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O'Reilly Automotive is preparing to report September 2026 quarter results, with analysts expecting earnings of $0.93 per share on about $5 billion in revenue. The earnings release on October 28 is viewed as a key event for the business. The earnings preview focuses attention on O'Reilly Automotive's execution on inventory, distribution and professional DIFM demand, as investors weigh whether current operations support the more optimistic analyst outlook. The next step is to see how O'Reilly...

O'Reilly Automotive has rewarded long term holders, yet the recent share price and a year of weaker returns now put a sharper spotlight on whether that valuation is still grounded in the cash the business can generate. With the stock trading at US$89.20 at the last close, the key issue is whether the current market price lines up with the stream of cash flows the company is expected to produce. Over the past 5 years, O'Reilly Automotive has delivered a total return of 105.5%, which raises...

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O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Genuine Parts (GPC) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -0.96% and +0.35%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
RBC Capital analyst Steven Shemesh maintains O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $110 to $111.

Over the past three months, shares of Phinia (PHIN) have lost 28%, even as the S&P 500 gained 3.8%. The company has spent three years repurchasing its stock, reducing its total count by 19.1%. Those buybacks leave each remaining share with a larger claim on the business and its profits. So has that bigger slice meant more earnings for each share you hold.
O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Is ORLY a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. on Astute Optics’s Substack. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on ORLY. O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.’s share was trading at $83.43 as of October 2nd 2026. ORLY’s trailing and forward P/E were 26.5 and 23 respectively according to […]

Earnings Release Date – Wednesday, October 28, 2026, after 3:30 p.m. Central TimeConference Call Date – Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the “Company” or “O’Reilly”) (Nasdaq: ORLY), a leading retailer in the automotive aftermarket industry, announces the release date for its third quarter 2026 results as Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with a conference call to follow on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
O'Reilly Automotive has seen its share price move around over the past year, yet the longer term record is still strong. This raises a clear question for you as an investor: Is the current valuation of the stock adequately backed by the cash it can generate over time, or has the price pulled away from its underlying cash flows? Over the past 5 years, O'Reilly Automotive shares have gained 109.0%. That puts a lot of weight on whether the underlying cash generation can keep supporting that...
O'Reilly Automotive shows steady sales and earnings growth, but its stock is down over the past year amid softer DIY demand and a premium valuation compared with rivals like AutoZone.
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AutoZone's latest quarter split the market in two directions at once, and the ripple through its rivals says something surprising about how traders are reading the aftermarket retail group right now.
Shares of AutoZone were on pace to log their best trading session in more than two years on Tuesday after the auto-parts retailer surpassed Wall Street’s quarterly earnings expectations even as sales came in below forecasts. The company posted earnings of $56.05 a share in the fiscal fourth quarter ended Aug. 29, up from $48.71 a year ago and above Wall Street’s expectation for $54.08. AutoZone reported that total same-store sales increased 1.5% on a constant currency basis in the quarter.
O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) used its 2026 Analyst Day to highlight its promote-from-within culture, distribution network, store expansion plans and opportunities in Mexico and Canada, while reiterating that it would not provide new outlook or update guidance beyond its most recent earnings rel

O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 10.83% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.9%. Currently, O'Reilly Automotive has a market

Stocks that outperform the market usually share key traits such as rising sales, expanding margins, and increasing returns on capital. The select few that can do all three for many years are often the ones that make you life-changing money.
O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 11.15% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.34%. Currently, O'Reilly Automotive has a market

O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 11.59% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.82%. Currently, O'Reilly Automotive has a market

O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.
In August 2026, O'Reilly Automotive issued US$1.60 billion of new senior unsecured fixed-rate notes maturing in 2029, 2031, and 2037, extending its debt profile with coupons between 4.800% and 5.550% and callable features tied to U.S. Treasury benchmarks. The bond deals, supported by major underwriters and completed at slight discounts to par, follow years of sizeable share repurchases, underscoring O'Reilly's continued use of capital markets alongside buybacks. Next, we'll examine how this...

O'Reilly Automotive stock has delivered strong long term returns over the past five years, yet current valuation checks suggest the shares now trade at a premium to an internally estimated intrinsic value based on a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) approach and earnings multiples. O'Reilly Automotive has returned 122.6% over the past five years, which sets a high bar for any further upside from today's valuation. Future revenue and cash flow expectations can support the current share price...

O'Reilly Automotive (NasdaqGS: ORLY) has completed several major fixed-income offerings, issuing new senior notes with multi year maturities. The senior notes span multiple years and carry significant principal amounts, adding fresh long term funding to the company's capital structure. The transactions represent a notable update to O'Reilly Automotive's financing mix that investors may want to factor into their view of the stock's risk profile. For a wider view on how companies are funding...
Shares of auto parts and accessories retailer O’Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) fell 2.7% in the afternoon session after competitor Advance Auto Parts posted disappointing second-quarter sales, raising concerns about demand across auto-parts retail. According to TipRanks, Advance Auto Parts plunged more than 20% on August 20, 2026 after revenue of $2 billion missed Wall Street’s estimate and comparable store sales fell 0.5%, with the adjusted EPS beat largely supported by tariff refunds. Soft DI

Advance Auto Parts (AAP) stock is nosediving after the company's quarterly earnings missed analysts' expectations. D.A. Davidson managing director and senior research analyst Michael Baker explains the rationale behind the stock's downturn.

