Live Earnings Conference Call: Copart will host a live Q3 2026 earnings call on May 21, 2026 at 5:30PM ET. Follow this link to get details and listen to Copart's Q3 2026 earnings call when it goes live. Get details. Copart (CPRT) Stock Forecast & Price Target $33.07 +0.03 (+0.08%) As of 01:52 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Copart - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating Consensus Rating HoldBased on 8 Analyst RatingsSell2Hold3Buy3 Based on 8 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Copart in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 8 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, 1 has given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for CPRT. Consensus Price Target $44.4034.28% Upside According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Copart, the average price target is $44.40. The highest price target for CPRT is $62.00, while the lowest price target for CPRT is $32.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 34.28% from the current price of $33.07. MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data. Get the Latest News and Ratings for CPRT and Related Stocks Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Copart and its competitors. Sign Up View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 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CPRT Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast5/21/25 to 5/21/261 Month Ago4/21/25 to 4/21/263 Months Ago2/20/25 to 2/20/261 Year Ago5/21/24 to 5/21/25Strong Buy2 Strong Buy rating(s)2 Strong Buy rating(s)2 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy1 Buy rating(s)1 Buy rating(s)1 Buy rating(s)1 Buy rating(s)Hold3 Hold rating(s)3 Hold rating(s)4 Hold rating(s)2 Hold rating(s)Sell2 Sell rating(s)2 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$44.40$44.40$47.60$58.00Forecasted Upside34.28% Upside31.59% Upside30.48% Upside-5.06% DownsideConsensus RatingHoldHoldModerate BuyHold CPRT Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History CPRT Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Copart Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeCopartBusiness Services CompaniesBroader MarketConsensus Rating Score 2.38 1.97 2.52Consensus RatingHoldReduceModerate BuyPredicted Upside34.38% Upside350.44% Upside16.44% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingNeutral NewsSee Recent CPRT NewsNeutral NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date Upside/DownsideDetails5/1/2026 Weiss RatingsNot Rated DowngradeHold (C-) ➝ Sell (D+)4/27/2026 Zacks ResearchNot Rated UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold2/23/2026 Barclays3 of 5 starsJohn BabcockNot RatedReiterated RatingUnderweight$33.00 ➝ $32.00-12.28%2/23/2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJash PatwaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetNeutral$45.00 ➝ $34.00-4.29%2/20/2026 Robert W. BairdSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingCraig KennisonSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingSet TargetOutperform$52.00 ➝ $48.00+33.95%12/11/2025 CJS SecuritiesSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeStrong-Buy9/5/2025 StephensSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJeff LickSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetEqual Weight$50.00 ➝ $46.00-4.71%9/4/2025 HSBCSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingWesley BrooksSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingSet TargetHold ➝ Buy$56.00 ➝ $62.00+28.84%3/14/2025 ArgusSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJohn StaszakSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldAnalyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Thursday at 01:52 PM ET. Should I Buy Copart Stock? CPRT Pros and Cons Explained These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Copart pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Copart Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Copart, Inc.: The current stock price is around $33.19, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the market. Copart, Inc. has a strong market capitalization of approximately $32 billion, indicating a solid position in the industry and potential for growth. Institutional investors hold a significant portion of the stock, with about 85.78% of shares owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors, suggesting confidence in the company's future. Recent insider trading activity shows that the CEO has been actively managing their stake, which can indicate a strategic approach to the company's growth and stability. The company has demonstrated resilience with a relatively stable P/E ratio around 20.74, which can be attractive for investors looking for companies with consistent earnings relative to their stock price. Copart Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Copart, Inc. for these reasons: Recent reports indicate that some large investors, such as US Bancorp DE, have significantly reduced their stakes, which may signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term performance. The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 12-month high of $63.85 and a low of $32.20, indicating potential volatility that could concern risk-averse investors. Insider selling activity, including a notable sale by the CEO, could raise red flags for investors regarding the company's future prospects. Despite a strong institutional presence, the overall market sentiment may be cautious, especially in light of recent economic conditions affecting the broader market. The company's P/E ratio, while stable, may not reflect significant growth potential compared to other investment opportunities in the market. CPRT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Copart's forecast for 2026? According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Copart is $44.40, with a high forecast of $62.00 and a low forecast of $32.00. Should I buy or sell Copart stock right now? 8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Copart in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 3 hold ratings, 1 buy rating and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" CPRT shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CPRT, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. Does Copart's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, Copart's stock has a predicted upside of 34.28% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has Copart been upgraded or downgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, Copart's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts. What analysts cover Copart? Copart has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Robert W. Baird, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Copart more than its competitors? Analysts like Copart more than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating for Copart is Hold while the average consensus rating for "business services" companies is Reduce. Learn more on how CPRT compares to other companies. 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