Copart, Inc. (CPRT) Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates

Core Insights - Copart, Inc. reported quarterly earnings of $0.41 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.40 per share, and showing an increase from $0.37 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of +2.50% [1] - The company generated revenues of $1.16 billion for the quarter ended October 2025, which was 2.55% below the Zacks Consensus Estimate, and a slight increase from $1.15 billion year-over-year [2] - Copart's stock has underperformed, losing approximately 27.9% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 12.9% [3] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.42, with expected revenues of $1.21 billion, and for the current fiscal year, the EPS estimate is $1.68 on revenues of $4.87 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Copart was mixed prior to the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market [6] Industry Context - The Auction and Valuation Services industry, to which Copart belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 16% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [8]