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In 2025, O’Reilly Automotive completed a record-breaking 15-for-1 stock split after receiving shareholder approval. This split follows the company’s impressive stock performance, rallying over 62,400% since its IPO in 1993, and it signifies investor confidence as part of the broader market trend influenced by both the AI revolution and stock splits.
On June 17, Interactive Brokers Group also made headlines with its first-ever 4-for-1 stock split. This year has seen a marked shift towards non-tech stock splits, with other notable examples including a 2-for-1 split from Fastenal in May, underscoring a shift from the tech-centric splits seen in previous years.
The average age of vehicles on U.S. roadways has risen to 12.8 years in 2025 from 11.1 years in 2012, boosting demand for auto parts and services, which aligns with O’Reilly’s strategic initiatives, including an aggressive share repurchase program totaling $26.59 billion since 2011.
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