Sector: Industrials|Industry: Specialty Business Services|Market Cap: $56.82B|Employees: 11.7K
Copart, Inc. is a leading global provider of online auctions and vehicle remarketing services. The company's core business model revolves around facilitating the sale of vehicles, primarily from insurance companies, to a diverse buyer base through its Virtual Bidding Third Generation (VB3) internet auction platform. Copart has established a strong market position through its global network of facilities, technology-driven processes, and comprehensive service offerings.
Total service revenues and vehicle sales increased to $1,127.259 million, up from $1,021.831 million in the same quarter last year, with service revenues contributing $946.630 million, a 11.7% increase YoY. This growth indicates a strong demand for Copart's auction services.
Total operating expenses rose to $690.056 million, up from $602.907 million YoY, driven by increases in yard operations, cost of vehicle sales, and general and administrative expenses. This increase in expenses led to a modest increase in operating income, from $418.924 million to $437.203 million YoY.
Net income attributable to Copart, Inc. increased to $382.291 million, up from $350.431 million YoY, reflecting a modest increase in profitability despite rising operating expenses. This indicates effective cost management to some extent.