CPRT
Copart, Inc. · Industrials · Specialty Business Services
Last
$32.99
+$0.23 (+0.69%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours $33.00 +$0.01 (+0.04%) 1:21 AM ET
Prev close $32.76
Open $32.83
Day high $33.24
Day low $32.83
Volume 5,069,188
Avg vol 11,128,455
Mkt cap
$30.54B
EV/Sales
5.86
P/E ratio
19.66
FY Revenue
$4.64B
EPS
1.68
Gross Margin
45.53%
Div yield
0.00%
Sector
Industrials
AI report sections
CPRT
Copart, Inc.
CPRT’s recent price action shows a 24.6% one-month recovery with price above key short-term averages, supported by above-average volume and positive momentum measures. This strength is tempered by an RSI above 70, a 28.9% twelve-month decline, and subdued underlying growth, while high margins, substantial liquidity, and no reported long-term debt provide a counterbalancing fundamental base.
AI summarized at 1:07 AM ET, 2026-08-20
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 66 SWING: 60 LONG: 63
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−43% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.57×
RSI
61.56 (Strong)
Strong (60–70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.00 (Strong)
MACD: -0.05 Signal: -0.05
Short-Term
+0.18 (Strong)
MACD: 1.12 Signal: 0.95
Long-Term
+0.34 (Strong)
MACD: 1.09 Signal: 0.75
Intraday trend score 51.42

Latest news

CPRT 12 articles Positive: 1 Neutral: 4 Negative: 7
Neutral The Motley Fool • John Ballard
Copart CEO Jeffrey Liaw Sells 27,745 Shares for $846,000

Copart CEO Jeffrey Liaw sold 27,745 shares for approximately $846,000 on July 28, 2026, under a pre-planned Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in April 2025. The sale reduced his direct holdings by 22%, though he maintains significant equity exposure through 99,641 remaining shares and 178,718 derivative securities. The transaction occurred at $30.49 per share, slightly below the market close of $30.69, as the stock has declined 33.4% over the previous 12 months amid slowing revenue growth.

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Sentiment note

The insider sale is pre-planned and not concerning, indicating confidence in the company's long-term prospects. However, the stock has declined 33.4% over 12 months due to slowing revenue growth (1% YoY vs. 10% previously). The company maintains profitability with 6% EPS growth and a reasonable forward P/E of 17.7x, suggesting the market has already priced in growth concerns. The neutral sentiment reflects both the non-alarming nature of the insider transaction and the company's mixed fundamental performance.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.
COPART (CPRT) INVESTIGATION ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Copart, Inc. on Behalf of Copart Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

Law firm Bragar Eagel & Squire is investigating Copart, Inc. following the announcement that CEO Jeff Liaw will step down effective July 31, 2026. The news triggered an 8.02% stock price decline ($2.45 per share) on June 29, 2026. The firm is seeking stockholders who suffered losses to discuss potential securities law violations and unlawful business practices.

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Sentiment note

Significant stock price decline of 8.02% following CEO resignation announcement, combined with formal securities investigation by law firm alleging potential violations of federal securities laws and unlawful business practices, indicates serious negative developments for the company and shareholders.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Pomerantz Llp
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Copart, Inc. - CPRT

Pomerantz LLP is investigating potential securities fraud at Copart, Inc. following the announcement that CEO Jeff Liaw will step down effective July 31, 2026. The news triggered an 8.02% stock price decline, falling $2.45 per share to $28.10 on June 29, 2026.

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Sentiment note

Significant stock price decline of 8.02% following CEO departure announcement, combined with formal investigation into potential securities fraud and unlawful business practices by a major law firm, indicating serious governance concerns and investor confidence erosion.

Negative The Motley Fool • Josh Kohn-Lindquist
Stock Market Today, June 29: Nasdaq Composite Outperforms as Tech Stocks Gain on Easing Geopolitical Tensions

The Nasdaq Composite surged 2.07% to snap a five-day losing streak as tech stocks rebounded on easing U.S.-Iran tensions. The S&P 500 gained 1.18% and the Dow reached a record close. Tesla led mega-cap tech gains with a 5.8% surge, while Alphabet replaced Verizon in the Dow. A $518 billion chip fabrication partnership between SK Hynix and Samsung also boosted semiconductor-related stocks.

