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COPART INC · 2026-08-08 · Importance 20 · Surprise 24

Reports cited declining insurance auction volumes as a concern for Copart. The volume weakness contributed to more bearish analyst sentiment despite the company exceeding third-quarter 2026 revenue and EPS estimates. The reported pressure relates to Copart’s core vehicle salvage auction demand, rather than a stated deterioration in profitability.

Key facts

• Assenagon Asset Management S.A. increased its stake in Copart by 123.0% in the second quarter, acquiring 1,827,203 shares to bring its total holdings to 3,313,222 shares worth $93.4 million. source
• Rockland Trust Co. increased its stake in Copart by 17.5% in the second quarter, bringing its total holdings to 715,262 shares valued at $20.16 million. source
• The CEO reduced his ownership by over 21% (as reported alongside the Rockland Trust filing). source
• Reinhart Partners LLC acquired 75,677 shares in Copart valued at approximately $2.13 million during the second quarter. source