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PetMed Express, Inc. d/b/a 1-800-PetMeds Announces Its Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year End Financial Results and Increases Its Quarterly Dividend to $0.28 per Share
15% Increase in 4th Quarter Sales8.4% Increase in 4th Quarter Diluted Earnings per Share5% Increase in 4th Quarter New Order Sales DELRAY BEACH, Fla., May 04,
About this update from Petmed Express, Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"15% Increase in 4th Quarter Sales8.4% Increase in 4th Quarter Diluted Earnings per Share5% Increase in 4th Quarter New Order Sales\n DELRAY BEACH, Fla., May 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PetMed Express, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETS) today announced its financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2020. Net sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 were $74.3 million, compared to $64.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2019, an increase of 15%. Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 was $7.0 million, or $0.35 diluted per share, compared to net income of $6.6 million, or $0.32 diluted per share, for the same quarter the prior year, an increase to diluted earnings per share of 8.4%. Reorder sales for the three months ended March 31, 2020 were $65.2 million, compared to $55.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, an increase of 17%. New order sales for the three months ended March 31, 2020 were $9.1 million, compared to $8.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, an increase of 5%. The Company acquired approximately 107,000 new customers in the quarter ended March 31, 2020, compared to 101,000 new customers in the same period the prior year. The average order size for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 was $90, compared to $85 for the quarter ended March 31, 2019. Menderes Akdag, President and CEO, commented: “During the March quarter, due to COVID-19, demand has been strong for the ecommerce channel, with consumers shifting their purchases to online, which has positively impacted our sales. We were more efficient with our advertising in the fourth quarter, and we will continue to focus on optimizing our marketing plan in fiscal 2021. As an essential business, we have been open during our normal business hours without any material disruptions in our operations. We are dedicated to making every effort to ensure pets get the medications they need in these challenging times. We have also taken extra precautions to ensure the health and safety of our employees. Also, so far, we have not seen any material disruptions in our supply chain. But, as it is a fluid situation, we are monitoring and managing it closely. In fiscal 2021, we will continue to be price competitive and will increase advertising to acquire new customers, promote brand awareness, and reinforce brand loyalty.” The B...