Copart Inc. (CPRT)

NYSE · Broad Market

Latest Move · 2026-02-20

-3.80%
Copart drops after Q2 earnings miss on declining insurance volumes

Copart (CPRT) Q2 Earnings Summary Copart reported fiscal Q2 2026 results for the quarter ended January 31, 2026, with the following financial metrics: - Revenue: $1.1 billion, down $41.6 million (-3.6%) - Gross profit: $492.8 million, down $32.7 million (-6.2%) - Net income: $350.7 million, down $36 million - EPS: $0.36, below FactSet estimate of $0.39 Key operational factors cited by executives: - Insurance volumes declined 9% - Softer claims activity and shifting insurance market dynamics - Decreased total loss frequency and severity The company indicated it will continue investing in land capacity and artificial intelligence despite the volume decline. Shares fell in after-hours trading following the announcement.

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-7.30%
Copart tumbles after Q2 earnings miss on declining insurance volumes
2026-02-20

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Why did Copart Inc. stock move today?

Copart (CPRT) Q2 Earnings Summary Copart reported fiscal Q2 2026 results for the quarter ended January 31, 2026, with the following financial metrics: - Revenue: $1.1 billion, down $41.6 million (-3.6%) - Gross profit: $492.8 million, down $32.7 million (-6.2%) - Net income: $350.7 million, down $36 million - EPS: $0.36, below FactSet estimate of $0.39 Key operational factors cited by executives: - Insurance volumes declined 9% - Softer claims activity and shifting insurance market dynamics - Decreased total loss frequency and severity The company indicated it will continue investing in land capacity and artificial intelligence despite the volume decline. Shares fell in after-hours trading following the announcement.

What does Copart Inc. do?

Copart operates the world's largest online vehicle auction platform, primarily selling salvage and clean-title vehicles on behalf of insurance companies, dealers, and the general public across more than 200 locations globally. The company's heavy dependence on insurance consignment volumes — its core revenue driver — makes it directly exposed to the declining total loss frequency and 9% drop in insurance volumes that drove this quarter's earnings miss.

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