O'Reilly Automotive stock nearly doubles S&P 500 return over five years
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Updated · The Motley Fool · Apr 28
O'Reilly Automotive stock nearly doubles S&P 500 return over five years
4 articles · Updated · The Motley Fool · Apr 28
O'Reilly shares rose 162% since April 2021, while the S&P 500 returned 84% in the same period.
The company added 207 net new stores in 2025, reaching 6,447 locations, and marked its 33rd consecutive year of same-store sales growth.
O'Reilly's net income climbed 173% over ten years, with diluted EPS up 386%, supported by aggressive share buybacks and steady demand for auto parts as vehicle ages rise.
With rising debt, can O'Reilly sustain the buybacks that fuel its impressive stock performance?
Can O'Reilly's massive store network win against the growth of specialized e-commerce auto part retailers?
Is O'Reilly's premium stock price a bubble, ignoring the long-term threat of electric vehicles?
How will 'Right-to-Repair' laws reshape the auto parts market and O'Reilly's professional business?
How will AI diagnostics change the power dynamic between auto part suppliers and repair shops?