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24 Apr 2025, 05:54
O’Reilly Automotive Reports Solid Q1 2025 Results with 4% Revenue Growth and $755 Million in Operating Cash Flow
Springfield, MO – O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (Nasdaq: ORLY), a leading retailer in the automotive aftermarket sector, today announced strong financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The company posted record first-quarter revenue of $4.14 billion, a 4% increase compared to $3.98 billion in the same period last year.
Comparable store sales rose 3.6%, driven by growth across both the professional and DIY segments, which saw mid-single-digit and low-single-digit increases respectively. CEO Brad Beckham attributed the results to strong execution and resilient demand fundamentals, praising the commitment of O’Reilly’s 93,000+ team members.
Gross profit rose 4% to $2.12 billion, representing a margin of 51.3%, slightly above the 51.2% margin a year ago. However, operating income dipped 1% to $741 million as selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 8% year-over-year to $1.38 billion. Net income totaled $538 million, down 2% from $547 million last year, though diluted earnings per share increased 2% to $9.35, reflecting a lower share count.
Share Buybacks Continue
During Q1 2025, O’Reilly repurchased 0.4 million shares for a total of $559 million, at an average price of $1,297.15 per share. An additional $122 million in buybacks were made after the quarter ended. Since the inception of its share repurchase program in 2011, the company has repurchased a cumulative 96.5 million shares for $25.94 billion. $1.81 billion remains authorized for future repurchases.
Full-Year 2025 Guidance Reaffirmed
The company maintained its previous guidance for the full year, including:
Total revenue: $17.4 billion to $17.7 billion
Comparable store sales growth: 2.0% to 4.0%
Diluted EPS: $42.90 to $43.40
Operating income margin: 19.2% to 19.7%
Free cash flow: $1.6 billion to $1.9 billion
Capital expenditures: $1.2 billion to $1.3 billion
Beckham acknowledged macroeconomic uncertainties, including shifting tariffs, but expressed confidence in the company’s operational resilience and long-term growth prospects.
Network Expansion and Operational Metrics
O’Reilly opened a net 38 new stores during the first quarter, bringing the total store count to 6,416 across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Canada.
The company also reported $755 million in operating cash flow, a 7% increase from the prior year, and generated $455 million in free cash flow after investments.
Springfield, MO – O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (Nasdaq: ORLY), a leading retailer in the automotive aftermarket sector, today announced strong financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The company posted record first-quarter revenue of $4.14 billion, a 4% increase compared to $3.98 billion in the same period last year.
Comparable store sales rose 3.6%, driven by growth across both the professional and DIY segments, which saw mid-single-digit and low-single-digit increases respectively. CEO Brad Beckham attributed the results to strong execution and resilient demand fundamentals, praising the commitment of O’Reilly’s 93,000+ team members.
Gross profit rose 4% to $2.12 billion, representing a margin of 51.3%, slightly above the 51.2% margin a year ago. However, operating income dipped 1% to $741 million as selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 8% year-over-year to $1.38 billion. Net income totaled $538 million, down 2% from $547 million last year, though diluted earnings per share increased 2% to $9.35, reflecting a lower share count.
Share Buybacks Continue
During Q1 2025, O’Reilly repurchased 0.4 million shares for a total of $559 million, at an average price of $1,297.15 per share. An additional $122 million in buybacks were made after the quarter ended. Since the inception of its share repurchase program in 2011, the company has repurchased a cumulative 96.5 million shares for $25.94 billion. $1.81 billion remains authorized for future repurchases.
Full-Year 2025 Guidance Reaffirmed
The company maintained its previous guidance for the full year, including:
Total revenue: $17.4 billion to $17.7 billion
Comparable store sales growth: 2.0% to 4.0%
Diluted EPS: $42.90 to $43.40
Operating income margin: 19.2% to 19.7%
Free cash flow: $1.6 billion to $1.9 billion
Capital expenditures: $1.2 billion to $1.3 billion
Beckham acknowledged macroeconomic uncertainties, including shifting tariffs, but expressed confidence in the company’s operational resilience and long-term growth prospects.
Network Expansion and Operational Metrics
O’Reilly opened a net 38 new stores during the first quarter, bringing the total store count to 6,416 across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Canada.
The company also reported $755 million in operating cash flow, a 7% increase from the prior year, and generated $455 million in free cash flow after investments.
