O'Reilly Automotive Inc Issues Q4 2012 EPS Guidance; Lowers High End Of Prior FY 2012 Revenue Guidance To A Range In Line With Analysts' Estimates, Raises FY 2012 EPS Guidance

O'Reilly Automotive Inc announced that for the fourth quarter of 2012, it expects comparable store sales growth of 2%-4%, earnings per share (EPS) between $1.03-$1.07. For fiscal 2012, it expects comparable store sales growth of 3%-4%, total revenue of $6.15-$6.20 billion and earnings per share between $4.64-$4.68. According to I/B/E/S Estimates, analysts were expecting the Company to report EPS of $1.07 for the fourth quarter of 2012; revenue of $6.20 billion and EPS of $4.63 for fiscal 2012.