What is William Blair's Forecast for ORLY FY2025 Earnings?

Key Points

• William Blair has reduced their FY2025 earnings per share estimate for O'Reilly Automotive to $2.91, aligning with previous estimates despite a broader consensus of $43.94 per share for the company.
• Multiple analysts have increased their target prices for O'Reilly Automotive, with Wells Fargo raising it to $105.00 and BMO Capital Markets adjusting it to $100.00, emphasizing a strong market outlook for the stock.
• O'Reilly Automotive's recent earnings report revealed a revenue of $4.53 billion and an earnings per share of $0.78, matching analysts' expectations despite a slight revenue miss.

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at William Blair reduced their FY2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of O'Reilly Automotive in a report issued on Wednesday, July 23rd. William Blair analyst P. Blee now forecasts that the specialty retailer will post earnings of $2.91 per share for the year, down from their previous estimate of $2.91. The consensus estimate for O'Reilly Automotive's current full-year earnings is $43.94 per share.

Other analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on shares of O'Reilly Automotive from $103.00 to $105.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a report on Thursday. Mizuho upped their price target on O'Reilly Automotive from $93.33 to $96.33 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research report on Friday, April 25th. Morgan Stanley reissued an "overweight" rating on shares of O'Reilly Automotive in a research note on Thursday, April 24th. BMO Capital Markets upped their target price on shares of O'Reilly Automotive from $96.67 to $100.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research report on Friday, April 25th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an "outperform" rating and issued a $98.00 price objective on shares of O'Reilly Automotive in a research note on Wednesday, July 2nd. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, fifteen have issued a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average target price of $96.73.

O'Reilly Automotive Stock Up 2.9%

Shares of NASDAQ:ORLY opened at $98.16 on Friday. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $91.19 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $89.64. The firm has a market capitalization of $83.91 billion, a PE ratio of 35.09, a P/E/G ratio of 2.60 and a beta of 0.58. O'Reilly Automotive has a twelve month low of $70.05 and a twelve month high of $100.10.

O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 23rd. The specialty retailer reported $0.78 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.78. The firm had revenue of $4.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.54 billion. O'Reilly Automotive had a net margin of 14.15% and a negative return on equity of 176.39%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 5.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $10.55 EPS.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director John Raymond Murphy sold 3,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $91.93, for a total value of $275,800.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 4,560 shares in the company, valued at approximately $419,216. This trade represents a 39.68% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, SVP Ramon Parises Odems sold 30,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $90.70, for a total transaction of $2,720,900.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 240 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $21,767.20. The trade was a 99.21% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders have sold 33,285 shares of company stock valued at $3,022,386 over the last three months. 1.01% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On O'Reilly Automotive

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust acquired a new position in shares of O'Reilly Automotive during the first quarter worth $25,000. HWG Holdings LP bought a new position in O'Reilly Automotive in the 1st quarter valued at about $26,000. Oakworth Capital Inc. lifted its position in O'Reilly Automotive by 1,257.1% in the 2nd quarter. Oakworth Capital Inc. now owns 285 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 264 shares in the last quarter. HighMark Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in O'Reilly Automotive by 1,400.0% in the 2nd quarter. HighMark Wealth Management LLC now owns 300 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 280 shares during the last quarter. Finally, ORG Partners LLC increased its stake in O'Reilly Automotive by 839.4% in the 2nd 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 last quarter. Institutional investors own 85.00% of the company's stock.

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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