Copart, IncNasdaq: CPRT
Industrials · Diversified Support Services
$33.34
+0.68%
Vol: 4.7M
Research Digest
Friday, May 1, 2026
Copart faces headwinds with 30.27% one-year share decline after February earnings miss, CEO stake reduction, and rising operating costs despite revenue of $4.61 billion.
Copart reported Q2 2026 results with diluted EPS of $0.36 versus $0.40 prior year and revenue of $1.1 billion, both declining sequentially. The stock is down 30.27% over the past year and near its 52-week low of $32.20 after missing February earnings expectations and CEO Jeffrey Liaws 31% stake reduction in January. Analysts cite customer volume concerns and rising operating costs as headwinds. The consensus Hold rating with $44.40 target reflects wide divergence between bulls (Baird at $48) and bears.
Previous Market Intelligence
13 daysApr 30Copart misses Q3 guidance expectations amid volume and cost pressuresNegative▶
Copart reported Q3 earnings miss with $0.36 EPS vs. $0.39 expected and 3.6% revenue decline. CEO Jeffrey Liaw sold ~26,000 shares on April 15. Multiple analysts downgraded the stock, citing concerns over customer volume and rising operating costs. The consensus rating remains "Hold" with average price target of $44.40. Stock has declined 30.27% over the past year and trades near 52-week lows despite management's long-term growth optimism.
Apr 29Copart stock near 52-week low down 46.6% YTD; analyst target $47.22 reflects 42.8% upsideNegative▶
Copart faces significant headwinds with stock down 46.6% over past year, lagging S&P 500 by 77%. February earnings miss reporting $0.36 EPS vs $0.39 expected and revenue down 3.6% YoY triggered decline. Currently trading near 52-week low. Q3 FY2026 earnings expected with $0.42 EPS. Analyst sentiment moderately optimistic: Moderate Buy consensus with 5 Strong Buys, 5 Holds, 2 Strong Sells among 12 analysts. Mean price target $47.22 implies 42.8% upside from $33.05 current levels despite operational challenges.
Apr 16Copart reported Q4 2026 earnings miss (EPS $0.36 vs. $0.40 est., revenue $1.12B vs. $1.14B est.) on April 15 amid insurance customer volume decline.Negative▶
Copart reported Q4 2026 earnings miss with EPS $0.36 vs. $0.40 consensus estimate and revenue $1.12B vs. $1.14B estimate. Stock down 38.73% over past 52 weeks, trading at $32.84 per share (last close). Analyst consensus: Hold with fair value ~$42.67 (30% upside). Company repurchased $1.12B stock (3.07% of shares) November 2025-March 2026. New $1.25B revolving credit facility increases flexibility. Key challenges: weak insurance customer volume and rising operating costs.
Apr 15Copart stock down 31% YTD amid weak insurance customer volumes; Q1 2026 EPS beat at $0.36 but revenue missed at $1.12B.Negative▶
Copart reported Q1 fiscal 2026 EPS of $0.36 but revenue of $1.12 billion missed consensus of $1.14 billion. Stock has declined 38.73% over past 52 weeks. Analysts cite weak insurance customer volumes and rising operating costs as key headwinds. Mean price target of $42.67 implies 29.3% upside.
Apr 14No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
No material news in the last 48 hours.
Apr 13Copart misses Q4 earnings and revenue estimates amid insurance customer volume declines; JPMorgan cut price target to $34.Negative▶
Copart reported Q4 earnings of $0.36 and revenue of $1.12B, both below expectations, reflecting insurance customer volume challenges. JPMorgan lowered target from $45 to $34. Barclays cut from $33 to $32. Stock at $32.84 (down 11.5% monthly). Executed $1.12B in share buybacks. Secured new $1.25B revolving credit facility. Five analysts rate Hold consensus.
Apr 10Copart Q1 2026 earnings missed analyst estimates; insurance volume headwinds pressure stock down 11% in one month.Negative▶
Copart reported Q1 2026 earnings per share of $0.36 on revenue of $1.12B, both below analyst expectations. The underperformance reflects declining volumes at key insurance customers. JPMorgan reduced price target from $45 to $34 with Neutral rating. Copart maintains strong capital position with over $5B net cash.
Apr 9Copart reports earnings miss with revenue declining amid Q2 results pressure and competitive challengesNegative▶
Copart reported quarterly revenue of $1.1 billion, down versus prior year with quarterly diluted EPS of $0.36 versus $0.40 last year. The company missed earnings expectations on both revenue and EPS. Despite strong fundamentals, analysts note competitive pressures and economic factors raising concerns. Consensus rating is Hold with 12-month price target of $46.8, implying 30.15% upside. CEO Jeffrey Liaw sold 25,137 shares in January. Copart operates global online auction platform for vehicles and equipment.
Apr 8Copart Q2 FY2024 earnings miss pressures stock despite $1.25B credit facility and buyback activityNegative▶
Copart reported disappointing Q2 FY2024 results with EPS of $0.36 and revenue of $1.12B, both below analyst expectations, amid temporary insurance volume headwinds. Management repurchased 3.07% of shares (~$1.12B) between November 2025 and March 2026 and secured new $1.25B revolving credit facility for financial flexibility. Stock has declined 31% in past year despite fundamentals; analysts maintain Moderate Buy with $47.67 target (25% upside). Recent digital payments integration aims to modernize lienholder claims process.
Apr 7Copart announces $1.25B revolving credit facility; Q3 FY2026 EPS miss.Negative▶
Copart Q3 FY26 EPS $0.36 and revenue $1.12B both missed on declining insurance customer volumes. New $1.25B unsecured revolver for acquisitions/expansion. Stock -38.7% 52w to $33.40 April 2. Repurchased $1.12B (3.07% of shares) Nov-Mar. Hold consensus $44.40.
Apr 6Copart Misses Q2 FY2026 Estimates; Stock Down 31% YTD Despite Strong FundamentalsNeutral▶
Copart reported earnings miss in Q2 FY2026 (ended Feb 19): EPS $0.36 vs $0.392 consensus (-$0.032) and revenue $1.12B vs $1.14B consensus. Stock down approximately 30% over six months despite fundamental strength, while S&P 500 gained 20%. Analysts see 25% upside potential with average Hold rating and $46.8 12-month target (+30% upside). Next earnings report May 20, 2026.
Apr 3No significant overnight updates for Copart; faces challenges with Q2 FY2026 revenue miss and 31% YoY share price decline.Negative▶
No material news in the last 48 hours. Copart reported Q2 FY2026 earnings of $0.36 per share on $1.12 billion revenue (down 4% YoY), missing expectations. Announced a new $1.25 billion credit facility but faces headwinds with 31% share price decline over the past year. JPMorgan lowered its price target to $34 from $45.
Apr 2No significant overnight updates; Copart stock holds at $33.22; Q2 FY2026 results showed revenue of $1.1B with EPS of $0.36 vs $0.40 prior year.Neutral▶
Copart reported Q2 FY2026 results with revenue of $1.1 billion, gross profit of $492.8 million, and net income of $350.7 million, down versus prior year. Diluted EPS was $0.36 versus $0.40 prior year. Stock trading at $33.22 with 0.06% change in last 24 hours. Analysts maintain Moderate Buy rating with 25% upside potential.
Sector Peers
| Company | Price | Day | 1M | Fwd P/E | Beta | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTASCINTAS | $169.91 | -2.75% | +1.8% | 32.2x | 1.01 | $69.9B |
| CPRTCOPART | $33.34 | +0.68% | +0.8% | 19.7x | 1.14 | $31.9B |
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