Copart Inc. (CPRT)
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Why is CPRT moving today?
+0.4%CPRT is +0.4% today, inside the ordinary range for a session (under 3%). No stories about it reached the feed in the last 24 hours.
What this does not prove. A story on the same day is evidence of timing, not of cause: it explains a move only if it accounts for the size and the direction, and most single-stock moves carry a sector or index component too. Nothing here is a forecast.
Source: Yahoo Finance - quote as of 2 days ago
Copart Inc. (CPRT) overview
Copart operates online vehicle-auction marketplaces.
CPRT is a member of the S&P 500. It sits in the Industrials sector. That sector covers manufacturers, aerospace, defense and transport companies tied to economic activity.
Copart Inc. trades on the NasdaqGS under the ticker symbol CPRT. The most recent market data puts the share price at about $27.87. That is up 0.43% on the session. At that price the company is worth roughly $25.82B.
Over the past 52 weeks, CPRT has traded between $25.72 and $45.89. Shares change hands at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of about 18.0. The P/E ratio sets the share price against a year of earnings. A higher number means the market is paying more for each dollar the company earns.
Key statistics
Source: Yahoo Finance - quote as of 2 days ago
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Why investors watch CPRT
CPRT is one of the larger names in the Industrials sector, so investors follow it closely. It tends to move with the rest of the sector. This page sums up each CPRT story as it breaks, and tags it bullish, bearish or neutral.
What moves CPRT
- Earnings. CPRT reports results four times a year. A surprise against the estimate tends to move the stock that day.
- Analyst calls. Upgrades, downgrades and new price targets change what the market expects from CPRT.
- Sector news. Industrials stocks often move together, so a rival's news can move CPRT too.
Market Mood
Latest CPRT news
ACV Auctions (ACVA) Stock Jumps 49% After $10.50 Acquisition Offer
ACV Auctions Inc. (NYSE:ACVA) experienced a 49% increase in share price week-on-week, placing it at the top of last week's stock performance due to an acquisition offer from Copart Inc. The offer is for an all-cash transaction at $10.50 per share, totaling $1.9 billion, representing a 45% premium over ACVA's closing price of $7.22 before the announcement. While total revenues rose by 10.4% to $213.9 million in Q2, net losses widened to $8.2 million. This acquisition and its implications are important for investors, as it may shape future market dynamics for ACV and its competitors.
Read More: ACV Auctions (ACVA) Stock Jumps 49% After $10.50 Acquisition Offer
Copart (CPRT) Options Indicate Caution After 7% Rally
Copart (CPRT) has experienced a 7% rally recently, but options trading signals caution among investors. Specifically, the volume of put options, which allow investors to sell shares at a specified price, has increased, indicating a protective strategy among some traders. This cautious outlook suggests that investors may be hedging against potential declines despite the recent gains. Understanding these market signals is crucial, as they could indicate future volatility and impact overall market sentiment toward Copart.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Copart Inc. in the S&P 500?
Yes. Copart Inc. trades as CPRT and is a member of the S&P 500. The index lists it in the Industrials sector.
What sector is CPRT in?
CPRT sits in the Industrials sector of the S&P 500.
Where can I find the latest CPRT news?
Right here. This page collects recent CPRT news and market analysis. Every story gets an AI summary and a bullish, bearish or neutral tag.
What is Copart Inc.'s stock price?
CPRT last traded at about $27.87. Prices move all through the session, so this is the latest quote rather than a live one.
What is Copart Inc.'s market cap?
CPRT is worth roughly $25.82B. Market cap is the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
What is CPRT's P/E ratio?
CPRT trades at a trailing P/E ratio of about 18.0. The ratio compares the share price with earnings per share over the past year.