Why is CPRT Down Today?

CPRT
$26.56
▼ -2.80% ($-0.74)
Last updated: Oct 12, 2026 8:36 PM ET

About Copart Inc

Based in Dallas, Copart operates an online salvage vehicle auction with operations in 11 countries across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, facilitating over 3.5 million transactions annually. The company utilizes its virtual bidding platform, VB3, to connect vehicle sellers with over 750,...

Sector: RETAIL-AUTO DEALERS & GASOLINE STATIONS
Market Cap: $43.64B
Forward P/E: 24.0
52-Week Range: $26.39 - $45.89
Employees: 11,600

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 RETAIL-AUTO DEALERS & GASOLINE STATIONS sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The RETAIL-AUTO DEALERS & GASOLINE STATIONS sector is down 1.3% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.4x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

RETAIL-AUTO DEALERS & GASOLINE STATIONS sector: -1.3%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most RETAIL-AUTO DEALERS & GASOLINE STATIONS stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

CPRT is significantly underperforming the market (-2.7% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
-0.06%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
-0.7%
CPRT
This Stock
-2.80%
vs S&P 500: -2.74%
vs Nasdaq: -2.1%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, CPRT is expected to trade between:
$25.76 - $27.09

Key Level to Watch

$25.23 support
Watch for breakdown below $26.55

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Last updated: Oct 12, 2026 8:36 PM (-198 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.22
Put/Call Ratio
49.2%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 24,880
Put Volume: 5,534
Total: 30,414
Unusual Activity: $25 CALL (6,130 vol) $25 CALL (6,106 vol) $25 CALL (2,234 vol)

Historical Context

CPRT has moved more than 3.0% down on 18 occasions in the past year.

61.1%
Continuation Rate
11/18 times continued down
-0.42%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Oct 06, 2026 (-3.0%) → Next day: -0.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is CPRT stock down today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The RETAIL-AUTO DEALERS & GASOLINE STATIONS sector is down 1.3% on average.

Is CPRT stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, CPRT shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the CPRT stock price target?

CPRT is currently trading at $26.56. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $25.76 - $27.09. See long-term price prediction →

Will CPRT stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that CPRT's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $25.23 (support).

Is CPRT stock oversold or overbought?

CPRT's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 33.8. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for CPRT stock?

CPRT's 10-day momentum indicator is at -0.67. Negative momentum - the stock has mild downward pressure which may continue short-term.

Is CPRT outperforming or underperforming the market?

CPRT (-2.80%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-2.7% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is down -0.06%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is down -0.70%.

What does MACD indicate for CPRT?

CPRT's MACD (-1.03) is currently below the signal line (-1.0), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 37.3) is strong.

Is CPRT in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, CPRT is in a bearish trend. The price ($26.56) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($28.08) and 50-day SMA ($30.18). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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