Advance Auto Parts (AAP) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.92 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.74 per share. This compares to a loss of $0.04 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +24.32%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this auto parts retailer would post earnings of $0.59 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.69, delivering a surprise of +16.95%.Over the last four quarters ...

Group 1 - O'Reilly Automotive reported quarterly earnings of $0.85 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.83 per share, and up from $0.76 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +2.41% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $4.71 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.21%, and an increase from $4.36 billion year-over-year [2] - O'Reilly Automotive shares have increased approximately 28.2% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 14.5% [3] Group 2 - The earnings outlook for O'Reilly Automotive is crucial for investors, as it includes current consensus earnings expectations for upcoming quarters and any recent changes to these expectations [4] - The estimate revisions trend for O'Reilly Automotive was mixed prior to the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) for the stock, indicating expected performance in line with the market [6] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.71 on revenues of $4.37 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $2.95 on revenues of $17.73 billion [7] Group 3 - The automotive retail and wholesale parts industry, to which O'Reilly Automotive belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 26% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges for stock performance [8]

Genuine Parts (GPC) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.98 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.02 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.88 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -1.98%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this auto and industrial parts distributor would post earnings of $2.08 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.1, delivering a surprise of +0.96%.Over the last f ...

Company Performance - AutoZone's stock price decreased by 1.53% to $3,968.57, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 1.07% on the same day [1] - Over the past month, AutoZone shares have declined by 2.66%, which is better than the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 5.23% but worse than the S&P 500's gain of 1.08% [1] Earnings Expectations - The upcoming earnings report is expected to show an EPS of $32.27, reflecting a decrease of 0.77% from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is forecasted to be $4.62 billion, indicating a growth of 7.98% compared to the prior year [2] - For the full year, analysts expect earnings of $153.38 per share and revenue of $20.36 billion, representing increases of 5.87% and 7.5% respectively from last year [3] Analyst Estimates and Rankings - Recent changes in analyst estimates for AutoZone suggest a positive outlook, as these revisions often reflect short-term business trends [4] - The Zacks Rank system currently rates AutoZone as 4 (Sell), with the consensus EPS estimate having decreased by 9.03% in the past month [6] Valuation Metrics - AutoZone's Forward P/E ratio stands at 26.28, which is higher than the industry average of 18.52 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.9, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.37 [7] Industry Context - The Automotive - Retail and Wholesale - Parts industry is ranked 184 in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the bottom 26% of over 250 industries [8]

Industry Overview - The Zacks Automotive - Retail and Wholesale - Parts industry is currently facing challenges, with expectations of cooling vehicle sales as electric vehicle (EV) incentives expire and high prices deter buyers, impacting demand for parts and accessories [1][4] - The industry includes retailing, distribution, and installation of vehicle parts and accessories, with consumers having the option to repair vehicles themselves (DIY) or seek professional services (DIFM) [3] Factors Impacting the Industry - Vehicle sales are expected to soften due to high prices and cooling EV demand, which may lead to a decline in auto parts and accessories demand [4] - The complexity of modern vehicles is shifting repairs from DIY consumers to professional service providers, shrinking the DIY segment while expanding the DIFM side [5] - High capital demands for electrification and digital transformation are straining profitability, requiring significant investment in new technologies and distribution networks [6] - The aging U.S. vehicle fleet, with an average age of 12.8 years, is driving steady demand for replacement parts and maintenance, benefiting the aftermarket [7] Industry Performance and Valuation - The Zacks Auto Retail & Wholesale Parts industry ranks 184, placing it in the bottom 24% of 245 Zacks industries, indicating subdued near-term prospects [8][10] - Over the past year, the industry has underperformed compared to the Auto, Tires, and Truck sector and the S&P 500, with a growth of 15.5% versus the S&P 500's 16.2% and the sector's 48.1% [11] - The industry is currently trading at an EV/EBITDA ratio of 28.47X, higher than the S&P 500's 18.49X and the sector's 23.41X, reflecting the high capital demands and debt levels [14] Company Highlights - O'Reilly Automotive has achieved 32 consecutive years of record revenue growth, driven by aggressive store expansion and a strong distribution network, with plans to enhance inventory levels [19] - O'Reilly's Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 EPS and sales indicates year-over-year growth of 8% and 6%, respectively, with further growth projected for 2026 [20] - Advance Auto Parts has strengthened its liquidity through the sale of its Worldpac business for $1.5 billion, allowing a renewed focus on core operations and efficiency improvements [23] - Advance Auto's Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 EPS implies a significant year-over-year growth of 725%, with continued growth expected in 2026 [24]

Financial Performance - CarMax reported quarterly earnings of $0.64 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.03 per share, and down from $0.85 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of -37.86% [1] - The company posted revenues of $6.59 billion for the quarter ended August 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.52%, and down from $7.01 billion year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, CarMax has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times [2] Stock Performance - CarMax shares have lost about 30.2% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 12.9% [3] - The current Zacks Rank for CarMax is 3 (Hold), indicating that shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6] Future Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $0.82 on revenues of $6.41 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $3.89 on revenues of $27.18 billion [7] - The outlook for the Automotive - Retail and Wholesale - Parts industry, where CarMax operates, is currently in the bottom 25% of Zacks industries, which may impact stock performance [8]

