- 21% increase in second quarter diluted earnings per share to $1.91
- Second quarter comparable store sales increase of 5.1%
- Operating margin for the second quarter increases 90 bps to 18.2%
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., July 23, 2014 (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 second quarter ended June 30, 2014.
2nd Quarter Financial Results
Sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014, increased $132 million, or 8%, to $1.85 billion from $1.71 billion for the same period one year ago. Gross profit for the second quarter increased to $951 million (or 51.5% of sales) from $872 million (or 50.8% of sales) for the same period one year ago, representing an increase of 9%. Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") for the second quarter increased to $614 million (or 33.3% of sales) from $576 million (or 33.6% of sales) for the same period one year ago, representing an increase of 7%. Operating income for the second quarter increased to $336 million (or 18.2% of sales) from $296 million (or 17.3% of sales) for the same period one year ago, representing an increase of 14%.
Net income for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014, increased $29 million, or 16%, to $206 million (or 11.1% of sales) from $177 million (or 10.3% of sales) for the same period one year ago. Diluted earnings per common share for the second quarter increased 21% to $1.91 on 108 million shares versus $1.58 for the same period one year ago on 112 million shares.
"We are pleased to once again report a very profitable quarter, highlighted by a 21% increase in diluted earnings per share to $1.91, which represents our 22nd consecutive quarter of 15% or greater diluted earnings per share growth," commented Greg Henslee, O'Reilly's President and CEO. "Team O'Reilly's unwavering commitment to providing excellent customer service each day drove an impressive 5.1% increase in comparable store sales, which was on top of a very strong 6.5% increase in the second quarter last year. The hard work and dedication of our 67,000 Team Members continues to be the key to our long-term success, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank our Team Members for their commitment to O'Reilly's ongoing success."
Year-to-Date Financial Results
Sales for the first six months of 2014 increased $275 million, or 8%, to $3.58 billion from $3.30 billion for the same period one year ago. Gross profit for the first six months of 2014 increased to $1.83 billion (or 51.1% of sales) from $1.67 billion (or 50.6% of sales) for the same period one year ago, representing an increase of 9%. SG&A for the first six months of 2014 increased to $1.20 billion (or 33.7% of sales) from $1.12 billion (or 34.0% of sales) for the same period one year ago, representing an increase of 7%. Operating income for the first six months of 2014 increased to $624 million (or 17.4% of sales) from $547 million (or 16.6% of sales) for the same period one year ago, representing an increase of 14%.
Net income for the first six months of 2014 increased $48 million, or 14%, to $380 million (or 10.6% of sales) from $331 million (or 10.0% of sales) for the same period one year ago. Diluted earnings per common share for the first six months of 2014 increased 20% to $3.52 on 108 million shares versus $2.94 for the same period one year ago on 113 million shares.
Mr. Henslee added, "In the first half of 2014, we opened 91 net, new stores across 28 states and are on track to hit our target of 200 net, new stores by the end of the year. Our new distribution center in Naperville, Illinois, will begin servicing stores during the third quarter and the relocation of our Lewiston, Maine, distribution center to a new, larger facility in Devens, Massachusetts, is on track to be completed by the end of this year. The investment in these new facilities enhances our already robust distribution infrastructure and allows us to continue to grow our business by providing the best parts availability in our business."
Share Repurchase Program
During the second quarter ended June 30, 2014, the Company repurchased 1.9 million shares of its common stock, at an average price per share of $148.21, for a total investment of $278 million. During the first six months of 2014, the Company repurchased 2.0 million shares of its common stock, at an average price per share of $148.21, for a total investment of $300 million. Subsequent to the end of the second quarter and through the date of this release, the Company repurchased an additional 0.6 million shares of its common stock, at an average price per share of $152.03, for a total investment of $89 million. The Company has repurchased a total of 43.2 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 $86.62, for a total aggregate investment of $3.74 billion. As of the date of this release, the Company had approximately $257 million remaining under its current share repurchase authorization.
2nd Quarter and Year-to-Date 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 5.1% for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014, versus 6.5% for the same period one year ago. Comparable store sales increased 5.7% for the first six months of 2014, versus 3.6% for the same period one year ago.
3rd Quarter and Updated Full-Year 2014 Guidance
The table below outlines the Company's guidance for selected third quarter and updated full-year 2014 financial data:
| For the Three Months Ending | For the Year Ending | |
| September 30, 2014 | December 31, 2014 | |
| Comparable store sales | 3.0% to 5.0% | 3.5% to 5.5% |
| Total revenue | $7.0 billion to $7.2 billion | |
| Gross profit as a percentage of sales | 50.9% to 51.4% | |
| Operating income as a percentage of sales | 17.1% to 17.5% | |
| Diluted earnings per share (1) | $1.91 to $1.95 | $7.00 to $7.10 |
| Capital expenditures | $390 million to $420 million | |
| Free cash flow (2) | $625 million to $675 million |
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(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 rent-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, July 24, 2014, 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 37488367. A replay of the conference call will be available on the Company's website through July 23, 2015.
