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According to the 15-minute chart for Copart, the RSI indicator has reached overbought levels, and the KDJ indicator has triggered a death cross at 10:45 AM on October 20, 2025. This suggests that the stock price has experienced a rapid increase and is now unsupported by fundamental factors, leading to a shift in momentum towards a downward trend. As a result, there is a potential for the stock price to decrease further.
Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT) has seen significant movements in its stock price recently, with technical indicators suggesting a potential downward trend. According to the 15-minute chart for Copart, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) has reached overbought levels, indicating that the stock price has experienced a rapid increase and is now unsupported by fundamental factors. Additionally, the KDJ indicator has triggered a death cross at 10:45 AM on October 20, 2025, further suggesting a shift in momentum towards a downward trend.
These technical signals come at a time when Copart's stock has been trading near its 52-week low of $43.32, having declined about 26% over the past six months. Despite these indicators, Copart's recent earnings performance has been positively received. The company reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.41 for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, surpassing analysts' expectations. However, the company's revenue slightly missed expectations, coming in at $1.13 billion against the anticipated $1.14 billion.
Analyst ratings for Copart have been mixed. CFRA lowered its price target on Copart to $65 from $70, maintaining a Strong Buy rating, citing a slight valuation discount compared to historical averages. Similarly, Stephens reduced its price target to $46 from $50, maintaining an Equal Weight rating due to competitive concerns. Despite these adjustments, Copart’s recent earnings performance was positively received, with the market reacting favorably to its strategic focus on technology and auction liquidity.
Insider trading activity also provides insights into Copart's stock. On October 15, 2025, Copart's CEO Jeffrey Liaw
of common stock for approximately $1.08 million. This sale occurred in a price range of $44.7902 to $44.8028 and was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Liaw on April 15, 2025. On the same day, Liaw also exercised options to acquire 49,766 shares of Copart common stock at exercise prices of $6.78 and $8.70, for a total value of $422,805. Following these transactions, Liaw directly owns 31,332 shares of Copart NASDAQ:CPRT.Institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in Copart. William Blair Investment Management LLC
in Copart by 36.6%, selling 2,488,788 shares during the second quarter, resulting in ownership of about 4.31 million shares valued at $211.73 million. Nordea Investment Management AB in Copart by 3.5% during the second quarter, bringing its total holdings to 753,973 shares worth approximately $36.15 million.The mixed signals from technical indicators and analysts, coupled with recent insider trading and institutional investor activity, suggest a complex picture for Copart's stock. While the company's earnings performance has been strong, the technical indicators and analyst adjustments indicate a potential for further downward pressure on the stock price.
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