Earnings Release Date – Wednesday, February 4, 2026, after 3:30 p.m. Central TimeConference Call Date – Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the “Company” or “O’Reilly”) (Nasdaq: ORLY), a leading retailer in the automotive aftermarket industry, announces the release date for its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results as Wednesday, February 4, 2026, with a conference call to follow on Thursday, February 5, 202 ...

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Group 1 - Qualivian Investment Partners' Q3 2025 investor letter indicates that the fund outperformed the iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF by 69.2% and 61.3% on a gross and net basis since inception through September 30, 2025, and exceeded the S&P 500 by 32.7% and 26.1% respectively [1] - O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY) reported a one-month return of -9.50% and a 52-week gain of 12.65%, with a market capitalization of $77.623 billion as of December 22, 2025 [2] - The performance of the S&P 500 in Q3 2025 was driven by investment in Artificial Intelligence and the Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut since 2024, which increased investor risk appetite [3] Group 2 - O'Reilly Automotive was one of the top three contributors to Qualivian's performance in Q3 2025, alongside Alphabet and TJX Corp [3] - At the end of Q3 2025, 75 hedge fund portfolios held O'Reilly Automotive, an increase from 62 in the previous quarter, indicating growing interest among institutional investors [4] - Despite the potential of O'Reilly Automotive as an investment, some analysts suggest that certain AI stocks may offer greater upside potential with less downside risk [4]

Group 1 - TimesSquare Capital Management's "U.S. Focus Growth Strategy" reported a gross return of 4.00% and a net return of 3.78% in Q3 2025, outperforming the Russell Midcap Growth Index's return of 2.78% [1] - All major asset classes posted positive returns in Q3 2025, except for fixed income assets outside the US [1] - O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY) was highlighted as a key stock, with a one-month return of -5.47% and a 52-week gain of 11.25% [2] Group 2 - O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. reported a strong second quarter with growth in same-store sales, driven by both professional mechanics and DIY customers, leading to a 20% surge in stock price [3] - The company raised its full-year outlook for sales, same-store comparisons, and earnings, while maintaining margin projections to account for potential tariff impacts [3] - O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. had a market capitalization of $79.62 billion, with shares closing at $94.11 on December 12, 2025 [2] Group 3 - O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. was held by 75 hedge fund portfolios at the end of Q3 2025, an increase from 62 in the previous quarter [4] - Despite the potential of O'Reilly Automotive, certain AI stocks are considered to offer greater upside potential and less downside risk [4]

DALLAS, Dec. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lennox board of directors (NYSE: LII) approved a quarterly cash dividend of $1.30 per share of common stock, payable January 15, 2026, to stockholders of record as of December 31, 2025.The company also announces that the 2026 Lennox annual meeting of stockholders is scheduled for May 21, 2026, for stockholders of record as of March 26, 2026.About Lennox: Lennox (NYSE: LII) is a leader in energy-efficient climate-control solutions. We are committed to sustainability ...

Core Insights - O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY) is valued at a market cap of $85.8 billion, positioning it as a significant player in the automotive aftermarket parts industry [1][2] Company Overview - ORLY operates thousands of stores across the U.S. and Mexico, specializing in automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment, and accessories [1] - The company is classified as a large-cap stock, reflecting its size and influence in the auto parts sector [2] Financial Performance - In Q3, ORLY reported a revenue increase of 7.8% year over year, reaching $4.7 billion, driven by a 5.6% rise in comparable store sales [5] - The company's EPS rose by 11.8% to $0.85, exceeding analyst expectations of $0.83 [5] - ORLY has raised its fiscal 2025 comparable store sales guidance to a range of 4% to 5% [5] Stock Performance - ORLY shares have declined 6.9% from their 52-week high of $108.72, and have fallen 2.4% over the past three months [3] - However, over the past 52 weeks, ORLY's stock has increased by 22.2%, outperforming the Nasdaq Composite's 21.1% gain [4] - Year-to-date, ORLY shares are up 28.1%, compared to the Nasdaq's 20.5% rise [4] - The stock has been trading above its 200-day moving average for the past year, indicating a bullish trend [4]

Financial Performance - Petco's Q3 2025 operating income increased by approximately $25 million [10] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 increased by roughly $17 million [10] - Free cash flow generated in Q3 2025 was approximately $61 million [10] - Net debt decreased by 8% year-over-year, from $1.47 billion to $1.36 billion [28] - Liquidity increased by 14% year-over-year, from $644 million to $733 million [28] Sales and Revenue - Net sales for Q3 2025 were $1.464 billion, a decrease of 3% compared to $1.511 billion in Q3 2024 [22, 43] - Consumables net sales were $731.456 million, a decrease of 3% compared to $753.230 million in Q3 2024 [43] - Supplies and companion animals net sales were $478.145 million, a decrease of 6% compared to $509.964 million in Q3 2024 [43] - Services and other net sales were $254.810 million, an increase of 3% compared to $248.243 million in Q3 2024 [43] Outlook and Guidance - The company expects net sales to be down low single digits year-over-year for Q4 2025 [31] - Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $93 million and $95 million for Q4 2025 [31] - Full year 2025 net sales are expected to be down 2.5% - 2.8% [31] - Full year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $395 million and $397 million [31]

