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Sep 30, 2023

Fastenal Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Fastenal's Q3 2023 performance saw increased unit sales offset by softer end market demand, with daily sales growth of 4.0% and diluted net earnings per share of $0.52.

Key Takeaways

Fastenal Company reported a 2.4% increase in net sales for the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, with a daily sales growth of 4.0%. The diluted net earnings per share increased to $0.52 from $0.50 in the prior year. Growth was driven by Onsite locations, though softer end market demand impacted manufacturing, construction, and reseller customers.

Net sales increased by 2.4% compared to Q3 2022, with daily sales up by 4.0%.

Diluted net earnings per share rose to $0.52, up from $0.50 in the third quarter of the previous year.

The company signed 93 new Onsite locations, totaling 1,778 active sites, marking a 13.5% increase year-over-year.

Daily sales through eCommerce grew by 41.3%, representing 24.5% of total sales.

Total Revenue
$1.85B
Previous year: $1.8B
+2.4%
EPS
$0.52
Previous year: $0.5
+4.0%
Non-Resi Construction Sales
-$7.2
Previous year: $5.2
-238.5%
Gross Profit
$848M
Previous year: $827M
+2.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$298M
Previous year: $232M
+28.5%
Free Cash Flow
$341M
Previous year: $210M
+62.6%
Total Assets
$4.6B
Previous year: $4.63B
-0.7%

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Forward Guidance

The company expects its investment in property and equipment to be within a range of $180.0 to $190.0 million for the full year of 2023, reflecting a deferral of several distribution center-related projects.