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Sep 30, 2023

Dorman Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Reported strong top line growth, record profits, and robust cash flow.

Key Takeaways

Dorman Products reported an 18% increase in net sales to $488.2 million, with record diluted EPS of $1.28, up 32%, and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.40, up 20%. The company generated $56 million in cash from operating activities and repaid $50 million of debt. However, due to softer demand, the company lowered its full-year net sales and earnings forecast.

Net sales increased by 18% to $488.2 million.

Record diluted EPS reached $1.28, a 32% increase.

Adjusted diluted EPS hit a record of $1.40, up 20% year-over-year and 39% compared to the previous quarter.

Generated $56 million in cash from operating activities and repaid $50 million of debt.

Total Revenue
$488M
Previous year: $413M
+18.1%
EPS
$1.4
Previous year: $1.17
+19.7%
Gross Margin
37.5%
Previous year: 31.9%
+17.6%
Gross Profit
$183M
Previous year: $132M
+38.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$32M
Previous year: $35.4M
-9.8%
Free Cash Flow
$46.6M
Previous year: -$15.7M
-396.1%
Total Assets
$2.26B
Previous year: $1.8B
+25.5%

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Forward Guidance

The company has updated its full-year 2023 guidance, which includes the impact of the SuperATV acquisition but excludes any potential impacts from future acquisitions, additional supply chain disruptions, significant interest rate increases, or share repurchases. Net Sales are expected to be $1.925B – $1.945B. Diluted EPS is expected to be $3.75 – $3.95. Adjusted Diluted EPS is expected to be $4.35 – $4.55.