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Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 29, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.7Last Year’s EPS
0.62Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 18 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a largely positive picture: solid top-line growth (Q4 comps +5.6%, FY sales +6.4% to $17.8B), margin expansion (gross margin +39–49 bps YoY), continued EPS growth (Q4 +13%, FY +10%), aggressive store expansion plans (225–235 new stores) and continued share repurchases and investments in distribution. Headwinds relate to elevated SG&A driven by self-insurance and health-care costs, a one-year dip in free cash flow due to timing and higher CapEx, and modest DIY traffic pressure. Management provided constructive 2026 guidance (comps 3%–5%, EPS $3.10–$3.20, gross margin 51.5%–52%) while acknowledging near-term cost volatility. On balance, the positives (strong sales, margin gains, professional segment strength, growth investments) outweigh the negatives, though execution on cost containment and working capital will be key near-term focus areas.Company Guidance
Comparable Store Sales Growth
Q4 comparable store sales +5.6%; full-year 2025 comparable store sales +4.7% (at high end of revised guidance 4%-5%); marks 33rd consecutive year of annual comparable store sales increases.
Total Sales and Multi-Year Growth
Total sales for 2025 $17.8 billion, up 6.4% year-over-year; sales volume up over 50% versus 2020 (growth of >$6 billion since 2020).
Earnings and Profitability Expansion
Operating profit $3.5 billion for 2025, up 6.4% vs. 2024; operating profit margin 19.5% (flat year-over-year, midpoint of guidance); Q4 diluted EPS $0.71 (+13% YoY); FY EPS $2.97 (+10% YoY).
Gross Margin Improvement
Q4 gross margin 51.8% (+49 bps YoY); full-year gross margin 51.6% (+39 bps YoY); 2026 gross margin guidance 51.5%-52% (midpoint ~+16 bps vs. 2025).
Strong Professional Business Performance
Professional (do-it-for-me) comparable store sales growth >10% for the second consecutive quarter; professional ticket counts remain a key growth driver and source of market share gains.
Average Ticket and Inflation Contribution
Average ticket grew mid-single digits in Q4; same-SKU inflation contribution ~6% in Q4 and just under 3% for full-year 2025; management expects ~3% same-SKU inflation in 2026 (weighted to H1).
Capital Allocation and Growth Investments
CapEx 2025 just under $1.2 billion (up ~$150 million vs. 2024); 2026 CapEx guidance $1.3-$1.4 billion driven by acceleration to 225-235 net new stores (≈+25 vs. 2025) and continued distribution/technology investments; first greenfield store opened in Canada.
Distribution Expansion
Opened new distribution center in Stafford, Virginia in Q4 2025; Fort Worth DC in development and expected operational by Q1 2028 to expand capacity for future store growth.
Balance Sheet & Capital Returns
Adjusted debt-to-EBITDAR 2.03x (below 2.5x target); repurchased 23M shares in 2025 for $2.1 billion (avg price $92.26); total buybacks since 2011: 1.5B shares for $27B (avg $18.77).
Free Cash Flow Outlook
Free cash flow 2025 $1.6 billion (impacted by timing of renewable energy tax credit payment and higher CapEx); 2026 free cash flow guidance $1.8-$2.1 billion.
ORLY Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
ORLY Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 04, 2026 | $96.74 | $92.86 | -4.01% |
Oct 22, 2025 | $101.21 | $98.27 | -2.90% |
Jul 23, 2025 | $95.42 | $98.16 | +2.87% |
Apr 23, 2025 | $92.03 | $90.14 | -2.05% |
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FAQ
When does O'Reilly Auto (ORLY) report earnings?
O'Reilly Auto (ORLY) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 29, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
What is O'Reilly Auto (ORLY) earnings time?
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What is ORLY EPS forecast?
ORLY EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.7.