Copart (CPRT) stock
Industrials · Diversified Support Services
Copart (CPRT) is a Diversified Support Services company in the Industrials sector, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. As of October 23, 2026, CPRT closed at $29.00, a market capitalization of $26.86 billion, the 343rd largest company in the S&P 500. Over the last twelve months it generated $4.67 billion in revenue (+2% year over year) and $1.27 billion in free cash flow. The stock trades at 18.7x trailing earnings and 16.0x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: -35.1% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: -5.3% a year
- 52-week range: $25.72 – $44.79
- Gross margin 45.3%, operating margin 32.0%
- FI Handbook report card: B across 10 metrics
- 54th largest of 83 Industrials stocks in the S&P 500
CPRT price chart
1Y price change: -35.1% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPRT | +0.5% | -25.9% | -35.1% | -13.1% | -5.3% | +15.8% | +17.5% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 1994.
CPRT key statistics
- Market cap
- $26.9B
- #343 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 18.7x
- Forward P/E
- 16.0x
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.55
- Revenue (TTM)
- $4.7B
- +2%
- Free cash flow
- $1.3B
- Gross margin
- 45.3%
- Operating margin
- 32.0%
- Return on equity
- 16.2%
- Dividend yield
- None
- 52-week range
- $25.72 – $44.79
- Beta
- 1.06
- Price / sales
- 5.8x
- EV / EBITDA
- 12.0x
- Debt / equity
- 0.01x
- Employees
- 21,000
CPRT report card
BTen fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth2.4%D
- Gross margin45.3%B
- Operating margin32.0%A
- FCF margin27.2%A
- Return on equity16.2%B
- Net debt / EBITDA-2.4xA
- Forward P/E16.0xB
- PEG ratio2.8xD
- Shareholder yield6.1%A
- Share count change / yr-0.1%C
Copart financials
Revenue went from $1.4B in fiscal 2017 to $4.7B in fiscal 2026, growing 13.9% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.4B | $1.8B | $2.0B | $2.2B | $2.7B | $3.5B | $3.9B | $4.2B | $4.6B | $4.7B |
| Gross profit | $1.3B | $1.6B | $1.8B | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Operating income | $461.3M | $584.3M | $716.5M | $816.1M | $1.1B | $1.4B | $1.5B | $1.6B | $1.7B | $1.7B |
| Net income | $394.2M | $417.9M | $591.7M | $699.9M | $936.5M | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.4B | $1.6B | $1.5B |
| EPS (diluted) | $0.41 | $0.43 | $0.61 | $0.73 | $0.97 | $1.13 | $1.28 | $1.40 | $1.59 | $1.55 |
| Free cash flow | $319.9M | $247.2M | $272.8M | $325.9M | $527.9M | $839.2M | $847.6M | $961.6M | $1.2B | $1.3B |
| Buybacks | $0 | $0 | $365.0M | $0 | $0 | — | — | $0 | $0 | $1.6B |
| Diluted shares | 948.1M | 967.5M | 961.8M | 954.6M | 961.2M | 964.6M | 966.6M | 974.8M | 977.6M | 956.9M |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into CPRT?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $22.5B and $1.3B of trailing free cash flow, Copart needs to grow free cash flow about 7.6% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return. For context, free cash flow grew 19.1% a year over the last five years.
P/E ratio history
Current 18.7x vs. median 26.9x (10th–90th percentile 20.8x–41.1x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
CPRT analyst price targets
10 analysts' average 12-month target is $39.00 (+34% vs. $29.00). Targets range from $25.00 to $55.00. 58% rate it a buy.
CPRT earnings
Next report: November 19, 2026. Last quarter's revenue was $1.2B (+2% year over year).
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | $0.38 | $0.35 | -8.5% |
| May 21, 2026 | $0.41 | $0.43 | +5.7% |
| Feb 19, 2026 | $0.39 | $0.36 | -8.1% |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $0.39 | $0.41 | +5.1% |
| Sep 4, 2025 | $0.36 | $0.41 | +13.3% |
| May 22, 2025 | $0.42 | $0.42 | +0.8% |
| Feb 20, 2025 | $0.37 | $0.40 | +7.5% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | $0.37 | $0.37 | +0.9% |
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CPRT news
- Copart, Inc. (CPRT) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade · Oct 19, 2026
- Copart Completes Acquisition of ACV · Oct 16, 2026
- Copart (CPRT) Clears A Key Deal Hurdle, Is It Still A Bargain? · Oct 15, 2026
- Copart (CPRT) Stock Could Trade At A 43% Discount Following Tender Offer Extension · Oct 15, 2026
- Copart (CPRT) vs. RBA and KAR: Can Its Debt-Free Balance Sheet and ACV Deal Drive a Recovery? · Oct 14, 2026
CPRT stock FAQ
What is CPRT's market cap?
Copart's market capitalization is $26.86 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 343rd in the S&P 500.
What is CPRT's P/E ratio?
CPRT trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 18.7x and a forward P/E of 16.0x. Its median P/E over the period we track is 26.9x.
Does CPRT pay a dividend?
No. Copart does not currently pay a regular cash dividend.
How much has CPRT stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, CPRT returned -35.1% over one year, -5.3% a year over five years, +15.8% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is CPRT stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies Copart must grow free cash flow about 8% a year for the next decade. Its free cash flow grew 19% a year over the last five years. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
What is the CPRT price target?
10 analysts cover CPRT with an average 12-month price target of $39.00, +34% from the current price. 58% of them rate it a buy.
When does CPRT report earnings?
Copart is expected to report earnings on November 19, 2026.
How many employees does Copart have?
Copart has about 21,000 full-time employees, or $222,200 of revenue per employee.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology