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Copart Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 Financial Results

CPRT

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT) today reported financial results for the quarter ended January 31, 2023.

For the three months ended January 31, 2023, revenue, gross profit, and net income were $956.7 million, $426.5 million, and $293.7 million, respectively. These represent an increase in revenue of $89.3 million, or 10.3%; an increase in gross profit of $23.2 million, or 5.7%; and an increase in net income of $6.3 million, or 2.2%, respectively, from the same period last year. Fully diluted earnings per share for the three months were $0.61 compared to $0.60 last year, an increase of 1.7%.

For the six months ended January 31, 2023, revenue, gross profit, and net income were $1,850.1 million, $796.0 million, and $539.5 million, respectively. These represent an increase in revenue of $172.5 million, or 10.3%; an increase in gross profit of $7.6 million, or 1.0%; and a decrease in net income of $8.3 million, or (1.5)%, respectively, from the same period last year. Fully diluted earnings per share for the six months were $1.12 compared to $1.14 last year, a decrease of (1.8)%.

Excluding the impact of certain discrete income tax items and certain income tax benefits related to stock-based compensation, non-GAAP fully diluted earnings per share for the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022 were $0.61, and $0.55, respectively, which was an increase of 10.9%. Excluding the impact of certain discrete income tax items and certain income tax benefits related to stock-based compensation, non-GAAP fully diluted earnings per share for the six months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022, were $1.12, and $1.08, respectively, which was an increase of 3.7%. A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures computed in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) can be found in the tables attached to this press release.

On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 11 a.m. Eastern Time, Copart will conduct a conference call to discuss the results for the quarter. The call will be webcast live and can be accessed via hyperlink at www.copart.com/investorrelations. A replay of the call will be available through May 2023 by visiting www.copart.com/investorrelations.

About Copart

Copart, Inc., founded in 1982, is a global leader in online vehicle auctions. Copart’s innovative technology and online auction platform links sellers to more than 750,000 members in over 190 countries. Copart offers services to process and sell vehicles to dealers, dismantlers, rebuilders, exporters, and to the general public. Copart sells vehicles on behalf of insurance companies, banks, finance companies, charities, fleet operators, dealers, vehicle rental companies, and individuals. With operations at over 200 locations in 11 countries, Copart has more than 250,000 vehicles available online every day. Copart currently operates in the United States (Copart.com), Canada (Copart.ca), the United Kingdom (Copart.co.uk), Brazil (Copart.com.br), the Republic of Ireland (Copart.ie), Germany (Copart.de), Finland (Copart.fi), the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Bahrain (Copartmea.com), and Spain (Copart.es). For more information, or to become a Member, visit Copart.com/Register.

Copart, Inc.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Included in this release are certain non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP net income per diluted share, which exclude the impact of certain discrete income tax items and certain income tax benefits related to stock-based compensation. These non-GAAP financial measures do not represent alternative financial measures under GAAP. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Furthermore, these non-GAAP financial measures do not reflect a comprehensive view of Copart’s operations in accordance with GAAP and should only be read in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP financial measures. This information constitutes non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of Regulation G adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, Copart has presented herein, and will present in other information it publishes that contains these non-GAAP financial measures, a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

Copart believes the presentation of non-GAAP net income per diluted share included in this release in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP financial measures provides meaningful information for investors, analysts and management in assessing Copart’s business trends and financial performance.

Cautionary Note About Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied by our statements and comments. For a more complete discussion of the risks that could affect our business, please review the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” and the other risks identified in Copart’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We encourage investors to review these disclosures carefully. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time on our behalf.

Copart, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

January 31,

Six Months Ended

January 31,

2023

2022

% Change

2023

2022

% Change

Service revenues and vehicle sales:

Service revenues

$

789,797

$

711,090

11.1

%

$

1,516,637

$

1,378,908

10.0

%

Vehicle sales

166,927

156,370

6.8

%

333,459

298,684

11.6

%

Total service revenues and vehicle sales

956,724

867,460

10.3

%

1,850,096

1,677,592

10.3

%

Operating expenses:

Yard operations

340,085

294,098

15.6

%

677,057

565,374

19.8

%

Cost of vehicle sales

154,727

140,304

10.3

%

305,839

266,712

14.7

%

Yard depreciation and amortization

34,070

28,301

20.4

%

68,430

54,738

25.0

%

Yard stock-based compensation

1,342

1,415

(5.2

)%

2,787

2,396

16.3

%

Gross profit

426,500

403,342

5.7

%

795,983

788,372

1.0

%

General and administrative

47,842

42,754

11.9

%

92,377

83,869

10.1

%

General and administrative depreciation and amortization

4,344

5,013

(13.3

)%

9,042

10,336

(12.5

)%

General and administrative stock-based compensation

8,789

8,247

6.6

%

17,536

16,718

4.9

%

Total operating expenses

591,199

520,132

13.7

%

1,173,068

1,000,143

17.3

%

Operating income

365,525

347,328

5.2

%

677,028

677,449

(0.1

)%

Other expense:

