Copart Rises 1.21% with $310M Volume Ranking 383rd as Institutional Bets Split and CEO Sells Stake

Copart (CPRT) rose 1.21% on August 6, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.31 billion, ranking 383rd in the market. The stock’s recent performance reflects shifting institutional ownership and analyst activity. Westfield Capital Management reduced its stake by 0.7% in Q1, now holding 0.10% of shares valued at $56.1 million. Meanwhile, multiple institutional investors increased positions, including Brighton Jones LLC (92.1% rise) and Russell Investments Group Ltd. (12.6% increase), signaling varied confidence in the stock.

Insider transactions also drew attention. CEO Jeffrey Liaw sold 24,088 shares, trimming his ownership by 43.31%, while insider ownership remains at 9.68%. Analyst ratings were mixed: JPMorgan cut its price target to $55 from $60, Stephens set a $50 target with an "equal weight" rating, and Baird maintained an "outperform" rating despite lowering its target to $55. These divergent views highlight uncertainty about Copart’s near-term trajectory amid broader market volatility.

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