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CPRT's rising operating expenses, coupled with higher capital spending and downward EPS estimate revisions for fiscal 2025, cast doubt on its prospects.

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Copart has grown from a junkyard to a $47 billion leader in vehicle auctions and remarketing, benefiting from strong demand drivers like aging fleets, accidents, and sustainability trends. Despite impressive sales and cash flow growth in fiscal 2024, Copart faced margin pressure due to rising costs and investments in growth. The company remains debt-free with strong liquidity. While Copart's long-term outlook is strong, its current valuation appears high given economic risks and lower margins. I maintain a Neutral rating, looking for better buying opportunities.

Q4 revenue reached $1.07 billion, up 7.2% year over year. Fiscal 2024 revenue totalled $4.24 billion, up 9.5%.

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call September 4, 2024 5:30 PM ET Company Participants Jeff Liaw - Chief Executive Officer Leah Stearns - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Bob Labick - CJS Securities John Healy - Northcoast Research Craig Kennison - Robert W. Baird & Co. Chris Bottiglieri - Exane BNP Paribas Bret Jordan - Jefferies Jash Patwa - JPMorgan Operator Good day, everyone, and welcome to the Copart Incorporated Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2024 Earnings Call.

Copart, Inc. (CPRT) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.33 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.37 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.34 per share a year ago.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT) today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended July 31, 2024. For the three months ended July 31, 2024, revenue, gross profit, and net income attributable to Copart, Inc. were $1.1 billion, $454 million, and $323 million, respectively. These represent an increase in revenue of $71.4 million, or 7.2%; a decrease in gross profit of $(4.0) million, or (0.9)%; and a decrease in net income attributable to Copart, Inc. of $(25.2) m.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT) announced today that it will release earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 after 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (3:00 p.m. Central) on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time (4:30 p.m. Central), Copart will conduct a conference call to discuss the results for the quarter. The call will be webcast live and available for access by clicking “Listen Here” at www.copart.com/investorrelations. A re.

In the latest trading session, Copart, Inc. (CPRT) closed at $52.56, marking a -0.38% move from the previous day.