Evercore ISI has raised its target price for O'Reilly Automotive's stock from $108.00 to $110.00, reflecting a 6.18% potential upside. Other analysts, including DA Davidson and Citigroup, have also increased their price targets to $115.00 and $114.00, respectively. The company reported a net margin of 14.15%, quarterly revenue of $4.53 billion (up 5.9% year-over-year), and earnings per share of $0.78, meeting consensus estimates. O'Reilly Automotive posted $10.55 EPS in the same quarter last year. Analysts expect the company to report 43.94 EPS for the current year. Insiders, including a senior vice president, have sold a total of 69,840 shares worth $6,629,176 over the past three months, with the SVP's ownership decreasing by 87.45%. Institutional investors such as Handelsbanken Fonder AB, Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd Zurich, Prudential PLC, and Cumberland Partners Ltd have significantly increased their stakes in the company during the second quarter.

The article presents a collection of reader-submitted anecdotes detailing negative experiences at auto parts stores, covering issues such as poor online ordering, aggressive employee behavior, incorrect part recommendations, discriminatory treatment, miscommunication about vehicle models, physical store incidents, pricing discrepancies, and paint mixing errors. The stories highlight frustrations with staff, inventory systems, and service quality across various stores including AutoZone, Advanced Auto, Pep Boys, O'Reilly, Kragen, and Subaru dealerships.

Eagle Capital Growth Fund, Inc. reports a 4% return for the first six months of 2025, outperforming the S&P 500 Total Return Index by 2% despite market volatility. The fund's performance was negatively impacted by a decline in Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) shares following Warren Buffett's announcement to step down as CEO, though the fund maintains confidence in Greg Abel as his successor. The fund highlights its closed-end structure as optimal for long-term investors, currently trading at a 17% discount to net asset value (NAV), which it views as a favorable investment opportunity. Key portfolio transactions include the sale of Waters Corporation (WAT) due to valuation concerns, a reduction in AutoZone (AZO) and O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) positions due to rising valuations, and the addition of White Mountains Insurance (WTM). The fund also notes the recovery of Schwab (SCHW) shares from $60 to $90, and continues to hold it as a core holding for its asset-gathering and custody capabilities.

O'Reilly Automotive reported second quarter 2025 financial results showing revenue of $4.53 billion, up 5.9% from the same period in 2024, and net income of $668.6 million, an increase of 7.3%. The company achieved a profit margin of 15%, consistent with the previous quarter, and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.78, up from $0.71 in the prior year quarter. Revenue is forecast to grow at an average rate of 5.8% annually over the next three years, slightly above the Specialty Retail industry's projected 5.7% growth. The company's stock rose 1.9% from the previous week. The article also highlights two warning signs for the company, one of which is considered significant.

O'Reilly Automotive reported second quarter 2025 financial results showing revenue of $4.53 billion, up 5.9% year-over-year, and net income of $668.6 million, an increase of 7.3% from the same period in 2024. The company achieved a 15% profit margin, consistent with the previous quarter, and earnings per share (EPS) rose to $0.78 from $0.71 in the prior year quarter. Revenue is projected to grow at an average rate of 5.8% annually over the next three years, slightly above the Specialty Retail industry's forecast of 5.7% in the U.S. The company's stock increased by 1.9% from the previous week. The article also highlights two warning signs for the company, one of which is significant.