Group 1: Earnings Performance - AutoZone reported quarterly earnings of $48.71 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $50.52 per share, representing an earnings surprise of -3.58% [1] - The company posted revenues of $6.24 billion for the quarter ended August 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.35%, compared to year-ago revenues of $6.21 billion [2] - Over the last four quarters, AutoZone has not been able to surpass consensus EPS estimates [2] Group 2: Stock Performance and Outlook - AutoZone shares have increased approximately 28.7% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 13.8% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $36.84 on $4.55 billion in revenues, and for the current fiscal year, it is $167.37 on $20.18 billion in revenues [7] - The estimate revisions trend for AutoZone was mixed ahead of the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) for the stock, indicating expected performance in line with the market [6] Group 3: Industry Context - The Automotive - Retail and Wholesale - Parts industry is currently in the bottom 26% of over 250 Zacks industries, which may impact AutoZone's stock performance [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, suggesting that investors should monitor these revisions closely [5]

Core Viewpoint - O'Reilly Automotive has shown a positive performance with a 4.8% increase in shares since the last earnings report, outperforming the S&P 500, raising questions about the sustainability of this trend leading up to the next earnings release [1] Financial Performance - O'Reilly reported Q2 2025 adjusted EPS of 78 cents, slightly above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 77 cents, and an increase from 70 cents in the prior-year quarter [2] - Quarterly revenues were $4,525 million, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4,532 million, but reflecting a 6% year-over-year increase [2] - Comparable store sales grew by 4.1%, and the company opened 67 new stores in the U.S. and Mexico, bringing the total store count to 6,483 as of June 30, 2025 [3] Cost and Income Analysis - Selling, general and administrative expenses rose by 8% year-over-year to $1.41 billion, while operating income increased by 6% to $914 million [4] - Net income for the quarter was $668.6 million, up from $622.8 million in the same quarter last year [4] Share Repurchase Activity - O'Reilly repurchased 6.8 million shares for $617 million at an average price of $90.71 per share during the reported quarter [5] - An additional 1.7 million shares were repurchased for $160 million at an average price of $91.45 per share from the end of Q2 until July 23, 2025, with nearly $1.16 billion remaining under the current repurchase authorization [5] Cash Flow and Debt - As of June 30, 2025, O'Reilly had cash and cash equivalents of $198.6 million, up from $145 million a year earlier, while long-term debt increased to $5.82 billion from $5.4 billion [6] - The company generated $1.51 billion in cash from operating activities, down from $1.65 billion in the previous year, with capital expenditures totaling $300.7 million compared to $225.4 million a year ago [7] 2025 Outlook - O'Reilly estimates total revenues for 2025 in the range of $17.5-$17.8 billion, up from the previous estimate of $17.4-$17.7 billion, with EPS expected between $2.85-$2.95 [8] - Comparable store sales are projected to grow by 3-4.5%, an increase from the previous estimate of 2-4%, and free cash flow is anticipated to be between $1.6 billion and $1.9 billion [8] - The company plans to open 200-210 stores this year [8] Market Sentiment and Industry Comparison - Since the earnings release, there has been an upward trend in estimates revision for O'Reilly [9] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expectations for an in-line return in the coming months [12] - O'Reilly operates within the Zacks Automotive - Retail and Wholesale - Parts industry, where Genuine Parts (GPC) has seen a 2.3% gain over the past month, reporting revenues of $6.16 billion, a year-over-year increase of 3.4% [13]

分组1 - Advance Auto Parts reported quarterly earnings of $0.69 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.59 per share, but down from $0.75 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +16.95% [1] - The company posted revenues of $2.01 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.90%, but down from $2.68 billion year-over-year [2] - Advance Auto Parts shares have increased approximately 30.7% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 10% [3] 分组2 - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.89 on revenues of $2 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.92 on revenues of $8.5 billion [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank for Automotive - Retail and Wholesale - Parts is currently in the bottom 21% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges for stock performance [8]

Core Viewpoint - Valvoline reported quarterly earnings of $0.47 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.46 per share, and showing an increase from $0.45 per share a year ago, indicating a positive earnings surprise of +2.17% [1] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $439 million for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.77% and up from $421.4 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Valvoline has exceeded consensus EPS estimates three times and has also topped consensus revenue estimates three times [2] Stock Performance and Outlook - Valvoline shares have increased by approximately 0.2% since the beginning of the year, underperforming compared to the S&P 500's gain of 7.1% [3] - The company's earnings outlook is crucial for assessing future stock performance, with current consensus EPS estimates at $0.49 for the upcoming quarter and $1.65 for the current fiscal year [7] Industry Context - The Automotive - Retail and Wholesale - Parts industry, to which Valvoline belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 17% of over 250 Zacks industries, which may negatively impact stock performance [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, suggesting that the current unfavorable estimate revisions trend could lead to underperformance [5][6]