O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. $ORLY Shares Sold by Renaissance Group LLC

Renaissance Group LLC cut its stake in shares of O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY) by 14.6% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 353,774 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after selling 60,373 shares during the quarter. O’Reilly Automotive comprises approximately 1.4% of Renaissance Group LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 18th biggest position. Renaissance Group LLC’s holdings in O’Reilly Automotive were worth $38,140,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Canton Hathaway LLC grew its holdings in O’Reilly Automotive by 1,400.0% in the 2nd quarter. Canton Hathaway LLC now owns 300 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 280 shares in the last quarter. Nemes Rush Group LLC grew its holdings in O’Reilly Automotive by 1,400.0% during the second quarter. Nemes Rush Group LLC now owns 315 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 294 shares during the period. True Wealth Design LLC boosted its holdings in O’Reilly Automotive by 127.7% during the third quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 271 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 152 shares in the last quarter. Aspect Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of O’Reilly Automotive by 3,036.4% in the 2nd quarter. Aspect Partners LLC now owns 345 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 334 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bell Investment Advisors Inc increased its stake in O’Reilly Automotive by 1,400.0% in the 2nd quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc now owns 345 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 322 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 85.00% of the company’s stock.

O’Reilly Automotive Trading Up 1.5%

Shares of ORLY stock opened at $94.22 on Friday. O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. has a 12 month low of $85.55 and a 12 month high of $108.71. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $94.98 and its 200 day moving average is $99.13. The stock has a market capitalization of $79.53 billion, a P/E ratio of 31.80, a PEG ratio of 2.02 and a beta of 0.62.

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

Insider Activity

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

Key O’Reilly Automotive News

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.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

ORLY has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of O’Reilly Automotive in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price objective on shares of O’Reilly Automotive from $114.00 to $108.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Friday. Truist Financial set a $107.00 price target on shares of O’Reilly Automotive and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday. DA Davidson reissued a “buy” rating and set a $110.00 price objective on shares of O’Reilly Automotive in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, Raymond James Financial raised shares of O’Reilly Automotive from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $105.00 price target for the company in a report on Wednesday, November 5th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, O’Reilly Automotive presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $110.58.

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.