In many ways, the U.S. economy bounced back from the pandemic more quickly than expected, but this has led to a combination of high demand for goods and commodities, supply chain troubles, and a low unemployment environment, all of which are feeding into stronger inflation than the country has seen in a few decades. The company sells products like batteries, brakes, motor oil, wiper blades, and a vast array of other replacement parts to both DIY customers and professional mechanics. Additionally, O'Reilly has a bigger presence with auto repair shops, an important customer base that greatly benefits its profitability.