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 June 30, 2014, the Company operated 4,257 stores in 42 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 "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "should," "plan," "intend," "estimate," "project," "will" 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, competition, product demand, the market for auto parts, the economy in general, inflation, consumer debt levels, governmental regulations, the Company's increased debt levels, credit ratings on public debt, the Company's ability to hire and retain qualified employees, risks associated with the performance of acquired businesses, weather, 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, 2013, 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) | |||
| June 30, 2014 | June 30, 2013 | December 31, 2013 | |
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Note) | |
| Assets | |||
| Current assets: | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 453,431 | $ 365,930 | $ 231,318 |
| Accounts receivable, net | 156,605 | 175,877 | 131,504 |
| Amounts receivable from vendors | 60,615 | 82,235 | 66,619 |
| Inventory | 2,462,781 | 2,345,377 | 2,375,047 |
| Other current assets | 38,535 | 35,738 | 30,713 |
| Total current assets | 3,171,967 | 3,005,157 | 2,835,201 |
| Property and equipment, at cost | 3,784,741 | 3,431,756 | 3,606,837 |
| Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | 1,255,805 | 1,129,485 | 1,181,734 |
| Net property and equipment | 2,528,936 | 2,302,271 | 2,425,103 |
| Notes receivable, less current portion | 15,218 | 16,295 | 13,066 |
| Goodwill | 756,349 | 758,537 | 756,225 |
| Other assets, net | 35,406 | 41,386 | 37,613 |
| Total assets | $ 6,507,876 | $ 6,123,646 | $ 6,067,208 |
| Liabilities and shareholders' equity | |||
| Current liabilities: | |||
| Accounts payable | $ 2,302,282 | $ 2,058,859 | $ 2,056,521 |
| Self-insurance reserves | 67,623 | 56,726 | 57,700 |
| Accrued payroll | 67,678 | 60,687 | 65,520 |
| Accrued benefits and withholdings | 51,330 | 41,273 | 41,262 |
| Deferred income taxes | 22,184 | 12,082 | 20,222 |
| Income taxes payable | 15,460 | 11,075 | — |
| Other current liabilities | 200,498 | 189,527 | 181,718 |
| Current portion of long-term debt | 62 | 69 | 67 |
| Total current liabilities | 2,727,117 | 2,430,298 | 2,423,010 |
| Long-term debt, less current portion | 1,396,362 | 1,395,922 | 1,396,141 |
| Deferred income taxes | 66,065 | 86,854 | 80,713 |
| Other liabilities | 200,751 | 204,429 | 201,023 |
| Shareholders' equity: | |||
| Common stock, $0.01 par value: | |||
| Authorized shares – 245,000,000 | |||
| Issued and outstanding shares – 104,656,509 as of June 30, 2014, 108,886,775 as of June 30, 2013, and 105,939,766 as of December 31, 2013 | 1,047 | 1,089 | 1,059 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 1,168,016 | 1,102,900 | 1,118,929 |
| Retained earnings | 948,518 | 902,154 | 846,333 |
| Total shareholders' equity | 2,117,581 | 2,006,143 | 1,966,321 |
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 6,507,876 | $ 6,123,646 | $ 6,067,208 |
| Note: The balance sheet at December 31, 2013, has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. | |||
| O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME | ||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||
| (In thousands, except per share data) | ||||
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For the Three Months Ended June 30, |
For the Six Months Ended June 30, |
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| 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Sales | $ 1,847,088 | $ 1,714,969 | $ 3,575,031 | $ 3,299,978 |
| Cost of goods sold, including warehouse and distribution expenses | 896,211 | 843,094 | 1,746,438 | 1,629,440 |
| Gross profit | 950,877 | 871,875 | 1,828,593 | 1,670,538 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 614,403 | 575,614 | 1,204,999 | 1,123,193 |
| Operating income | 336,474 | 296,261 | 623,594 | 547,345 |
| Other income (expense): | ||||
| Interest expense | (12,819) | (11,467) | (26,228) | (22,867) |
| Interest income | 506 | 469 | 1,137 | 946 |
| Other, net | 637 | 864 | 1,255 | 1,332 |
| Total other expense | (11,676) | (10,134) | (23,836) | (20,589) |
| Income before income taxes | 324,798 | 286,127 | 599,758 | 526,756 |
| Provision for income taxes | 119,151 | 109,000 | 220,251 | 195,300 |
| Net income | $ 205,647 | $ 177,127 | $ 379,507 | $ 331,456 |
| Earnings per share-basic: | ||||
| Earnings per share | $ 1.94 | $ 1.61 | $ 3.58 | $ 2.99 |
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic | 105,772 | 110,278 | 105,982 | 110,914 |
| Earnings per share-assuming dilution: | ||||
| Earnings per share | $ 1.91 | $ 1.58 | $ 3.52 | $ 2.94 |
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding – assuming dilution | 107,556 | 112,079 | 107,817 | 112,736 |
| O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||
| (Unaudited) | ||
| (In thousands) | ||
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For the Six Months Ended June 30, |
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| 2014 | 2013 | |
| Operating activities: | ||
| Net income | $ 379,507 | $ 331,456 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
| Depreciation and amortization of property, equipment and intangibles | 95,004 | 89,682 |
| Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs | 1,041 | 1,000 |
