O'Reilly Automotive Raises Full-Year Sales Guidance Following Strong Q3 Results
O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) reported strong third-quarter 2026 results, highlighted by an increase in full-year comparable store sales guidance to a range of 5.5% to 6.5%. Growth was primarily driven by the professional commercial segment, which saw comparable sales growth exceeding 10%, as repair shops increasingly rely on the company's inventory availability. Profitability was bolstered by a $39 million one-time benefit from tariff refunds, contributing 76 basis points to the gross margin, which reached 52.4%. Despite pressure from petroleum commodity costs, the company continues to expand its footprint, having opened 173 net new stores year-to-date across North America, including Canada and Mexico.
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