4,040,627 Shares in O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. $ORLY Bought by Alphinity Investment Management Pty Ltd

Alphinity Investment Management Pty Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY) in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm purchased 4,040,627 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $435,620,000. O’Reilly Automotive makes up 4.3% of Alphinity Investment Management Pty Ltd’s portfolio, making the stock its 12th largest holding.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Brant Point Investment Management LLC boosted its position in O’Reilly Automotive by 1,244.7% during the 2nd quarter. Brant Point Investment Management LLC now owns 149,520 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $13,476,000 after acquiring an additional 138,401 shares in the last quarter. Oxbow Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of O’Reilly Automotive by 785.7% in the 2nd quarter. Oxbow Advisors LLC now owns 66,315 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $5,977,000 after acquiring an additional 58,828 shares in the last quarter. Providence First Trust Co lifted its stake in shares of O’Reilly Automotive by 1,433.6% in the 2nd quarter. Providence First Trust Co now owns 6,855 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $618,000 after purchasing an additional 6,408 shares during the period. Bank of Nova Scotia boosted its position in shares of O’Reilly Automotive by 7,192.8% during the second quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia now owns 454,781 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $40,989,000 after purchasing an additional 448,545 shares in the last quarter. Finally, IFP Advisors Inc boosted its position in shares of O’Reilly Automotive by 1,890.2% during the second quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 30,649 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $2,875,000 after purchasing an additional 29,109 shares in the last quarter. 85.00% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on the company. Wolfe Research upgraded O’Reilly Automotive from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, December 22nd. Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of O’Reilly Automotive in a research note on Friday, January 30th. Wells Fargo & Company set a $115.00 price target on shares of O’Reilly Automotive and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 15th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price objective on shares of O’Reilly Automotive from $114.00 to $108.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $110.00 target price on shares of O’Reilly Automotive and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $110.58.

Insider Transactions at O’Reilly Automotive

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

O’Reilly Automotive Stock Up 1.5%

Shares of NASDAQ ORLY opened at $94.22 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $79.53 billion, a P/E ratio of 31.80, a PEG ratio of 2.05 and a beta of 0.62. O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. has a twelve month low of $85.55 and a twelve month high of $108.71. The company has a 50 day moving average of $94.98 and a 200 day moving average of $99.16.

O’Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The specialty retailer reported $0.71 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.72 by ($0.01). The business had revenue of $4.41 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.39 billion. O’Reilly Automotive had a negative return on equity of 239.04% and a net margin of 14.27%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $9.50 EPS. O’Reilly Automotive has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.100-3.200 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. will post 43.94 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Stories Impacting O’Reilly Automotive

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

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan kept an “overweight” rating on ORLY even after trimming its price target from $114 to $108, signaling continued confidence in medium‑term upside. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: DA Davidson reiterated a “Buy” rating on ORLY, supporting demand from bullish institutional investors. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Evercore ISI issued a “Buy” on the stock, adding another pro‑growth analyst voice after the quarter. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Management set a 2026 comparable‑store sales target of 3%–5% and reiterated accelerated North American store expansion, supporting longer‑term revenue growth assumptions. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue trends remain healthy: Q4 revenue rose ~7.8% year‑over‑year, comps +5.6% and store count reached ~6,585 — shows steady business momentum but not enough by itself to offset guidance concerns. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Several analyst notes and earnings summaries (Seeking Alpha, Yahoo highlights) emphasize ORLY remains attractive for long‑term holders despite near‑term headwinds. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 EPS missed consensus by $0.01 (reported $0.71 vs $0.72) and FY2026 EPS guidance of $3.10–3.20 came in below the Street, creating downward pressure on near‑term expectations. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Following results, several analysts trimmed forecasts and some models were reduced — a catalyst for additional selling or more cautious positioning. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Robert W. Baird downgraded ORLY from “outperform” to “neutral” with a $96 target, reflecting more guarded near‑term outlook among some sell‑side firms. Read More.

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.