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CPRT Stock Forecast: Copart, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 24 Aug 2026
$33
−1.61% on the day

The 13 Wall Street analysts covering Copart, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $41 — +23.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 47 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$32.6B
Ticker Nerd rank
47 / 100
Median analyst target
$41
Analysts covering
13
Revenue$1.2B+2.1% y/y
Operating income$464.3M
Net income$401.4M
Free cash flow$503.3M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 Apr 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+4.9%
1M
+19.0%
YTD
−15.1%
1Y
−32.1%
From 52W high
−33.5%
From 52W low
+22.4%
$27
$50
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CPRT stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Copart, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 22 Aug 2026
47 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Issuance
85
Volatility
85
Quality
74
Revisions
63
Value
60
Accruals
43
Growth
34
Momentum
16
Size
8

Issuance (85): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Momentum (16): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (8): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

CPRT stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CPRT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$20$30$40$50$60Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CPRTHigh $55Median $41Low $26

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says13 analysts
7 Buy5 Hold1 Sell
Low $26Median $41High $55

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +23.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
20 Aug 2026Stephens & Co.ReiteratesEqual-Weight$35
22 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
22 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight$32 → $26
26 June 2026Freedom BrokerInitiatesBuy$39
26 June 2026Freedom BrokerInitiatesBuy—
23 Feb 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
23 Feb 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
20 Feb 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform—
24 Nov 2025JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
21 Nov 2025BairdMaintainsOutperform—
21 Nov 2025BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
12 Nov 2025BarclaysInitiatesUnderweight—
5 Sept 2025Stephens & Co.MaintainsEqual-Weight—
4 Sept 2025HSBCUpgradeBuy—
17 July 2025BairdMaintainsOutperform—
8 July 2025Stephens & Co.InitiatesEqual-Weight—
23 May 2025JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
21 Feb 2025BairdMaintainsOutperform—
19 Nov 2024JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
5 Sept 2024BairdMaintainsOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CPRT appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

CPRT vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 24 Aug 2026, Copart, Inc. returned −32.1% against +19.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

CPRT vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
6080100120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CPRTS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

CPRT analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.6%
Analysts raising
8
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Copart, Inc. (CPRT) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
21.0×

Cheaper than 37% of US stocks

Price / sales
7.0×

Cheaper than 19% of US stocks

Price / book
3.6×

Cheaper than 30% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
13.9×

Cheaper than 26% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
2.1%

Higher than 32% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−1.0%

Higher than 34% of US stocks

Gross margin
46.3%

Higher than 58% of US stocks

Operating margin
37.5%

Higher than 91% of US stocks

Net margin
33.5%

Higher than 92% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
17.6%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Return on assets
11.3%

Higher than 94% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Copart, Inc. (CPRT) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Copart, Inc. has a market value of $32.6B and an enterprise value of $27.2B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $4.6B. The latest quarter grew 2.1% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $1.5B, a 33.4% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.61.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $1.3B, after $307.8M of capital spending.

  • Shares outstanding: 925.8M.

  • Trailing P/E: 21.0×; forward P/E: 20.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Copart, Inc. employs 13,800 people — $336K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 Apr 2026 · market figures as at 24 Aug 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

CPRT vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSpecialty Business Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
CPRTCopart, Inc.$32.6B
47
GPNGlobal Payments, Inc.$24.7B
22
RBARB Global, Inc.$16.2B
55
ARMKAramark$15.7B
80
ULSUL Solutions, Inc.$15.1B
76
CTASCintas Corp.$82.1B
66
DLBDolby Laboratories, Inc.$6.2B
76

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Copart, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest CPRT news & analysis

Copart: IAA And The Battle For The Salvage King Crown

Seeking Alpha · 24 Aug 2026positive

Copart faces near-term headwinds from insurance affordability, IAA competition, and autonomous vehicle risks, but its network effect, real estate ownership, international buyer network, and potential CCC acquisition reinforce its structural advantages. The recent CEO transition and aggressive share repurchases, including $1.4B in buybacks last quarter against a $4.7B cash position, signal management confidence.

