Fastenal Company reported a 4.4% increase in net sales for the first quarter of 2020, driven by growth drivers and pandemic-related sales. Diluted net earnings per share increased by 4.0% to $0.35. The company signed 4,798 industrial vending devices and 85 new Onsite locations.
Net sales increased by 4.4% compared to the first quarter of 2019.
Daily sales increased by 2.8% year-over-year, adjusted for one additional selling day.
Diluted net earnings per share increased by 4.0% to $0.35.
Signed 4,798 industrial vending devices and 85 new Onsite locations.
Due to slowing business activity, customer closures, and efforts to source critical parts, Fastenal has limited visibility for vending and Onsite signings and cannot provide guidance for 2020.