O'Reilly Q4 Earnings Miss Expectations, Revenues Rise Y/Y

Core Insights - O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY) reported Q4 2025 adjusted EPS of 71 cents, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 72 cents, but up from 66 cents in the prior year [1][9] - Quarterly revenues reached $4.41 billion, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.40 billion, and reflecting a year-over-year increase of 7.8% [1][9] Financial Performance - Comparable store sales increased by 5.6% during the quarter, with the company opening 47 new stores across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, bringing the total store count to 6,585 as of December 31, 2025 [2][9] - Selling, general, and administrative expenses rose by 7% year over year to $1.46 billion, while operating income increased by 12% to $829 million [3] - Net income for the quarter was $605 million, up from $551 million in the same quarter last year [3] Share Repurchase and Cash Flow - O'Reilly repurchased 5.2 million shares for $500 million at an average price of $96.69 per share during the quarter, with an additional 1.4 million shares repurchased for $134 million at an average price of $93.86 per share by February 4, 2026 [4] - As of December 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $193.8 million, an increase from $130.2 million a year earlier, while long-term debt rose to $6.02 billion from $5.52 billion [5] - Cash generated from operating activities was $633.4 million, compared to $624.5 million in the previous year, with free cash flow increasing by 9.5% year over year to $362.2 million [6] 2026 Outlook - For 2026, O'Reilly projects total revenues between $18.7 billion and $19 billion, up from $17.8 billion in 2025, with EPS expected to be in the range of $3.10 to $3.20 compared to $2.97 in 2025 [7] - Comparable store sales are anticipated to grow by 3-5%, and free cash flow is expected to be between $1.8 billion and $2.1 billion [7] - The company plans to open 225-235 new stores in 2026 [7] Market Position - O'Reilly currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), while competitors such as Ford Motor, Modine Manufacturing, and PHINIA Inc. have a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) [8]