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Fastenal FASTThe company said its net sales rose 5.2% in 2023 and that daily sales, which were reduced by one fewer business day, rose 5.7%. It attributed the growth mainly to its transportation customers and manufacturing end markets.
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AI summaryThe company said its net sales rose 5.2% in 2023 and that daily sales, which were reduced by one fewer business day, rose 5.7%. It attributed the growth mainly to its transportation customers and manufacturing end markets.
The company said price contributed 160 to 190 basis points to its net sales growth in 2023. It said the average was 240 to 270 basis points in the first half of 2023, 110 to 140 basis points in Q3, and 50 to 80 basis points in Q4.
The company said it signed 326 Onsites in 2023, below its goal at the start of the year of 375 to 400 units. It said it signed 24,126 FMI MEUs, within its goal range of 23,000 to 25,000 MEUs. It also said the share of sales running through its Digital Footprint was 56.1%, below its goal of 65.0% but above the prior-year level of 49.3%.
The company said U.S. PMI averaged 47.1 for 2023 and remained below 50 every month. Despite this environment, it said it achieved a stable operating profit margin and recorded record operating cash flow, which allowed it to pay a supplemental fifth dividend in Q4 2023.
Key figures
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2023
- Revenue
- $7.3B
- Operating income
- $1.5B
- Net income
- $1.2B
- EPS
- $2.02
- Gross profit
- $3.4B
- Operating cash flow
- $1.4B
From the XBRL financial data filed with the SEC · not processed by AI.
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Fastenal Posts 5.2% Net Sales Growth and 5.7% Daily Sales Growth in 2023
The company said its net sales rose 5.2% in 2023 and that daily sales, which were reduced by one fewer business day, rose 5.7%. It attributed the growth mainly to its transportation customers and manufacturing end markets.
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
2023 price contribution 160 to 190 basis points, slowing by quarter
The company said price contributed 160 to 190 basis points to its net sales growth in 2023. It said the average was 240 to 270 basis points in the first half of 2023, 110 to 140 basis points in Q3, and 50 to 80 basis points in Q4.
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
2023 Results Versus Targets for Onsites, FMI and Digital Footprint
The company said it signed 326 Onsites in 2023, below its goal at the start of the year of 375 to 400 units. It said it signed 24,126 FMI MEUs, within its goal range of 23,000 to 25,000 MEUs. It also said the share of sales running through its Digital Footprint was 56.1%, below its goal of 65.0% but above the prior-year level of 49.3%.
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
2023 PMI Averages 47.1 With Stable Operating Margin
The company said U.S. PMI averaged 47.1 for 2023 and remained below 50 every month. Despite this environment, it said it achieved a stable operating profit margin and recorded record operating cash flow, which allowed it to pay a supplemental fifth dividend in Q4 2023.
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
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