O Reilly Automotivereason 04 of 4it makes it for less than anyone else canderived 2026-09-11accession 0000898173-26-000045
Gross profit margin was 51.4% of sales for Q2 2026, unchanged from Q2 2025
Gross profit margin was 51.5% of sales for H1 2026 versus 51.4% for H1 2025
Gross margin increases were primarily due to improved acquisition costs and distribution operating efficiencies
The company reduces effects of merchandise cost increases principally by taking advantage of supplier incentive programs and economies of scale resulting from increased volume of purchases
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“Gross profit margin was 51.4% of sales for Q2 2026, unchanged from Q2 2025”
“Gross profit margin was 51.5% of sales for H1 2026 versus 51.4% for H1 2025”
“Gross margin increases were primarily due to improved acquisition costs and distribution operating efficiencies”
“The company reduces effects of merchandise cost increases principally by taking advantage of supplier incentive programs and economies of scale resulting from increased volume of purchases”