O’Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) Stock Sale Reported by Rep. Kevin Hern

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY). In a filing disclosed on September 25th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in O’Reilly Automotive stock on August 31st. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “HERN FAMILY FOUNDATION” account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

  • Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) on 9/15/2026.
  • Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) on 9/15/2026.
  • Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 9/15/2026.
  • Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) on 9/15/2026.
  • Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) on 9/14/2026.
  • Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) on 9/14/2026.
  • Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) on 9/14/2026.
  • Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
  • Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
  • Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) on 9/14/2026.

O’Reilly Automotive Stock Down 0.5%

ORLY traded down $0.44 during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting $86.07. 3,662,043 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 6,529,195. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $88.52 and its 200-day moving average price is $89.65. O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. has a 1-year low of $82.59 and a 1-year high of $108.71. The firm has a market capitalization of $69.63 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.41, a P/E/G ratio of 2.14 and a beta of 0.52.

O’Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The specialty retailer reported $0.86 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.86. O’Reilly Automotive had a net margin of 14.27% and a negative return on equity of 232.45%. The firm had revenue of $4.89 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.86 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.78 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 8.1% compared to the same quarter last year. O’Reilly Automotive has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.200-3.300 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. will post 3.27 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at O’Reilly Automotive

In related news, SVP Christopher Mancini sold 3,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $93.00, for a total value of $279,000.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 189 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $17,577. This trade represents a 94.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, Director Maria Sastre sold 2,000 shares of O’Reilly Automotive stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $91.85, for a total value of $183,700.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 14,970 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,374,994.50. This represents a 11.79% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 6,000 shares of company stock worth $550,530. Company insiders own 0.77% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On O’Reilly Automotive

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of O’Reilly Automotive during the second quarter valued at approximately $5,950,042,000. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in O’Reilly Automotive during the 4th quarter valued at $1,134,311,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new stake in O’Reilly Automotive during the 2nd quarter valued at $1,023,936,000. Bank of America Corp DE bought a new stake in O’Reilly Automotive in the 2nd quarter worth $721,747,000. Finally, Jupiter Topco LLC purchased a new position in shares of O’Reilly Automotive in the second quarter valued at about $579,757,000. 85.00% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

ORLY has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Raymond James Financial reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $110.00 price objective on shares of O’Reilly Automotive in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $106.00 target price (up from $104.00) on shares of O’Reilly Automotive in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Wells Fargo & Company set a $100.00 target price on O’Reilly Automotive in a report on Friday, July 24th. Wolfe Research set a $98.00 price objective on O’Reilly Automotive in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein started coverage on O’Reilly Automotive in a research note on Tuesday. They issued a “market perform” rating and a $94.00 target price on the stock. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $106.50.

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About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald’s franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald’s franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald’s National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

O’Reilly Automotive Company Profile

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O’Reilly Automotive, Inc is a specialty retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies and accessories. The company serves do-it-yourself customers as well as professional automotive service providers, offering products for vehicle maintenance, repair and customization.

Its merchandise includes replacement parts such as brakes, batteries, filters and engine components, along with lubricants, shop equipment, tools, accessories and related products. O’Reilly also provides services such as parts lookup, battery testing and recycling, loaner tools, and delivery to professional customers.

Founded in 1957 by the O’Reilly family in Springfield, Missouri, the company has grown from a single store into a large retail and distribution network serving customers throughout the United States and Mexico.

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