Fastenal Company reported a 1.9% increase in net sales for the first quarter of 2024, with net sales reaching $1,895.1 million. Net income increased by 0.9% to $297.7 million, while diluted net income per share remained unchanged at $0.52.
Net sales increased by 1.9% compared to the first quarter of 2023, totaling $1,895.1 million.
Daily sales through Onsite locations grew at a low single-digit rate.
eCommerce daily sales increased by 33.6% and represented 28.6% of total sales.
The company signed 102 new Onsite locations in the first quarter of 2024, bringing the total to 1,872 active sites.
The company's goal for Onsite signings in 2024 remains between 375 to 400. The goal for weighted FASTBin and FASTVend device signings in 2024 remains between 26,000 to 28,000 MEUs. During the full year of 2024, the company continues to expect its investment in property and equipment, net of proceeds from sales, to be within a range of $225.0 to $245.0.
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