Copart Reports Q2 Earnings, Announces $1.1 Billion Share Repurchase & New $1.25B Unsecured Credit Facility

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Copart reported a 10% drop in Q2 diluted EPS and a 4% revenue decline, but announced over $1.1 billion in recent share repurchases and secured a new $1.25 billion unsecured credit facility, signaling strong capital management and confidence.

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• Q2 Diluted EPS Decreased 10%

  Diluted net income per common share for the three months ended January 31, 2026, was $0.36, down from $0.40 in the prior year period.

• Total Revenues Declined 4% in Q2

  Total service revenues and vehicle sales for the three months ended January 31, 2026, decreased by 4% to $1.12 billion from $1.16 billion year-over-year.

• Over $1.1 Billion in Recent Share Repurchases

  The company repurchased 5,480,191 shares for $218.2 million during the six months ended January 31, 2026. Additionally, from February 1 to March 2, 2026, an extra 24,262,025 shares were repurchased for $898.7 million, totaling over $1.1 billion in recent buybacks.

• New $1.25 Billion Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility

  Copart entered into a new Senior Revolving Credit Agreement on January 23, 2026, providing an unsecured revolving credit facility of up to $1.25 billion, maturing on January 23, 2031. This replaces a previous secured facility.

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Copart's latest 10-Q reveals a mixed financial performance for the second quarter, with diluted EPS decreasing by 10% year-over-year to $0.36 and total revenues declining by 4% to $1.12 billion. However, the filing highlights significant capital allocation activities, including a substantial share repurchase program. The company repurchased $218.2 million in common stock during the six months ended January 31, 2026, and an additional $898.7 million in shares between February 1 and March 2, 2026, totaling over $1.1 billion in recent buybacks. This aggressive repurchase activity, representing approximately 3% of the company's market capitalization, signals strong management confidence and a commitment to returning capital to shareholders. Furthermore, Copart secured a new $1.25 billion unsecured revolving credit facility, replacing a previous secured facility and extending its maturity to 2031, which enhances financial flexibility and indicates improved creditworthiness. An ongoing DOJ investigation into potential money laundering violations remains a notable risk, with the company acknowledging potential exposure.