Genuine Parts Company also reported 2021 fourth-quarter sales of $4.8 billion, a 13% increase over the same period in 2020.
US Foods Holding Corp. reported 2021 fourth-quarter sales of $7.6 billion and year-end sales of $29.5 billion.
Fortive Corp. says its board authorized a repurchase program under, which Fortive may purchase up to 20 million shares of its common stock.
The Roswell, Georgia-based landscape company also reported 2021 year-end net sales of $3.48 billion, a 29% jump over 2020.
The company’s net sales for the fourth quarter of 2021 reached a ‘record’ $1 billion, while total yearly sales topped $5 billion.
Ace Hardware Corporation reported record 2021 total revenues of $8.6 billion and 4Q revenues of $2.1 billion.
Consolidated sales in 2021’s 4Q decreased 4.3% compared to the prior year, but overall annual sales were up 3.3%.
Pipes, valves and fittings distributor MRC Global Inc. reported 2021 4Q sales of $686 million, an 18% increase over 2020.
WESCO International Inc. reported 2021 fourth-quarter sales of $4.9 billion, a 17.5% increase over the same quarter in 2020.
Genuine Parts Company announced an increase in the regular quarterly cash dividend for the 66th consecutive year.
Rhys J. Best will retire upon completion of his term as a director at the annual meeting of the company’s stockholders in May, the company said.
The company’s board approved a 10% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, while multiple leadership changes were also announced.
