Copart, Inc. CPRT

27.59 (0.45) (1.60%) as of 25 Sep
Market cap
$26.1B
P/E
17.7×
Indexes indicate stock being part of an index,
Growth Flags show if company had growth for consecutive years

Insider Decisions

Total sells 9.92
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell 1 1 — 1 — — 1 — — 2 — —
Insider Ownership 9.11%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap 26,100.00
Revenue 4,666.21
Net Income 1,480.40
Free Cash Flow 1,279.70
Net Debt (4,489.80)
Current Ratio 7.91
Debt/Equity 0.00
P/E ratio 17.69
P/S ratio 5.48
P/B ratio 2.81
Past 5Y EPS Growth 17.85%
This Y EPS Growth 5.14%
Next Y EPS Growth 8.68%
Next 5Y EPS Growth 6.87%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio 0.00
Annual Dividend Rate —
Annual Dividend Yield —
total individual payouts
2023 Powerpack
2022 Powerpack
2021 Powerpack
2020 Powerpack
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 2026
Cash 2,364 3,422 4,789 4,490
Receivables 709 786 763 859
Inventory 40 44 40 51
Other 124 133 116 123
3,263 4,418 5,755 5,568
2023 2024 2025 2026
Payables 441 518 592 635
ST’ Debt 21 — — —
Other — — — —
493 629 683 704
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales 13.91% 11.62% 6.44%
Cash Flow 17.05% 10.12% 5.56%
Earnings 18.57% 9.65% 6.24%
Book Value 27.94% 20.85% 14.96%

Revenue

Oct Jan Apr Jul Year
’26 — — — — —
’26 1,155 1,122 1,237 1,152 4,666
’25 1,147 1,163 1,212 1,125 4,647
’24 1,020 1,020 1,127 1,069 4,237
’23 893 957 1,022 998 3,870
’22 810 867 940 883 3,501
’21 593 617 734 749 2,693
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Operating Cash Flow

Oct Jan Apr Jul Year
’26 — — — — —
’26 535 128 584 358 1,604
’25 482 178 701 438 1,800
’24 375 162 496 439 1,473
’23 312 188 506 359 1,364
’22 313 134 417 313 1,177
’21 259 135 369 229 991
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Free Cash Flow

Oct Jan Apr Jul Year
’26 — — — — —
’26 435 55 509 280 1,280
’25 246 61 578 377 1,261
’24 214 58 392 320 983
’23 159 100 420 202 881
’22 249 42 340 106 737
’21 112 (2) 288 127 525
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

EPS

Oct Jan Apr Jul Year
’26 — — — — —
’26 0.41 0.36 0.43 0.35 1.55
’25 0.37 0.40 0.42 0.41 1.59
’24 0.34 0.33 0.39 0.33 1.40
’23 0.26 0.31 0.36 0.36 1.28
’22 0.27 0.30 0.29 0.28 1.13
’21 0.21 0.20 0.30 0.27 0.98
fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Target Price Range

Analyst price targets

Recommendation Rating

2.1
1Buy 2 3Hold 4 5Sell
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
6.91 9.80 11.66 13.92 25.48 25.55 30.26 46.21 38.18 26.81

