On Feb. 21, Genuine Parts
- Revenues increased 7.5%, slightly below average analyst estimates.
- Net profit rose 10.6% and EPS climbed 11.1%, past analyst estimates.
- Free cash flow came in 26% less than the prior year.
(Figures in thousands, except per-share data)
Income Statement Highlights
Avg. Est. | FY 2005 | FY 2004 | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sales | $9,800,000 | $9,783,050 | $9,097,267 | +7.5% |
Net Profit | -- | $437,434 | $395,552 | +10.6% |
EPS | $2.48 | $2.50 | $2.25 | +11.1% |
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Margin Checkup
FY 2005 | FY 2004 | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
Gross Margin | 31.32% | 31.11% | +0.22% |
Op. Margin | 7.25% | 6.99% | +0.26% |
Net Margin | 4.47% | 4.35% | +0.12% |
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Balance Sheet Highlights
Assets | Q4 2005 | Q4 2004 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Cash+ ST Invest. | $188,911 | $134,940 | +40.0% |
Inventory | $2,216,542 | $2,198,957 | +0.8% |
Accounts Rec. | $1,186,865 | $1,123,900 | +5.6% |
Liabilities | Q4 2005 | Q4 2004 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Long-Term Debt | $500,000 | $500,000 | +0.0% |
Accounts Pay. | $973,615 | $856,653 | +13.7% |
Cash Flow Highlights
Q4 2005 | Q4 2004 | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
Cash From Ops | $440,517 | $555,236 | -20.7% |
Capital Expend. | $85,714 | $72,077 | +18.9% |
Free Cash Flow | $354,803 | $483,159 | -26.6% |
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