01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed October 1, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) filed a Form 8-K on October 1, 2026 under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD) and Item 9.01, furnishing a press release that announces the timing of its third quarter 2026 earnings release and conference call.
This is a logistical disclosure rather than a financial one: the filing contains no quarterly results, guidance changes, or operational updates. The company will release Q3 2026 results after 3:30 p.m. Central Time on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, and host its conference call at 10:00 a.m.
Central Time on Thursday, October 29, 2026, via webcast and dial-in. For investors, the practical takeaway is the earnings calendar. Investors should mark October 28 and 29 as the key dates for Q3 performance, including comparable store sales, gross margin, and any updated commentary on demand in the do-it-yourself and professional installer markets.
The company also noted it operated 6,695 stores across 48 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Canada as of June 30, 2026, which provides context for the scale of the network that will be reflected in the upcoming results. The filing is routine and does not signal any material change in the business.
Its significance is limited to scheduling. Investors seeking substantive information about the company's performance should wait for the October 28 release and the subsequent call, and should review the full press release and any accompanying materials at that time.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Q3 2026 earnings release scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026, after 3:30 p.m. Central Time.
- Q3 2026 conference call set for Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, with webcast and dial-in access (888-506-0062, ID 479629).
- Filing is a routine Regulation FD disclosure (Item 7.01) and contains no quarterly financial results or guidance.
- As of June 30, 2026, ORLY operated 6,695 stores across 48 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Canada.
- Replay of the conference call will be available on the company's website through October 28, 2027.
- Investor relations contacts provided: Leslie Skorick and Eric Bird; media contact: Sonya Cox.
- The 8-K was signed by CFO Jeremy A. Fletcher, and the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 rather than filed.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this 8-K contain any financial results for O'Reilly's third quarter 2026?
No. The filing only announces the dates for the Q3 2026 earnings release and conference call. Actual results have not yet been disclosed and will be published after 3:30 p.m. Central Time on October 28, 2026.
When and how can investors access the Q3 2026 earnings call?
The conference call is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. It will be available via webcast on the company's Investor Relations section at www.OReillyAuto.com, and listeners can dial in at (888) 506-0062 using conference ID 479629. A replay will be accessible on the website through October 28, 2027.
Is this filing a sign of any material change in O'Reilly's business?
Not based on the filing itself. It is a routine Regulation FD disclosure announcing the earnings schedule. It contains no new information about operations, strategy, guidance, or financial condition. Investors should look to the earnings release and call for substantive updates.
Why is the earnings release timed after market close?
The release is scheduled for after 3:30 p.m. Central Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern), which is after the U.S. equity markets close. This timing gives investors and analysts an opportunity to digest results before the next trading session, with the conference call the following morning.
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