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EX-99.1 2 orly-20221026xex99d1.htm THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS RELEASE

Exhibit 99.1

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


O’REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2022 RESULTS


Third quarter comparable store sales growth of 7.6%, three-year stack increase of 31.2%
14% increase in third quarter diluted earnings per share to $9.17
$2.4 billion net cash provided by operating activities year-to-date

Springfield, MO, October 26, 2022O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the “Company” or “O’Reilly”) (Nasdaq:  ORLY), a leading retailer in the automotive aftermarket industry, today announced record revenue and earnings for its third quarter ended September 30, 2022.

3rd Quarter Financial Results

Greg Johnson, O’Reilly’s President and CEO, commented, “We are pleased to report very strong performance in the third quarter, highlighted by a 7.6% increase in comparable store sales and an incredible three-year stacked comparable store sales increase of 31.2%.  Our Team’s relentless focus on providing excellent service to our customers drove the robust sales strength in the quarter.  Team O’Reilly once again delivered double-digit growth in our professional business for the quarter, while also driving low single-digit DIY sales growth.  Our Team’s outstanding top-line performance, coupled with a steadfast commitment to expense control, resulted in a 14% increase in third quarter diluted earnings per share to $9.17, which represents a three-year compounded annual growth rate of 22%.  I would like to take this opportunity to thank each of our over 84,000 Team Members for their continued hard work and unwavering commitment to providing unsurpassed levels of customer service – your dedication to our business and our customers remains the key to O’Reilly’s ongoing success.”

Sales for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022, increased $319 million, or 9%, to $3.80 billion from $3.48 billion for the same period one year ago.  Gross profit for the third quarter increased 6% to $1.93 billion (or 50.9% of sales) from $1.82 billion (or 52.3% of sales) for the same period one year ago.  Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) for the third quarter increased 6% to $1.13 billion (or 29.8% of sales) from $1.06 billion (or 30.6% of sales) for the same period one year ago.  Operating income for the third quarter increased 7% to $804 million (or 21.2% of sales) from $755 million (or 21.7% of sales) for the same period one year ago.

Net income for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022, increased $27 million, or 5%, to $585 million (or 15.4% of sales) from $559 million (or 16.1% of sales) for the same period one year ago.  Diluted earnings per common share for the third quarter increased 14% to $9.17 on 64 million shares versus $8.07 on 69 million shares for the same period one year ago.

Year-to-Date Financial Results

Mr. Johnson continued, “Year to date, we have opened 154 net, new stores across 38 U.S. states and Mexico, and we remain on track to reach our target of approximately 180 net, new store openings in 2022.  Our Team of highly-trained and technically proficient Professional Parts People continues to drive strong new store performance, and we remain very confident in our ability to profitably grow in both existing and new market areas.  We are pleased to announce our 2023 new store opening target of 180 to 190 net, new stores, an increase over our 2022 growth, as we look forward to expanding the O’Reilly footprint and extending our long track record of profitable growth.”


Sales for the first nine months of 2022 increased $729 million, or 7%, to $10.77 billion from $10.04 billion for the same period one year ago.  Gross profit for the first nine months of 2022 increased 5% to $5.53 billion (or 51.3% of sales) from $5.29 billion (or 52.7% of sales) for the same period one year ago.  SG&A for the first nine months of 2022 increased 7% to $3.26 billion (or 30.2% of sales) from $3.04 billion (or 30.3% of sales) for the same period one year ago.  Operating income for the first nine months of 2022 increased 1% to $2.27 billion (or 21.1% of sales) from $2.24 billion (or 22.3% of sales) for the same period one year ago.

Net income for the first nine months of 2022 decreased $2 million to $1.64 billion (or 15.3% of sales) from $1.65 billion (or 16.4% of sales) for the same period one year ago.  Diluted earnings per common share for the first nine months of 2022 increased 7% to $25.08 on 66 million shares versus $23.45 on 70 million shares for the same period one year ago.

