O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY) has received a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-one ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, eighteen have assigned a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12-month price target among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $110.2632.

A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on ORLY shares. Evercore restated an “outperform” rating on shares of O’Reilly Automotive in a report on Friday, January 30th. Mizuho set a $105.00 target price on O’Reilly Automotive and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $109.00 price target on O’Reilly Automotive and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Morgan Stanley set a $108.00 price objective on O’Reilly Automotive in a report on Monday, February 9th. Finally, Robert W. Baird lowered shares of O’Reilly Automotive from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $96.00 price objective for the company. in a research note on Friday, February 6th.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On O’Reilly Automotive

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Eagle Bay Advisors LLC acquired a new position in O’Reilly Automotive in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. True Wealth Design LLC raised its stake in O’Reilly Automotive by 127.7% during the 3rd quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 271 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 152 shares during the period. IAG Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of O’Reilly Automotive in the third quarter valued at $31,000. Tucker Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of O’Reilly Automotive in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of O’Reilly Automotive in the fourth quarter worth $27,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 85.00% of the company’s stock.

O’Reilly Automotive Price Performance

Shares of ORLY opened at $90.11 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $94.13 and its 200-day moving average is $96.83. O’Reilly Automotive has a 12-month low of $86.77 and a 12-month high of $108.71. The stock has a market capitalization of $75.56 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.41, a P/E/G ratio of 2.00 and a beta of 0.63.

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

O’Reilly Automotive Company 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.