Oct 28, 4:32 PM ET
O'Reilly Automotive reported third quarter 2026 sales of $5.12 billion and diluted earnings per share of $0.97, representing a 9% increase in total sales and a 14% increase in earnings per share compared to the same period in 2025. Driven by strong performance and tariff refunds, the company raised its full-year 2026 guidance for comparable store sales, gross margin, and operating profit.
- Third quarter sales increased 9% to $5.12 billion, with comparable store sales growing by 7.2%.
- Diluted earnings per share for the third quarter rose 14% to $0.97, bolstered by a $39 million tariff refund benefit.
- Full-year 2026 comparable store sales guidance was raised to a range of 5.5% to 6.5%.
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Aug 14, 4:05 PM ET
O'Reilly Automotive issued and sold $1.6 billion of senior unsecured notes on August 14, 2026, in three series maturing in 2029, 2031 and 2037. The notes carry fixed rates from 4.800% to 5.550% and rank equally with the company's existing unsecured debt, which is a debt financing rather than a change in operations. The filing does not state how the proceeds will be used.
- Issued $700 million of 4.800% notes due August 14, 2029, $500 million of 5.050% notes due August 14, 2031, and $400 million of 5.550% notes due March 14, 2037
- Notes are not guaranteed by subsidiaries initially and are effectively junior to any future secured debt
- Change of control repurchase price is 101% of principal plus accrued interest; an affiliate of the trustee was an underwriter
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Aug 11, 4:48 PM ET
On August 10, 2026, O'Reilly Automotive entered into an underwriting agreement to issue $1.6 billion of senior notes in three tranches due 2029, 2031 and 2037. The company estimates net proceeds of about $1.59 billion, which it intends to use mainly to repay part of its commercial paper program, with any remainder for general corporate purposes. The filing adds new long-term debt for shareholders to track, but it does not report operating results.
- $700 million of 4.800% senior notes due 2029, $500 million of 5.050% notes due 2031 and $400 million of 5.550% notes due 2037
- Estimated net proceeds of approximately $1.59 billion after underwriting discounts and offering expenses
- Proceeds intended first to repay part of commercial paper outstanding, with any remainder for general corporate purposes
- Underwriting agreement dated August 10, 2026 with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Truist Securities, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC as representatives
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Jul 29, 4:38 PM ET
O'Reilly reported second quarter 2026 sales of $4.89 billion, up 8%, and diluted earnings per share of $0.86, up 10% from $0.78. It raised its full-year 2026 comparable store sales guidance to 4% to 6%, and its updated full-year diluted EPS guidance is $3.20 to $3.30. The company also repurchased $1.51 billion of its stock in the second quarter.
- Q2 sales rose $367 million, or 8%, to $4.89 billion; comparable store sales rose 6.0%.
- Q2 net income rose $46 million, or 7%, to $715 million; diluted EPS was $0.86 versus $0.78.
- Full-year 2026 comparable store sales guidance was raised to 4% to 6%; diluted EPS guidance is $3.20 to $3.30.
- Q2 share repurchases totaled $1.51 billion; about $1.33 billion remained under the current authorization as of July 29, 2026.
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