
O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) Stock Forecast & Price Target
O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
O'Reilly Automotive, with over $16 billion in annual sales and a strong presence of more than 6,000 stores across the United States and Mexico, demonstrates robust operational resilience and growth potential, particularly in the aftermarket automotive parts sector. The company is strategically enhancing its distribution capabilities with a planned investment of $1.2-1.3 billion for 2025, aimed at expanding its hub-and-spoke distribution network, which is expected to yield substantial increases in regional capacity and improved market share. Additionally, O'Reilly's structural advantages, including an industry-leading electronic catalog and an in-store servicing culture, position the company favorably in the market, anticipating healthy earnings per share growth and strong performance relative to less discretionary-exposed retailers.
Bears say
O'Reilly Automotive is facing a negative outlook primarily due to anticipated margin pressures and economic uncertainty that may adversely affect its earnings per share (EPS), with projections indicating a slight decline in operating margin from 19.5% in 2024 to between 19.2%-19.7% in 2025. Additionally, the company reported a gross margin miss in its fourth quarter results due to various transient costs, raising concerns regarding its ability to meet growth expectations amid rising competition and consumer discretionary spending challenges. The ongoing risks such as increased operating costs, competition from e-commerce retailers, and potential difficulties in executing planned store openings further exacerbate the company's outlook.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of O'Reilly Automotive and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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