O'Reilly Automotive

ORLY

Market cap $80.2B

This company's share price has climbed in nine out of the past 10 years. Ongoing financial success, with new locations, rising same-store sales, and growing earnings, can keep investors happy.

O'Reilly Automotive is rated Buy, driven by robust financials, strong cash flow, and compelling international expansion potential, notably into Canada in 2026. ORLY expects 200–210 new store openings in 2025 and up to 235 in 2026, with comparable store sales growth guidance raised to 4–5%. Despite a high-rate environment and rising debt, ORLY continues aggressive buybacks, though sustainability is questioned given current valuations.

As aging vehicles boost aftermarket demand and rising repair complexity drives more work to professionals, ORLY, AZO and DRVN look well positioned for growth.

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the “Company” or “O'Reilly”) (Nasdaq: ORLY), a leading retailer in the automotive aftermarket industry, announces the release date for its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results as Wednesday, February 4, 2026, with a conference call to follow on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

O'Reilly benefits from durable demand trends regardless of macroeconomic conditions. Buying back lots of stock is a major part of management's capital allocation policy.

The economic landscape as we close out 2025 presents a harsh reality for the American consumer, but golden opportunities could lie ahead for investors. While inflation has cooled in some areas, the cost of vehicle ownership remains near historic highs.

Over the past year, O'Reilly Automotive stock has slightly outperformed the market. The picture is about the same over the past three years.

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