Copart Hits 52-Week Low Amid Mixed Earnings Report
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 21 Nov 25
Shares of Copart, Inc. (CPRT.O) fell to a 52-week low today, closing at $40.04 after a disappointing earnings report. Despite reporting a GAAP EPS of $0.41, which slightly beat expectations, revenue of $1.16 billion fell short of the $1.17 billion consensus estimate, leading to a 0.73% decline in after-hours trading. The stock's performance remains below its 200-day moving average, signaling bearish momentum as analysts express concerns over declining insurance unit volumes and market share dynamics. CEO Jeffrey Liaw highlighted challenges in the auction market, emphasizing the need for operational efficiency amidst ongoing pressures.
Analyst Views on CPRT
Wall Street analysts forecast CPRT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CPRT is 43.33 USD with a low forecast of 33.00 USD and a high forecast of 52.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
4 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
2 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 40.280
Low
33.00
Averages
43.33
High
52.00
Current: 40.280
Low
33.00
Averages
43.33
High
52.00
About CPRT
Copart, Inc. is a provider of online auctions and vehicle remarketing services. The Company provides vehicle sellers with a full range of services to process and sell vehicles over the internet through the Company’s Virtual Bidding Third Generation (VB3) internet auction-style sales technology. The Company sells principally to licensed vehicle dismantlers, rebuilders, repair licensees, used vehicle dealers, exporters, and directly to the general public. Vehicle sellers consist primarily of insurance companies, but also include dealers, individuals, charities, rental, banks, finance companies, and fleet operators. It operates more than 200 locations in 11 countries and has more than 175,000 vehicles up for auction every day. The Company operates in United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, Finland, Oman, the Republic of Ireland, and Bahrain. It operates both as an agent and on a principal basis.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
