O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. · ORLY · FY2024 Q2 · Calendar Q3 2024

O'Reilly raises EPS outlook as sales guidance is reduced

O'Reilly's long-term demand case remains supported by an aging vehicle fleet, professional-market share gains and store expansion, but the quarter points to a nearer-term tradeoff: higher EPS guidance alongside weaker comparable-sales expectations and acquisition-related margin pressure.

Reported After market closeNASDAQConsumer Cyclical $72.16B market cap
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Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS $10.55 Consensus $10.98
EPS surprise -3.9% Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue $4.27B Consensus $4.31B
Revenue surprise -0.9% Reported versus consensus

Market reaction

event-close to next-session close
Stock move +4.0% Event window
SPY move -0.5% Same window
Abnormal move +4.5% Stock minus SPY
Volume 2.4× Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift +3.2% Up to 20 sessions
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What changed

The tone shifted from confident to cautious. Management raised EPS guidance and kept gross-margin guidance intact, but reduced comparable-store-sales guidance after softer Q2 sales and highlighted weather, macro conditions, discretionary weakness and Vast-Auto integration as constraints.

Guidance delta

Management raised full-year EPS guidance to $40.75-$41.25 but lowered comparable-store-sales guidance to 2%-4%; gross-margin guidance remained 51%-51.5%.

Key takeaways

  • Q2 comparable-store sales grew 2.3% but came in below expectations.
  • Full-year EPS guidance increased 7% to $40.75-$41.25.
  • Full-year comparable-store-sales guidance was reduced to 2%-4%.
  • Store expansion remains on track for 190-200 openings in 2024.
  • Professional demand and vehicle age remain longer-term demand supports.

Management priorities

  • Open 190-200 stores in 2024, including 15-20 in Mexico.
  • Execute three distribution-center projects supporting store growth.
  • Invest in inventory, staffing, proprietary products and supply-chain initiatives.
  • Maintain the share-repurchase program and disciplined capital allocation.

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Earnings History

Estimate Beat Miss Match
ORLY EPS earnings history estimate and actual scatter chart 9 reported fiscal quarters and 3 future estimate-only quarters. Q1 '24 estimate $9.28 Q1 '24 actual $9.20, miss Q2 '24 estimate $10.98 Q2 '24 actual $10.55, miss Q3 '24 estimate $11.48 Q3 '24 actual $11.41, miss Q2 '25 estimate $0.78 Q2 '25 actual $0.78, match Q3 '25 estimate $0.83 Q3 '25 actual $0.85, beat Q4 '25 estimate $0.73 Q4 '25 actual $0.71, miss Q1 '26 estimate $0.69 Q1 '26 actual $0.72, beat Q2 '26 estimate $0.86 Q2 '26 actual $0.86, match Q3 '26 estimate $0.93 Q4 '26 estimate $0.77 Q1 '27 estimate $0.79
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Analyst Consensus ?

ConsensusBuy47 ratings
Bullish2859.6%
Neutral1838.3%
Bearish12.1%

Analyst 52W Price Targets

$91.45Current
$91Low
$345.73Average
$1,325High

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Firm-level rating actions

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FirmRatingPrior ratingActionDate
RBC Capital Outperform OutperformMaintainOct 20, 2026
DA Davidson Buy BuyMaintainSep 18, 2026
Citigroup Buy BuyMaintainAug 3, 2026
TD Cowen Buy BuyMaintainJul 31, 2026
Morgan Stanley Overweight OverweightMaintainJul 30, 2026
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Named analyst price targets

Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $91.45. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.

FirmAnalyst52W targetPrice when postedUpsideDate
BernsteinZhihan Ma$94$86.51 +2.8%Sep 29, 2026
Roth CapitalScott Stember$111$88.48 +21.4%Jul 31, 2026
D.A. DavidsonAnalyst unavailable$106$88.47 +15.9%Jul 31, 2026
Raymond JamesBobby Griffin$110$88.86 +20.3%Jul 31, 2026
Robert W. BairdAnalyst unavailable$100$87.36 +9.3%Jul 31, 2026
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Company context

Snapshot as of publication

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc., along with its subsidiary companies, functions as a leading retail and wholesale provider of automotive aftermarket products, specialized tools, supplies, and accessories across the United States. The company's comprehensive inventory includes both new and reconditioned vehicle hard parts and essential maintenance items. This expansive selection covers critical components such as alternators, batteries, brake system parts, belts, chassis and driveline components, engine parts, fuel pumps, hoses, starters, temperature control systems, and water pumps. Additionally, they supply consumables like antifreeze, appearance products, engine additives, filters, various fluids, lighting solutions, oil, and wiper blades. Their accessory range features items like floor mats, seat covers, and specific truck enhancements. Beyond just parts, O'Reilly's outlets also stock auto body paint and related materials, a wide array of automotive tools, and specialized equipment catering to professional service providers.…

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