O'Reilly Auto Parts

Who owns O'Reilly Auto Parts?
O'Reilly Auto Parts is a publicly traded corporation listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol ORLY. The company is owned by institutional investors, mutual funds, and individual shareholders. The O'Reilly family maintains a significant ownership stake, with David O'Reilly serving as Executive Vice Chairman. Major institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group, BlackRock, and State Street Global Advisors.

Is O'Reilly Auto Parts publicly traded?
Yes, O'Reilly Auto Parts is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol ORLY. The company has been publicly traded since its IPO on April 22, 1993. In June 2025, O'Reilly completed a 15-for-1 forward stock split, the fourth stock split in the company's history.

What is O'Reilly's annual revenue?
O'Reilly reported FY2025 total revenue of $17.78 billion, up 6.4 percent from $16.71 billion in 2024. Operating income was $3.46 billion, and net income was $2.54 billion. Diluted EPS was $2.97, up 10 percent. For FY2026, the company has guided to total revenue of $18.7 to $19.0 billion. In the first half of 2026, revenue was $9.45 billion, up 9 percent year over year.

How many O'Reilly Auto Parts stores are there?
O'Reilly operates 6,695 stores as of June 30, 2026, across 48 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Mexico (112 stores), and Canada (26 stores). The company opened 207 net new stores in 2025 and plans to open 225 to 235 net new stores in 2026. Year-to-date through June 2026, the company opened 110 net new stores.

Who is the CEO of O'Reilly Auto Parts?
Brad Beckham serves as CEO of O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. Greg Henslee, who served as CEO from 2005 to 2018, serves as Executive Chairman. David O'Reilly, a member of the founding family, serves as Executive Vice Chairman. Brent Kirby serves as President, and Jeremy Fletcher serves as CFO.

When was O'Reilly Auto Parts founded?
O'Reilly Auto Parts was founded in 1957 by Charles F. O'Reilly and his son Charles H. "Chub" O'Reilly, Sr., in Springfield, Missouri. The company began as a single store and has grown to become one of the largest automotive aftermarket parts retailers in North America, with 6,695 stores as of June 2026.

Does O'Reilly Auto Parts operate internationally?
Yes, O'Reilly operates 112 stores in Mexico and 26 stores in Canada, in addition to its 6,557 stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. International operations represent a small portion of total stores but provide growth opportunities.

What is O'Reilly's dual market strategy?
O'Reilly's dual market strategy refers to serving both professional service providers (independent garages, service stations, fleet operators, dealerships) and do-it-yourself (DIY) customers from the same store network. This diversifies the customer base and allows O'Reilly to capture demand from both professional repair shops and individual consumers. In 2025 and 2026, the professional business grew faster than DIY.

O'Reilly Auto Parts was founded in 1957 by Charles F. O'Reilly and his son Charles H. "Chub" O'Reilly, Sr., in Springfield, Missouri. The company began as a single store offering automotive parts to both professional and do-it-yourself customers. The O'Reilly family's commitment to customer service and competitive pricing established a strong foundation for growth.

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, O'Reilly expanded throughout the Midwest, establishing itself as a major regional automotive parts retailer. The company grew steadily through a combination of new store openings and strategic acquisitions of smaller regional chains.

On April 22, 1993, O'Reilly went public on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol ORLY. The IPO provided capital for significant expansion. Since becoming a public company, O'Reilly has achieved 33 consecutive years of comparable store sales growth and record revenue and operating income, a remarkable track record in the retail sector.

In the late 1990s and 2000s, O'Reilly expanded aggressively through acquisitions. Major acquisitions included Hi/LO Auto Parts (1998), which significantly expanded the company's presence in Texas and the Southwest, and CSK Auto (2008), a $510 million acquisition that added approximately 1,340 stores in the western United States and nearly doubled O'Reilly's store count. The CSK acquisition was transformative, making O'Reilly a truly national retailer.

In 2013, O'Reilly acquired Murray's Discount Auto Parts, adding 111 stores in the Midwest. The company continued to expand organically, opening new stores at a rate of approximately 200 per year in the 2010s and 2020s.

International expansion began with stores in Mexico, where O'Reilly operates 112 stores as of December 2025, and Canada, where it operates 26 stores. The company's international operations are smaller than its U.S. business but represent growth opportunities.

In 2025, O'Reilly opened 207 net new stores across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Canada, and opened a new state-of-the-art greenfield distribution center in Virginia. The Virginia distribution center supports store growth in the mid-Atlantic region.

Greg Henslee served as CEO from 2005 to 2018, leading the company through a period of significant growth and the transformative CSK Auto acquisition. Henslee transitioned to Executive Chairman and was succeeded as CEO by Brad Beckham. The company's leadership team also includes David O'Reilly, a member of the founding family, as Executive Vice Chairman.

In June 2025, O'Reilly completed a 15-for-1 forward stock split, the fourth stock split in the company's history, making shares more accessible to employees and retail investors.

In 2026, O'Reilly continued its strong performance, with Q1 comparable store sales growth of 8.1 percent and Q2 growth of 6.0 percent. The company raised its full-year 2026 comparable store sales guidance to 4 to 6 percent and maintained its revenue guidance of $18.7 to $19.0 billion. Year-to-date through June 2026, the company opened 110 net new stores and is on track to achieve 225 to 235 net new store openings for the year.

O'Reilly Auto Parts does not prominently publish sustainability reports or ESG disclosures. As a retail company operating in the automotive aftermarket, the company's environmental impact is primarily related to its store operations, distribution network, and product sourcing. O'Reilly has not publicly committed to science-based emissions reduction targets or net-zero goals.

The company's community engagement includes support for automotive education and workforce development programs. O'Reilly's promote-from-within culture and investment in employee development are notable aspects of its approach to human capital management, with senior managers averaging 20 years of service.

O'Reilly has not obtained B Corp certification and is not listed on major ESG indices. The company's Form 10-K filing includes disclosure on human capital management but does not include detailed environmental or social metrics.

O'Reilly Auto Parts has maintained a relatively clean regulatory record compared to many large retailers. The company has not faced major data breaches, consumer privacy lawsuits, or significant regulatory enforcement actions in recent years.

The company faces routine legal and regulatory matters common to large retail operators, including employment-related lawsuits, premises liability claims, and product liability cases related to parts sold. O'Reilly maintains reserves for these matters and carries insurance coverage. In 2025, the company noted pressure from heightened inflation in team member healthcare and casualty claim costs, which exceeded expectations and pressured SG&A expenses.

O'Reilly, like all automotive parts retailers, faces potential long-term disruption from the transition to electric vehicles. EVs require fewer traditional maintenance parts (such as oil filters, spark plugs, and belts) than internal combustion engine vehicles. However, the transition is expected to be gradual, and the aging vehicle fleet ensures strong demand for traditional parts for years to come. O'Reilly has not publicly articulated a specific EV strategy but continues to expand its product assortment to include EV-related parts and accessories.

The company has not faced significant antitrust scrutiny or regulatory challenges related to its market position or acquisition strategy. O'Reilly's acquisitions have generally been reviewed and approved by relevant regulatory authorities without major conditions.