Where it trades today
trading 8% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Demand sensitivity, pricing power, and how exposed the business is to macro slowdowns matter more than headline growth alone.
- ORLY trades at 26.9x earnings, well above the consumer cyclical average of 20.0x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- Recent realized volatility sits near 19.7%, below the sector norm of 26.0%, which supports a steadier role inside a diversified portfolio.
- ORLY remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 22.1% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- ORLY is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside consumer cyclical than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in consumer cyclical can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in ORLY.
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- There is little income cushion here, so total return depends mainly on price appreciation and execution staying on track.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for ORLY come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Consumer Cyclical so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for ORLY. Last refresh: Sep 18, 2026, 10:56 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
What O'Reilly Automotive does
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer and supplier of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment, and accessories in the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Canada. The company offers new and remanufactured automotive hard parts and maintenance items, such as alternators, batteries, brake system components, belts, chassis parts, driveline parts, engine parts, fuel pumps, hoses, starters, temperature control, water pumps, antifreeze, appearance products, engine additives, filters, fluids, lighting products, and oil and wiper blades; and accessories, including floor mats, seat covers, and truck accessories. It also provides auto…
What analysts expect
ORLY carries a buy consensus from 25 analysts, with an average price target of $107.80 versus $84.71 today (+27.3%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
ORLY generated $18.57B in trailing revenue (8.1% year over year), with a 14.3% net margin, and $1.57B of free cash flow, against $9.33B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17.78B | $9.17B | $3.46B | $2.54B | $2.98 | $1.59B |
| 2024 | $16.71B | $8.55B | $3.25B | $2.39B | $2.73 | $2.03B |
| 2023 | $15.81B | $8.10B | $3.19B | $2.35B | $2.59 | $2.03B |
| 2022 | $14.41B | $7.38B | $2.95B | $2.17B | $2.25 | $2.58B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in consumer cyclical
Discretionary spending sector sensitive to economic cycles, including retail and automotive.
The companies it competes with
ORLY beside the consumer cyclical names it is usually measured against.
AMZNAmazon.com Inc.$253.71$2.74TWhat the chart is saying
O'Reilly Automotive trades at $84.71, 22.1% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.52, it shows less sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is ORLY a good buy right now?
O'Reilly Automotive trades at 26.9x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 19.7% volatility.
Does ORLY pay dividends?
O'Reilly Automotive does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.
How volatile is ORLY?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 19.7% and beta of 0.52, ORLY is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.
What is the analyst price target for ORLY?
The average analyst price target for O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) is $107.80 based on 25 analyst estimates, about 27.3% above the current price of $84.71. The published range runs from $89.00 to $120.00.
How much revenue does ORLY generate?
O'Reilly Automotive reported $18.57B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 8.1% year over year. Net margin sits at 14.3%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.