O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. $ORLY Shares Bought by CX Institutional

Key Points

• CX Institutional increased its O’Reilly Automotive stake by 1,341.4% in the third quarter, purchasing 86,510 additional shares and bringing its holdings to 92,959 shares valued at approximately $7.94 million. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 85% of the stock.
• O’Reilly reported quarterly revenue of $4.89 billion, up 8.1% year over year, while earnings of $0.86 per share matched analyst expectations. Shares recently traded at $84.90, near the company’s 52-week low of $82.59.
• Analyst sentiment remains positive, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and an average price target of $106.50, although insiders sold 6,000 shares worth roughly $550,530 during the quarter.

CX Institutional boosted its position in O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY - Free Report) by 1,341.4% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 92,959 shares of the specialty retailer's stock after buying an additional 86,510 shares during the period. CX Institutional's holdings in O'Reilly Automotive were worth $7,940,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Mainstream Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of O'Reilly Automotive by 0.9% during the first quarter. Mainstream Capital Management LLC now owns 12,630 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $1,166,000 after acquiring an additional 109 shares in the last quarter. Dynasty Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of O'Reilly Automotive by 2.7% in the 4th quarter. Dynasty Wealth Management LLC now owns 4,281 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $390,000 after purchasing an additional 113 shares in the last quarter. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC lifted its holdings in shares of O'Reilly Automotive by 54.3% in the 1st quarter. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC now owns 324 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 114 shares in the last quarter. Pointe Capital Management LLC grew its position in O'Reilly Automotive by 1.2% in the 2nd quarter. Pointe Capital Management LLC now owns 10,447 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $962,000 after purchasing an additional 127 shares during the period. Finally, Louisbourg Investments Inc. increased its stake in O'Reilly Automotive by 49.2% during the 1st quarter. Louisbourg Investments Inc. now owns 391 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $36,000 after purchasing an additional 129 shares in the last quarter. 85.00% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

O'Reilly Automotive Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ ORLY traded down $0.13 during trading on Friday, reaching $84.90. 3,772,400 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 6,490,237. The company has a 50-day moving average of $88.44 and a 200-day moving average of $89.49. O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. has a 52-week low of $82.59 and a 52-week high of $105.36. The stock has a market capitalization of $68.68 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.04, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.12 and a beta of 0.54.

O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The specialty retailer reported $0.86 EPS for the quarter, meeting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.86. The company 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%. O'Reilly Automotive's revenue was up 8.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.78 EPS. O'Reilly Automotive has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.200-3.300 EPS. Analysts expect that O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. will post 3.27 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, SVP Christopher Mancini sold 3,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $93.00, for a total value of $279,000.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 189 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $17,577. This represents a 94.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Maria Sastre sold 2,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $91.85, for a total transaction of $183,700.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 14,970 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,374,994.50. This represents a 11.79% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 6,000 shares of company stock valued at $550,530. Corporate insiders own 0.77% of the company's stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have weighed in on ORLY. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of O'Reilly Automotive from a "buy (b-)" rating to a "hold (c+)" rating in a report on Thursday, August 27th. Wolfe Research set a $98.00 target price on shares of O'Reilly Automotive in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. TD Cowen dropped their price target on shares of O'Reilly Automotive from $117.00 to $110.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, July 31st. DA Davidson reiterated a "buy" rating and set a $106.00 price target on shares of O'Reilly Automotive in a research note on Wednesday, September 16th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a "buy" rating on shares of O'Reilly Automotive in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $106.50.

O'Reilly Automotive 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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