3rd Quarter Comparable Store Sales Results

Comparable store sales are calculated based on the change in sales for U.S. stores open at least one year and exclude sales of specialty machinery, sales to independent parts stores and sales to Team Members.  Online sales for ship-to-home orders and pick-up-in-store orders for U.S. stores open at least one year are included in the comparable store sales calculation.  Comparable store sales increased 7.6% for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022, on top of 6.7% for the same period one year ago.  Comparable store sales increased 5.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, on top of 12.9% for the same period one year ago.  

Share Repurchase Program

During the third quarter ended September 30, 2022, the Company repurchased 1.0 million shares of its common stock, at an average price per share of $683.09, for a total investment of $710 million. During the first nine months of 2022, the Company repurchased 4.4 million shares of its common stock, at an average price per share of $646.61, for a total investment of $2.86 billion. Subsequent to the end of the third quarter and through the date of this release, the Company repurchased an additional 0.2 million shares of its common stock, at an average price per share of $727.12, for a total investment of $161 million.  The Company has repurchased a total of 90.2 million shares of its common stock under its share repurchase program since the inception of the program in January of 2011 and through the date of this release, at an average price of $219.14, for a total aggregate investment of $19.77 billion.  As of the date of this release, the Company had approximately $483 million remaining under its current share repurchase authorization.


Updated Full-Year 2022 Guidance

The table below outlines the Company’s updated guidance for selected full-year 2022 financial data:

    

For the Year Ending

 

December 31, 2022

Comparable store sales

 

4.5% to 5.5%

Total revenue

 

$14.1 billion to $14.3 billion

Gross profit as a percentage of sales

 

50.8% to 51.3%

Operating income as a percentage of sales

 

20.3% to 20.6%

Effective income tax rate

 

23.0%

Diluted earnings per share (1)

$32.35 to $32.85

Net cash provided by operating activities

$2.5 billion to $3.0 billion

Capital expenditures

$550 million to $650 million

Free cash flow (2)

$1.8 billion to $2.1 billion

(1)Weighted-average shares outstanding, assuming dilution, used in the denominator of this calculation, includes share repurchases made by the Company through the date of this release.
(2)Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure.  The table below reconciles Free cash flow guidance to Net cash provided by operating activities guidance, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure:

    

For the Year Ending

(in millions)

 

December 31, 2022

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

2,540

to

$

2,960

Less:

Capital expenditures

 

550

to

 

650

Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation payments

 

10

to

 

20

Investment in tax credit equity investments

180

to

190

Free cash flow

$

1,800

to

$

2,100

Non-GAAP Information

This release contains certain financial information not derived in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).  These items include adjusted debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation and rent (“EBITDAR”) and free cash flow.  The Company does not, nor does it suggest investors should, consider such non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, GAAP financial information.  The Company believes that the presentation of adjusted debt to EBITDAR and free cash flow provide meaningful supplemental information to both management and investors that is indicative of the Company’s core operations.  The Company has included a reconciliation of this additional information to the most comparable GAAP measure in the table above and the selected financial information below.

Earnings Conference Call Information

The Company will host a conference call on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss its results as well as future expectations.  Investors may listen to the conference call live on the Company’s website at www.OReillyAuto.com by clicking on “Investor Relations” and then “News Room.”  Interested analysts are invited to join the call.  The dial-in number for the call is (404) 400-0571 and the conference call identification number is 61519118#.  A replay of the conference call will be available on the Company’s website through Thursday, October 26, 2023.

About O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. was founded in 1957 by the O’Reilly family and is one of the largest specialty retailers of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment and accessories in the United States, serving both the do-it-yourself and professional service provider markets.  Visit the Company’s website at www.OReillyAuto.com for additional information about O’Reilly, including access to online shopping and current promotions, store locations, hours and services, employment opportunities and other programs.  As of September 30, 2022, the Company operated 5,910 stores in 47 U.S. states and 28 stores in Mexico.

