O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) Stock Sold by Rep. Kevin Hern

Key Points

• Rep. Kevin Hern sold $15,001–$50,000 of O'Reilly Automotive stock on August 31 through the Hern Family Foundation account, alongside sales of several other companies in September.
• O'Reilly shares were trading at $86.51, up 0.5%, with a market capitalization of about $69.98 billion. The company recently met earnings expectations at $0.86 per share and reported 8.1% year-over-year revenue growth.
• Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus, with 15 of 18 analysts rating the stock Strong Buy or Buy and an average price target of $107.24; insiders have sold 6,000 shares worth $550,530 over the past 90 days.

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. NASDAQ: ORLY. In a filing disclosed on September 25th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in O'Reilly Automotive stock on August 31st. The trade occurred in the Representative's "HERN FAMILY FOUNDATION" account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of CenterPoint Energy NYSE: CNP on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of TJX Companies NYSE: TJX on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of STERIS NYSE: STE on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Seagate Technology NASDAQ: STX on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of NextEra Energy NYSE: NEE on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies NYSE: MRSH on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of IQVIA NYSE: IQV on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Home Depot NYSE: HD on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Home Depot NYSE: HD on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Emerson Electric NYSE: EMR on 9/14/2026.

O'Reilly Automotive Trading Up 0.5%

NASDAQ:ORLY opened at $86.51 on Tuesday. O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. has a twelve month low of $82.59 and a twelve month high of $108.71. The company has a market cap of $69.98 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.55, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.14 and a beta of 0.52. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $88.52 and a 200-day simple moving average of $89.65.

O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The specialty retailer reported $0.86 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.86. The firm had revenue of $4.89 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.86 billion. O'Reilly Automotive had a net margin of 14.27% and a negative return on equity of 232.45%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 8.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.78 earnings per share. O'Reilly Automotive has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.200-3.300 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. will post 3.27 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On O'Reilly Automotive

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of ORLY. Mainstream Capital Management LLC grew its position in O'Reilly Automotive by 0.9% during the 1st quarter. Mainstream Capital Management LLC now owns 12,630 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $1,166,000 after purchasing an additional 109 shares during the last quarter. Dynasty Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of O'Reilly Automotive by 2.7% during the fourth quarter. Dynasty Wealth Management LLC now owns 4,281 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $390,000 after buying an additional 113 shares during the period. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC lifted its stake in shares of O'Reilly Automotive by 54.3% during the first quarter. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC now owns 324 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 114 shares during the period. Pointe Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of O'Reilly Automotive by 1.2% during the second quarter. Pointe Capital Management LLC now owns 10,447 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $962,000 after buying an additional 127 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Louisbourg Investments Inc. grew its holdings in shares of O'Reilly Automotive by 49.2% during the first quarter. Louisbourg Investments Inc. now owns 391 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $36,000 after buying an additional 129 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 85.00% of the company's stock.

Insider Activity at O'Reilly Automotive

In other news, Director Thomas Hendrickson sold 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $87.83, for a total value of $87,830.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 18,675 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,640,225.25. This represents a 5.08% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Maria Sastre sold 2,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $91.85, for a total value of $183,700.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 14,970 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,374,994.50. The trade was a 11.79% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 6,000 shares of company stock valued at $550,530 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.77% of the company's stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Robert W. Baird set a $100.00 price objective on shares of O'Reilly Automotive in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Citigroup reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a $106.00 price target (up from $104.00) on shares of O'Reilly Automotive in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. UBS Group reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of O'Reilly Automotive in a report on Friday, July 31st. Wolfe Research set a $98.00 price objective on O'Reilly Automotive in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, DA Davidson reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a $106.00 target price on shares of O'Reilly Automotive in a research report on Wednesday, September 16th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $107.24.

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald's franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald's franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald's National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

O'Reilly Automotive Company Profile

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc is a specialty retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies and accessories. The company serves do-it-yourself customers as well as professional automotive service providers, offering products for vehicle maintenance, repair and customization.

Its merchandise includes replacement parts such as brakes, batteries, filters and engine components, along with lubricants, shop equipment, tools, accessories and related products. O'Reilly also provides services such as parts lookup, battery testing and recycling, loaner tools, and delivery to professional customers.

Founded in 1957 by the O'Reilly family in Springfield, Missouri, the company has grown from a single store into a large retail and distribution network serving customers throughout the United States and Mexico.

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