O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) director sells 2,595 shares of stock

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

O'Reilly Automotive director John Raymond Murphy reported an open-market sale of company stock. On May 18, 2026, he sold 2,595 shares of common stock at $88.67 per share in a non-derivative, open-market transaction.

Following the sale, Murphy directly holds 4,000 shares, which the footnote explains include 2,035 unvested restricted share awards and 1,965 shares held directly. He also indirectly holds 8,125 shares in an IRA account, which was reported as a holding entry with no transaction on that date.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 2,595 shares ($230,099)

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider MURPHY JOHN RAYMOND

Role null

Sold 2,595 shs ($230K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common stock	2,595	$88.67	$230K
holding	Common stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common stock — 4,000 shares (Direct, null); Common stock — 8,125 shares (Indirect, Indirectly in an IRA.)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 2,595 shares Sale price per share: $88.67/share Direct holdings after sale: 4,000 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Shares sold 2,595 shares Open-market sale of common stock on May 18, 2026

Sale price per share $88.67/share Price for 2,595 common shares sold

Direct holdings after sale 4,000 shares Common stock directly held following the transaction

Unvested restricted share awards 2,035 shares Included within 4,000 directly held shares

Direct common shares 1,965 shares Portion of direct holdings excluding unvested awards

Indirect IRA holdings 8,125 shares Common stock held indirectly in an IRA

Key Terms

open-market sale, restricted share awards, IRA, non-derivative

4 terms

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action": "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

restricted share awards financial

"Total includes 2,035 unvested restricted share awards"

Restricted share awards are grants of company stock given to employees or executives that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions—typically staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance goals—are met. They matter to investors because they can dilute existing shares when they vest, signal management’s incentives and confidence, and affect a company’s future earnings per share much like a delayed paycheck that becomes available only after you meet agreed milestones.

IRA financial

"Indirectly in an IRA."

An individual retirement account (IRA) is a savings account designed to help people put aside money for their retirement, often with tax advantages that encourage long-term savings. It matters to investors because it can grow over time, providing financial security later in life, and offers benefits that can reduce current taxes or allow investments to compound more effectively.

non-derivative financial

"transaction_type": "non-derivative""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

MURPHY JOHN RAYMOND

(Last) (First) (Middle)

233 S. PATTERSON AVE

(Street)

SPRINGFIELD MISSOURI 65802

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC [ ORLY ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/18/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common stock	05/18/2026		S		2,595	D	$88.67	4,000(1)	D
Common stock								8,125	I	Indirectly in an IRA.

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Total includes 2,035 unvested restricted share awards and 1,965 shares held directly by Mr. Murphy.

	/s/ John R. Murphy	05/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did ORLY director John Raymond Murphy report?

Director John Raymond Murphy reported an open-market sale of O'Reilly Automotive common stock. He sold 2,595 shares at $88.67 per share, according to the Form 4, in a non-derivative transaction dated May 18, 2026.

How many O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC (ORLY) shares did the director sell?

Murphy sold 2,595 shares of O'Reilly Automotive common stock. The Form 4 classifies this as a non-derivative open-market sale at a reported price of $88.67 per share on May 18, 2026.

What are John Raymond Murphy’s direct ORLY holdings after the reported sale?

After the sale, Murphy directly holds 4,000 O'Reilly Automotive shares. A footnote clarifies this total includes 2,035 unvested restricted share awards and 1,965 shares held directly in his name following the transaction.

Does the ORLY director have any indirect holdings reported on this Form 4?

Yes. The filing reports 8,125 O'Reilly Automotive shares held indirectly in an IRA. This position is shown as a holding entry on the same date, with no indicated purchase or sale tied to that IRA account.

What is the reported sale price for the ORLY shares in this Form 4?

The reported sale price is $88.67 per share of O'Reilly Automotive common stock. This price applies to the 2,595 shares sold in the open-market non-derivative transaction disclosed for May 18, 2026.

How many restricted share awards does the ORLY director have after this transaction?

The footnote states that Murphy’s 4,000 directly held shares include 2,035 unvested restricted share awards. The remaining 1,965 shares in that total are held directly as common stock following the reported sale.