Jennison Associates LLC Sells 1,911,332 Shares of O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. $ORLY

Jennison Associates LLC lessened its stake in shares of O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY) by 13.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 11,977,711 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after selling 1,911,332 shares during the period. Jennison Associates LLC’s holdings in O’Reilly Automotive were worth $1,092,487,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Eagle Bay Advisors LLC bought a new position in O’Reilly Automotive during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. True Wealth Design LLC increased its holdings in shares of O’Reilly Automotive by 127.7% in the 3rd quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 271 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 152 shares in the last quarter. IAG Wealth Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of O’Reilly Automotive in the 3rd quarter worth $31,000. Westfuller Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of O’Reilly Automotive in the 3rd quarter worth $32,000. Finally, United Community Bank increased its holdings in shares of O’Reilly Automotive by 75.0% in the 3rd quarter. United Community Bank now owns 315 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 135 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 85.00% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts have commented on ORLY shares. Mizuho set a $105.00 target price on O’Reilly Automotive and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. Robert W. Baird lowered O’Reilly Automotive from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $96.00 target price for the company. in a report on Friday, February 6th. Roth Mkm reissued a “buy” rating on shares of O’Reilly Automotive in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of O’Reilly Automotive in a report on Friday, April 24th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of O’Reilly Automotive in a report on Monday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $110.00.

O’Reilly Automotive Price Performance

ORLY stock opened at $97.82 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $81.85 billion, a P/E ratio of 33.10, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.04 and a beta of 0.60. O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. has a 1 year low of $86.77 and a 1 year high of $108.71. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $92.41 and its 200-day moving average price is $94.93.

O’Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The specialty retailer reported $0.72 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.69 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $4.56 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.46 billion. O’Reilly Automotive had a negative return on equity of 239.04% and a net margin of 14.27%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $9.35 EPS. O’Reilly Automotive has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.150-3.250 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. will post 3.23 earnings per share for the current year.

Key O’Reilly Automotive News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat: O’Reilly reported EPS of $0.72 vs. consensus $0.69 and revenue of $4.56B vs. $4.46B expected; revenue was up ~10.2% year-over-year and the company called the quarter record revenue and earnings — a clear catalyst for the rally. O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Consistent comp strength: Management noted the company delivered its 33rd consecutive year of positive same‑store sales growth — a long-term operating positive that supports durability of the business model. O’Reilly Automotive (ORLY) Delivered 33rd Consecutive Year of Positive Comp Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Broad confirmation from outlets/analysts: Multiple write-ups (Zacks, AP, MSN) flagged the beat on EPS and revenue, reinforcing the market’s positive read of the quarter. O’Reilly Automotive (ORLY) Beats Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: FY2026 guidance roughly in-line: O’Reilly set EPS guidance of $3.150–3.250 (consensus ~3.23) and revenue guidance of $18.7B–$19.0B (consensus ~$19.0B). The range mostly contains Street expectations, so guidance is not a clear positive surprise but doesn’t signal a major slowdown either. View Press Release
• Neutral Sentiment: Key metrics and analysis: Analyst notes highlighted the beats but also pointed investors to metric details versus estimates (same-store comps, margins, and regional trends) — useful for gauging sustainability but not an immediate swing factor. O’Reilly Automotive (ORLY) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Some balance-sheet/ROE datapoint flagged: the report notes a negative return on equity (reported as -239.04%), a technical outcome that may reflect capital structure/share repurchase effects and could prompt investor questions about capital allocation and accounting items. O’Reilly Automotive: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

About O’Reilly Automotive

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.