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Jun 30, 2021
Fastenal Q2 2021 Earnings Report
Fastenal's financial performance remained stable with a slight decrease in net sales, driven by shifts in product demand and strategic investments.
Key Takeaways
Fastenal Company reported a slight decrease in net sales for the second quarter of 2021, influenced by reduced PPE sales offset by increased manufacturing and construction demand. Gross profit margin improved, but operating expenses increased, resulting in a modest rise in operating income. The company continues to invest in growth drivers like Onsite locations and FMI devices, while managing supply chain challenges and inflationary pressures.
Net sales decreased slightly by 0.1% compared to Q2 2020, totaling $1,507.7 million.
Gross profit margin increased to 46.5%, up 200 basis points from the previous year.
Operating income rose modestly by 0.5% year-over-year, reaching $317.8 million.
Daily sales through Onsite locations grew at a rate better than 25%.
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Forward Guidance
Fastenal anticipates continued growth through strategic investments in Onsite locations and FMI devices, aiming for 300-350 Onsite signings in 2021 and weighted FASTVend/FASTBin device signings between 23,000 to 25,000 MEUs. The company expects net capital expenditures to be within $170.0 to $200.0 million.
Positive Outlook
- Onsite signings in Q2 2021 were the highest since the pandemic began.
- Goal for weighted FASTVend and FASTBin device signings in 2021 remains in a range of 23,000 to 25,000 MEUs.
- Expect net capital expenditures in 2021 to be within a range of $170.0 to $200.0
- Company will continue to open or close locations as is deemed necessary to sustain and improve its network
- The company will support its growth drivers, and manage its operating expenses.
Challenges Ahead
- The rapid slowdown in the economy in the second quarter of 2020, including the slowdown or idling of many Onsites, left inventories artificially high in that period.
- The current period is being affected by supply chain disruption, which is limiting our ability to build inventories to levels that would normally be justified by current economic activity.
- Employee-related expenses increased 11.5% in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020.
- Occupancy-related expenses increased 4.7% in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020.
- We continue to experience pressure related to product and transportation cost inflation.