Analyst estimates 2027–2029

Powerpack
Low Price
11.19 16.77 23.10 32.74 40.28 38.05 51.53 64.38 63.85 41.79
High Price
5,323 6,026 7,327 7,600 8,600 9,500 10,200 11,700 11,600 —
Employees
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Revenue/Emp
1,448 1,806 2,042 2,206 2,693 3,501 3,870 4,237 4,647 4,666
Revenue
43.65% 42.22% 43.99% 45.69% 49.88% 45.88% 44.89% 45.02% 45.18% 44.66%
Gross Margin
440 563 705 801 1,122 1,341 1,554 1,715 1,896 1,835
EBT
30.39% 31.15% 34.52% 36.31% 41.67% 38.30% 40.17% 40.47% 40.79% 39.32%
EBT Margin
394 418 592 700 936 1,090 1,238 1,362 1,548 1,480
Net Income
57 79 85 104 123 139 160 190 218 238
Depreciation
1.58 1.95 2.21 2.36 2.85 3.69 4.06 4.41 4.81 4.91
Revenue/Sh
0.43 0.45 0.64 0.75 0.99 1.15 1.30 1.42 1.61 1.56
Earnings/Sh
0.54 0.58 0.70 0.98 1.05 1.24 1.43 1.53 1.86 1.69
Cash Flow/Sh
(0.36) (0.31) (0.39) (0.63) (0.49) (0.46) (0.51) (0.51) (0.56) (0.34)
Capex/Sh
0.17 0.26 0.32 0.35 0.56 0.78 0.92 1.02 1.31 1.35
Free CF/Sh
1.20 1.71 1.93 2.67 3.73 4.87 6.28 7.83 9.52 9.58
Book Value/Sh
915 927 922 933 945 950 954 961 965 950
Shares
18.20 31.71 30.05 31.08 36.88 28.08 34.13 36.59 28.16 18.67
PE Ratio
4.97 7.37 8.75 9.86 12.81 8.74 10.89 11.87 9.42 5.79
PS Ratio
6.55 8.42 10.05 8.73 9.78 6.62 7.04 6.68 4.76 2.97
PB Ratio
5.26 7.44 8.86 9.83 12.58 8.35 10.29 11.06 8.41 4.85
EV/Sales
47.69 54.86 62.29 73.85 69.03 39.89 45.37 47.86 31.08 17.73
EV/FCF
492 535 647 918 991 1,177 1,364 1,473 1,800 1,604
Op' Cash Flow
(332) (290) (356) (590) (465) (440) (483) (489) (538) (325)
Capex
160 245 290 328 525 737 881 983 1,261 1,280
FCF
285 432 405 608 1,282 1,762 2,770 3,790 5,071 4,864
Working Cap'
633 400 401 423 420 24 32 — — —
Total Debt
423 125 215 (55) (629) (1,360) (2,332) (3,422) (4,789) (4,490)
Net Debt
1,099 1,581 1,778 2,490 3,529 4,626 5,987 7,524 9,187 9,097
Sh' Equity
21.71% 19.48% 24.37% 23.32% 23.36% 22.09% 20.55% 17.98% 16.77% 14.76%
ROA
18.95% 21.40% 22.47% 20.95% 24.49% 26.32% 25.42% 23.95% 24.11% 22.42%
ROIC
42.09% 31.19% 35.23% 32.80% 31.12% 26.74% 23.32% 20.18% 18.58% 16.24%
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

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CPRT metrics, ten years each

Copart, Inc. (CPRT) key facts

  • Copart, Inc. (CPRT) is a Specialty Business Services company in the Industrials sector, listed on Nasdaq.
  • Copart, Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2026 (year ended July 2026) was $4.7 billion, roughly unchanged from fiscal 2025.
  • Net income was $1.5 billion, or $1.56 per share (basic), a net margin of 31.8%.
  • As of September 25, 2026, CPRT traded at $27.59, a market capitalization of $26.1 billion.
  • At that price the stock trades at 17.7× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 5.5× sales.
  • Return on equity was 16.2% and debt-to-equity 0.00.

Source: company filings (standardised) and stockrow calculations.

Copart, Inc. (CPRT) Latest News

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25 Sep

3

Copart, Inc. (CPRT) closed at $27.59, down 1.6% as the S&P 500 rose 0.51%, the Dow gained 0.93%, and the Nasdaq added 0.48%. Earlier, CPRT had fallen 14.41%, underperforming the Business Services sector (-6.07%) and the S&P 500 (+0.74%). Ahead of its next earnings release, the company is projected to report EPS of $0.41 (roughly flat year over year) and revenue of $1.18 billion, up about 2.4%. For the full year, Zacks Consensus calls for $1.65 per share on $4.83 billion in revenue, up around 6.5% and 3.6%, respectively. The note highlights ongoing analyst forecast revisions; CPRT holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). Valuation sits at a forward P/E of 17.01 (vs. industry 26.95) and a PEG of 1.36; the Auction and Valuation Services industry ranks 26th of 250. Earnings are expected to be roughly flat with modest revenue growth and a neutral hold outlook, indicating only a moderate impact on CPRT's trajectory.

24 Sep

3

In a piece spotlighting sub-$50 stocks, StockStory highlights two to sell (Bentley Systems, Movado) and one under-$50 to watch: Copart (CPRT). CPRT trades around $28.90, after being founded in 1982 as a salvage yard. Its online auction platform connects sellers of damaged salvage vehicles with buyers such as dismantlers, rebuilders, dealers, and exporters. The report cites solid five-year revenue growth of 11.6%, strong free cash flow profitability, allowing buybacks or dividends, and a ROIC of 31.3%, signaling efficient capital allocation. The stock trades at about 17.7x forward P/E. The piece frames CPRT as a potential 10x candidate due to growth and profitability, while noting the caution around the other two stocks in the same article. Positive growth and profitability signals may boost sentiment but there is no concrete strategic action or regulatory event described.

18 Sep

3

Copart weighs buying opportunity tied to ACV deal, assessing effects on stock valuation and competitive position in vehicle auction market. ACV deal introduces moderate shifts in Copart operations and investor views without major trajectory change.

17 Sep

4

Copart (CPRT) secured a $1.9 billion ACV deal that sparked bullish options bets despite reporting a weak quarter. $1.9 billion ACV deal signals major contract win likely to drive future revenue and investor sentiment.

4

Copart, Inc. (CPRT) has commenced a tender offer to acquire ACV. Tender offer to acquire ACV marks a major strategic expansion with potential to reshape Copart's competitive position and long-term growth.

