O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. $ORLY Shares Sold by Geneva Partners LLC

Geneva Partners LLC reduced its stake in shares of O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY) by 18.8% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 37,858 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after selling 8,740 shares during the quarter. O’Reilly Automotive accounts for approximately 1.7% of Geneva Partners LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 23rd largest holding. Geneva Partners LLC’s holdings in O’Reilly Automotive were worth $3,495,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Eagle Bay Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of O’Reilly Automotive during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Tucker Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in O’Reilly Automotive in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC acquired a new position in O’Reilly Automotive during the fourth quarter worth $27,000. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC raised its holdings in O’Reilly Automotive by 54.3% during the first quarter. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC now owns 324 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 114 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new stake in O’Reilly Automotive during the fourth quarter worth $30,000. 85.00% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

O’Reilly Automotive Trading Up 2.9%

NASDAQ:ORLY opened at $86.65 on Wednesday. O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. has a 12-month low of $82.71 and a 12-month high of $108.71. The firm has a market cap of $71.81 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.32, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.86 and a beta of 0.51. The company’s 50-day moving average is $90.11 and its two-hundred day moving average is $92.26.

O’Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The specialty retailer reported $0.72 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.69 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $4.56 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.46 billion. O’Reilly Automotive had a net margin of 14.30% and a negative return on equity of 263.22%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 10.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $9.35 earnings per share. O’Reilly Automotive has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.150-3.250 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. will post 3.24 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages have recently weighed in on ORLY. Evercore restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $115.00 price target on shares of O’Reilly Automotive in a research report on Friday, May 1st. DA Davidson reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $114.00 price objective on shares of O’Reilly Automotive in a research note on Tuesday. Truist Financial set a $108.00 target price on shares of O’Reilly Automotive in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Mizuho lifted their target price on shares of O’Reilly Automotive from $105.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $112.00 price target on shares of O’Reilly Automotive in a report on Thursday, April 30th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $112.25.

O’Reilly Automotive News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: DA Davidson reaffirmed its Buy rating on O’Reilly Automotive and kept a $114 price target, implying meaningful upside from current levels. DA Davidson reaffirms Buy on O’Reilly Automotive with $114 target
• Positive Sentiment: One market article highlighted that the recent selloff may have created a more attractive valuation for long-term investors, suggesting some traders see the decline as an opportunity rather than a business deterioration. O’Reilly Auto Parts stock skids 6.66% on little news. Its $85 share price is a gift for GARP investors
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusually heavy call-option buying was reported, which can signal expectations for a rebound, but it does not by itself confirm a fundamental catalyst.
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly benchmarking coverage and general auto-sector commentary did not point to a new operational issue at O’Reilly, reinforcing that the move appears driven more by market sentiment and deal speculation than by earnings news. Auto parts retailer stocks Q1 results: Benchmarking O’Reilly
• Negative Sentiment: Investors are worried about a reported cash bid for Genuine Parts’ auto-parts business, with concerns about a large acquisition, financing, integration risk, and possible antitrust scrutiny. That deal speculation is the clearest reason the stock is falling. O’Reilly Automotive Slides as Investors Weigh Reported Large Acquisition Bid and Deal Risks
• Negative Sentiment: A separate article questioned why ORLY and other names slumped to 52-week lows, underscoring the momentum pressure on the stock even without major new fundamental news. Why did REE, HTZ, ORLY stocks slump to 52-week lows today?

Insider Transactions at O’Reilly Automotive

In other news, SVP Philip M. Hopper sold 3,700 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $94.60, for a total transaction of $350,020.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 4,888 shares in the company, valued at $462,404.80. This trade represents a 43.08% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, CEO Brad W. Beckham sold 13,635 shares of O’Reilly Automotive stock in a transaction on Friday, May 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $95.00, for a total value of $1,295,325.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 12,250 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,163,750. This represents a 52.68% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 105,730 shares of company stock worth $9,815,388 in the last three months. 0.77% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

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.