O'Reilly raises 2026 comparable sales guidance as Q2 diluted EPS rises 10% to $0.86
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.
Key points
- 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.
The filing
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