| Excess tax benefit from stock options exercised | (23,849) | (18,681) |
| Deferred income taxes | (12,686) | (80) |
| Share-based compensation programs | 12,137 | 11,174 |
| Other | 2,718 | 3,117 |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||
| Accounts receivable | (28,422) | (56,681) |
| Inventory | (87,734) | (69,046) |
| Accounts payable | 245,761 | 129,747 |
| Income taxes payable | 39,412 | 23,823 |
| Other | 32,636 | (6,099) |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 655,525 | 439,412 |
| Investing activities: | ||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (194,929) | (176,577) |
| Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 789 | 678 |
| Payments received on notes receivable | 1,835 | 2,166 |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (192,305) | (173,733) |
| Financing activities: | ||
| Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt | — | 299,976 |
| Payment of debt issuance costs | — | (1,879) |
| Principal payments on capital leases | (36) | (189) |
| Repurchases of common stock | (299,655) | (501,914) |
| Excess tax benefit from stock options exercised | 23,849 | 18,681 |
| Net proceeds from issuance of common stock | 34,735 | 37,448 |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (241,107) | (147,877) |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 222,113 | 117,802 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period | 231,318 | 248,128 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period | $ 453,431 | $ 365,930 |
| Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | ||
| Income taxes paid | $ 189,944 | $ 170,100 |
| Interest paid, net of capitalized interest | 25,190 | 21,706 |
| O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||
| SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||
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For the Twelve Months Ended June 30, |
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| Adjusted Debt to EBITDAR: | 2014 | 2013 | ||||
| (In thousands, except adjusted debt to EBITDAR ratio) | ||||||
| GAAP debt | $ 1,396,424 | $ 1,395,991 | ||||
| Add: Letters of credit | 47,782 | 51,849 | ||||
| Discount on senior notes | 3,638 | 4,141 | ||||
| Six-times rent expense | 1,545,804 | 1,495,794 | ||||
| Adjusted debt | $ 2,993,648 | $ 2,947,775 | ||||
| GAAP net income | $ 718,343 | $ 623,590 | ||||
| Add: Interest expense | 52,435 | 44,796 | ||||
| Provision for income taxes | 413,601 | 369,825 | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 188,502 | 178,558 | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 22,685 | 22,309 | ||||
| Rent expense | 257,634 | 249,299 | ||||
| EBITDAR | $ 1,653,200 | $ 1,488,377 | ||||
| Adjusted debt to EBITDAR | 1.81 | 1.98 | ||||
| June 30, | ||||||
| 2014 | 2013 | |||||
| Selected Balance Sheet Ratios: | ||||||
| Inventory turnover (1) | 1.4 | 1.4 | ||||
| Inventory turnover, net of payables (2) | 13.5 | 9.7 | ||||
| Average inventory per store (in thousands) (3) | $ 579 | $ 574 | ||||
| Accounts payable to inventory (4) | 93.5% | 87.8% | ||||
| Return on equity (5) | 34.7% | 29.5% | ||||
| Return on assets (6) | 11.4% | 10.6% | ||||
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For the Three Months Ended June 30, |
For the Six Months Ended June 30, |
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| 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |||
| Selected Financial Information (in thousands): | ||||||
| Capital expenditures | $ 111,844 | $ 103,093 | $ 194,929 | $ 176,577 | ||
| Free cash flow (7) | $ 198,132 | $ 109,975 | $ 460,596 | $ 262,835 | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | $ 47,527 | $ 45,503 | $ 95,004 | $ 89,682 | ||
| Interest expense | $ 12,819 | $ 11,467 | $ 26,228 | $ 22,867 | ||
| Rent expense | $ 65,343 | $ 64,457 | $ 130,096 | $ 127,354 | ||
| Store and Team Member Information: | ||||||
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For the Three Months Ended June 30, |
For the Six Months Ended June 30, |
For the Twelve Months Ended June 30, |
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| 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Beginning store count | 4,216 | 4,041 | 4,166 | 3,976 | 4,087 | 3,859 |
| New stores opened | 42 | 47 | 93 | 113 | 175 | 175 |
| Stores acquired | — | — | — | — | — | 56 |
| Stores closed | (1) | (1) | (2) | (2) | (5) | (3) |
| Ending store count | 4,257 | 4,087 | 4,257 | 4,087 | 4,257 | 4,087 |
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For the Three Months Ended June 30, |
For the Twelve Months Ended June 30, |
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| 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |||
| Total employment | 67,185 | 60,035 | ||||
| Square footage (in thousands) | 30,771 | 29,435 | ||||
| Sales per weighted-average square foot (8) | $ 59.88 | $ 58.16 | $ 227.92 | $ 222.96 | ||
| Sales per weighted-average store (in thousands) (9) | $ 433 | $ 419 | $ 1,645 | $ 1,597 | ||
| (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. | ||||||
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(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. | ||||||
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(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. | ||||||
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(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. | ||||||