Sees bright prospects for U.S. manufacturing and energy industries
Second quarter sales were $1.23 billion, an increase of 4% over the prior year. Same-store sales grew 3% in the quarter, with gas and rent up 4% and hardgoods up 1%.
Operating margin was 11.8% for the second quarter and included 90 basis points of impact from SAP implementation costs and depreciation expense. Prior year operating margin was 12.0% and included 70 basis points of impact from SAP implementation costs and depreciation expense. Adjusted operating margin* was 12.0% and 12.2% in the current and prior year quarters, respectively.