Copart, Inc. (CPRT)

Over the past six months, Copart, Inc.'s stock price has declined by 26.55%. Between October 28, 2024, and October 24, 2025, the share price decreased by 13.87%. In Q3 2025, Copart reported a slight revenue disappointment, with revenue falling $29 million below analyst expectations due to a decline in vehicle sales and inventory levels, as well as increased facility costs. Similarly, Q1 2025 saw a revenue miss of $20 million against expectations, although net income rose. Analysts suggest that such dips have historically been recovered over time.

Demand for Copart's products and services is influenced by catastrophic weather events, with active storm seasons increasing the volume of salvage vehicles. Copart invests in additional storage capacity and logistics capabilities in anticipation of such events. Fluctuations in new vehicle production can also influence the demand for used vehicles, affecting competition and demand in Copart's auctions.

Copart, Inc. is a multinational provider of online vehicle auction and remarketing services, operating in the Retail Trade sector with a focus on automotive services. The company facilitates the sale of various vehicles through its patented VB3 internet auction technology. Copart's major products and services include online seller access, salvage estimation, transportation, vehicle inspection, reporting, and DMV processing. The company operates brands like BID4U, CashForCars.com, CrashedToys, DRIVE Auto Auctions, and National Powersport Auctions (NPA). Copart primarily serves insurance companies, banks, finance companies, rental car companies, charities, fleet operators, dealers, and individuals, connecting them with buyers such as licensed vehicle dismantlers, rebuilders, repair licensees, used vehicle dealers, and exporters. Over 80% of Copart's revenue comes from service fees for its online auction platform.

Copart, Inc. operates in 11 countries: the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland, Brazil, Spain, UAE, Bahrain, Oman, and Finland. The company has more than 200 physical locations globally, encompassing over 10,000 acres of vehicle inventory. As of 2025, Copart has 281 locations. The United States segment forms the core of Copart's operations.

Copart has been recognized for its business achievements, including being named to Fortune's 2020 Future 50 companies, 100 Fastest-Growing Companies, and the Fortune 500 list. The company emphasizes its commitment to sustainability and supports communities affected by catastrophic weather events. Copart highlights its role in extending the useful life of vehicles and components, thereby enabling the avoidance of significant carbon emissions. The company also focuses on ethical and honest operations and invests in land, technology, equipment, and people to maintain its competitive advantages. No specific negative events impacting Copart's brand reputation in the past year were found.

Copart, Inc. is predominantly owned by institutional shareholders, who hold 82.74% of the company's stock. Copart insiders own 13.18%, and retail investors account for 4.07% of the ownership. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock Inc., Principal Financial Group Inc., and State Street Corp. Willis J. Johnson, the company's founder, is the largest individual shareholder, owning 7.69% of the company. A. Jayson Adair is another notable insider owner.