Dorman Products, Inc.: Initiation Of Coverage – Robust Product Pipeline 

This is our first report on Dorman Products, an innovator of repair solutions for the motor vehicle aftermarket industry. The company recently released its fourth quarter 2023 earnings report with results in line with their guidance. The achievements include record net sales and earnings per share (EPS), significant improvement in margins, and the production and launch of thousands of innovative items across all three segments of the business. Their net sales reached $494 million, an increase of 3% year-over-year, primarily due to a higher volume of product introduction and price increases to offset inflation. Additionally, free cash flow for the year was at an all-time high. The success of the year also allowed them to pay down debts and repurchase shares.