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Mar 31, 2020

Fastenal Q1 2020 Earnings Report

Fastenal's financial performance increased slightly due to growth drivers and coronavirus pandemic related sales.

Key Takeaways

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.

Total Revenue
$1.37B
Previous year: $1.31B
+4.4%
EPS
$0.35
Previous year: $0.34
+2.9%
Non-Resi Construction Sales
-$7.8
Gross Profit
$637M
Previous year: $625M
+1.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$161M
Previous year: $185M
-13.3%
Free Cash Flow
$192M
Previous year: $151M
+27.8%
Total Assets
$3.93B
Previous year: $3.65B
+7.7%

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Forward Guidance

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.