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ORLY·O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.

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After Hours
High
$90.13
Open
$89.87
Market Cap
72.90B
52W High
$108.72
Low
$88.25
P. Close
$89.02
P/E
28.00
52W Low
$86.77
Fwd P/E
103.84
Mean Target
$109.70
Technical Score (1D)
18
SELL
News Sentiment
68
BULLISH
O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) is showing strong growth characteristics, with recent Q1 2026 results demonstrating a 10% year-over-year revenue increase to $4.56 billion, fueled by an 8.1% rise in comparable store sales. This performance was driven by double-digit growth in the professional segment and mid-single digit gains in DIY, leading to improved profitability with net income up 12%. Analysts have responded positively, with multiple firms, including Mizuho, Roth Capital, and Morgan Stanley, raising their price targets following this outperformance and the company's raised guidance. This robust operational execution and positive analyst sentiment suggest continued strength in the coming trading days. The company is also proactively managing supply chain risks by broadening its supplier base and increasing its focus on private label products, aiming to enhance resilience and margin opportunities. Looking ahead, investors should monitor the company's continued execution on its growth strategies and how its operational strengths translate into future financial performance, especially in light of potential weather-related headwinds that have impacted sector peer AutoZone.
Earnings Summary
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. is a prominent retailer and distributor of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, and accessories, serving professional service providers and do-it-yourself customers across North America. Operating in the Auto Parts industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector, O'Reilly offers a comprehensive product selection and value-added services like battery testing and a loaner tool program. Analyzing recent performance, O'Reilly has shown mixed EPS results against estimates, missing in Q4 2024 ($0.63333 actual vs $0.65084 estimate) and Q1 2025 ($0.62333 actual vs $0.66025 estimate), but beating in Q2 2025 ($0.78 actual vs $0.78199 estimate) and Q3 2025 ($0.85 actual vs $0.83035 estimate). Revenue, however, has demonstrated consistent year-over-year growth, increasing from $4.09 billion in Q4 2024 to $4.13 billion in Q1 2025, $4.52 billion in Q2 2025, and $4.70 billion in Q3 2025. The company has a history of revenue growth, with EPS performance showing some variability against analyst expectations, having missed in two of the last four reported quarters. Recent news indicates positive analyst sentiment, with Roth Capital raising its price target and maintaining a 'Buy' rating following a strong Q1 2026 performance, which included an 8.1% comparable store sales increase and 16% EPS growth. Argus Research also noted widening profit margins driven by operational efficiency and pricing power. Investors should watch for continued margin expansion and the translation of strong comparable store sales into sustained profitability, as well as the impact of management's confidence in operational strength and share repurchases on future earnings.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.59$0.67$0.74$0.82$0.90Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$0.86 - -
Q1'26$0.71$0.72+1.7%
Q4'25$0.74$0.71-4.0%
Q3'25$0.83$0.85+2.4%
Q2'25$0.78$0.78-0.3%
Q1'25$0.66$0.62-5.6%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$4.0B$4.3B$4.5B$4.7B$5.0BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$4.9B - -
Q1'26$4.5B$4.6B+0.3%
Q4'25$4.5B$4.4B-1.4%
Q3'25 - $4.7B -
Q2'25 - $4.5B -
Q1'25 - $4.1B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

ORLY Stock Snapshot

ORLY is currently trading at $89.17, giving O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. a market cap of 72.90B and a P/E ratio of 28.0. Today's range spans $88.25–$90.13, with shares opening at $89.87 and moving up $0.15 (0.2%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 18/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 68/100.

Over the past year ORLY has traded between $86.77 and $108.72 - the current price is +2.8% off the 52-week low and -18.0% from the high. 38 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $109.70 (range $64.00–$120.00), implying upside of +23.0%.

Earnings estimate risk is at the forefront for O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY) - a large-cap Consumer Cyclical name (72.90B market cap) showing a SELL (18/100) alongside bullish sentiment (68/100) often flags a period where consensus estimates are still catching down to what the market is already pricing in. Price: $89.17 (near 52-week lows in $86.77–$108.72). (P/E: 28.0) Active managers who track the technical-fundamental gap tend to position ahead of the revision, not after it.

When a large-cap Consumer Cyclical name with 72.90B in capitalization prints a SELL signal (18/100) alongside bullish news sentiment (68/100), the risk isn't just price depreciation — it's the loss of institutional sponsorship that makes recovery harder. At $89.17 (near 52-week lows in the $86.77–$108.72 range), the structural support levels are where that sponsorship question gets answered.