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Rating:82Outperform
Price Target:
$35.00
▲(4.63% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/22/26
The score is driven primarily by very strong financial performance (high margins, strong profitability, and an ultra-conservative balance sheet). Earnings call tone was constructive with solid profitability, liquidity, and buybacks, though unit-volume softness is a notable risk. Technicals are mixed (short-term support but weaker longer-term trend), and valuation looks reasonable with no dividend support.
Positive Factors
Balance Sheet Strength
Extremely low leverage and a large equity base provide Copart substantial financial flexibility. This conservatism supports continued technology and yard investments, sizable share repurchases, and potential M&A, while reducing interest-rate and solvency risk through industry cycles over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Declining Unit Volumes
Sustained reductions in consigned units reduce auction throughput and increase reliance on ASP gains and service revenue to maintain growth. If lower claims frequency and earned car years persist, Copart may face slower top-line expansion and higher sensitivity to pricing and international execution.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Balance Sheet Strength
Extremely low leverage and a large equity base provide Copart substantial financial flexibility. This conservatism supports continued technology and yard investments, sizable share repurchases, and potential M&A, while reducing interest-rate and solvency risk through industry cycles over the next several quarters.
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Copart Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Revenue by Geography
Breaks down revenue across different regions, revealing where the company is strongest and where it may face risk or growth potential due to local economic conditions or market share shifts.
Breaks down revenue across different regions, revealing where the company is strongest and where it may face risk or growth potential due to local economic conditions or market share shifts.
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Market Cap
$27.78B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)11.17M
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.0
Beta (1Y)0.82
Revenue Growth1.05%
EPS Growth5.61%
CountryUS
Employees13,800
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustrySpecialty Business Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.62
Shares Outstanding925,811,460
10 Day Avg. Volume12,817,362
30 Day Avg. Volume11,172,071
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.10
Price to Book (P/B)4.76
Price to Sales (P/S)9.42
P/FCF Ratio35.55
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.87
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.19
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.40
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.33
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$37.75Price Target Upside12.86% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)1.58
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.66B
Copart Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Copart, Inc. stands as a prominent global provider of online vehicle auctions and comprehensive vehicle remarketing services. The company extends its operations across numerous international markets, including the United States, the United Kingdom...
How the Company Makes Money
Copart makes money by monetizing the vehicle remarketing process—most notably through auction and service fees associated with selling vehicles on its platform. A major source of volume comes from insurance companies that consign vehicles deemed t...
Copart Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 21, 2026
(Q3-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Sep 09, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call portrayed a fundamentally healthy business with broad-based pricing power, strong profitability and an exceptionally strong balance sheet. Management highlighted durable long-term drivers (rising total loss frequency, international expansion, cross‑over buyer growth), substantial investments in technology and logistics, and outsized international and Purple Wave growth. Near-term headwinds include softer claims activity and modest declines in unit volumes, some regional buyer participation impacts from geopolitical events, and incremental costs tied to expanding logistics services. Overall, the positive revenue/ASP/margin trends, robust cash position, and continued share repurchases outweigh the volume and cost headwinds discussed.Positive Updates
Consolidated Revenue Growth
Consolidated revenue of $1.24 billion, up 2.1% year-over-year, driven by strength in service and purchased vehicle sales and ASP expansion.
Negative Updates
Decline in Unit Volumes
Global unit volumes declined 2.4% for the quarter. Global insurance unit sales were down 2.7% (or 1.9% excluding catastrophic impact) and U.S. insurance unit volume declined 4.2% (or just over 3% ex-catastrophics). U.S. total units declined 4.2% (3.3% excluding Copart Direct).
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Q3-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Consolidated Revenue Growth
Consolidated revenue of $1.24 billion, up 2.1% year-over-year, driven by strength in service and purchased vehicle sales and ASP expansion.
