Form 4: O'Reilly Automotive Chairman Gifts Over 4,900 Shares in Routine Insider Transaction

Gregory L. Henslee, Chairman of the Board at O'Reilly Automotive Inc. (ORLY), reported a gift of 4,905 shares of common stock valued at $1,367.5 per share.

Summary

• Gregory L. Henslee, the Chairman of the Board for O'Reilly Automotive Inc. (ORLY), reported a disposition of 4,905 shares of common stock on May 30, 2025.
• The transaction was coded as a 'G', indicating a gift of securities.
• The shares were valued at $1,367.5 per share at the time of the transaction.
• Following this gift, Mr. Henslee beneficially owns a total of 28,660 shares of O'Reilly Automotive common stock.
• His remaining beneficial ownership includes 15,402 shares held indirectly (4,993 shares in the Company's 401k plan and 10,409 shares as trustee of a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust (GRAT)).
• Additionally, 13,258 shares are held directly, comprising 325 unvested restricted share awards and 12,933 shares held directly by Mr. Henslee.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral as this is a routine insider transaction (a gift) and does not inherently signal a significant positive or negative outlook for the company's operational or financial performance.

Positives

• The transaction was a gift (Code G) rather than an open market sale, which typically does not imply a lack of confidence in the company's future performance by the insider.

Negatives

• The transaction represents a reduction in the direct beneficial ownership of common stock by a key executive, though it was a gift and not a sale for cash.

Future Outlook

This Form 4 filing is a disclosure of an insider's personal stock transaction and does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance or outlook.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine insider ownership disclosure and does not provide information relevant to broader industry trends or competitive analysis within the automotive aftermarket parts industry.

Related Party Transactions

• The indirect ownership includes 10,409 shares held as trustee of a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust (GRAT), which is a personal estate planning vehicle.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: The transaction is a routine disclosure of an insider's personal holdings and is unlikely to have a material impact on the company's operations or share price.
• Employees, Customers, Suppliers, Creditors: No direct impact is indicated by this insider transaction filing.

Key Dates

Keywords

O'Reilly Automotive, ORLY, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Stock Ownership, Gregory Henslee, Common Stock, Gift