Copart Q4 Revenue Misses by 3.6% as EPS Falls 7.5%, Shares Slide 3.5%
Copart reported Q4 revenue of $1.12 billion, a 3.6% year-on-year decline that missed estimates, and EPS of $0.36, 7.5% below consensus. Operating margin contracted to 34.7% from 36.6%, while adjusted EBITDA of $434.9 million fell 9.2% short, prompting a 3.5% intraday share drop.
1. Q4 Financial Results
Copart posted fourth-quarter revenue of $1.12 billion, down 3.6% year-on-year, and reported earnings per share of $0.36, missing consensus by 7.5%.
2. Operational Metrics
The company’s operating margin narrowed to 34.7% from 36.6% in the prior year, and adjusted EBITDA reached $434.9 million, 9.2% below forecast.
3. Market Reaction and Valuation
Shares slid 3.5% in morning trading. Copart is down 4% year-to-date and trades 43.2% below its May 2025 peak of $63.84.