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Company Guidance
Management's guidance emphasized continuing to drive auction returns and invest in technology, infrastructure and buyer recruitment while reporting Q3 FY26 results: consolidated revenue $1.24B (+2.1% YoY) with ASPs +4.6% offsetting unit volumes -2.4%; global gross profit $572.6M (+3.7%) and gross margin 46.3% (+71 bps); operating income $464.3M, net income $402.4M and diluted EPS $0.43 (+2.4%). U.S. units -4.2% (‑3.3% ex Copart Direct), U.S. insurance units -4.2% (≈‑3% ex catastrophics) with U.S. insurance ASPs +4.1% (seasonally‑adjusted record); purchased unit ASPs +23%; U.S. gross profit $484.1M (48.3% margin) and operating income $390.4M (38.1% margin). International momentum continued with total units +5.9% (insurance +4.6%, noninsurance +11.2%), international revenue +14.1% (7.9% ex FX), service revenue +17.9%, insurance ASPs +8.4% and noninsurance ASPs +16.7%, and international operating income $73.8M (31.5% margin). Industry and strategic metrics cited included total loss frequency 23.6% (Q1 CY26), earned car years -4% (Q4 CY25) while vehicles in operation +1.4%, CCC reporting 25% of repairs self‑pay, a buyer network spanning >160 countries (international buyers >1/3 of U.S. volumes and ~half of proceeds), pure‑sale insurance mix at all‑time highs (pure‑sale insurance volume ≈10x peers), Purple Wave GTV +25% LTM, long‑haul delivery costs up ~$15M YoY but contributing revenue, liquidity ≈$5.5B (≈$4.2B cash & HTM), no debt, FCF +12% YTD, and FY‑to‑date repurchases >43.4M shares for >$1.6B.Copart Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
92
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
96
Very Positive
Cash Flow
85
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Jul 2025 | Jul 2024 | Jul 2023 | Jul 2022 | Jul 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 4.64B | 4.65B | 4.24B | 3.87B | 3.50B | 2.69B |
| Gross Profit | 2.11B | 2.10B | 1.91B | 1.74B | 1.61B | 1.34B |
| EBITDA | 2.12B | 2.11B | 1.90B | 1.71B | 1.50B | 1.26B |
| Net Income | 1.55B | 1.55B | 1.36B | 1.24B | 1.09B | 936.50M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 9.65B | 10.09B | 8.43B | 6.74B | 5.31B | 4.56B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 4.20B | 4.79B | 3.42B | 2.36B | 1.38B | 1.05B |
| Total Debt | 93.12M | 103.74M | 118.73M | 120.45M | 119.47M | 518.07M |
| Total Liabilities | 874.76M | 883.41M | 879.21M | 750.44M | 683.26M | 1.03B |
| Stockholders Equity | 8.77B | 9.19B | 7.52B | 5.99B | 4.63B | 3.53B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.34B | 1.23B | 961.57M | 847.57M | 839.24M | 527.89M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.69B | 1.80B | 1.47B | 1.36B | 1.18B | 990.89M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 905.07M | -587.45M | -940.08M | -1.89B | -442.31M | -465.47M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -1.61B | 52.11M | 19.27M | 66.61M | -382.69M | 40.92M |
Copart Technical Analysis
Negative
33.45
Price Trends
31.82
Negative
33.40
Negative
37.45
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.79
Negative
42.76
Neutral
48.68
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CPRT, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 33.45 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 30.08, above the 50-day MA of 31.82, and below the 200-day MA of 37.45, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.79 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 42.76 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 48.68 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for CPRT.
Copart Risk Analysis
Copart disclosed 34 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Copart reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Copart Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
82 Outperform | $27.78B | 18.05 | 16.63% | ― | 1.05% | 5.61% | |
69 Neutral | $11.80B | 13.69 | 16.41% | 3.14% | 1.24% | -5.59% | |
64 Neutral | $1.27B | -21.06 | -14.27% | ― | 15.86% | 18.72% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
63 Neutral | $6.24B | 10.24 | 28.44% | ― | 1.94% | 9.88% | |
60 Neutral | $7.23B | 31.19 | 3.67% | ― | -1.69% | -58.01% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Copart Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Copart Announces CEO Transition and Leadership Realignment
Neutral
Jun 29, 2026
On June 29, 2026, Copart announced that Executive Chairman A. Jayson “Jay” Adair will return to the role of Chief Executive Officer and principal executive officer on July 31, 2026. He will succeed Jeff Liaw, who will step down as CEO ...
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