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Mar 31, 2021

O'Reilly Auto Q1 2021 Earnings Report

O'Reilly Automotive reported record revenue and earnings, driven by comparable store sales growth and effective cost management.

Key Takeaways

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. announced record revenue of $3.09 billion for the first quarter of 2021, a 25% increase compared to the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share increased by 78% to $7.06. The company is raising its full-year comparable store sales guidance to a range of positive 1% to 3% and increasing its full-year diluted earnings per share guidance to a range of $24.75 to $24.95.

Comparable store sales increased by 24.8%, the strongest quarterly growth in the company's history.

Operating income increased by 63%, with a 526 basis point increase in operating margin to 22.4%.

Diluted earnings per share increased by 78% to $7.06.

The company is raising its full-year comparable store sales and diluted earnings per share guidance.

Total Revenue
$3.09B
Previous year: $2.48B
+24.8%
EPS
$7.06
Previous year: $3.97
+77.8%
Comparable Store Sales Growth
24.8%
Previous year: -1.9%
-1405.3%
Gross Profit
$1.64B
Previous year: $1.3B
+26.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$611M
Previous year: $287M
+112.8%
Free Cash Flow
$790M
Previous year: $326M
+142.4%
Total Assets
$11.9B
Previous year: $11.1B
+6.7%

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Forward Guidance

O'Reilly Automotive is raising its full-year guidance for comparable store sales and diluted earnings per share, reflecting the strength of its first quarter results and confidence in its team's ability to provide industry-leading customer service.

Positive Outlook

  • Full-year comparable store sales guidance raised to a range of positive 1% to 3%.
  • Full-year diluted earnings per share guidance increased to a range of $24.75 to $24.95.
  • The updated guidance reflects an increase of $2.05 at the midpoint from the previously provided guidance.
  • The company anticipates continued strength across its DIY and professional business.
  • The company expects to benefit from favorable winter and spring weather.

Challenges Ahead

  • The company anticipates potentially significant volatility in its results.
  • The volatility is driven by the ongoing uncertainty related to the pandemic.
  • The company will update full-year guidance during 2021, as appropriate, and if needed.
  • The company's forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions.
  • Actual results may materially differ from anticipated results described or implied in the forward-looking statements.