10-QPeriod: Q1 FY2013

COPART INC Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Oct 31, 2012

Filed December 7, 2012For Securities:CPRT

Summary

Copart Inc. (CPRT) filed its 10-Q for the quarterly period ended October 31, 2012, providing an update on its share repurchase program. During the three months ended October 31, 2012, the company repurchased 500,000 shares of its common stock at an average price of $27.77 per share, totaling $13.89 million. These repurchases were conducted as part of a publicly announced program, and as of October 31, 2012, the company had 47,713,218 shares remaining available for repurchase under the program. This activity indicates continued capital allocation towards shareholder returns, which can be viewed positively by investors as it signals management's confidence in the company's value and its ability to generate sufficient cash flow. Investors should monitor the pace and pricing of future repurchases to assess their ongoing impact on earnings per share and overall financial health.

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$238.87M
Cost of Revenue$36.31M
Gross Profit$105.44M
Operating Income$74.36M
Interest Expense$2.63M
Net Income$45.84M
EPS (Basic)$0.05
EPS (Diluted)$0.04
Shares Outstanding (Basic)994.42M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)1.03B

Key Highlights

  • 1Copart repurchased 500,000 shares of common stock during the three months ended October 31, 2012.
  • 2The average price paid per share for these repurchases was $27.77.
  • 3The total amount spent on share repurchases during the period was approximately $13.89 million (500,000 shares * $27.77/share).
  • 4All repurchased shares were made as part of a publicly announced program.
  • 5As of October 31, 2012, Copart had 47,713,218 shares remaining authorized for repurchase under its program.
  • 6No shares were repurchased in September or October 2012, with all repurchases occurring in August 2012.

Frequently Asked Questions

As of October 31, 2012, Copart had 47,713,218 shares remaining that could be purchased under its publicly announced share repurchase program.

Copart purchased 500,000 shares of its common stock during the three months ended October 31, 2012.

The average price paid per share for the repurchased shares was $27.77.

Share repurchases can indicate that management believes the company's stock is undervalued and that the company has sufficient cash flow to return capital to shareholders. This activity can be a positive signal for investors, suggesting confidence from within the company.