O'Reilly Automotive Q2 Profit Tops Estimates - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY), a leading retailer in the automotive aftermarket industry, reported second quarter net income of $234 million compared to $206 million, one year ago. Earnings per common share was $2.29 compared to $1.91.

On average, 21 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $2.26 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Sales increased 10%, to $2.04 billion from $1.85 billion for the same period one year ago. Comparable store sales were up 7.2%. Analysts expected revenue of $2.00 billion for the quarter.

For 2015, O'Reilly Automotive expects revenue of $7.75 billion to $7.85 billion, comparable store sales growth in the range of 4.0% to 6.0%, and earnings per share of $8.59 to $8.69. Analysts expect the company to report earnings per share of $8.69 on revenue of $7.80 billion.

For third quarter, O'Reilly Automotive expects comparable store sales to grow in the range of 3.0% to 5.0%; and earnings per share to be in the range of $2.29 to $2.33. Analysts expect the company to report earnings per share of $2.34.