O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.

ORLY · Consumer Cyclical

About O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY)

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. is a Auto Parts company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

ORLY trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Auto Parts

Key Statistics

Current Price
$88.70
Market Cap
$74.87B
52-Week High
$108.72
52-Week Low
$86.77
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Auto Parts

$1,000 Invested in O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY)

1 Year
$994
+-1%
3 Years
$1,668
+67%
5 Years
$2,755
+175%
10 Years
$4,907
+391%
Since IPO
$552,934
+55193%

How much would $1,000 invested in ORLY be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in ORLY 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY) in 2025 would be worth $994 as of May 2026, representing a -0.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ORLY 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY) in 2023 would be worth $1,668 as of May 2026, representing a +66.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ORLY 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY) in 2021 would be worth $2,755 as of May 2026, representing a +175.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ORLY 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY) in 2016 would be worth $4,907 as of May 2026, representing a +390.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ORLY at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY) at IPO would be worth $552,934 as of May 2026, representing a +55193.4% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.96%
Positive Months
236
60% of 395
Negative Months
157
40% of 395
Data Period
32+ years
395 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Dec 2000 (+60.9%)
Best month on avg: October (+4.6%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Jan 2000 (-39.0%)
Worst month on avg: January (-1.4%)

Over the past 32+ years (395 months), O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY) has averaged a monthly return of +1.96% with a median return of +1.76%. The stock had 236 positive months (60%) and 157 negative months (40%). The best month in ORLY's history was December 2000 with a +60.9% return, while the worst was January 2000 at -39.0%. Historically, October tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.6%), and January the weakest (-1.4%).

ORLY's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1998 with a cumulative return of +68.7%, and the worst was 2002 at -34.1%.

Annual Returns

Over 33 years of trading history, O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY) has delivered an average annual return of +22.21% with a median return of +19.51%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +19.62%. The stock posted gains in 27 years (82%) and losses in 6 years (18%).

ORLY's best year was 1998 with a +80.00% gain, while the worst was 2002 at -30.66%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 8, and the longest losing streak was 1 years. ORLY achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 23 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 3 years.

Avg Return
+22.21%
Best Year
1998 (+80.00%)
Worst Year
2002 (-30.66%)
Positive Years
27/33
Year Return Start End
2026 -2.75% $91.21 $88.70
2025 +15.38% $79.05 $91.21
2024 +24.81% $63.34 $79.05
2023 +12.56% $56.27 $63.34
2022 +19.51% $47.08 $56.27
2021 +56.05% $30.17 $47.08
2020 +3.27% $29.22 $30.17
2019 +27.28% $22.96 $29.22
2018 +43.15% $16.04 $22.96
2017 -13.60% $18.56 $16.04
2016 +9.86% $16.89 $18.56
2015 +31.56% $12.84 $16.89
2014 +49.65% $8.58 $12.84
2013 +43.94% $5.96 $8.58
2012 +11.84% $5.33 $5.96
2011 +32.32% $4.03 $5.33
2010 +58.50% $2.54 $4.03
2009 +24.01% $2.05 $2.54
2008 -5.21% $2.16 $2.05
2007 +1.15% $2.14 $2.16
2006 +0.16% $2.13 $2.14
2005 +42.11% $1.50 $2.13
2004 +16.83% $1.29 $1.50
2003 +52.47% $0.84 $1.29
2002 -30.66% $1.22 $0.84
2001 +36.34% $0.89 $1.22
2000 +24.42% $0.72 $0.89
1999 -8.99% $0.79 $0.72
1998 +80.00% $0.44 $0.79
1997 +64.06% $0.27 $0.44
1996 +10.34% $0.24 $0.27
1995 +17.17% $0.21 $0.24
1994 -14.66% $0.24 $0.21

Frequently Asked Questions: ORLY

What sector is ORLY in?

ORLY operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Auto Parts industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.

How has ORLY performed historically?

Over 33 years of trading history, ORLY has posted gains in 27 years (82% of the time). The best year was 1998 with a +80.0% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in ORLY?

You can invest in ORLY through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold ORLY.

Last updated: 3/24/2026