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Sep 03, 2022
MSC Q4 2022 Earnings Report
MSC's Q4 2022 earnings were reported with net sales increasing by 23% year-over-year and diluted EPS reaching $1.86.
Key Takeaways
MSC Industrial Supply Co. reported a strong finish to fiscal 2022, with Q4 net sales reaching $1.0 billion, a 23% increase year-over-year. Diluted EPS was reported at $1.86, and adjusted diluted EPS at $1.79. The company highlighted its average daily sales growth exceeding the Industrial Production index and progress on its Mission Critical program.
Net sales increased by 23% year-over-year, reaching $1.0 billion.
Diluted EPS was $1.86, compared to $1.18 in the prior year quarter.
Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.79, versus $1.26 in the prior year quarter.
Operating income was $144.0 million, or $138.6 million adjusted to exclude certain gains and costs.
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Forward Guidance
MSC Industrial Supply anticipates another year of strong topline growth and adjusted operating margin expansion, with flexibility on capital allocation due to expected cash flow conversion.
Positive Outlook
- Expected strong topline growth
- Anticipated adjusted operating margin expansion
- Flexibility on capital allocation
- Mission Critical program on track to exceed $100 million in savings
- Leading position in the marketplace across core business lines
Challenges Ahead
- General economic conditions in the markets
- Changing customer and product mixes
- Volatility in commodity and energy prices, the impact of prolonged periods of low, high and rapid inflation, and fluctuations in interest rates
- Competition, including the adoption by competitors of aggressive pricing strategies and sales methods
- Industry consolidation and other changes in the industrial distribution sector