On Tuesday, O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) released third-quarter earnings for the period ended Sept. 30.
- Revenues increased by 9.9%, and same-store sales rose 3.6%.
- In the year-ago quarter there was a lower tax rate and thus higher net income. Adjusting for that item, EPS increased 13.5%.
- Structural free cash flow declined by 47% as a result of increased capital expenditures.
(Figures in millions, except per-share data)
Income Statement Highlights
|
Avg. Est. |
Q3 2006 |
Q3 2005 |
Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sales |
$598 |
$597 |
$543 |
9.9% |
|
Net Profit |
-- |
$48 |
$49 |
(2%) |
|
EPS |
$0.43 |
$0.42 |
$0.42 |
0% |
|
Diluted Shares |
-- |
113 |
112 |
1% |
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Margin Checkup
|
Q3 2006 |
Q3 2005 |
Change* | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gross Margin |
44.10% |
43.45% |
0.65 |
|
Operating Margin |
12.58% |
12.45% |
0.13 |
|
Net Margin |
8.02% |
8.96% |
(0.94) |
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Balance Sheet Highlights
|
Assets |
Q3 2006 |
Q3 2005 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cash + ST Invest. |
$41 |
$51 |
(19.6%) |
|
Accounts Rec. |
$82 |
$73 |
12.3% |
|
Inventory |
$817 |
$715 |
14.3% |
|
Liabilities |
Q3 2006 |
Q3 2005 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Accounts Payable |
$341 |
$288 |
18.4% |
|
Long-Term Debt |
$101 |
$25 |
304% |
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Cash Flow Highlights
|
Q3 2006 |
Q3 2005 |
Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Net Income |
$48 |
$49 |
(2%) |
|
Depreciation |
$16 |
$15 |
6.7% |
|
Capital Expenditures |
$55 |
$47 |
17% |
|
Structural Free Cash Flow |
$9 |
$17 |
(47%) |
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