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Mar 31, 2023

CDW Q1 2023 Earnings Report

CDW's Q1 2023 earnings were pressured by IT demand contraction, while record first-quarter profit margins reinforced the durability of the company's strategy.

Key Takeaways

CDW Corporation reported a 14.2% decrease in net sales, totaling $5,103.1 million for the first quarter of 2023, compared to $5,949.1 million in the first quarter of 2022. Despite the revenue decline, the company achieved record first-quarter margins, driven by higher product margins and a favorable mix of netted-down revenue. The company remains confident in its ability to deliver profitability, margins, and cash flow.

Total Net sales decreased by 14.2% compared to Q1 2022, amounting to $5,103 million.

Gross profit margin increased to 21.3% compared to 18.6% in Q1 2022.

Operating income decreased by 8.2% to $355 million.

Non-GAAP operating income margin was 8.5% versus 7.8% for the first quarter of 2022.

Total Revenue
$5.1B
Previous year: $5.95B
-14.2%
EPS
$2.03
Previous year: $2.2
-7.7%
Gross Profit
$1.09B
Previous year: $1.1B
-1.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$279M
Previous year: $387M
-27.8%
Free Cash Flow
$411M
Previous year: $340M
+21.1%
Total Assets
$12.8B
Previous year: $13.5B
-5.5%

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Forward Guidance

CDW is well-positioned to attain its target of exceeding US IT market growth by 200 to 300 basis points on a constant currency basis.

Positive Outlook

  • Stronger engagement with customers and partners.
  • Laser focus on meeting the needs of more than 250,000 customers around the globe.
  • Remaining the partner of choice for more than 1,000 leading and emerging technology brands.
  • Resilient business model.
  • Financial discipline.

Challenges Ahead

  • Economic uncertainty built during the quarter.
  • Deeper than expected demand contraction.
  • Lower business volume.
  • Unfavorable translation of the British pound and Canadian dollar to US dollar.
  • Increased payroll expenses as a result of higher coworker count.

Revenue & Expenses

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