Copart Inc (CPRT) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · Nasdaq
Copart Inc (CPRT) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, CPRT is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5172 stocks scored that day.
Copart Inc is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $25.82B. It ranks number 2 by market capitalization among the 18 Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its Net Margin of 31.8% is the highest of the 13 peers that report one. Its Current Ratio of 7.91x is the highest of the 15 peers that report one.
For CPRT, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 14.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 4.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.1%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How CPRT ranks among 5172 stocks
90D Total forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Copart Inc (CPRT) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | CPRT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $25.82B | 2/18 |
| P/E Ratio | 17.98x | 4/12 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.84x | 6/16 |
| EPS | $1.55 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $9.82 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $5.04 | – |
| FCF/Share | $1.37 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | CPRT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 16.3% | 7/13 |
| ROA | 14.8% | 1/11 |
| ROIC | 17.7% | 3/9 |
| Operating Margin | 35.4% | 1/13 |
| Net Margin | 31.8% | 1/13 |
| EBT Margin | 39.3% | 1/17 |
| Tax Rate | 19.3% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | CPRT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 7.91x | 1/15 |
| Quick Ratio | 7.84x | 1/14 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.10x | 17/17 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.10x | 14/14 |
| Working Capital | $4.86B | 2/14 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | CPRT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.60B | 1/17 |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.27B | 1/14 |
| Capital Spending | -$337M | 10/14 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -10.8% | 8/13 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 3.0% | 4/11 |
| FCF/Sales | 27.2% | 1/13 |
| CapEx/Sales | 7.2% | 1/13 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | CPRT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.47x | 11/12 |
| Receivables Turnover | 5.8x | 11/12 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 1.2x | 15/15 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 63 days | 2/12 |
Income Statement
| Metric | CPRT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $4.67B | 13/15 |
| Operating Income | $1.65B | 2/13 |
| Net Income | $1.48B | 2/13 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | CPRT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 926M | – |
| Net Income Growth | -4.4% | 9/12 |
| EPS Growth | -2.5% | 7/11 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $5.57B | 55.5% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $1.91B | 19.0% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $809M | 8.1% of assets |
| Inventory | $51M | 0.5% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $914M | 9.1% of assets |
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Copart Inc (CPRT) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Copart Inc (Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations): 18 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| CPRT Copart Inc | ▶ | $25.82B |
| CVNA Carvana Co. | ▲ | $64.74B |
| CASY Caseys General Stores Inc | ▼ | $25.47B |
| PAG Penske Automotive Group, Inc. | ▶ | $13.95B |
| MUSA Murphy Usa Inc. | ▼ | $10.07B |
| KMX Carmax Inc | ▲ | $7.57B |
| LAD Lithia Motors Inc | ▲ | $6.49B |
| AN Autonation, Inc. | ▲ | $5.35B |
| RUSHA Rush Enterprises Inc \Tx\ | ▶ | $5.29B |
| OPLN Openlane, Inc. | ▼ | $4.55B |
| ABG Asbury Automotive Group Inc | ▶ | $3.05B |
| GPI Group 1 Automotive Inc | ▲ | $2.89B |
| SAH Sonic Automotive Inc | ▲ | $2.01B |
| CWH Camping World Holdings, Inc. | ▲ | $466M |
| KXIN Kaixin Holdings | ▼ | $75M |
| VRM Vroom, Inc. | ▲ | $46M |
| NXXT Nextnrg, Inc. | ▼ | $10M |
| CRMT Americas Carmart Inc | ▲ | $9M |
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Copart Inc (CPRT) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Copart Inc (CPRT) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, CPRT is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5172 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Copart Inc stock predictions?
For CPRT, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 14.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 4.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Copart Inc forecasts updated?
Copart Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Copart Inc's industry peers?
18 issuers in our coverage, CPRT included, share the SEC industry code Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations. The largest are: Carvana Co. (CVNA), Caseys General Stores Inc (CASY), Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG), Murphy Usa Inc. (MUSA), Carmax Inc (KMX), Lithia Motors Inc (LAD).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.