- Overall sales rose 23% on a 15.5% same-store sales increase.
- Gross margins dropped, but operating margins rose slightly.
- Earnings per share of $1.89 included $0.03 worth of one-time charges.
(Figures in thousands, except per-share data)
Income Statement Highlights
FY 2005 | FY 2004 | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sales | $2,309,371 | $1,881,241 | 22.8 |
Net Profit | $294,153 | $213,343 | 37.9 |
EPS | $1.89 | $1.42 | 33.1 |
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Margin Checkup
FY 2005 | FY 2004 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
Gross Margin | 46.50% | 46.66% | (0.17) |
Op. Margin | 19.97% | 19.28% | 0.69 |
Net Margin | 12.74% | 11.34% | 1.40 |
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Balance Sheet Highlights
Assets | Q4 2005 | Q4 2004 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Cash+ ST Invest. | $751,518 | $589,607 | 27.5 |
Inventory | $210,739 | $170,576 | 23.5 |
Other Current Asst. | $106,232 | $91,601 | 16 |
Liabilities | Q4 2005 | Q4 2004 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Long-Term Debt | - | - | N/A |
Accounts Pay. | $139,197 | $108,929 | 27.8 |
Cash Flow Highlights
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