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O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2015 Results

April 22, 2015 4:30 PM EDT
  • Comparable store sales increase of 7.2%
  • 28% increase in diluted earnings per share to $2.06
  • Record first quarter operating margin of 18.4%

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., April 22, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the "Company" or "O'Reilly") (Nasdaq: ORLY), a leading retailer in the automotive aftermarket industry, today announced record revenues and earnings for its first quarter ended March 31, 2015.

1st Quarter Financial Results

Sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015, increased $174 million, or 10%, to $1.90 billion from $1.73 billion for the same period one year ago. Gross profit for the first quarter increased to $987 million (or 51.9% of sales) from $878 million (or 50.8% of sales) for the same period one year ago, representing an increase of 12%. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the first quarter increased to $637 million (or 33.5% of sales) from $591 million (or 34.2% of sales) for the same period one year ago, representing an increase of 8%. Operating income for the first quarter increased to $350 million (or 18.4% of sales) from $287 million (or 16.6% of sales) for the same period one year ago, representing an increase of 22%.

Net income for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015, increased $39 million, or 22%, to $213 million (or 11.2% of sales) from $174 million (or 10.1% of sales) for the same period one year ago. Diluted earnings per common share for the first quarter increased 28% to $2.06 on 103 million shares versus $1.61 for the same period one year ago on 108 million shares.

Commenting on the Company's first quarter results, President and CEO Greg Henslee stated, "We are extremely proud to once again report another profitable quarter and a very successful start to 2015. Demand in our industry remained strong throughout the quarter, and our relentless focus on providing unsurpassed levels of service to our customers yielded a very strong 7.2% increase in comparable store sales, which was on top of an increase of 6.3% in the first quarter of 2014. Our ongoing focus on profitable growth successfully translated these impressive top-line results into a record first quarter operating margin of 18.4% and diluted earnings per share of $2.06, which is a 28% increase over the first quarter of 2014. The first quarter of 2015 represents our 25th consecutive quarter of generating diluted earnings per share growth greater than 15%. Our record breaking results are a testament to Team O'Reilly's unwavering commitment to providing consistently high levels of service to our customers each day, and I would like to thank our over 69,000 Team Members for their hard work and dedication to our ongoing success."

Mr. Henslee continued, "During the first quarter, we opened 67 new stores across 23 states, in both new and existing markets, and we are on pace to achieve our target of 205 net, new store openings in 2015. One of the keys to our long-term success has been our robust, tiered, regional distribution network that supports our stores with industry leading parts availability. We continually evaluate the capacity in our distribution network and look for opportunities to profitably improve the level of parts availability at our stores. With our eyes on current opportunities and long term growth, we are excited to announce the expansion of our distribution network with the planned addition of a Distribution Center just outside of San Antonio, Texas. Texas continues to be a strong growth market for O'Reilly, and we look forward to the enhanced level of service this Distribution Center will add in the San Antonio and Austin metro markets while also freeing up capacity in our three existing Texas Distribution Centers. We are in the very early stages of this project, and anticipate this facility will open in the second quarter of 2016."

Share Repurchase Program

During the first quarter ended March 31, 2015, the Company repurchased 0.6 million shares of its common stock, at an average price per share of $207.50, for a total investment of $135 million. Subsequent to the end of the first quarter and through the date of this release, the Company repurchased an additional 0.3 million shares of its common stock, at an average price per share of $216.85, for a total investment of $75 million. The Company has repurchased a total of 47.3 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 $93.58, for a total aggregate investment of $4.43 billion. As of the date of this release, the Company had approximately $570 million remaining under its current share repurchase authorizations. 

1st Quarter Comparable Store Sales Results

Comparable store sales are calculated based on the change in sales for stores open at least one year and exclude sales of specialty machinery, sales to independent parts stores and sales to Team Members. Comparable store sales increased 7.2% for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015, versus 6.3% for the same period one year ago.

2nd Quarter and Updated Full-Year 2015 Guidance

The table below outlines the Company's guidance for selected second quarter and updated full-year 2015 financial data:

  For the Three Months Ending For the Year Ending
  June 30, 2015 December 31, 2015
Comparable store sales 3.0% to 5.0% 3.0% to 5.0%
Total revenue   $7.6 billion to $7.8 billion
Gross profit as a percentage of sales   51.8% to 52.2%
Operating income as a percentage of sales   18.3% to 18.7%
Diluted earnings per share (1) $2.17 to $2.21 $8.42 to $8.52
Capital expenditures   $400 million to $430 million
Free cash flow (2)   $700 million to $750 million
     
(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) Calculated as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures for the period.

