Copart Inc. stock gains on ACV Auctions deal and mixed quarter
Published on 09/15/2026 at 15:51 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Copart Inc. stock (ISIN US2172041061) closed at USD 31.73 on Nasdaq on September 14, 2026, up 5.9% from the prior close as investors reacted to the company’s USD 1.9 billion all-cash agreement to acquire ACV Auctions and its latest fiscal fourth-quarter results.
ACV Auctions acquisition reshapes Copart’s digital reach
On September 10, 2026, Copart Inc. announced a definitive agreement to acquire ACV Auctions Inc. for USD 10.50 per share in cash, valuing the transaction at approximately USD 1.9 billion in total equity value, according to AlphaStreet on September 14, 2026.
The deal is structured as a two-step transaction in which Copart will first launch a tender offer for all outstanding ACV Auctions common shares and then complete a merger to acquire any remaining shares for the same USD 10.50 cash consideration, again per AlphaStreet.
Financial media highlighted that ACV Auctions shares surged more than 44 percent in pre-market trading on September 11, 2026 following Copart’s offer, illustrating how the proposed premium has been received by the target company’s investors, as noted by Economic Times.
Mixed fiscal Q4 2026 figures and margin pressure
Alongside the acquisition news, Copart reported mixed fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 results that frame the current investment case. For Q4 of fiscal 2026, Copart generated revenue of USD 1.15 billion, representing 2.4 percent growth year over year and slightly above analyst expectations of about USD 1.14 billion, according to MarketBeat on September 14, 2026.
The company reported earnings per share of USD 0.35 for the same quarter, missing consensus expectations of USD 0.38 to USD 0.39 and declining from USD 0.41 a year earlier, as outlined by Investing.com on September 14, 2026.
Net income in fiscal Q4 2026 fell 17.4 percent year over year to USD 327.4 million from USD 396.4 million, reflecting lower gross profit and higher operating costs, while revenue increased 2.4 percent to around USD 1.15 billion over the same period, per Investing.com.
For the full fiscal year 2026, Copart’s revenue edged up 0.4 percent to USD 4.67 billion, while earnings per share slipped from USD 1.59 to USD 1.55 and net profit declined from USD 1.55 billion to USD 1.48 billion, highlighting modest top-line growth but compressed profitability, according to Goldesel on September 15, 2026.
Analyst reactions and valuation signals
The combination of margin pressure and the ACV Auctions acquisition has prompted notable analyst actions. Freedom Broker cut its price target on Copart shares from USD 39 to USD 36 while maintaining a Buy rating, citing mixed fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results with 2.4 percent revenue growth but weaker earnings, according to Investing.com on September 14, 2026.
Based on the reported closing price of USD 31.73, Freedom Broker’s new USD 36 target implies upside of roughly 13.5 percent, while the stock continues to hold a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” with an average price target of USD 37.38 from several covering analysts, as summarized by MarketBeat.
Barrington Research upgraded Copart from Market Perform to Outperform and set a price target of USD 40, viewing the acquisition of ACV Auctions positively from a long-term strategic perspective, according to Investing.com.
From a valuation perspective, Copart’s USD 31.73 share price on September 14, 2026 sits within a 52-week trading range of USD 26.81 to USD 48.96, meaning the stock trades well below its 52-week high and closer to the lower half of that corridor, as highlighted by GuruFocus on September 14, 2026.
GuruFocus estimates a GF Value of USD 56.89 for Copart, suggesting the shares are about 44.2 percent below this fair-value metric at the current market level, although the same analysis notes that insiders have sold around USD 20.8 million of stock over the past 12 months without any reported insider purchases, a factor investors may weigh alongside growth prospects.
Recent stock performance and trading metrics
Market data show that Copart Inc. stock rallied 5.94 percent to USD 31.73 on September 14, 2026, snapping a four-day losing streak during a session in which the S&P 500 index fell 0.48 percent and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.29 percent, according to MarketWatch.
The same session data indicate that Copart’s shares traded within an intraday range of about USD 30.06 to USD 31.57 on that day, with the closing level of USD 31.73 implying strength into the close and placing the stock modestly above the session’s high reported in some intraday snapshots, as referenced by Robinhood and MarketWatch.
At a share price of USD 31.73 and based on recent trading data, Copart’s market capitalization stands at approximately USD 29.37 billion, illustrating the scale of the company within the auto auction and vehicle remarketing industry, as described by Autoline.
Next dates and investor focus
While a specific future earnings date for Copart beyond fiscal Q4 2026 is not highlighted in the recent sources, investors are likely to focus on the company’s next scheduled quarterly report and regulatory milestones for the ACV Auctions transaction, including Hart-Scott-Rodino antitrust review and other customary closing conditions, which are expected to be completed by the end of calendar 2026 according to AlphaStreet.
Copart Inc. stock price snapshot
As of the close on September 14, 2026, Copart Inc. stock traded at USD 31.73 on Nasdaq, representing a 5.9 percent gain for that trading day and leaving the shares significantly below the 52-week high of USD 48.96 but above the 52-week low of USD 26.81 in USD terms.
Copart Inc. stock facts
- Company: Copart Inc.
- ISIN: US2172041061
- Ticker: CPRT
- Trading venue: Nasdaq
- Price (as of September 14, 2026, 18:59): 31.73 USD
- Market capitalization: 29.37 billion USD (as of September 14, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Discretionary / Auto auctions and vehicle remarketing
- Index membership: S&P 500
