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Why Copart stock is sliding today

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Copart Inc. (CPRT) faced a notable decline in its stock price during today's trading session.

Copart Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) experienced a drop of 2.26% in its stock price today, closing at CA$27.02. This decline comes as the company continues to navigate challenging market conditions, including a significant 19.28% loss over the past month.

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Copart Inc

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CPRT.US

Copart Inc

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↓ $5.71 (-17.12%)
120 day period
$27.14$30.77$34.40Apr 15Jul 13Oct 5

Market cap

$25.21B

P/E

17.6x

52W high

$45.89

52W low

$26.74

1W change

+1.58%

Beta

1.03

Analyst Price Targets

Based on 12 analysts covering CPRT · as of Oct 5, 2026

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Wall Street analysts forecast CPRT stock price to rise 41.0% over the next 12 months.

Consensus

Buy

3.75 / 5.00

Avg. Target

C$39.00

+41.0% Upside

Current Price

C$27.65

Last close

Analyst Breakdown (12 analysts)

Strong Buy 3
Buy 4
Hold 4
Sell 1
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Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.

Wealth Awesome Price Forecast

WA Model

Statistical 90-day price range based on CPRT's historical volatility

HistoricalForecast68%95%
C$18.16C$23.06C$27.96C$32.86C$37.75C$42.65TodayMay 28Aug 3Oct 5Nov 17Dec 31Feb 12

30-Day Vol

33.2%

Annualized

90-Day Vol

39.6%

Annualized

Trend (90d)

+2.0%

Annualized drift

90d Mean

C$27.85

Expected price

HorizonExpected68% Range (1σ)
30 trading daysC$27.72C$24.72 – C$31.08
60 trading daysC$27.78C$23.63 – C$32.67
90 trading daysC$27.85C$22.83 – C$33.96

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 approach Copart with caution, as recent performance indicators suggest potential headwinds ahead.

19.28% decline over the past month

Copart's stock has underperformed significantly compared to the Business Services sector, which lost only 4.68% in the same timeframe.

Bull case

Despite the recent challenges, Copart has shown strong annual revenue growth of 11.6% over the past five years. This suggests that the company has a solid market position and potential for future recovery.

Bear case

The recent drop in stock price, along with stagnant earnings expectations and downward revisions in analyst estimates, raises concerns about the company's outlook in the near term.

Recent Performance

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Copart's stock has struggled recently, with a 19.28% decline in the past month, significantly underperforming the overall market and the Business Services sector. This trend raises questions about the company's ability to maintain its growth trajectory amid increasing competition and market pressures.

Earnings Outlook

Analysts expect Copart to report earnings of $0.41 per share, with revenue projected at $1.18 billion, reflecting a modest increase of 2.41% year-over-year. However, the lack of growth from the prior-year quarter and recent downward revisions in earnings estimates suggest a cautious outlook for investors.

Market Sentiment

Investor sentiment appears to be shifting as Copart's stock continues to slide. With a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), the company faces challenges in maintaining investor confidence, particularly as its forward P/E ratio remains below the industry average. This suggests potential undervaluation but also reflects market skepticism.

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Published: October 6, 2026
Last Updated: October 6, 2026

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