Copart, Inc. · CPRT · FY2025 Q3 · Calendar Q2 2025
Copart: Service Growth and Storage Investment Offset Key Risks
The supplied analysis supports a constructive but qualified view of Copart's operating trajectory: rising total-loss frequency, international demand, BlueCar growth and technology investment provide support, while tariffs, regulation and heavy-equipment softness temper confidence.
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What changed
Compared with the prior-quarter analysis, the emphasis shifted toward flat insurance volume alongside rising total-loss frequency, a new South Florida storage investment, continued BlueCar and Title Express expansion, and weaker U.S. purchase-vehicle gross profit.
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Key takeaways
- Management described rising total-loss frequency as supporting long-term demand despite flat insurance volume.
- Service revenue grew double digit year over year, led by international volume, higher average selling prices and BlueCar growth.
- Copart is increasing storage capacity and upgrading technology, including the Hall Ranch acquisition and Title Express rollout.
- Tariffs, possible legislation and heavy-equipment softness remain the main near-term uncertainties.
Management priorities
- Expand physical storage capacity and storm-season readiness.
- Improve the digital auction platform and expand BlueCar services.
- Roll out Title Express to more insurance carriers.
- Consider strategic acquisitions and partnerships while monitoring market conditions.
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted previous close from FN2's market snapshot as of Oct 5, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.
Firm-level rating actions
FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.
| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNP Paribas | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Sep 28, 2026 |
| HSBC | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Freedom Broker | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Barrington Research | Outperform | Market Perform | Upgrade | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Baird | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Sep 11, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Overweight | Neutral | Upgrade | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Barclays | Underweight | Underweight | Maintain | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Stephens & Co. | Equal Weight | Equal Weight | Maintain | Aug 20, 2026 |
| HSBC Securities | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Argus | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Northcoast Research | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | May 1, 2023 |
| Guggenheim | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Truist Securities | Buy | Buy | Maintain | May 21, 2021 |
| Jefferies | Buy | Buy | Maintain | May 22, 2020 |
| CFRA | Hold | Hold | Maintain | May 21, 2020 |
| SunTrust Robinson Humphrey | Buy | Buy | Maintain | May 18, 2020 |
| Gabelli & Co. | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Sep 20, 2018 |
| Susquehanna | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Aug 25, 2016 |
| Bank of America | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | Mar 21, 2016 |
| B of A Securities | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | Mar 21, 2016 |
| CL King | Neutral | Sell | Upgrade | Feb 25, 2016 |
| BB&T Capital | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Nov 26, 2013 |
| CJS Securities | Market Outperform | Market Perform | Upgrade | Sep 26, 2013 |
Named analyst price targets
Upside is calculated against the persisted previous close $27.22. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSBC | Analyst unavailable | $36 | $30.82 | +32.3% | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Barrington | Gary Prestopino | $40 | $30.75 | +47.0% | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $38 | $30.75 | +39.6% | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Deutsche Bank | Analyst unavailable | $40 | $32.16 | +47.0% | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $25 | $33.33 | -8.2% | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $26 | $27.04 | -4.5% | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Analyst unavailable | $45 | $33.79 | +65.3% | May 22, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $48 | $37.65 | +76.3% | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $52 | $40.06 | +91.0% | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Barclays | John Babcock | $33 | $41.02 | +21.2% | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $32 | $41.34 | +17.6% | Nov 11, 2025 |
| HSBC | Wesley Brooks | $62 | $48.12 | +127.8% | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Jefferies | Bret Jordan | $63 | $54.58 | +131.4% | May 17, 2024 |
| J.P. Morgan | Analyst unavailable | $33 | $15.64 | +21.2% | Jan 13, 2023 |
| Stephens | Analyst unavailable | $18.5 | $16.04 | -32.0% | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Raymond James | Savanthi Syth | $27.5 | $30.35 | +1.0% | Apr 13, 2022 |
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Snapshot as of publicationCopart, Inc. stands as a prominent global provider of online vehicle auctions and comprehensive vehicle remarketing services. The company extends its operations across numerous international markets, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, Finland, Oman, the Republic of Ireland, and Bahrain. At its core, Copart enables the buying and selling of vehicles over the internet through its sophisticated "virtual bidding" online auction platform. Its extensive range of services supports the entire vehicle disposition process, encompassing aspects such as direct online access for sellers, expert salvage and general vehicle valuation, end-of-life vehicle handling, logistics and transportation management, and dedicated vehicle inspection facilities.…
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