Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. O'Reilly Automotive's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 832 Mil.
O'Reilly Automotive's quarterly shares outstanding
declined
from Dec. 2025 (842 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (832 Mil).
It means O'Reilly Automotivebought back shares from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
O'Reilly Automotive's annual shares outstanding
declined
from Dec. 2024 (862 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (842 Mil).
It means O'Reilly Automotivebought back shares from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .
A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.
Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.
Be Aware
Warren Buffett looks for consistency and upward long term trend. Because of share repurchase it is possible for net earnings trend to differ from EPS trend. He preferred net income over EPS. The companies with durable competitive advantage companies report higher % net earnings to total revenues.
Important: If a company is showing net earnings history greater than 20% on total revenues, it is probably benefiting from a long term competitive advantage.
If net earnings is less than 10%, likely to be in a highly competitive business.
O'Reilly Automotive Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
O'Reilly Automotive Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for O'Reilly Automotive's Shares Outstanding (EOP) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:OM6 vs AZO, GPC, BWA: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, O'Reilly Automotive's Shares Outstanding (EOP), along with its competitors' market caps and Shares Outstanding (EOP) data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
O'Reilly Automotive Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, O'Reilly Automotive's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where O'Reilly Automotive's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.
Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.
Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.
What does a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 832 Mil mean?
O'Reilly Automotive (FRA:OM6) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 832 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on O'Reilly Automotive and its competitors.
Is O'Reilly Automotive's Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
O'Reilly Automotive's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 832 Mil. Overall, O'Reilly Automotive has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does O'Reilly Automotive's Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to AZO and GPC?
O'Reilly Automotive's Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 832 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (EOP) for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (EOP) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Outstanding (EOP) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (EOP) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on O'Reilly Automotive and its competitors. O'Reilly Automotive's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 832 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is O'Reilly Automotive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, O'Reilly Automotive (FRA:OM6) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €83.08, compared to a current price of €75.71 — trading 8.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 832 Mil. O'Reilly Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (EOP) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (EOP) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For O'Reilly Automotive (FRA:OM6), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 832 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is O'Reilly Automotive (FRA:OM6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, O'Reilly Automotive stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €75.71 is trading 8.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €83.08.
GuruFocus considers O'Reilly Automotive to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:OM6:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 832 Mil
GF Value™: €83.08 vs. price of €75.71 (8.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OM6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1957, O'Reilly Auto Parts is one of the largest specialty retailers of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment, and accessories, serving both DIY and professional customers. The company operates nearly 6,600 stores across 48 US states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Canada. In fiscal 2025, O'Reilly generated nearly $18 billion in sales, with its dual market strategy yielding a balanced revenue mix, split between retail DIY customers (49%) and professional service orders (49%). The balance of its sales is derived from noncore categories, including wholesale distribution to independent parts distributors, heavy-shop equipment sales, and value-added services.
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