Copart's stock saw a notable decline today, reflecting investor concerns over its growth trajectory.
Copart Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) experienced a decline of 2.51% in its stock price today, closing at $26.64. This drop is part of a troubling trend for the company, which has seen its stock fall by 17.8% over the past six months.
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Copart Inc
CPRT.US
CPRT.US
Copart Inc
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$25.31B
P/E
17.6x
52W high
$45.89
52W low
$26.39
1W change
+0.37%
Beta
1.06
Analyst Price Targets
Based on 12 analysts covering CPRT · as of Oct 5, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast CPRT stock price to rise 42.8% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
Buy3.75 / 5.00
Avg. Target
C$39.00
+42.8% Upside
Current Price
C$27.32
Last close
Analyst Breakdown (12 analysts)
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on CPRT's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
35.2%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
39.4%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
-14.7%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$25.93
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$26.85 | C$23.77 – C$30.32 |
| 60 trading days | C$26.38 | C$22.22 – C$31.33 |
| 90 trading days | C$25.93 | C$21.00 – C$32.00 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
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Investor takeaway: Investors should be cautious as Copart's growth has stagnated, raising questions about its future profitability and market position.
Bull case
Copart has a strong cash position and a unique spot in the salvage auction market, which could support a potential recovery.
Bear case
However, the company's revenue growth has stalled, and the supply of salvage vehicles is declining. This poses significant risks to its long-term profitability.
Market Performance
Copart's stock price fell by 2.51% today, closing at $26.64. This decline reflects broader investor concerns about the company's growth prospects. Over the past six months, CPRT has significantly underperformed, with a total decline of 17.8%, in stark contrast to the 24.3% return of the Insider Monkey Billionaire Index.
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Challenges Ahead
The company's revenue growth has slowed, with only a 2.40% increase in the most recent quarter, while earnings fell by 17.40%. This stagnation raises questions about Copart's ability to maintain its competitive edge in a market where the supply of salvage vehicles is diminishing due to safer vehicle designs and changing consumer behaviors.
Investor Sentiment
Despite having a strong cash position and a unique market niche, investor sentiment remains cautious. The lack of growth and declining accident volumes could hinder Copart's future profitability. With no dividends being paid and a market cap of over $25 billion, the company needs to show a clear path to recovery to regain investor confidence.
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