Gabelli Funds LLC Sells 44,500 Shares of O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. $ORLY

Gabelli Funds LLC reduced its position in shares of O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY) by 4.1% in the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 1,046,000 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after selling 44,500 shares during the quarter. O’Reilly Automotive makes up 0.6% of Gabelli Funds LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 29th largest position. Gabelli Funds LLC’s holdings in O’Reilly Automotive were worth $95,406,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its stake in shares of O’Reilly Automotive by 1,190.5% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 3,536 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $319,000 after purchasing an additional 3,262 shares during the period. NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its position in O’Reilly Automotive by 1,473.8% during the second quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 69,482 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $6,262,000 after buying an additional 65,067 shares during the period. Sei Investments Co. increased its holdings in O’Reilly Automotive by 383.1% during the second quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 560,353 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $50,502,000 after buying an additional 444,371 shares during the last quarter. BNP Paribas increased its holdings in O’Reilly Automotive by 1,400.0% during the second quarter. BNP Paribas now owns 390 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $35,000 after buying an additional 364 shares during the last quarter. Finally, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company raised its position in O’Reilly Automotive by 1,357.9% in the second quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 498,745 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $44,950,000 after acquiring an additional 464,536 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 85.00% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, SVP Philip M. Hopper sold 3,700 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $94.60, for a total value of $350,020.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 4,888 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $462,404.80. This represents a 43.08% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CEO Brad W. Beckham sold 13,635 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $95.00, for a total value of $1,295,325.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 12,250 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,163,750. This represents a 52.68% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Corporate insiders own 0.77% of the company’s stock.

O’Reilly Automotive Price Performance

ORLY opened at $88.49 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $73.33 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.92, a PEG ratio of 1.95 and a beta of 0.58. O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. has a 1-year low of $86.77 and a 1-year high of $108.71. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $92.22 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $94.35.

O’Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The specialty retailer reported $0.72 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.69 by $0.03. O’Reilly Automotive had a net margin of 14.30% and a negative return on equity of 263.22%. The firm had revenue of $4.56 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.46 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $9.35 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 10.2% on a year-over-year basis. O’Reilly Automotive has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.150-3.250 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. will post 3.25 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

ORLY has been the topic of several analyst reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on shares of O’Reilly Automotive from $114.00 to $108.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, February 6th. DA Davidson raised their target price on O’Reilly Automotive from $110.00 to $114.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, May 1st. Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $115.00 target price (up from $110.00) on shares of O’Reilly Automotive in a research report on Friday, May 1st. Roth Mkm reissued a “buy” rating and set a $109.00 price target on shares of O’Reilly Automotive in a report on Monday, May 4th. Finally, TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating and issued a $117.00 price target (up from $115.00) on shares of O’Reilly Automotive in a research report on Friday, May 1st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, O’Reilly Automotive has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $112.25.

O’Reilly Automotive News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research boosted multiple earnings estimates for O’Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ: ORLY), signaling analysts see stronger profitability ahead, especially in 2026-2028.
• Neutral Sentiment: The revised forecasts remain close to the current full-year consensus of about $3.24 per share, so the changes are incremental rather than a major thesis shift.
• Negative Sentiment: Some future-quarter estimates were trimmed slightly, including Q4 2026, Q2 2027, Q3 2027, and Q4 2027, which could temper enthusiasm around the stock.

About O’Reilly Automotive

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.