O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. · ORLY · FY2026 Q2 · Calendar Q3 2026

O'Reilly raises 2026 outlook as Q2 demand stays solid

O'Reilly's Q2 analysis supports a constructive operating trajectory: demand remained solid, management raised both EPS and comparable-store-sales guidance, and the company continues to invest in stores, distribution and inventory. The main test is whether growth can persist as same-SKU inflation moderates and consumers face higher fuel costs and price sensitivity.

Reported After market closeNASDAQConsumer Cyclical $71.12B market cap
100quality score

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Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS $0.86 Consensus $0.86
EPS surprise -0.2% Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue $4.89B Consensus $4.86B
Revenue surprise +0.6% Reported versus consensus

Market reaction

event-close to next-session close
Stock move -3.6% Event window
SPY move +1.7% Same window
Abnormal move -5.3% Stock minus SPY
Volume 1.5× Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift +0.5% Up to 20 sessions
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What changed

Compared with the prior quarter, management raised comparable-store-sales guidance to 4%-6% from 3%-5% and lifted EPS guidance to $3.20-$3.30. The current analysis also highlights a 1%-2% second-half same-SKU inflation expectation, unchanged gross-margin guidance, and a trimmed SG&A per-store growth outlook of 3.5%-4%.

Guidance delta

Management raised full-year EPS guidance to $3.20-$3.30 and comparable store-sales guidance to 4%-6%, while keeping gross-margin guidance unchanged.

Key takeaways

  • Quarterly sales rose $367 million, supported by 6% comparable-store growth and a $100 million non-comp contribution.
  • EPS guidance increased to $3.20-$3.30 on strong first-half performance and share repurchases.
  • Full-year comparable-store-sales guidance rose to 4%-6%, from 3%-5%.
  • Gross margin held at 51.4%, while SG&A per-store growth guidance was trimmed to 3.5%-4%.
  • Same-SKU inflation is expected to moderate to 1%-2% in the second half of 2026.

Management priorities

  • Open 225-235 net new stores in 2026 across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
  • Invest $1.3-$1.4 billion in capex, including distribution capacity and the Atlanta distribution center.
  • Increase inventory per store by 5% by year-end.
  • Prioritize share repurchases as excess cash is generated.
  • Pursue selective tuck-in acquisitions that fit the O'Reilly model.

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Earnings History

Estimate Beat Miss Match
ORLY REVENUE earnings history estimate and actual scatter chart 9 reported fiscal quarters and 3 future estimate-only quarters. Q4 '23 estimate $4B Q4 '23 actual $4B, miss Q1 '24 estimate $4B Q1 '24 actual $4B, miss Q2 '24 estimate $4B Q2 '24 actual $4B, miss Q3 '24 estimate $4B Q3 '24 actual $4B, miss Q2 '25 estimate $5B Q2 '25 actual $5B, miss Q3 '25 estimate $5B Q3 '25 actual $5B, beat Q4 '25 estimate $4B Q4 '25 actual $4B, beat Q1 '26 estimate $4B Q1 '26 actual $5B, beat Q2 '26 estimate $5B Q2 '26 actual $5B, beat Q3 '26 estimate $5B Q4 '26 estimate $5B Q1 '27 estimate $5B
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Analyst Consensus ?

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

Analyst 52W Price Targets

$85.96Current
$91Low
$353.59Average
$1,325High

Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Sep 23, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.

Firm-level rating actions

FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.

FirmRatingPrior ratingActionDate
DA Davidson Buy BuyMaintainSep 18, 2026
Citigroup Buy BuyMaintainAug 3, 2026
TD Cowen Buy BuyMaintainJul 31, 2026
Morgan Stanley Overweight OverweightMaintainJul 30, 2026
Mizuho Outperform OutperformMaintainMay 8, 2026
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Named analyst price targets

Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $85.96. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.

FirmAnalyst52W targetPrice when postedUpsideDate
Roth CapitalScott Stember$111$88.48 +29.1%Jul 31, 2026
D.A. DavidsonAnalyst unavailable$106$88.47 +23.3%Jul 31, 2026
Raymond JamesBobby Griffin$110$88.86 +28.0%Jul 31, 2026
Robert W. BairdAnalyst unavailable$100$87.36 +16.3%Jul 31, 2026
Wells FargoAnalyst unavailable$100$86.11 +16.3%Jul 24, 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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  1. Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-07-30T20:11:07.646100+00:00
  2. FN2 earnings calendar · 2026-09-03T01:23:14.877038+00:00
  3. Polygon adjusted daily market bars · 2026-09-23T12:20:57.909137+00:00
  4. Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-09-23T12:20:57.906241+00:00

Methodology

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Analyst target low, average, and high values are derived at request time from each named analyst's latest persisted FMP target. The current-price marker comes from FN2's persisted market snapshot. They are sell-side estimates, not an FN2 valuation or recommendation.

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By FN2 Research · Updated · As of 2026-09-23. For educational purposes only; not investment advice.