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Mar 31, 2020

O'Reilly Auto Q1 2020 Earnings Report

O'Reilly Automotive's first quarter earnings declined due to the impact of COVID-19 and mild weather conditions.

Key Takeaways

O'Reilly Automotive reported a 3% increase in sales to $2.48 billion, but comparable store sales decreased by 1.9%. Net income fell by 6% to $300 million, and diluted earnings per share decreased by 2% to $3.97. The company withdrew its full-year 2020 guidance due to the uncertainty related to COVID-19.

Comparable store sales decreased by 1.9% due to COVID-19 impact.

Total sales increased by 2.7% to $2.48 billion.

Net income decreased by 6% to $300 million.

Full-year 2020 guidance was withdrawn due to COVID-19 uncertainty.

Total Revenue
$2.48B
Previous year: $2.41B
+2.7%
EPS
$3.97
Previous year: $4.05
-2.0%
Comparable Store Sales Growth
-1.9%
Previous year: 3.2%
-159.4%
Sales per Square Foot
$59.8
Sales per Store
443K
Gross Profit
$1.3B
Previous year: $1.28B
+1.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$287M
Previous year: $56.7M
+406.1%
Free Cash Flow
$326M
Previous year: $288M
+13.2%
Total Assets
$11.1B
Previous year: $10.1B
+10.4%

O'Reilly Auto

O'Reilly Auto

Forward Guidance

Due to the unprecedented and rapidly evolving uncertainty related to COVID-19, the Company is withdrawing all previously issued 2020 guidance.

Positive Outlook

  • Company successfully issued $500 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured 4.200% Senior Notes due 2030.
  • Notes issuance further strengthened the Company’s liquidity position.
  • Company had $1.1 billion in cash and unused capacity available on its existing revolving credit facility.
  • Teams have taken appropriate actions to reduce costs and conserve cash, including reducing store operating hours
  • Teams have taken appropriate actions to reduce costs and conserve cash, including delaying discretionary capital investments

Challenges Ahead

  • Company is living in highly uncertain times and cannot predict how long the current crisis will last or how severe the impact will be to our customers and our business.
  • Company is withdrawing its 2020 operating guidance.
  • Company is withdrawing its 2020 cash flow guidance.
  • Company is withdrawing its 2020 capital expenditures guidance
  • Company has also temporarily suspended its share repurchase program.