Fastenal Q4 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Fastenal Company reported an increase in net sales by 10.7% and diluted net earnings per share by 7.1% in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. The growth was driven by higher unit sales in markets tied to industrial capital goods and commodities, which offset softer markets tied to consumer goods and construction.
Net sales increased by 10.7% compared to Q4 2021, driven by higher unit sales in markets tied to industrial capital goods and commodities.
Diluted net earnings per share increased to $0.43, up from $0.40 in Q4 2021.
The company signed 62 new Onsite locations in Q4 2022, bringing the total active sites to 1,623.
Daily sales through eCommerce grew 48.2% and represented 20.1% of total revenues.
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Forward Guidance
Fastenal provided guidance for Onsite signings and weighted FASTBin and FASTVend device signings in 2023, along with expectations for capital expenditures.
Positive Outlook
- The company aims for 375 to 400 Onsite signings in 2023.
- They target 23,000 to 25,000 MEUs for weighted FASTBin and FASTVend device signings in 2023.
- Investment in property and equipment is expected to be $210.0 to $230.0 in 2023.
- Increased spending on upgrades to and investments in automation of certain hubs.
- Beginning of construction of a hub in Utah.
Challenges Ahead
- No specific negative guidance was provided in the earnings report excerpt.
- No specific negative guidance was provided in the earnings report excerpt.
- No specific negative guidance was provided in the earnings report excerpt.
- No specific negative guidance was provided in the earnings report excerpt.
- No specific negative guidance was provided in the earnings report excerpt.