Technical Analysis: Based on recent price action, CPRT has shown a bearish trend, falling below its key moving average. The stock is currently trading at $54.79, significantly below its 52-week high of $64.38.
News Sentiment and Fundamental Factors:
Price Prediction for Next Week: Based on technical indicators and recent news:
Target Prices:
Recommendation: HOLD
Price Target: $56.50 by end of next week, representing a potential 3.12% increase from current levels, based on technical consolidation and positive fundamental backdrop.
The price of CPRT is predicted to go up 1.04%, based on the high correlation periods with AMCR. The similarity of these two price pattern on the periods is 95.02%.
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AMCR
We see Copart's wide moat as safe given minimal competition and an excellent ability to provide a high liquidity marketplace for buyers and sellers.
Copart's balance sheet looks to be in great shape and we expect buybacks as well as acquisitions-the latter is more likely-to help fuel stock price growth over time.
Copart's auction volumes should rise as used vehicle pricing caused by the chip shortage comes down while repair costs should remain high. These factors should encourage insurers to total more vehicles than in recent years after the pandemic and chip shortage.
JP Morgan
2024-11-19
Price Target
$55 → $60
Upside
+6.16%