Renaissance Group LLC Trims Position in O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. $ORLY

Renaissance Group LLC reduced its stake in shares of O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY) by 14.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 353,774 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after selling 60,373 shares during the period. O’Reilly Automotive makes up approximately 1.4% of Renaissance Group LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 18th biggest holding. Renaissance Group LLC’s holdings in O’Reilly Automotive were worth $38,140,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Canton Hathaway LLC increased its holdings in O’Reilly Automotive by 1,400.0% in the 2nd quarter. Canton Hathaway LLC now owns 300 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 280 shares in the last quarter. Nemes Rush Group LLC grew its stake in O’Reilly Automotive by 1,400.0% during the 2nd quarter. Nemes Rush Group LLC now owns 315 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 294 shares in the last quarter. True Wealth Design LLC increased its holdings in shares of O’Reilly Automotive by 127.7% in the third quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 271 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 152 shares during the last quarter. Aspect Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of O’Reilly Automotive by 3,036.4% in the 2nd quarter. Aspect Partners LLC now owns 345 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 334 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bell Investment Advisors Inc raised its stake in O’Reilly Automotive by 1,400.0% during the second quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc now owns 345 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 322 shares during the period. 85.00% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, SVP Philip M. Hopper sold 3,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $101.25, for a total transaction of $354,375.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 4,792 shares in the company, valued at approximately $485,190. This trade represents a 42.21% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, SVP Christopher Andrew Mancini sold 2,355 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $101.31, for a total transaction of $238,585.05. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 28 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,836.68. The trade was a 98.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Company insiders own 1.01% of the company’s stock.

O’Reilly Automotive Trading Up 1.5%

ORLY stock opened at $94.22 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $79.53 billion, a P/E ratio of 31.80, a P/E/G ratio of 2.02 and a beta of 0.62. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $94.98 and its 200 day moving average price is $99.13. O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. has a 52 week low of $85.55 and a 52 week high of $108.71.

O’Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The specialty retailer reported $0.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.72 by ($0.01). O’Reilly Automotive had a net margin of 14.27% and a negative return on equity of 239.04%. The business had revenue of $4.41 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.39 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $9.50 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.8% on a year-over-year basis. O’Reilly Automotive has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.100-3.200 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. will post 43.94 earnings per share for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

ORLY has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $121.00 target price on O’Reilly Automotive and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, October 24th. UBS Group set a $114.00 price target on shares of O’Reilly Automotive in a research note on Friday. Roth Mkm restated a “buy” rating on shares of O’Reilly Automotive in a research note on Wednesday. Morgan Stanley set a $110.00 price target on O’Reilly Automotive and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company set a $115.00 price objective on shares of O’Reilly Automotive and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 15th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $110.58.

More O’Reilly Automotive News

Here are the key news stories impacting O’Reilly Automotive this week:

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan kept an “overweight” rating on ORLY even after trimming its price target from $114 to $108, signaling continued confidence in medium‑term upside. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: DA Davidson reiterated a “Buy” rating on ORLY, supporting demand from bullish institutional investors. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Evercore ISI issued a “Buy” on the stock, adding another pro‑growth analyst voice after the quarter. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Management set a 2026 comparable‑store sales target of 3%–5% and reiterated accelerated North American store expansion, supporting longer‑term revenue growth assumptions. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue trends remain healthy: Q4 revenue rose ~7.8% year‑over‑year, comps +5.6% and store count reached ~6,585 — shows steady business momentum but not enough by itself to offset guidance concerns. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Several analyst notes and earnings summaries (Seeking Alpha, Yahoo highlights) emphasize ORLY remains attractive for long‑term holders despite near‑term headwinds. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 EPS missed consensus by $0.01 (reported $0.71 vs $0.72) and FY2026 EPS guidance of $3.10–3.20 came in below the Street, creating downward pressure on near‑term expectations. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Following results, several analysts trimmed forecasts and some models were reduced — a catalyst for additional selling or more cautious positioning. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Robert W. Baird downgraded ORLY from “outperform” to “neutral” with a $96 target, reflecting more guarded near‑term outlook among some sell‑side firms. Read More.

O’Reilly Automotive Company Profile

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc is a leading retailer and distributor in the automotive aftermarket, supplying parts, tools, supplies and accessories for both professional service providers and do‑it‑yourself (DIY) customers. The company’s product assortment covers replacement parts, maintenance items, performance parts, collision components and shop equipment, complemented by diagnostic tools, batteries, chemicals and consumables. O’Reilly serves customers through company-operated retail stores, commercial sales programs for repair shops and maintenance fleets, and digital channels that support parts lookup, ordering and fulfillment.

The company operates a broad supply chain that includes regional distribution centers to support rapid replenishment of store inventory and commercial deliveries.