Industrials
Industrial Distribution
$53.15B
26K
Key insights and themes extracted from this filing
Net sales reached $4,312 million, up from $4,182 million in the same period last year. This growth indicates a positive trend in revenue generation for the company.
Operating earnings were $649 million, down from $661 million in the same period last year. This decrease suggests potential challenges in cost management or pricing strategies.
Diluted earnings per share were $9.51, up from $9.28 in the same period last year. This increase indicates improved profitability on a per-share basis.