O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY, Financial) recently released its first-quarter financial results, which did not meet market expectations. Despite a rise in comparable store sales, both earnings per share and revenue fell short of forecasts. Looking ahead, the company has set ambitious targets for the full year 2025.
- O'Reilly's Q1 earnings per share were $9.35, missing expectations by $0.55.
- Revenue reached $4.14 billion, slightly below estimates by $30 million.
- Projected revenue for 2025 is set between $17.4 billion and $17.7 billion.
Financial Performance Overview
The first-quarter earnings report for O'Reilly Automotive highlighted a $9.35 earnings per share, which was below analyst predictions by $0.55. Total revenue for the quarter came in at $4.14 billion, which fell short of the anticipated figures by $30 million. Notably, comparable store sales increased by 3.6% compared to the previous year, signaling solid operational growth.
Looking Forward: 2025 Projections
For the fiscal year 2025, O'Reilly Automotive anticipates its revenue to fall between $17.4 billion and $17.7 billion. The company also projects its earnings per share to range from $42.90 to $43.40, showcasing confidence in its future performance and growth strategy.
Wall Street Analysts' Perspectives
According to the average price targets provided by 22 analysts, O'Reilly Automotive Inc (ORLY, Financial) has an expected target price of $1,451.05, with projections reaching as high as $1,600.00 and as low as $1,110.12. This indicates a potential upside of 5.11% from its current price of $1,380.50. For more in-depth projections, visit the O'Reilly Automotive Inc (ORLY) Forecast page.
The aggregated recommendation from 31 brokerage firms points to an average brokerage recommendation of 2.1 for O'Reilly Automotive Inc (ORLY, Financial), categorizing the stock as "Outperform." This rating, on a scale from 1 to 5, reflects a generally positive outlook from analysts, where 1 indicates a Strong Buy and 5 suggests a Sell.
GuruFocus Valuation Analysis
GuruFocus estimates the GF Value for O'Reilly Automotive Inc (ORLY, Financial) to be $1,213.75 in a year, indicating a potential downside of 12.08% from the current trading price of $1,380.50. The GF Value represents GuruFocus' assessment of the stock's fair value using historical trading multiples, historical business growth, and projections of future business performance. For additional detailed financial metrics, visit the O'Reilly Automotive Inc (ORLY) Summary page.
