O’Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) Stock Sold 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 September 2nd. 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 Price Performance

O’Reilly Automotive stock traded down $0.64 during trading hours on Tuesday, reaching $85.87. The stock had a trading volume of 1,526,763 shares, compared to its average volume of 6,517,001. The stock has a market cap of $69.47 billion, a PE ratio of 27.33, a PEG ratio of 2.14 and a beta of 0.52. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $88.52 and a 200-day simple moving average of $89.65. O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. has a 52 week low of $82.59 and a 52 week high of $108.71.

O’Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) last posted its 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. The company had revenue of $4.89 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.86 billion. O’Reilly Automotive had a negative return on equity of 232.45% and a net margin of 14.27%.O’Reilly Automotive’s quarterly revenue was up 8.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.78 earnings per share. O’Reilly Automotive has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.200-3.300 EPS. Research analysts predict that O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. will post 3.27 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts recently commented on the company. Weiss Ratings lowered O’Reilly Automotive from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 27th. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $110.00 price objective on shares of O’Reilly Automotive in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Roth Capital reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $111.00 target price on shares of O’Reilly Automotive in a report on Friday, July 31st. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating and issued a $106.00 target price (up from $104.00) on shares of O’Reilly Automotive in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, TD Cowen decreased their price objective on O’Reilly Automotive from $117.00 to $110.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 31st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $106.50.

Institutional Trading of O’Reilly Automotive

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in shares of O’Reilly Automotive in the second quarter worth approximately $5,950,042,000. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of O’Reilly Automotive by 1.6% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 24,140,497 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $2,201,555,000 after buying an additional 372,896 shares during the period. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of O’Reilly Automotive in the 4th quarter worth $1,134,311,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new position in O’Reilly Automotive in the second quarter worth about $1,023,936,000. Finally, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of O’Reilly Automotive by 9.8% during the 4th quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 9,338,304 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $851,747,000 after purchasing an additional 835,518 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 85.00% of the company’s stock.

Insider Transactions at O’Reilly Automotive

In related news, SVP Christopher Mancini sold 3,000 shares of O’Reilly Automotive stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $93.00, for a total transaction of $279,000.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 189 shares in the company, valued at approximately $17,577. The trade was a 94.07% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Thomas Hendrickson sold 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, August 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $87.83, for a total transaction of $87,830.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 18,675 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,640,225.25. This represents a 5.08% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 6,000 shares of company stock worth $550,530 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.77% of the company’s stock.

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

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.