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Sentiment note

Fell 5.00% following a CEO transition announcement

Neutral Benzinga • Piero Cingari
Supreme Court Rules Against Trump's Tariffs: These 10 Stocks Are Soaring

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump's sweeping global tariffs were unconstitutional, finding that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize the president to impose tariffs without clear congressional authorization. The decision triggered a sharp rally across U.S. equities, with 10 stocks posting significant gains following the ruling that invalidates tariffs that had reached up to 145% on some products.

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Sentiment note

Listed among the 10 stocks but declined 3.37%, suggesting the tariff ruling had minimal positive impact or other factors offset potential gains.

Negative Benzinga • Rishabh Mishra
Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Slip After Weaker-Than-Expected GDP Report—Grail, Candel Therapeutics, Copart In Focus (UPDATED)

U.S. stock futures rose on Friday ahead of Q4 GDP data and PCE inflation gauge releases. Markets are pricing in a 94% likelihood of unchanged Fed rates in March. Notable movers include Copart missing earnings expectations, Comfort Systems raising dividends, Grail plunging 47% on weak earnings, Candel Therapeutics declining on stock offering announcement, and Dropbox falling despite beating earnings. Wells Fargo strategist recommends leaning into growth-sensitive sectors like Financials and Industrials rather than defensive positioning.

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Sentiment note

Stock dropped 6.64% after missing Q2 earnings estimates (36 cents vs. 40 cents consensus). Maintains weak price trend across all timeframes.

Negative Benzinga • Erica Kollmann
Copart Stock Drops After Q2 Earnings: Here's Why

Copart (NASDAQ: CPRT) stock dropped significantly in after-hours trading following Q2 earnings that missed analyst expectations. The company reported EPS of 36 cents versus the consensus estimate of 40 cents, and quarterly revenue of $1.12 billion fell short of the $1.14 billion estimate and declined year-over-year from $1.16 billion. Shares fell 11.16% in after-hours trading.

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Sentiment note

Copart missed both earnings per share (36¢ vs. 40¢ expected) and revenue ($1.12B vs. $1.14B expected) estimates, with revenue declining year-over-year. The stock fell 11.16% in after-hours trading, reflecting investor disappointment with the financial results.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Jake Lerch
Weybosset Research & Management Waves Goodbye to $3.3 Million Worth of MaxLinear Shares

Weybosset Research & Management LLC fully exited its position in MaxLinear on January 6, 2026, selling all 205,893 shares worth approximately $3.31 million. The exit reflects MaxLinear's poor performance, with stock down 42% from early 2023 and revenue declining 62% over three years, while the company has shifted from $101 million in net income in 2022 to a $180 million net loss.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned as a top holding of Weybosset (7.4% of AUM) but no specific news or analysis provided about the company itself.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Neil Rozenbaum
Warren Buffett and These Super Investors Just Bought These Stocks

Top investors like Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and others revealed their third-quarter stock purchases and investment strategies, highlighting key moves in the market.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned in the article without specific detailed commentary

Negative The Motley Fool • Josh Kohn-Lindquist
Argent Capital Managment Dumps $60 Million Worth of Copart (NASDAQ: CPRT) Shares: Is the Stock a Sell?

Argent Capital Management significantly reduced its Copart stake by selling 1,262,984 shares in Q3 2025, leaving only 0.2% of its portfolio allocation, potentially signaling concerns about the company's recent performance and valuation.

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Sentiment note

Stock has declined 20% over one year, experienced slowing revenue growth from 15% to 5%, and remains relatively expensive at 28x earnings, prompting significant divestment by Argent Capital Management

Negative The Motley Fool • Rich Smith
Why Copart Stock Dropped on Earnings Today

Copart reported Q4 earnings of $0.41 per share on $1.13 billion in sales, showing 5% sales and 24% profit growth. However, the stock price dropped due to slowing growth rates and concerns about its high valuation multiple.

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Sentiment note

Despite beating earnings expectations, the stock dropped 4.1% due to slowing sales growth, high price-to-earnings ratio (33x), and concerns about long-term growth potential being closer to 13% annually

Positive The Motley Fool • Motley Fool Markets Team
Copart Posts 24% EPS Jump in Fiscal Q4

Copart reported strong Q4 fiscal 2025 financial results, with 24.2% EPS growth, 5.2% revenue increase, and operational improvements across service revenue, net income, and global auction platform expansion.

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Sentiment note

Demonstrated robust financial performance with significant growth in key metrics including EPS (24.2%), gross profit (12.4%), operating income (15.0%), and net income (22.6%). The company expanded its global presence, managed over 250 locations across 11 countries, and continued investing in technology and operational efficiency.

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