7-Day Sell-Off Sends O’Reilly Automotive Stock Down -7.5%
O’Reilly Automotive (ORLY) stock hit day 7 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -7.5% return. The company has lost about $6.4 Bil in value over the last 7 days, with its current market capitalization at about $85 Bil. The stock remains 26.1% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 14.5% for the S&P 500.
ORLY operates as a retailer and supplier of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment, and accessories with over 5,700 stores in the United States and Mexico. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? Deep dive with Buy or Sell ORLY.
ORLY stock has fallen meaningfully recently and we currently find it unattractive. This may feel like a caution, and there is significant risk in relying on a single stock. However, there is a huge value to a broader diversified approach we take with Trefis High Quality Portfolio. Should you buy one stock you like or build a portfolio designed to win across cycles? Our numbers show that High Quality Portfolio has turned stock-picking uncertainty into market-beating consistency. This portfolio is incorporated in asset allocation strategy of Empirical Asset Management – a Boston area wealth manager and Trefis partner – whose asset allocation framework yielded positive returns during the 2008-09 period when the S&P lost more than 40%.
Comparing ORLY Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for ORLY stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | ORLY | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -1.0% | -0.3% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | -7.5% | 0.7% |
| 1M (21D) | -5.1% | 3.1% |
| 3M (63D) | 8.8% | 7.6% |
| YTD 2025 | 26.1% | 14.5% |
| 2024 | 24.8% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 12.6% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 19.5% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: ORLY Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 33 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 104 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 17 | 44 |
| 4D | 10 | 34 |
| 5D | 2 | 16 |
| 6D | 3 | 5 |
| 7D or more | 1 | 5 |
| Total >=3 D | 33 | 104 |
Key Financials for O’Reilly Automotive (ORLY)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $15.8 Bil | $16.7 Bil |
| Operating Income | $3.2 Bil | $3.3 Bil |
| Net Income | $2.3 Bil | $2.4 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ1 | 2025 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $4.1 Bil | $4.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $741.5 Mil | $914.5 Mil |
| Net Income | $538.5 Mil | $668.6 Mil |
The losing streak ORLY stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 – the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.