Snap-on’s dependence on business investments leaves it vulnerable to interest rate increases
Snap-on operates a financial services division that provides credit and funding to customers and franchises. While the division only accounted for 7.0% of company revenue in 2021, it is an essential part of Snap-on’s daily operation and forward-looking strategies. Likely increases in interest rates over the next year could negatively affect the finance division and the company as whole. As an equipment manufacturer and dealer, Snap-on revenue depend on investment demand and the ability to borrow. The company will likely decrease production and lose competitive edge with other equipment producers in the event of a rate hike.
StructuralIn response to volatile demand in the wake of the first COVID-19 surge, the company undertook a comprehensive cost reduction program, aimed at shoring up labor and supply costs.
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