• O'Reilly Automotive raised its 2026 comparable-store sales growth forecast to 5.5%-6.5% from 4%-6%, driven by stronger-than-expected third-quarter sales.
• Updated diluted earnings guidance of $3.25-$3.35 per share implies 11% annual growth at the midpoint.
• Total revenue is now projected at $19 billion-$19.3 billion.
• Free cash flow guidance increased to $1.9 billion-$2.2 billion, supported by operating income growth and tax-credit payment timing.
• Full-year gross margin guidance rose to 51.6%-52.1%, incorporating a $39 million third-quarter tariff refund benefit.

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