O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY) Holdings Boosted by West Oak Capital LLC

West Oak Capital LLC lifted its holdings in O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY) by 614.3% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 100 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after buying an additional 86 shares during the period. West Oak Capital LLC’s holdings in O’Reilly Automotive were worth $119,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the business. Graypoint LLC raised its stake in shares of O’Reilly Automotive by 4.3% during the 4th quarter. Graypoint LLC now owns 365 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $433,000 after purchasing an additional 15 shares in the last quarter. Baker Tilly Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in shares of O’Reilly Automotive by 3.9% during the 4th quarter. Baker Tilly Wealth Management LLC now owns 718 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $851,000 after purchasing an additional 27 shares during the last quarter. Legacy Private Trust Co. acquired a new position in shares of O’Reilly Automotive during the 4th quarter worth $216,000. Pensionfund Sabic lifted its stake in shares of O’Reilly Automotive by 33.3% in the 4th quarter. Pensionfund Sabic now owns 1,600 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $1,897,000 after purchasing an additional 400 shares during the last quarter. Finally, GAMMA Investing LLC lifted its stake in shares of O’Reilly Automotive by 22.5% in the 4th quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 1,040 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $1,233,000 after purchasing an additional 191 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 85.00% of the company’s stock.

O’Reilly Automotive Price Performance

NASDAQ:ORLY traded down $8.14 on Friday, hitting $1,197.60. 308,156 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 327,959. O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. has a 52 week low of $935.75 and a 52 week high of $1,283.96. The company has a market cap of $69.14 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.63, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.58 and a beta of 0.94. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $1,221.63 and a 200-day moving average price of $1,154.51.

O’Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, October 23rd. The specialty retailer reported $11.41 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $11.53 by ($0.12). O’Reilly Automotive had a negative return on equity of 155.25% and a net margin of 14.52%. The company had revenue of $4.36 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.42 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $10.72 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts expect that O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. will post 40.85 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Director Andrea Weiss sold 600 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,224.07, for a total transaction of $734,442.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 700 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $856,849. This represents a 46.15 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, SVP Jeffery Thomas Loafman sold 620 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,240.39, for a total value of $769,041.80. Following the sale, the senior vice president now owns 5 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,201.95. The trade was a 99.20 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Company insiders own 1.55% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have weighed in on the company. Evercore ISI boosted their price target on O’Reilly Automotive from $1,315.00 to $1,325.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 3rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on shares of O’Reilly Automotive from $1,125.00 to $1,300.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 16th. Roth Capital upgraded shares of O’Reilly Automotive to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 15th. Barclays raised their price target on O’Reilly Automotive from $1,088.00 to $1,110.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday. Finally, BMO Capital Markets started coverage on O’Reilly Automotive in a report on Friday, December 13th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $1,400.00 target price on the stock. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, fourteen have issued a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,270.69.

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.