Why it matters — CPRT watchers would care because the item weighs competitive and industry pressures against the company's structural moat and management's confidence, which bear on its long-term competitive position.

Copart: A Matter Of Time Before New All-Time Highs

Seeking Alpha · 24 Aug 2026positive

The article notes that Copart's drawdown reached almost 60% at its July 23 peak, exceeding the severity of the 2008-09 financial crisis. During the sell-off, the author accumulated shares, making Copart their largest position at a 6.50% portfolio weight with an average cost basis of $29.71 per share.

Why it matters — The author's aggressive accumulation and the headline implying a return to all-time highs signal confidence in Copart's potential recovery after its historic drawdown.

Why the Market Dipped But Copart, Inc. (CPRT) Gained Today

Zacks Investment Research · 20 Aug 2026positive

Copart, Inc. (CPRT) closed at $34.34 in the latest trading day, reflecting a +1.45% change from its previous close. This gain came despite a broader market dip.

Why it matters — CPRT watchers would note that the stock moved higher in a down market, showing relative strength on the day.

Copart Announces the Addition of David J. Berger to Its Board of Directors

Business Wire · 18 Aug 2026neutral

Copart, Inc. announced that David J. Berger has joined its Board of Directors, effective August 13, 2026. Berger, 67, is a Senior Partner at law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he has practiced since 1989 and focused on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and shareholder activism.

Why it matters — A CPRT watcher would care because adding a director with deep experience in corporate governance and mergers and acquisitions brings specialized expertise to board oversight.

Copart, Inc. (CPRT) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade

Zacks Investment Research · 12 Aug 2026negative

In the most recent trading session, Copart, Inc. (CPRT) closed at $28.99, a decline of 1.39% from the prior trading day, even as the broader market rose.

Why it matters — A CPRT watcher would care because the stock moved against the broader market direction in its latest session, signalling a notable single-day price decline.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CPRT stock

What is the CPRT stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 13 Wall Street analysts covering Copart, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $41, with estimates ranging from $26 to $55. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is CPRT stock a buy right now?

Of the 13 analysts covering Copart, Inc., 7 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Copart, Inc. 47 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CPRT?

As at 22 Aug 2026, Copart, Inc. ranks 47 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (85 of 100).

Will CPRT stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 13 analysts implies +23.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Copart, Inc. 47 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the CPRT stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Copart, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CPRT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $26 to $55 over the next 12 months.

How has CPRT stock performed over the past year?

Copart, Inc. returned -32.1% over the 12 months to 24 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Copart, Inc. do?

Copart Inc. is a global provider of online vehicle auction and remarketing services, headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

What is the latest news on CPRT?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 24 Aug 2026): "Copart: IAA And The Battle For The Salvage King Crown". Copart faces near-term headwinds from insurance affordability, IAA competition, and autonomous vehicle risks, but its network effect, real estate ownership, international buyer network, and potential CCC acquisition reinforce its structural advantages. The recent CEO transition and aggressive share repurchases, including $1.4B in buybacks last quarter against a $4.7B cash position, signal management confidence.

Company

About Copart, Inc.

Copart Inc. is a global provider of online vehicle auction and remarketing services, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The company operates a digital marketplace that connects institutional and individual vehicle sellers with a broad base of buyers, primarily serving the automotive and insurance industries. Copart specializes in the sale of salvage and used vehicles, many of which originate from auto insurance companies, rental car firms, financial institutions, and dealerships. Its proprietary virtual bidding platform enables real-time auctions and supports buyers such as dismantlers, rebuilders, used car dealers, exporters, and private individuals across multiple countries. In addition to auctions, Copart offers complementary services including vehicle transportation and logistics, storage, title processing, and damage and value assessment. By providing an efficient, technology-driven infrastructure for handling damaged and low-value vehicles, Copart plays a significant role in the automotive secondary and salvage markets, facilitating liquidity, recovery, and reuse within the broader vehicle lifecycle.

CEO Mr. A. Jayson Adair · 13,800 employees · United States · https://www.copart.com