O’Reilly Automotive (ORLY) AGM 2026 summary
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AGM 2026 summary
14 May, 2026Opening remarks and agenda
Meeting held in a virtual-only format with no management presentation, but investor relations available for questions.
Agenda and rules of conduct posted on the web portal; shareholders could submit questions via the portal.
Meeting officially called to order after confirming notice and quorum.
Financial performance review
Achieved record total sales of nearly $18 billion, a 6% increase over the prior year.
Operating profits reached almost $3.5 billion, an all-time high.
Over $1 billion invested in new stores, distribution centers, and capital projects.
Opened 182 net new stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and 25 new stores in Mexico.
Generated over $1.5 billion in free cash, supporting a $2 billion share buyback program.
Board and executive committee updates
Board members introduced, including new and long-serving directors.
Representatives from Ernst & Young LLP, the independent public accountants, were present and available for questions.
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