Core Insights - Xerox Holdings Corporation reported $1.96 billion in revenue for Q3 2025, a year-over-year increase of 28.3%, but fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.05 billion by 4.5% [1] - The company achieved an EPS of $0.20, down from $0.25 a year ago, but exceeded the consensus EPS estimate of $0.04 by 400% [1] Revenue Performance - Geographic Revenue: Europe generated $511 million, below the average estimate of $633.04 million, with a year-over-year change of +16.1% [4] - Total Sales Revenue: Reported at $993 million, compared to the $1.1 billion average estimate, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +68.9% [4] - Equipment Sales: - Entry-level equipment sales reached $119 million, significantly above the estimated $53.39 million, marking a +124.5% year-over-year change [4] - Mid-range equipment sales were $222 million, slightly below the estimate of $221.86 million, with a -0.9% year-over-year change [4] - Overall equipment sales totaled $383 million, exceeding the average estimate of $333.12 million, with a +13% year-over-year change [4] - High-end equipment sales were $39 million, below the estimate of $52.54 million, reflecting a -31.6% year-over-year change [4] - Other equipment sales were $3 million, below the estimate of $5.33 million, with a -40% year-over-year change [4] - Post-sale revenue from supplies, paper, and other sales was $445 million, significantly above the estimated $260.73 million [4] - Services, maintenance, and rentals revenue was $968 million, slightly above the estimate of $958.06 million, with a +7.3% year-over-year change [4] Stock Performance - Xerox shares have returned -7.6% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +4.4% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]

Core Insights - Zacks Premium provides various tools for investors to enhance their stock market strategies and confidence [1] - The Zacks Style Scores serve as complementary indicators to the Zacks Rank, helping investors select stocks with high potential for market outperformance [2] Zacks Style Scores Overview - Stocks are rated A, B, C, D, or F based on value, growth, and momentum characteristics, with higher scores indicating better chances of outperforming the market [3] - The Style Scores are categorized into four types: Value Score, Growth Score, Momentum Score, and VGM Score [3][4][5][6] Value Score - Focuses on identifying undervalued stocks using financial ratios such as P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, and Price/Cash Flow [3] Growth Score - Analyzes projected and historical earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks with sustainable growth potential [4] Momentum Score - Utilizes price trends and earnings estimate changes to identify optimal times for stock investment [5] VGM Score - Combines all three Style Scores to highlight stocks with attractive value, strong growth forecasts, and promising momentum [6] Zacks Rank Integration - The Zacks Rank leverages earnings estimate revisions to guide investors in building successful portfolios, with 1 (Strong Buy) stocks averaging a +23.81% annual return since 1988 [7] - Investors are encouraged to select stocks with a Zacks Rank of 1 or 2 and Style Scores of A or B for maximum return potential [9] Stock Highlight: O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) - O'Reilly Automotive is a leading retailer of automotive aftermarket parts and services in the U.S., founded in 1957 [11] - Currently rated 3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, ORLY has a VGM Score of B and a Growth Style Score of B, with a projected year-over-year earnings growth of 7.7% for the current fiscal year [12] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ORLY's earnings per share has increased to $2.95, with an average earnings surprise of +0.4% [12][13]

Core Insights - O'Reilly Automotive reported record revenue and earnings for Q3 2025, with a notable increase in comparable store sales and diluted earnings per share [1][2][3] Financial Performance - Q3 2025 sales increased by $341 million, or 8%, reaching $4.71 billion compared to $4.36 billion in Q3 2024 [2] - Gross profit for Q3 2025 rose 8% to $2.44 billion, representing 51.9% of sales, up from 51.6% in the same period last year [2] - Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) increased 8% to $1.46 billion, accounting for 31.1% of sales, compared to 31.0% in Q3 2024 [2] - Operating income for Q3 2025 grew 9% to $976 million, or 20.7% of sales, compared to 20.5% in Q3 2024 [2] Net Income and Earnings Per Share - Net income for Q3 2025 increased by $60 million, or 9%, to $726 million, which is 15.4% of sales, compared to 15.2% in Q3 2024 [3] - Diluted earnings per share for Q3 2025 rose 12% to $0.85 on 853 million shares, compared to $0.76 on 875 million shares in Q3 2024 [3] Year-to-Date Performance - Year-to-date sales for the first nine months of 2025 increased by $755 million, or 6%, to $13.37 billion from $12.61 billion in the same period last year [4] - Gross profit for the first nine months of 2025 increased 7% to $6.89 billion, representing 51.5% of sales, compared to 51.2% in the same period last year [4] - SG&A for the first nine months of 2025 rose 8% to $4.26 billion, accounting for 31.8% of sales, compared to 31.2% in the same period last year [4] - Operating income for the first nine months of 2025 increased 5% to $2.63 billion, or 19.7% of sales, down from 19.9% in the same period last year [4] Comparable Store Sales - Comparable store sales for Q3 2025 increased by 5.6%, building on a 1.5% increase in the same period last year [6][7] - For the first nine months of 2025, comparable store sales rose 4.5%, following a 2.4% increase in the same period last year [8] Share Repurchase Program - In Q3 2025, the company repurchased 4.3 million shares at an average price of $98.08, totaling $420 million [9] - For the first nine months of 2025, the company repurchased 17.6 million shares at an average price of $90.95, totaling $1.60 billion [9] Updated Guidance - The company raised its full-year 2025 comparable store sales guidance to a range of 4.0% to 5.0% [4] - Total revenue for 2025 is projected to be between $17.6 billion and $17.8 billion [10] - Diluted earnings per share for 2025 is expected to be between $2.90 and $3.00 [10]