Copart (CPRT) Expected to Announce Earnings on Thursday

Copart (NASDAQ:CPRT) will likely be releasing its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, February 19th. Analysts expect Copart to post earnings of $0.39 per share for the quarter. Interested persons may visit the the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM ET.

Copart (NASDAQ:CPRT) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 20th. The business services provider reported $0.41 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.39 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $1.16 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.18 billion. Copart had a return on equity of 17.78% and a net margin of 34.24%.Copart’s revenue for the quarter was up .7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.37 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Copart to post $2 EPS for the current fiscal year and $2 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Copart Stock Performance

NASDAQ:CPRT opened at $39.51 on Thursday. Copart has a 52 week low of $37.41 and a 52 week high of $63.85. The company has a market capitalization of $38.25 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.09 and a beta of 1.08. The company has a 50-day moving average of $39.64 and a 200-day moving average of $42.98.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Thomas N. Tryforos sold 100,000 shares of Copart stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $39.07, for a total transaction of $3,907,000.00. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CEO Jeffrey Liaw sold 25,137 shares of Copart stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $40.17, for a total transaction of $1,009,753.29. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 55,970 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,248,314.90. This trade represents a 30.99% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders own 9.60% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Copart

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Larson Financial Group LLC grew its holdings in Copart by 36.7% during the 3rd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,363 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $61,000 after acquiring an additional 366 shares during the period. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Copart by 365.8% in the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 1,118 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $63,000 after buying an additional 878 shares during the period. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT raised its stake in Copart by 27.1% during the 4th quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT now owns 2,292 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $90,000 after buying an additional 488 shares during the period. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. acquired a new position in Copart during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $121,000. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc bought a new position in Copart in the second quarter worth approximately $127,000. 85.78% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have weighed in on the company. Barclays reissued an “underweight” rating and set a $33.00 price objective (up from $32.00) on shares of Copart in a report on Friday, November 21st. Robert W. Baird reduced their target price on Copart from $55.00 to $52.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, November 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their target price on Copart from $50.00 to $45.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, November 24th. Finally, CJS Securities upgraded shares of Copart to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, December 11th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has given a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $47.60.

About Copart

Copart (NASDAQ: CPRT) is a global provider of online vehicle auction and remarketing services, focused primarily on the sale of salvage and clean-title vehicles. The company operates a technology-driven auction platform that connects sellers — including insurance companies, vehicle finance firms, rental car companies, dealerships and fleet owners — with a broad buyer base consisting of vehicle dismantlers, recyclers, rebuilders and retail buyers. Copart’s business model centers on efficient vehicle disposition using digital bidding and logistics services to maximize recovery value for its clients.

Core services include hosting live and timed online auctions, vehicle listing and inspection support, title processing, and transportation and storage solutions.