BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S Raises Holdings in O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. $ORLY

BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S increased its position in shares of O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY) by 123.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 77,392 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after buying an additional 42,792 shares during the period. BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S’s holdings in O’Reilly Automotive were worth $8,344,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Coastline Trust Co boosted its stake in shares of O’Reilly Automotive by 4.0% during the third quarter. Coastline Trust Co now owns 2,622 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $283,000 after purchasing an additional 102 shares in the last quarter. IAM Advisory LLC lifted its holdings in O’Reilly Automotive by 1.6% during the third quarter. IAM Advisory LLC now owns 7,312 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $788,000 after buying an additional 114 shares during the period. Abound Wealth Management boosted its position in O’Reilly Automotive by 9.6% during the 3rd quarter. Abound Wealth Management now owns 1,375 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $148,000 after acquiring an additional 121 shares in the last quarter. EWA LLC boosted its position in O’Reilly Automotive by 5.1% during the 3rd quarter. EWA LLC now owns 2,559 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $276,000 after acquiring an additional 124 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Mutual Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of O’Reilly Automotive by 1.4% in the 3rd quarter. Mutual Advisors LLC now owns 8,992 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $884,000 after acquiring an additional 128 shares during the period. 85.00% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

O’Reilly Automotive Stock Down 4.0%

ORLY stock opened at $92.86 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $78.38 billion, a PE ratio of 31.34, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.05 and a beta of 0.62. O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. has a 52 week low of $85.55 and a 52 week high of $108.71. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $95.11 and a 200 day moving average of $99.13.

O’Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The specialty retailer reported $0.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.72 by ($0.01). The company had revenue of $4.41 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.39 billion. O’Reilly Automotive had a negative return on equity of 218.56% and a net margin of 14.27%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 7.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $9.50 EPS. O’Reilly Automotive has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.100-3.200 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. will post 43.94 earnings per share for the current year.

O’Reilly Automotive News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting O’Reilly Automotive this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Record revenue, solid comps and profitability: Q4 revenue rose ~8% to $4.41B, comparable‑store sales grew 5.6% (4.7% for the year), and the company delivered record full‑year revenue and operating income — evidence of continued demand and operating leverage. O’Reilly Reports Q4 Comparable Store Sales Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Growth footprint acceleration: management reiterated an aggressive expansion plan (225–235 net new stores planned for 2026) and is accelerating North American openings — supports long‑term revenue runway. O’Reilly outlines 3-5% 2026 comparable store sales growth target
• Positive Sentiment: Capital return and buyback capacity: the company repurchased large volumes in 2025 and reports roughly $2.26B remaining under its repurchase authorization — supports EPS over time. O’Reilly Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst reception mixed but generally constructive: several firms maintain buy/outperform ratings and attractive price targets, supporting longer‑term sentiment even if short‑term reaction was negative. DA Davidson Buy Rating on O’Reilly
• Neutral Sentiment: Guidance is explicit but slightly conservative versus street estimates — management guided FY2026 EPS to $3.10–$3.20 and revenue to $18.7B–$19.0B (consensus was a bit higher), so outcome hinges on execution against those targets. Zacks: O’Reilly Q4 Earnings Miss Expectations
• Negative Sentiment: Slight EPS miss and cost pressures: Q4 EPS of $0.71 missed consensus by $0.01 and SG&A came in higher than expected due to inflation‑driven health care and casualty claim costs. Zacks: Q4 Earnings Lag Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction to guidance and margins: investors reacted to the slightly lower-than-expected FY EPS guidance and rising SG&A/debt, which drove near‑term share weakness (articles note shares fell on the update). Investing.com: Shares fall as guidance disappoints

Insider Activity

In other news, SVP Christopher Andrew Mancini sold 2,355 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $101.31, for a total value of $238,585.05. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 28 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,836.68. This represents a 98.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, SVP Philip M. Hopper sold 3,500 shares of O’Reilly Automotive stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $101.25, for a total value of $354,375.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 4,792 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $485,190. This trade represents a 42.21% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 1.01% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages recently weighed in on ORLY. Barclays set a $91.00 price objective on O’Reilly Automotive and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, October 27th. Morgan Stanley set a $110.00 price target on shares of O’Reilly Automotive and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of O’Reilly Automotive in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Roth Mkm reissued a “buy” rating on shares of O’Reilly Automotive in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group set a $121.00 price target on shares of O’Reilly Automotive and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, October 24th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $112.74.

O’Reilly Automotive Profile

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc is a leading retailer and distributor in the automotive aftermarket, supplying parts, tools, supplies and accessories for both professional service providers and do‑it‑yourself (DIY) customers. The company’s product assortment covers replacement parts, maintenance items, performance parts, collision components and shop equipment, complemented by diagnostic tools, batteries, chemicals and consumables. O’Reilly serves customers through company-operated retail stores, commercial sales programs for repair shops and maintenance fleets, and digital channels that support parts lookup, ordering and fulfillment.

The company operates a broad supply chain that includes regional distribution centers to support rapid replenishment of store inventory and commercial deliveries.