Copart faces cyclical U.S. insurance volume softness, but normalization of premiums and lapping a lost client should drive growth recovery. CPRT benefits from rising vehicle complexity and repair costs, supporting higher total-loss frequency and long-term volume catalysts. International insurance, domestic whole-car remarketing, and tech-enabled services offer robust multi-year growth pillars, further enhanced by the ACV acquisition.
CPRT's $1.9B ACV deal can expand its vehicle marketplace reach, add data capabilities and unlock new growth across dealer channels.
Copart, Inc. (CPRT) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Copart NASDAQ: CPRT reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue growth despite lower global unit sales, as higher selling prices and international expansion helped offset weaker domestic insurance volumes. The company also announced an agreement to acquire ACV, a primarily digital automotive marketplace, in an all-cash transaction expected to close by the end of the calendar year.
Copart, Inc. (CPRT) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.35 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.39 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.41 per share a year ago.
Copart remains a global leader in vehicle remarketing, but current valuation and macro headwinds justify a 'hold' rating. US market weakness is partially offset by strong international growth, yet overall profitability is mixed amid rising costs and declining other income. CPRT's robust balance sheet, with $4.2B in cash and no debt, supports stability but does not offset fair valuation multiples.
Copart, Inc. (CPRT) closed at $32.67 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.98% move from the prior day.
Copart, Inc. faces near-term headwinds from insurance affordability, IAA competition, and autonomous vehicle risks but retains a powerful network effect and global moat. CPRT's real estate ownership, international buyer network, and potential CCC acquisition reinforce its structural advantages and could mitigate insurer bargaining power. Recent CEO transition and aggressive share repurchases signal management's confidence; $1.4B in buybacks last quarter leverages a $4.7B cash position.
At its peak on July 23rd, Copart's share price drawdown reached almost 60%, exceeding in severity what was experienced during the 2008-09 global financial crisis. In the midst of the sell-off, I decided to accumulate shares more and more aggressively as the share price continued to drift lower. Copart is now the largest position in my portfolio with a 6.50% weight. My average cost basis currently stands at $29.71 per share.
Copart, Inc. (CPRT) reached $34.34 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +1.45% change compared to its last close.
In the closing of the recent trading day, Copart, Inc. (CPRT) stood at $28.99, denoting a -1.39% move from the preceding trading day.
In the most recent trading session, Copart, Inc. (CPRT) closed at $28.91, indicating a -1.67% shift from the previous trading day.