Forward-Looking Statements

The Company claims the protection of the safe-harbor for forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  You can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “estimate,” “may,” “could,” “will,” “believe,” “expect,” “would,” “consider,” “should,” “anticipate,” “project,” “plan,” “intend” or


similar words.  In addition, statements contained within this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, such as statements discussing, among other things, expected growth, store development, integration and expansion strategy, business strategies, future revenues and future performance.  These forward-looking statements are based on estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions and are not guarantees of future events and results.  Such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, but not limited to, the COVID-19 pandemic or other public health crises; the economy in general; inflation; consumer debt levels; product demand; the market for auto parts; competition; weather; tariffs; availability of key products and supply chain disruptions; business interruptions, including terrorist activities, war and the threat of war; failure to protect our brand and reputation; challenges in international markets; volatility of the market price of our common stock; our increased debt levels; credit ratings on public debt; historical growth rate sustainability; our ability to hire and retain qualified employees; risks associated with the performance of acquired businesses; information security and cyber-attacks; and governmental regulations.  Actual results may materially differ from anticipated results described or implied in these forward-looking statements.  Please refer to the “Risk Factors” section of the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and subsequent Securities and Exchange Commission filings for additional factors that could materially affect the Company’s financial performance.  Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

For further information contact:

Investor & Media Contacts

Mark Merz (417) 829-5878

Eric Bird (417) 868-4259


O’REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share data)

September 30, 2022

September 30, 2021

December 31, 2021

    

(Unaudited)

    

(Unaudited)

    

(Note)

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

67,060

$

449,302

$

362,113

Accounts receivable, net

 

338,122

 

282,883

272,562

Amounts receivable from suppliers

 

135,584

 

110,882

113,112

Inventory

 

4,137,945

 

3,646,988

3,686,383

Other current assets

 

82,045

 

72,154

70,092

Total current assets

 

4,760,756

 

4,562,209

4,504,262

Property and equipment, at cost

 

7,291,681

 

6,874,639

6,948,038

Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

2,947,861

 

2,672,954

2,734,523

Net property and equipment

 

4,343,820

 

4,201,685

4,213,515

Operating lease, right-of-use assets

 

2,109,581

 

2,011,115

1,982,478

Goodwill

 

881,102

 

878,872

879,340

Other assets, net

 

142,769

 

135,504

139,112

Total assets

$

12,238,028

$

11,789,385

$

11,718,707

Liabilities and shareholders’ deficit

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

5,574,098

$

4,608,549

$

4,695,312

Self-insurance reserves

 

142,390

 

122,551

128,794

Accrued payroll

 

109,095

 

89,095

107,588

Accrued benefits and withholdings

 

167,452

 

288,134

234,872

Income taxes payable

 

63,916

 

158,481

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

 

360,529

 

336,962

337,832

Other current liabilities

 

423,999

 

385,982

370,217

Total current liabilities

 

6,841,479

 

5,989,754

5,874,615

Long-term debt

 

4,370,772

 

3,826,073

3,826,978

Operating lease liabilities, less current portion

 

1,809,241

 

1,729,013

1,701,757

Deferred income taxes

 

218,087

 

172,807

175,212

Other liabilities

 

203,912

 

212,591

206,568

Shareholders’ equity (deficit):

Common stock, $0.01 par value:

Authorized shares – 245,000,000

 

Issued and outstanding shares –

62,798,821 as of September 30, 2022,

67,684,615 as of September 30, 2021, and

67,029,042 as of December 31, 2021

628

 

677

670

Additional paid-in capital

 

1,292,725

 

1,296,358

1,305,508

Retained deficit

 

(2,494,833)

 

(1,430,060)

(1,365,802)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(3,983)

(7,828)

(6,799)

Total shareholders’ deficit

 

(1,205,463)

 

(140,853)

(66,423)

Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit

$

12,238,028

$

11,789,385

$

11,718,707

Note:  The balance sheet at December 31, 2021, has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by United States generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.


