Moody Lynn & Lieberson LLC Increases Stock Position in O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. $ORLY

Key Points

• Moody Lynn & Lieberson LLC significantly increased its stake in O'Reilly Automotive, boosting its position by 1,424.4% in the second quarter, owning 4,055 shares worth approximately $365,000.
• O'Reilly Automotive reported $0.78 earnings per share for the last quarter, meeting analyst expectations, with revenue of $4.53 billion, reflecting a 5.9% increase year-over-year.
• Analysts are generally optimistic about O'Reilly Automotive, with the stock receiving multiple 'buy' ratings and a consensus target price of $107.17.

Moody Lynn & Lieberson LLC grew its position in O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY - Free Report) by 1,424.4% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 4,055 shares of the specialty retailer's stock after purchasing an additional 3,789 shares during the period. Moody Lynn & Lieberson LLC's holdings in O'Reilly Automotive were worth $365,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in ORLY. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust purchased a new stake in shares of O'Reilly Automotive in the first quarter valued at about $25,000. HWG Holdings LP bought a new position in O'Reilly Automotive during the first quarter valued at about $26,000. ORG Partners LLC grew its position in O'Reilly Automotive by 839.4% during the second quarter. ORG Partners LLC now owns 310 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 277 shares during the period. HighMark Wealth Management LLC boosted its position in O'Reilly Automotive by 185.7% during the first quarter. HighMark Wealth Management LLC now owns 20 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 13 shares during the period. Finally, Elequin Capital LP bought a new position in O'Reilly Automotive during the first quarter worth about $30,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 85.00% of the company's stock.

O'Reilly Automotive Price Performance

Shares of ORLY opened at $106.10 on Monday. The firm's 50 day simple moving average is $102.61 and its 200 day simple moving average is $95.18. The company has a market capitalization of $90.03 billion, a P/E ratio of 37.93, a P/E/G ratio of 2.80 and a beta of 0.60. O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. has a 1-year low of $75.91 and a 1-year high of $108.42.

O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 23rd. The specialty retailer reported $0.78 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.78. The business had revenue of $4.53 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.54 billion. O'Reilly Automotive had a net margin of 14.15% and a negative return on equity of 181.53%. O'Reilly Automotive's quarterly revenue was up 5.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $10.55 earnings per share. O'Reilly Automotive has set its FY 2025 guidance at 2.850-2.950 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. will post 43.94 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at O'Reilly Automotive

In other O'Reilly Automotive news, SVP Shari Lynne Reaves sold 2,000 shares of O'Reilly Automotive stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $103.81, for a total transaction of $207,620.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 12,826 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,331,467.06. This trade represents a 13.49% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, SVP Carl David Wilbanks sold 88,485 shares of O'Reilly Automotive stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $102.54, for a total transaction of $9,073,251.90. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 10,305 shares in the company, valued at $1,056,674.70. This trade represents a 89.57% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last three months, insiders sold 125,635 shares of company stock valued at $12,740,916. 1.01% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on the stock. Cowen reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of O'Reilly Automotive in a research report on Monday, September 15th. Argus began coverage on shares of O'Reilly Automotive in a report on Wednesday, August 13th. They issued a "buy" rating and a $120.00 price target on the stock. Citigroup increased their price target on shares of O'Reilly Automotive from $104.00 to $114.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, July 25th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of O'Reilly Automotive from $101.00 to $113.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Monday, July 21st. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on shares of O'Reilly Automotive from $103.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Thursday, July 24th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have given a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $107.17.

About O'Reilly Automotive

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer and supplier of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment, and accessories in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. The company provides new and remanufactured automotive hard parts and maintenance items, such as alternators, batteries, brake system components, belts, chassis parts, driveline parts, engine parts, fuel pumps, hoses, starters, temperature control, water pumps, antifreeze, appearance products, engine additives, filters, fluids, lighting products, and oil and wiper blades; and accessories, including floor mats, seat covers, and truck accessories.

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