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James E. Meeks, a director at Copart Inc . (NASDAQ:CPRT), a company with a market capitalization of $51.8 billion and rated "GREAT" by InvestingPro’s Financial Health Score, recently executed a significant stock transaction, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. On March 19, Meeks sold 100,000 shares of Copart common stock, with prices ranging from $54.00 to $54.02 per share, totaling approximately $5.4 million.
Prior to the sale, Meeks exercised stock options to acquire 100,000 shares at an exercise price of $11.7975 per share, valued at approximately $1.18 million. Following these transactions, Meeks no longer holds any shares directly.
In other recent news, Copart Inc. reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, exceeding both earnings and revenue forecasts. The company achieved an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.40, surpassing the expected $0.37, and reported revenue of 1.16 billion dollars, outpacing the forecasted 1.13 billion dollars. Revenue increased by 14% year-over-year, driven by a significant rise in global service revenue and unit sales, particularly in the BlueCar segment, which experienced a 27% growth. Despite these positive financial results, Copart’s stock saw a decline in aftermarket trading, which analysts suggest may be due to rising facility-related costs. Global unit sales rose by 8%, while facility-related costs increased by 20%, impacting overall expenses. Analysts from firms like CJS Securities and BNP Paribas (OTC:BNPQY) have shown interest in the company’s strategies, particularly in its insurance and non-insurance segments. Copart continues to focus on expanding its market reach and enhancing its service offerings, including the Title Express platform, which has been well-received by insurance carriers.
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