O’REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

    

2022

    

2021

    

2022

    

2021

Sales

$

3,798,619

$

3,479,570

$

10,765,367

$

10,036,070

Cost of goods sold, including warehouse and distribution expenses

 

1,863,657

 

1,661,330

 

5,237,615

 

4,750,657

Gross profit

 

1,934,962

 

1,818,240

 

5,527,752

 

5,285,413

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

1,130,768

 

1,063,641

 

3,255,478

 

3,044,126

Operating income

 

804,194

 

754,599

 

2,272,274

 

2,241,287

Other income (expense):

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Interest expense

 

(43,164)

 

(34,873)

 

(115,389)

 

(110,036)

Interest income

 

1,435

 

485

 

2,627

 

1,478

Other, net

 

(616)

 

318

 

(7,104)

 

4,961

Total other expense

 

(42,345)

 

(34,070)

 

(119,866)

 

(103,597)

Income before income taxes

 

761,849

 

720,529

 

2,152,408

 

2,137,690

Provision for income taxes

 

176,411

 

161,877

 

508,330

 

491,978

Net income

$

585,438

$

558,652

$

1,644,078

$

1,645,712

Earnings per share-basic:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Earnings per share

$

9.25

$

8.14

$

25.30

$

23.67

Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic

 

63,288

 

68,608

 

64,979

 

69,529

Earnings per share-assuming dilution:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Earnings per share

$

9.17

$

8.07

$

25.08

$

23.45

Weighted-average common shares outstanding – assuming dilution

 

63,860

 

69,240

 

65,566

 

70,174


O’REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

September 30, 

    

2022

    

2021

Operating activities:

  

  

Net income

$

1,644,078

$

1,645,712

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

  

 

  

Depreciation and amortization of property, equipment and intangibles

 

258,048

 

237,654

Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs

 

3,490

 

3,294

Deferred income taxes

 

42,673

 

18,053

Share-based compensation programs

 

18,913

 

18,544

Other

 

716

 

1,803

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

  

 

  

Accounts receivable

 

(69,965)

 

(56,743)

Inventory

 

(450,991)

 

6,420

Accounts payable

 

878,501

 

424,710

Income taxes payable

 

73,853

 

141,273

Other

 

(46,296)

 

124,607

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

2,353,020

 

2,565,327

Investing activities:

 

  

 

  

Purchases of property and equipment

 

(388,820)

 

(340,687)

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

 

10,829

 

6,643

Investment in tax credit equity investments

(5,262)

(1,795)

Other

 

(448)

 

(1,897)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(383,701)

 

(337,736)

Financing activities:

 

  

 

  

Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facility

 

785,800

 

Payments on revolving credit facility

 

(785,800)

 

Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt

 

847,314

 

Principal payments on long-term debt

(300,000)

 

(300,000)

Payment of debt issuance costs

 

(6,442)

 

(3,404)

Repurchases of common stock

 

(2,861,557)

 

(2,007,161)

Net proceeds from issuance of common stock

 

56,575

 

67,361

Other

 

(350)

 

(313)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(2,264,460)

 

(2,243,517)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

88

(412)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

(295,053)

 

(16,338)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period

 

362,113

 

465,640

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

$

67,060

$

449,302

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

 

  

 

  

Income taxes paid

$

392,490

$

333,360

Interest paid, net of capitalized interest

 

99,674

 

107,971


O’REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(Unaudited)

For the Twelve Months Ended

September 30, 

Adjusted Debt to EBITDAR:

    

2022

    

2021

(In thousands, except adjusted debt to EBITDAR ratio)

 

  

 

  

GAAP debt

$

4,370,772

$

3,826,073

Add:

Letters of credit

 

101,741

 

83,985

Discount on senior notes

 

6,481

 

4,531

Debt issuance costs

 

22,747

 

19,396

Six-times rent expense

 

2,318,454

 

2,206,056

Adjusted debt

$

6,820,195

$

6,140,041

GAAP net income

$

2,163,051

$

2,038,657

Add:

