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O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) Tops Q4 EPS by 13c

February 7, 2018 4:35 PM EST

O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ: ORLY) reported Q4 EPS of $2.90, $0.13 better than the analyst estimate of $2.77. Revenue for the quarter came in at $2.19 billion versus the consensus estimate of $2.19 billion.

  • 36% increase in 4th quarter diluted EPS to $3.52, includes a $0.62 benefit from revaluation of deferred income tax liabilities
  • 4th quarter comparable store sales increase of 1.3%, full-year increase of 1.4%

Company sees Q1 EPS of $3.55-$3.65 and FY revenue of $9.4-$9.6 billion

1st Quarter and Full-Year 2018 GuidanceThe table below outlines the Company’s guidance for selected first quarter and full-year 2018 financial data:

For the Three Months EndingMarch 31, 2018 For the Year EndingDecember 31, 2018
New store openings 200
Comparable store sales2% to 4% 2% to 4%
Total revenue $9.4 billion to $9.6 billion
Gross profit as a percentage of sales 52.5% to 53.0%
Operating income as a percentage of sales 18.5% to 19.0%
Effective income tax rate 23% to 24%
Diluted earnings per share (1)$3.55 to $3.65 $15.10 to $15.20
Capital expenditures $490 million to $520 million
Free cash flow (2) $1.1 billion to $1.2 billion

For earnings history and earnings-related data on O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) click here.



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