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 selected financial information below.

Earnings Conference Call Information

The Company will host a conference call on Thursday, April 23, 2015, 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 (847) 585-4405; the conference call identification number is 39202473. A replay of the conference call will be available on the Company's website through April 22, 2016.

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 March 31, 2015, the Company operated 4,433 stores in 43 states.

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 economy in general, inflation, product demand, the market for auto parts, competition, weather, risks associated with the performance of acquired businesses, our ability to hire and retain qualified employees, consumer debt levels, our increased debt levels, credit ratings on public debt, governmental regulations, terrorist activities, war and the threat of war. 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, 2014, 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.

O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)
  March 31, 2015 March 31, 2014 December 31, 2014
  (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Note)
Assets      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents  $ 473,646  $ 511,831  $ 250,560
Accounts receivable, net 162,020 142,703 143,900
Amounts receivable from suppliers 69,545 69,034 69,311
Inventory 2,527,982 2,397,042 2,554,789
Other current assets 40,928 40,663 48,418
Total current assets 3,274,121 3,161,273 3,066,978
       
Property and equipment, at cost 4,080,350 3,676,061 3,993,509
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization 1,381,502 1,212,962 1,334,949
Net property and equipment 2,698,848 2,463,099 2,658,560
       
Notes receivable, less current portion 12,414 12,165 13,349
Goodwill 756,384 756,225 756,384
Other assets, net 43,943 37,011 45,030
Total assets  $ 6,785,710  $ 6,429,773  $ 6,540,301
       
Liabilities and shareholders' equity      
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable  $ 2,470,749  $ 2,160,897  $ 2,417,167
Self-insurance reserves 67,676 68,625 64,882
Accrued payroll 75,059 64,473 78,442
Accrued benefits and withholdings 42,413 42,405 62,946
Deferred income taxes 16,651 21,977 17,258
Income taxes payable 78,939 51,971
Other current liabilities 200,888 187,428 189,836
Current portion of long-term debt 6 74 25
Total current liabilities 2,952,381 2,597,850 2,830,556
       
Long-term debt, less current portion 1,396,741 1,396,242 1,396,615
Deferred income taxes 81,330 75,162 85,164
Other liabilities 211,758 197,295 209,548
       
Shareholders' equity:      
Common stock, $0.01 par value:      
Authorized shares – 245,000,000      
Issued and outstanding shares –      
101,347,744 as of March 31, 2015,      
106,303,884 as of March 31, 2014, and      
101,602,935 as of December 31, 2014 1,013 1,063 1,016
Additional paid-in capital 1,234,133 1,162,413 1,194,929
Retained earnings 908,354 999,748 822,473
Total shareholders' equity 2,143,500 2,163,224 2,018,418
       
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity  $ 6,785,710  $ 6,429,773  $ 6,540,301
Note: The balance sheet at December 31, 2014, 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
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
     
     
     
     
  For the Three Months Ended
  March 31,
  2015 2014
Sales  $ 1,901,903  $ 1,727,943
Cost of goods sold, including warehouse and distribution expenses 914,944 850,227
Gross profit 986,959 877,716
     
Selling, general and administrative expenses 636,586 590,596
Operating income 350,373 287,120
     
Other income (expense):    
Interest expense (14,402) (13,409)
Interest income 580 631
Other, net 1,113 618
Total other expense (12,709) (12,160)
     
Income before income taxes 337,664 274,960
Provision for income taxes 124,800 101,100
Net income  $ 212,864  $ 173,860
     
Earnings per share-basic:    
Earnings per share  $ 2.09  $ 1.64
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic 101,612 106,191
     
Earnings per share-assuming dilution:    
Earnings per share  $ 2.06  $ 1.61
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – assuming dilution 103,257 108,070
 
O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
     
     
  For the Three Months Ended
  March 31,
  2015 2014
Operating activities:    
Net income  $ 212,864  $ 173,860
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization of property, equipment and intangibles 54,950 47,477
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs 525 520
Excess tax benefit from stock options exercised (21,188) (17,850)
Deferred income taxes (4,441) (3,796)
Share-based compensation programs 5,890 5,096
Other 1,355 1,526
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable (19,867) (13,016)
Inventory 26,807 (21,994)
Accounts payable 53,582 104,376
Income taxes payable 117,221 69,922
Other (21,673) (572)
Net cash provided by operating activities 406,025 345,549
     
