Copart (CPRT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Q: What analysts cover Copart?

Copart has been rated by research analysts at Barclays , Freedom Capital , Jefferies Financial Group , Weiss Ratings , and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

$27.94 +0.74 (+2.72%)

Closing price 07/24/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

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$28.01 +0.07 (+0.26%)

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Copart - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 9 Analyst Ratings

Sell
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Hold
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Buy
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Based on 9 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Copart in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 9 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, 1 has given a buy rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for CPRT.

Consensus Price Target

$43.50
55.69% Upside

According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Copart, the average price target is $43.50. The highest price target for CPRT is $62.00, while the lowest price target for CPRT is $26.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 55.69% from the current price of $27.94.

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.

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CPRT Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 7/26/25 to 7/26/26	1 Month Ago 6/26/25 to 6/26/26	3 Months Ago 4/27/25 to 4/27/26	1 Year Ago 7/26/24 to 7/26/25
Strong Buy	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$43.50	$44.50	$44.40	$53.33
Forecasted Upside	55.69% Upside	45.65% Upside	33.78% Upside	14.23% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

CPRT Analyst Recommendations By Month

The 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.

CPRT Price Targets by Month

The 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.

Copart Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Copart	Business Services Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.56	1.98	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Reduce	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	55.69% Upside	371.71% Upside	14.30% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CPRT News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
7/21/2026	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	John Babcock Not Rated	Set Target	Underweight	$32.00 ➝ $26.00	-3.83%
6/26/2026	Freedom Capital Not Rated		Upgrade	Strong-Buy
5/22/2026	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Set Target		$45.00	+33.18%
5/1/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Hold (C-) ➝ Sell (D+)
4/27/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong Sell ➝ Hold
2/23/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jash Patwa Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral	$45.00 ➝ $34.00	-4.29%
2/20/2026	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Craig Kennison Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Outperform	$52.00 ➝ $48.00	+33.95%
12/11/2025	CJS Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong-Buy
9/5/2025	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jeff Lick Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight	$50.00 ➝ $46.00	-4.71%
9/4/2025	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Wesley Brooks Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Hold ➝ Buy	$56.00 ➝ $62.00	+28.84%
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3/14/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	John Staszak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold

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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 Friday, July 24, 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.:

Copart, Inc. reported a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $0.43, exceeding analyst expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and potential for growth.
The company has a robust net margin of 33.48%, suggesting efficient management and profitability, which can lead to higher returns for investors.
With a return on equity of 16.63%, Copart, Inc. demonstrates effective use of shareholder funds to generate profits, making it an attractive option for investors seeking solid returns.
Recent revenue growth of 2.1% year-over-year highlights the company's ability to maintain and expand its market presence, which is a positive sign for future performance.
The current stock price is around $43.50, which is considered reasonable given the company's strong fundamentals and growth potential, making it an appealing entry point for new investors.

Copart
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Copart, Inc. for these reasons:

Despite recent growth, some analysts have issued mixed ratings, with a few maintaining a "sell" rating, indicating potential concerns about the stock's future performance.
Market volatility can impact the auction and remarketing services sector, which may affect Copart, Inc.'s revenue and profitability in uncertain economic conditions.
High institutional ownership, at 85.78%, may lead to increased volatility in stock price as large investors can significantly influence market movements.
Some analysts have set lower price targets, suggesting that there may be limited upside potential in the near term, which could deter risk-averse investors.
Competition in the online vehicle auction space is intensifying, which could pressure margins and market share, posing risks to future growth for Copart, Inc.

CPRT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Copart is $43.50, with a high forecast of $62.00 and a low forecast of $26.00.

9 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 3 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CPRT shares.

According to analysts, Copart's stock has a predicted upside of 55.69% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Copart's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Copart has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Freedom Capital, Jefferies Financial Group, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Copart more than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating for Copart is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "business services" companies is Reduce. Learn more on how CPRT compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:CPRT) was last updated on 7/26/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.

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Copart (CPRT) Stock Forecast & Price Target