Copart, Inc.

Copart, Inc.

Copart, Inc. (CPRT) operates an online vehicle auction platform connecting sellers — notably insurers, dealers and fleet operators — with buyers of salvage and clean-title vehicles worldwide. The company’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 Copart’s latest filings, valuation metrics and suitability for their own portfolios before acting.

Why It's Moving

Copart, Inc.

Copart stock dips 8% from recent highs as analysts maintain bullish stance with 40% upside potential through 2026

Copart shares have retreated to $34.11 as of mid-March 2026, down from $37.73 just two weeks earlier, despite analyst consensus pointing toward significant recovery potential. The pullback appears technical rather than fundamental, as Wall Street maintains a predominantly optimistic outlook on the automotive services provider.
Sentiment:
🐃Bullish
  • Analyst consensus shows 60% buy ratings with a 12-month price target of $47.55, representing 39% upside from current levels and reflecting confidence in the company's ability to capitalize on its operational performance
  • Earnings are projected to grow 13.38% over the coming year, expanding from $1.57 to $1.78 per share, while the company trades at a favorable 20.1 P/E ratio relative to broader market valuations
  • Recent institutional activity shows mixed signals, with some funds reducing holdings while others continue accumulating shares, suggesting investors are using weakness as a buying opportunity in a fundamentally sound business

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

Copart's next earnings announcement is estimated to occur between May 18-22, 2026, with some sources indicating May 20-21, 2026 as the most likely date. The company has not yet officially confirmed the exact date, but this estimate is based on historical earnings release patterns. This earnings report will cover Copart's Q3 2026 results, with analysts currently estimating earnings per share of $0.41 for the quarter. The company typically hosts a conference call at 5:30 PM Eastern on the same day as the earnings release.

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 You’ll Want to Watch This Stock

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Platform Scalability

Digital auctions scale with volume and membership growth, which can lift margins — 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.

Insurance Partnerships

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

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