Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. Trims O'Reilly Automotive Holdings

The Spanish bank reduced its stake in the auto parts retailer by 14.3% in the third quarter.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 8:19am

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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A., a major Spanish bank, trimmed its holdings in O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. by 14.3% during the third quarter of 2026, according to a recent SEC filing. The bank now owns 154,352 shares of the specialty retailer's stock, valued at $16.6 million.

Why it matters

O'Reilly Automotive is a leading player in the automotive aftermarket industry, supplying parts, tools, and accessories to both professional mechanics and DIY customers. Changes in major institutional investors' holdings can signal shifts in market sentiment around the company.

The details

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria sold 25,786 shares of O'Reilly Automotive stock during the third quarter. The bank now holds a $16.6 million position in the company, down from $19.4 million at the end of the prior quarter.

  • Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria reported the share sale in a 13F filing with the SEC on March 16, 2026.
  • The share sale occurred during the third quarter of 2026.

The players

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.

A major Spanish bank and financial services company.

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.

A leading specialty retailer and distributor of automotive parts, tools, and accessories in the United States.

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The takeaway

This filing indicates that a major institutional investor has reduced its stake in O'Reilly Automotive, potentially signaling a shift in market sentiment around the company. However, O'Reilly remains a dominant player in the auto parts industry, and its long-term prospects continue to be viewed positively by analysts.