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▌Earnings Flash·September 10, 2026

Copart, Inc. (CPRT) gains 4.2% despite earnings misses

Copart, Inc. (CPRT) gains 4.2% even after earnings misses, as investors weigh the company’s latest results against the stock’s recent momentum.

Earnings FlashCPRTIndustrialsSpecialty Business Services
By TickerSpark·September 10, 2026·2 min read
Copart, Inc. (CPRT) gains 4.2% despite earnings misses
▌Key Takeaway
Copart, Inc. (CPRT) reported mixed quarterly results, missing EPS at $0.35 versus $0.3832 expected while beating revenue at $1.15 billion versus $1.14 billion. Shares rose 4.25% after hours to $33.39, signaling investors are prioritizing revenue growth even as earnings conversion remains the key issue.

Copart, Inc. (CPRT) Earnings Miss, Stock Gains 4.25%

Copart, Inc. (CPRT) missed on EPS at $0.35 versus $0.3832 but beat revenue at $1.15B versus $1.14B, sending shares up 4.25% after hours to $33.39.

Key Numbers

  • EPS: $0.35 actual versus $0.3832 estimated, a miss.

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Revenue: $1.15B actual versus $1.14B estimated, a beat.
  • After-hours reaction: CPRT rose 4.25% to $33.39 from the $32.03 regular-session close.
  • Trading activity: Session volume reached 15,045,152 versus an average of 11,731,164.
  • Recent EPS trend: CPRT posted $0.43 versus $0.4063 estimated on 2026-05-21, then $0.35 versus $0.3832 in the current quarter.

    • Revenue Strength Meets an Earnings Conversion Test

    The quarter delivered a mixed signal. Copart beat its revenue target, but the $0.35 EPS result fell short of the $0.3832 estimate. The after-hours gain shows the first market reaction favored top-line performance over the earnings miss.

    The recent EPS sequence is uneven. CPRT beat estimates in May at $0.43, after missing in February at $0.36 versus $0.3925 estimated. The current miss therefore keeps per-share execution in focus, even as revenue remains strong enough to support the stock's immediate rebound.

    On the earnings call, management's bridge from $1.15B in revenue to $0.35 in EPS deserves close attention. The central issue is whether Copart can turn revenue growth into stronger earnings, rather than simply adding sales.

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    Bottom Line

    CPRT delivered a revenue beat and a 4.25% after-hours gain, but the EPS miss leaves earnings conversion as the main investor concern.

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    ▌Common Questions

    Frequently asked questions

    +Did Copart (CPRT) beat or miss earnings this quarter?
    Copart missed on earnings per share, reporting $0.35 versus the $0.3832 estimate. It did beat revenue, posting $1.15 billion compared with the $1.14 billion expected.
    +Why did Copart stock rise after an earnings miss?
    CPRT shares rose 4.25% after hours to $33.39 because investors focused on the revenue beat rather than the EPS miss. The market appeared encouraged that sales came in above expectations even though profit conversion was weaker.
    +What was Copart's after-hours stock price move?
    Copart rose 4.25% in after-hours trading to $33.39 from the regular-session close of $32.03. The move came immediately after the company reported mixed quarterly results.
    +What is the main investor concern after Copart's latest quarter?
    The main concern is whether Copart can convert strong revenue growth into stronger earnings per share. The company has shown uneven EPS performance recently, with a beat in May, a miss in February, and another miss in the current quarter.
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