Insight Enterprises reported strong Q1 2020 results, with a 27% increase in net sales driven by the acquisition of PCM, Inc. Gross profit increased by 31%, and the company successfully deployed its workforce to work-from-home while supporting clients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company withdrew its 2020 financial guidance due to the economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19.
Net sales increased 27% year over year to $2.14 billion, primarily due to the acquisition of PCM.
Gross profit increased 31% year over year to $325.3 million, with gross margin expanding 50 basis points.
Earnings from operations decreased 7% to $52.9 million, impacted by increased amortization and acquisition-related expenses.
Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.30 increased 11% year over year.
Insight Enterprises withdrew its 2020 financial guidance for net sales and Adjusted diluted earnings per share due to the high level of economic uncertainty and disruption caused by COVID-19. Demand for products and services is anticipated to decrease significantly in the short term as business and consumer activity declines globally.