Copart maintains a pristine balance sheet with a current ratio of 7.91x and near-zero debt, providing substantial financial flexibility as revenue growth decelerates to just 2.4% in Q4 2026.
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Revenue growth has decelerated sharply to 2.4% YoY in Q4 2026, while operating margins compressed to 32.0% from 36.7% a year prior, indicating a maturing demand environment for salvage vehicles.
Copart is the leading online salvage-vehicle auction platform in North America, handling over 500,000 vehicles annually with a strong industry presence.
The company maintains a cash-rich balance sheet with about $5 billion in cash, zero long-term debt, and operating margins exceeding 36%.
Copart efficiently converts profits into free cash flow at a high rate, supported by its asset-light model and owned yards.
Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Sep 10, 2026 | $0.35-8.7% vs $0.38 | $1.2B+0.8% vs $1.1B |
Q2 2026 May 21, 2026 | $0.43+5.8% vs $0.41 | $1.2B+3.5% vs $1.2B |
Q1 2026 Feb 19, 2026 | $0.36-8.3% vs $0.39 | $1.1B-2.4% vs $1.1B |
Q4 2025 Nov 20, 2025 | $0.41+5.2% vs $0.39 | $1.2B-2.0% vs $1.2B |
Davidson Kahn Capital Management LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT) by 61.5% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 43,748 shares of the business services provider's stock after selling 69,903 shares during
Copart (CPRT) is rated Strong Buy as short-term headwinds offer an attractive entry into a high-quality compounder trading below fair value. CPRT's extensive real estate network and international buyer base create a durable moat, supporting long-term free cash flow growth despite recent U.S. volume weakness. Recent results showed flat revenue and declining margins, but international growth and the $1.9B ACV Auctions acquisition provide new growth avenues.
In the latest trading session, Copart, Inc. (CPRT) closed at $27.51, marking a -1.29% move from the previous day.
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT) (“Copart”), a global leader in online vehicle auctions, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of ACV Auctions Inc. (NYSE: ACVA) (“ACV”). “We are pleased to complete the acquisition of ACV, which is an important milestone for Copart as we continue to deliver on our growth strategy,” said Jay Adair, Chief Executive Officer of Copart. “With ACV now part of the Copart family, we have established an industry-leading, fully c.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Copart, Inc. (CPRT)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31.95 | $29.58B | 20.60 | 0.41% | 31.81% | 15.91% | — | |
| $73.57 | $80.69B | 31.91 | 48.63% | 6.21% | 34.77% | — | |
| $121.96 | $54.15B | 26.47 | 7.95% | 16.84% | 46.11% | 0.95% | |
| $43.64 | $1.36B | 43.11 | 31.2% | 6.79% | 15.18% | — | |
| $227.77 | $132.61B | 11.41 | 16.32% | 12.67% | 35.44% | 2.14% | |
| $254.81 | $65.59B | 5.59 | 4.64% | 16.76% | 36.34% | 1.54% |
Copart, Inc. (CPRT) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Copart, Inc. (CPRT) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Sep 10, 2026·SEC
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Aug 18, 2026·SEC
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Copart, Inc. (CPRT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Copart, Inc. (CPRT) reported $4.67B in revenue in fiscal year 2026, which is also its trailing twelve months. That is 3595% more than the $126.3M of fiscal year 1997.
Copart, Inc. (CPRT) grew revenue by 0.4% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Copart, Inc. (CPRT) earned $1.48B in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 31.8% net margin).
Copart, Inc. (CPRT) had a return on equity (ROE) of 15.9% over the trailing twelve months. That is above the market's typical 10-15%.
Copart, Inc. (CPRT) generated $1.27B in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