Investing activities:    
Purchases of property and equipment (91,140) (83,085)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 658 287
Payments received on notes receivable 935 900
Net cash used in investing activities (89,547) (81,898)
     
Financing activities:    
Principal payments on capital leases (19) (18)
Repurchases of common stock (134,813) (22,067)
Excess tax benefit from stock options exercised 21,188 17,850
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock 20,252 21,097
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (93,392) 16,862
     
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 223,086 280,513
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 250,560 231,318
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period  $ 473,646  $ 511,831
     
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:    
Income taxes paid  $ 8,675  $ 33,331
Interest paid, net of capitalized interest 23,435 22,419
         
O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES        
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION        
(Unaudited)        
         
         
      For the Twelve Months Ended
      March 31,
Adjusted Debt to EBITDAR:     2015 2014
(In thousands, except adjusted debt to EBITDAR ratio)        
GAAP debt      $ 1,396,747  $ 1,396,316
Add: Letters of credit     50,506 54,701
Discount on senior notes     3,259 3,764
Six-times rent expense     1,597,278 1,540,488
Adjusted debt      $ 3,047,790  $ 2,995,269
         
GAAP net income      $ 817,186  $ 689,823
Add: Interest expense     54,283 51,083
Provision for income taxes     467,700 403,450
Depreciation and amortization     201,678 186,478
Share-based compensation expense     23,889 21,221
Rent expense     266,213 256,748
EBITDAR      $ 1,830,949  $ 1,608,803
         
Adjusted debt to EBITDAR     1.66 1.86
         
         
      March 31,
      2015 2014
Selected Balance Sheet Ratios:        
Inventory turnover (1)     1.4 1.4
Inventory turnover, net of payables (2)     30.8 11.8
Average inventory per store (in thousands) (3)      $ 570  $ 569
Accounts payable to inventory (4)     97.7% 90.1%
Return on equity (5)     39.6% 33.8%
Return on assets (6)     12.4% 11.1%
         
         
         
      For the Three Months Ended
      March 31,
      2015 2014
Selected Financial Information (in thousands):        
Capital expenditures     $ 91,140 $ 83,085
Free cash flow (7)     314,885 262,464
Depreciation and amortization     54,950 47,477
Interest expense     14,402 13,409
Rent expense     $ 67,938 $ 64,753
         
Store and Team Member Information:        
         
  For the Three Months Ended For the Twelve Months Ended
  March 31, March 31,
  2015 2014 2015 2014
Beginning store count 4,366 4,166 4,216 4,041
New stores opened 67 51 223 180
Stores closed (1) (6) (5)
Ending store count 4,433 4,216 4,433 4,216
         
         
  For the Three Months Ended For the Twelve Months Ended
  March 31, March 31,
  2015 2014 2015 2014
Total employment 69,708 64,676    
Square footage (in thousands) 32,101 30,454    
Sales per weighted-average square foot (8)  $ 59.24  $ 56.47  $ 234.98  $ 226.10
Sales per weighted-average store (in thousands) (9)  $ 429  $ 408  $ 1,699  $ 1,630
         
         
(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 cost of goods sold for the last 12 months divided by average net inventory. Average net inventory is calculated as the average of inventory less accounts payable for the trailing four quarters used in determining the denominator.
(3) Calculated as inventory divided by store count at the end of the reported period.
(4) Calculated as accounts payable divided by inventory.
(5) Calculated as net income for the last 12 months divided by average total shareholders' equity. Average total shareholders' equity is calculated as the average of total shareholders' equity for the trailing four quarters used in determining the denominator.
(6) Calculated as net income for the last 12 months divided by average total assets. Average total assets is calculated as the average of total assets for the trailing four quarters used in determining the denominator.
(7) Calculated as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures for the period.
(8) 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 closings.
(9) Calculated as sales less jobber sales, divided by weighted-average stores. Weighted-average stores is determined by weighting stores based on their approximate opening, acquisition or closing dates.
CONTACT: Investor & Media Contact
         Mark Merz (417) 829-5878

Source: O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.


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