16 Sep

3

Copart's slower EPS growth and margin compression alter its investment story. Slower EPS and margin compression affect Copart financials and market perception.

13 Sep

4

Copart shifts focus to digital dealers amid shrinking core volumes. Strategic pivot to digital dealers counters core volume declines and may reshape long-term operations and positioning.

11 Sep

4

Copart acquires ACV and directs investments toward growth initiatives that shape its Q2 outlook and future performance. ACV acquisition plus growth investments represent major strategic moves likely to alter Copart's trajectory.

4

Copart strikes $1.9B deal, triggering 40% surge in ACV Auctions shares. The $1.9B transaction marks a substantial strategic move for Copart with potential to reshape its competitive standing.

4

Barrington upgraded CPRT to buy and downgraded ACVA after Copart's $1.9B acquisition, viewing the deal as a long-term growth catalyst for the company. The $1.9B acquisition is a major strategic move positioned as a long-term growth catalyst that is likely to alter Copart's trajectory.

4 transcript

Copart (CPRT) held its Q4 2026 earnings call discussing financial results, operations, and outlook. Earnings call details directly inform financial performance and strategic direction with clear market effects.

4

Copart stock surged 6% after beating revenue expectations and announcing a $2 billion marketplace acquisition. Revenue beat combined with a major acquisition indicates strong operational results and expansion that can materially shift growth trajectory.

4

Copart, Inc. (CPRT) enters a $1.9 billion acquisition deal for ACV to expand its vehicle auction platform and support long-term growth. Copart's $1.9B ACV acquisition marks a major strategic expansion that could significantly reshape its market position and performance.

4

Copart, Inc. (CPRT) conducted its Q4 2026 earnings call, releasing financial results, operational metrics, and forward-looking guidance for investors. Earnings call results and guidance directly shape Copart's stock valuation and near-term market trajectory.

4

Copart agrees to a $1.9 billion takeover of ACV Auctions, triggering an immediate surge in ACV stock. The $1.9 billion acquisition marks a major strategic expansion for Copart in the auto auction sector.

4

Copart agrees to acquire ACV Auctions for $1.9 billion in an all-cash transaction. The $1.9 billion all-cash acquisition marks a major strategic expansion for Copart.

4

Copart acquires ACV Auctions in $1.9 billion deal, lifting shares pre-bell. The $1.9 billion acquisition of ACV Auctions marks a major strategic expansion altering Copart's competitive position.

4

Copart Inc posted record total loss frequency and ACV during its Q4 2026 earnings call. Record loss frequency and ACV metrics signal strong results that can materially lift future revenue outlook and share price.

10 Sep

4

Copart, Inc. (CPRT) agreed to acquire ACV Auctions for $1.9 billion. ACVA shares rose over 40% in after-hours trading on the deal. The $1.9 billion ACVA acquisition constitutes a major strategic expansion that can materially shift Copart's competitive position and growth path.

4

Copart, Inc. acquires ACV to expand its position across the vehicle remarketing ecosystem. Acquisition of ACV marks a major strategic expansion for Copart in vehicle remarketing.

3 transcript

Copart reported Q4 results on the earnings call with details on revenue, margins, and operational metrics alongside forward guidance. Quarterly earnings data typically moves near-term sentiment and valuation without altering long-term strategy.

3

Copart exceeded Q2 CY2026 revenue expectations, prompting a sharp rise in its stock price. Quarterly revenue beat triggers short-term stock gains but leaves long-term operations and strategy unchanged.

3

Copart, Inc. reported fourth quarter fiscal 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings release supplies performance metrics that moderately shift near-term stock valuation and sentiment.

9 Sep

4

Copart (CPRT) is scheduled to report quarterly earnings tomorrow, with investor attention on revenue, EPS figures, and auto auction sector trends that may drive immediate stock movement. Earnings releases commonly trigger sharp stock price changes and revised investor outlooks for the company.

19 Aug

3

Copart is among suitors bidding to acquire software firm CCC. Potential CCC acquisition may expand Copart operations but remains unconfirmed and non-core.

18 Aug

3

Copart's strong finances back its new CEO appointment. New CEO gains support from existing financial resources at Copart.

30 Jul

4

Tesla salvage vehicles produce higher volumes of wrecks and command elevated auction prices at Copart compared to other market segments. Tesla salvage growth expands Copart auction volumes and raises average bid prices.

23 Jul

3

Copart (CPRT) stock may trade 45% below fair value amid a slower growth narrative. Valuation opinion on slower growth could shift investor sentiment and share price moderately.

22 Jul

3

Copart stock rises while its U.S. salvage auction business shows zero growth. Stagnant core U.S. operations signal limited growth ahead despite elevated share price.

3

Liquidity Services stands out as a potential takeover target within the circular economy, with possible relevance to Copart's auction and salvage operations. Speculation around Liquidity Services as an acquisition candidate may create moderate competitive or sentiment effects for Copart.

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