Copart, Inc.

Copart, Inc.

Copart, Inc. (CPRT) operates an online vehicle auction platform connecting sellers โ€” notably insurers, dealers and fleet operators โ€” with buyers of salvage and clean-title vehicles worldwide. The companyโ€™s technology-driven marketplace facilitates high-volume, low-touch transactions and scales through membership services, buyer fees and international expansion. Key strengths include a broad global footprint, proprietary auction technology and close links to insurance and automotive ecosystems. Investors should note revenue and margins are sensitive to used-vehicle prices, accident and insurance claim rates, macroeconomic activity and currency movements. Competition, regulation and platform reliability are additional considerations. Copart has historically emphasised reinvestment and growth over returning capital, but dividend and capital-return policies can change. This summary is educational and not personal financial advice; investors should review Copartโ€™s latest filings, valuation metrics and suitability for their own portfolios before acting.

Why It's Moving

Copart, Inc.

Copart Dives to 12-Month Low After Earnings Miss Signals Weak Auction Demand

Copart shares plunged to a new 52-week low following Q2 fiscal 2026 results that fell short of expectations, with EPS at $0.36 versus $0.39 anticipated and revenue dropping 3.6% year-over-year to $1.12 billion. Declining insurance and vehicle volumes are squeezing auction throughput, prompting investor concerns over near-term growth despite long-term investments in AI and land expansion.
Sentiment:
๐ŸปBearish
  • Q2 revenue of $1.12B missed $1.15B estimates, reflecting a 9% drop in insurance volumes that hampered overall auction activity.
  • EPS declined 10% to $0.36 from $0.40 last year, highlighting pressures from reduced vehicle supply in a softening market.
  • Management emphasized ongoing AI and land investments to boost efficiency, even as insider sales added to the post-earnings selloff.

When is the next earnings date for Copart, Inc. (CPRT)?

Copart (CPRT) is estimated to report its next earnings between May 18 and May 22, 2026, following the recent Q2 fiscal 2026 release on February 19, 2026. This upcoming report will cover Q3 fiscal 2026 results, aligning with the company's historical pattern of late-May announcements for that quarter. No official date has been confirmed yet, so investors should monitor for updates.

Stock Performance Snapshot

Buy

Analyst Rating

Analysts recommend buying Copart's stock, indicating strong potential for price growth.

Above Average

Financial Health

Copart is generating strong revenue, profits, and cash flow, indicating solid financial performance.

Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.

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Why Youโ€™ll Want to Watch This Stock

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Platform Scalability

Digital auctions scale with volume and membership growth, which can lift margins โ€” though earnings remain exposed to used-car price swings.

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Global Expansion

International markets offer new demand and diversification, but bring currency and regulatory risks that can affect results.

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Insurance Partnerships

Close ties with insurers and fleets supply large vehicle volumes, supporting recurring flows โ€” yet changes in claims or insurer strategy can alter supply.

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