Interest expense

 

150,121

 

148,385

Provision for income taxes

 

633,581

 

598,962

Depreciation and amortization

 

348,611

 

320,779

Share-based compensation expense

 

25,025

 

24,229

Rent expense (i)

 

386,409

 

367,676

EBITDAR

$

3,706,798

$

3,498,688

Adjusted debt to EBITDAR

 

1.84

 

1.75

(i)The table below outlines the calculation of Rent expense and reconciles Rent expense to Total lease cost, per ASC 842, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, for the twelve months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 (in thousands):

Total lease cost, per ASC 842, for the twelve months ended September 30, 2022

    

$

460,299

Less:

Variable non-contract operating lease components, related to property taxes and insurance, for the twelve months ended September 30, 2022

 

73,890

Rent expense for the twelve months ended September 30, 2022

$

386,409

Total lease cost, per ASC 842, for the twelve months ended September 30, 2021

$

438,205

Less:

Variable non-contract operating lease components, related to property taxes and insurance, for the twelve months ended September 30, 2021

70,529

Rent expense for the twelve months ended September 30, 2021

$

367,676

September 30, 

    

2022

2021

Selected Balance Sheet Ratios:

 

  

 

  

Inventory turnover (1)

 

1.7

1.7

Average inventory per store (in thousands) (2)

$

697

$

633

Accounts payable to inventory (3)

 

134.7

%

 

126.4

%

For the Three Months Ended

For the Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

September 30, 

    

2022

    

2021

    

2022

    

2021

Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow (in thousands):

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

961,047

$

852,495

$

2,353,020

$

2,565,327

Less:

Capital expenditures

 

159,899

 

118,080

 

388,820

 

340,687

Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation payments

 

8,481

 

12,141

 

14,300

 

28,956

Investment in tax credit equity investments

1,182

27

5,262

1,795

Free cash flow

$

791,485

$

722,247

$

1,944,638

$

2,193,889


For the Three Months Ended

For the Nine Months Ended

For the Twelve Months Ended

September 30, 

September 30, 

September 30, 

    

2022

    

2021

    

2022

   

2021

    

2022

    

2021

Store Count:

Beginning domestic store count

 

5,873

 

5,710

 

5,759

 

5,594

 

5,740

 

5,592

New stores opened

 

38

 

30

 

153

 

148

 

172

 

153

Stores closed

 

(1)

 

 

(2)

 

(2)

 

(2)

 

(5)

Ending domestic store count

5,910

5,740

5,910

5,740

5,910

5,740

Beginning Mexico store count

27

22

25

22

22

21

New stores opened

1

3

6

1

Ending Mexico store count

28

22

28

22

28

22

Total ending store count

 

5,938

 

5,762

 

5,938

 

5,762

 

5,938

 

5,762

For the Three Months Ended

For the Twelve Months Ended

September 30, 

September 30, 

    

2022

    

2021

    

2022

    

2021

Store and Team Member Information: (4)

Total employment

 

84,050

 

80,536

 

  

Square footage (in thousands)

44,373

43,035

Sales per weighted-average square foot (5)

$

84.54

$

79.73

$

316.37

$

299.31

Sales per weighted-average store (in thousands) (6)

$

634

$

597

$

2,373

$

2,231

(1)Calculated as cost of goods sold for the last 12 months divided by average inventory.  Average inventory is calculated as the average of inventory for the trailing four quarters used in determining the denominator.
(2)Calculated as inventory divided by store count at the end of the reported period.
(3)Calculated as accounts payable divided by inventory.
(4)Represents O’Reilly’s U.S. operations only.
(5)Calculated as sales less jobber sales, divided by weighted-average square footage.  Weighted-average square footage is determined by weighting store square footage based on the approximate dates of store openings, acquisitions, expansions or closures.
(6)Calculated as sales less jobber sales, divided by weighted-average stores.  Weighted-average stores is determined by weighting stores based on their approximate dates of openings, acquisitions or closures.