Interest income (expense), net

14,480

(4,433

)

(426.6

)%

18,902

(9,540

)

(298.1

)%

Other expense, net

(2,902

)

(840

)

245.5

%

(5,724

)

(28

)

20342.9

%

Total other income (expense)

11,578

(5,273

)

(319.6

)%

13,178

(9,568

)

237.7

%

Income before income taxes

377,103

342,055

10.2

%

690,206

667,881

3.3

%

Income tax expense

83,426

54,643

52.7

%

150,681

120,106

25.5

%

Net income

$

293,677

$

287,412

2.2

%

$

539,525

$

547,775

(1.5

)%

Basic net income per common share

$

0.62

$

0.61

1.6

%

$

1.13

$

1.15

(1.7

)%

Weighted average common shares outstanding

476,376

474,372

0.4

%

476,237

474,334

0.4

%

Diluted net income per common share

$

0.61

$

0.60

1.7

%

$

1.12

$

1.14

(1.8

)%

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

482,536

482,374

%

482,238

482,488

(0.1

)%

Copart, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

January 31, 2023

July 31, 2022

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

$

1,660,952

$

1,384,236

Accounts receivable, net

765,192

578,573

Vehicle pooling costs

133,598

112,242

Inventories

52,071

58,791

Income taxes receivable

436

49,882

Prepaid expenses and other assets

26,532

18,731

Total current assets

2,638,781

2,202,455

Property and equipment, net

2,656,273

2,485,764

Operating lease right-of-use assets

106,656

116,303

Intangibles, net

51,186

54,680

Goodwill

404,046

401,954

Other assets

75,466

47,708

Total assets

$

5,932,408

$

5,308,864

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

439,271

$

399,034

Deferred revenue

23,796

20,061

Income taxes payable

3,820

Current portion of operating and finance lease liabilities

20,736

21,794

Total current liabilities

487,623

440,889

Deferred income taxes

76,471

80,060

Income taxes payable

65,322

64,637

Operating and finance lease liabilities, net of current portion

87,394

95,683

Long-term debt and other liabilities

1,946

1,996

Total liabilities

718,756

683,265

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' equity:

Preferred stock

Common stock

48

48

Additional paid-in capital

875,009

838,508

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(156,507

)

(169,365

)

Retained earnings

4,495,102

3,956,408

Total stockholders' equity

5,213,652

4,625,599

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

5,932,408

$

5,308,864

Copart, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended January 31,

2023

2022

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$

539,525

$

547,775

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization, including debt cost

78,094

65,627

Allowance for credit loss

2,133

1,695

Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates

4,030

685

Stock-based compensation

20,323

19,114

Gain on sale of property and equipment

(748

)

(755

)

Deferred income taxes

(3,309

)

6,003

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

(186,559

)

(152,763

)

Vehicle pooling costs

(21,268

)

(29,623

)

Inventories

8,001

(8,589

)

Prepaid expenses, other current and non-current assets

(29,176

)

(19,889

)

Operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities

414

657

Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other liabilities

27,619

10,741

Deferred revenue

3,709

(309

)

Income taxes receivable

49,430

4,577

Income taxes payable

7,615

1,655

Other liabilities

(53

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

499,833

446,548

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of property and equipment

(256,719

)

(156,200

)

Purchase of assets in connection with acquisitions

(469

)

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

16,343

1,252

Purchase of held to maturity securities

(374,866

)

Investment in unconsolidated affiliate

(1,993

)

Net cash used in investing activities

(242,369

)

(530,283

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options

10,815

11,985

Proceeds from the issuance of Employee Stock Purchase Plan shares

5,363

5,022

Payments for employee stock-based tax withholdings

(831

)

(599

)

Payments of finance lease obligations

(13

)

(314

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

15,334

16,094

Effect of foreign currency translation

3,918

(8,968

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

276,716

(76,609

)

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period

1,384,236

1,048,260

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period

$

1,660,952

$

971,651

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

Interest paid

$

706

$

9,311

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

$

98,324

$

128,972

Copart, Inc.

Additional Financial Information

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
January 31,

Six Months Ended
January 31,

2023

2022

2023

2022

GAAP net income

$

293,677

$

287,412

$

539,525

$

547,775

Effect of certain discrete income tax items

(17,490

)

(17,490

)

Effect of recognizing tax benefit on exercise of stock-based compensation

(115

)

(3,965

)

(740

)

(6,952

)

Non-GAAP net income

$

293,562

$

265,957

$

538,785

$

523,333

GAAP net income per diluted common share

$

0.61

$

0.60

$

1.12

$

1.14

Non-GAAP net income per diluted common share

$

0.61

$

0.55

$

1.12

$

1.08