$FAST has released its Q4 2024 earnings, reporting an EPS of $0.46, slightly missing estimates. Revenue stood at $1.82B, marking a 3.7% increase year-over-year, but still falling short of expectations.
Key highlights reveal challenges in profitability, with an operating margin decline of 120bps to 18.9% and gross margin down to 44.8%. Financial health appears strong, with cash generation of $283M in Q4, enabling a 10% dividend increase. Risks include a potential slowdown in industrial growth and the impact of holiday season shutdowns. Future efforts focus on improving e-commerce capabilities.
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