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NASDAQ · CPRT

Copart, Inc.

Consumer Cyclical · Auto - Dealerships

$29.28

Down-$0.38 (-1.28%)

Updated Sep 20, 2026, 3:12 PM

SID Score

6.0/10

Composite research score

Smart Money

62/100

Neutral

Market cap
37.45B
P/E ratio
23.49
Dividend yield
0.00%
52-week range
$26.81 – $41.79
Volume
25.6M
Avg. volume
8.03M

Price performance

CPRT price history

1M range · 19 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices

CPRT closed at $29.28 after 19 trading sessions, down 11.97% for the selected period.

Last close
$29.28
Period change
-11.97%
Period low
$29.28
Period high
$33.72
Daily close
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CPRT OHLC price history, latest 40 sessions
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Sep 18, 2026$29.64$29.64$29.17$29.2825.6M
Sep 17, 2026$30.80$30.80$29.454$29.669.31M
Sep 16, 2026$30.57$30.955$30.465$30.827.49M
Sep 15, 2026$31.55$31.83$30.985$31.047.43M
Sep 14, 2026$30.63$31.83$30.25$31.7311.29M
Sep 11, 2026$32.01$32.045$29.575$29.9521.86M
Sep 10, 2026$31.91$32.26$30.54$30.7515.2M
Sep 9, 2026$32.36$32.50$31.74$32.037.69M
Sep 8, 2026$33.17$33.5254$32.40$32.607.17M
Sep 4, 2026$33.33$33.91$33.01$33.726.59M
Sep 3, 2026$33.52$34.435$32.935$33.588.4M
Sep 2, 2026$32.375$32.485$31.894$32.166.51M
Sep 1, 2026$32.74$32.86$32.265$32.4655.55M
Aug 31, 2026$32.96$33.475$32.76$32.999.72M
Aug 28, 2026$32.855$33.245$32.84$32.996.77M
Aug 27, 2026$32.43$32.96$32.39$32.767.72M
Aug 26, 2026$33.00$33.42$32.65$32.675.4M
Aug 25, 2026$32.80$33.50$32.2195$33.339.98M
Aug 24, 2026$34.04$34.08$33.145$33.268.5M

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CPRT research

Overview

Company profile and research snapshot.

Company profile

Based in Dallas, Copart operates an online salvage vehicle auction with operations in 11 countries across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, facilitating over 3.5 million transactions annually. The company utilizes its virtual bidding platform, VB3, to connect vehicle sellers with over 750,000 registered buyers around the world. Buyers primarily consist of vehicle dismantlers, rebuilders, individuals and used vehicle retailers. About 80% of Copart's vehicle volume is supplied by auto insurance companies holding vehicles deemed a total loss. Copart also offers services such as vehicle transportation, storage, title transfer, and salvage value estimation. The company primarily operates on a consignment basis and collects fees based on the vehicle's final selling price.

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Analyst outlook

Consensus and target data currently published for this company.

Consensus
Buy
Average target
$49.00
Implied upside
Analysts
19
CPRT recent ratings
DateFirmRatingTarget
Sep 17, 2026HSBCHold
Sep 14, 2026Freedom BrokerBuy
Sep 11, 2026Barrington ResearchOutperform
Sep 11, 2026BairdOutperform
Sep 3, 2026JP MorganOverweight
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News briefing

Generated Sep 20, 2026, 5:06 PM

Why Is CPRT Down Today?

Copart shares declined 1.28% today as investors digest mixed signals from the company's recent quarter and strategic developments. While a major $1.9 billion ACV (Average Commission Value) deal is drawing bullish investor bets, underlying quarterly weakness is tempering enthusiasm and weighing on the stock price.

    Bottom line: Copart faces a classic growth-versus-execution dilemma: while the $1.9 billion ACV deal presents compelling long-term upside, near-term quarterly weakness suggests operational challenges that need addressing. Investors should monitor upcoming quarters closely to determine whether management can stabilize current business performance while successfully integrating and scaling the new partnership.

    Yahoo · Sep 18, 2026

    The US Vehicle Auction Market: 2026 Edition

    The US vehicle auction market was valued at US$3.47 billion and 14.26 million units in 2024 and is forecast to reach US$4.48 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of approximately 4% from 2025–2030. Growth is driven by online vehicle auctions, AI integration, rising used-car demand, fleet and off-lease inventory, salvage vehicles and the expanding EV secondary market. Whole-car and online auctions lead the market. Key players include Copart, OPENLANE, ACV Auctions, IAA, Manheim, EBlock and eBay Mot

    Yahoo · Sep 17, 2026

    Copart (CPRT) $1.9 Billion ACV Deal Draws Bullish Bets Despite a Weak Quarter

    On September 10, 2026, Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) reported fourth-quarter results for the period ended July 31, 2026, and used the call to announce an all-cash acquisition of digital auto marketplace ACV Auctions. Revenue grew 2.4% to $1.2 billion, but gross profit fell 5.5% to $481.4 million and net income dropped 17.4% to $327.4 million. Diluted […]

    Yahoo · Sep 17, 2026

    Copart Announces Commencement of Tender Offer to Acquire ACV

    DALLAS, September 17, 2026--Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT) ("Copart"), a global leader in online vehicle auctions, today announced that Apple Merger Sub, Inc. ("Purchaser"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Copart, has commenced a tender offer to purchase all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the "Shares"), of ACV Auctions Inc. ("ACV") (NYSE: ACVA), for $10.50 per Share, net to the seller in cash, without interest, subject to any applicable withholding ta

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