Copart’s (NASDAQ:CPRT) Q2 CY2026: Beats On Revenue, Stock Soars

Copart (CPRT) reported Q2 CY2026 revenue of $1.15B, up 2.4% YoY, beating estimates by 1%. EPS was $0.35, missing estimates by 8.7%. The stock rose 9.5% post-results. Analysts expect 4.6% revenue growth and 7% EPS growth over the next 12 months.

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Published Sep 10, 2026, 9:15 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$CPRTBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

Revenue beat drove a 9.5% stock surge, but EPS miss and slower growth raise caution.

02

Market read

Earnings release provides a fresh trading catalyst for CPRT with immediate price impact.

03

What to watch

Potential headwinds from slower vehicle sales growth and margin compression may limit upside.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post‑market after earnings release

Background

Copart is a leading online vehicle auction platform with $4.67B revenue over the past year.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$CPRTBullishMedium confidence
Context

Copart reported Q2 CY2026 revenue beating estimates and the stock jumped 9.5% to $33.57 after the release.

Expected impact

Expect continued upside in the near term as investors digest the revenue beat; monitor guidance for potential pullback.

Evidence & confidence

Revenue beat is material and the stock already rallied 9.5%; however EPS miss and modest guidance temper the bullish case.

Market effects

Highlights resilience in the vehicle auction sector; peers may see similar price pressure if they miss earnings.

U.S. online auction services could see increased investor interest.

Limited to U.S. market; no immediate global macro effect.

Counterpoint

The EPS miss and slowing growth could signal a near‑term correction despite the revenue beat.

Key entities

  • Copart

    Online vehicle auction company (NASDAQ:CPRT).

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