deriv) | 17,813 | — | +$0 |
| 2025-12-09 | COHAN STEVEN D | Director | A Grant / award(deriv) | 17,813 | — | +$0 |
| 2025-12-09 | Englander Daniel J | Director | A Grant / award(deriv) | 17,813 | — | +$0 |
| 2025-12-09 | Blunt Matt | Director | A Grant / award(deriv) | 17,813 | — | +$0 |
| Report Date | EPS Estimate | EPS Actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03upcoming | 0.39 | — | — |
| 2026-05-21 | 0.41 | 0.43 | +5.56% |
| 2026-02-19 | 0.39 | 0.36 | -7.54% |
| 2025-11-20 | 0.39 | 0.41 | +5.09% |
| 2025-09-04 | 0.36 | 0.41 | +13.29% |
| 2025-05-22 | 0.42 | 0.42 | +0.78% |
| 2025-02-20 | 0.37 | 0.40 | +7.52% |
| 2024-11-21 | 0.37 | 0.37 | +0.94% |
| 2024-09-04 | 0.37 | 0.33 | -9.87% |
| 2024-05-16 | 0.39 | 0.39 | +0.98% |
| 2024-02-22 | 0.34 | 0.33 | -4.25% |
| 2023-11-16 | 0.32 | 0.34 | +4.65% |
| 2023-09-14 | 0.32 | 0.34 | +4.82% |
| 2023-05-17 | 0.32 | 0.36 | +12.54% |
| 2023-02-20 | 0.29 | 0.31 | +5.87% |
| 2022-11-16 | 0.28 | 0.26 | -9.42% |