DNOW Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
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DNOW (NYSE: DNOW) reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $1,307 million. GAAP gross profit was $243 million (18.6% margin), while adjusted gross profit was $272 million (20.8% margin). GAAP net loss attributable to DNOW was $21 million or ($0.11) per diluted share, and adjusted net income was $21 million or $0.12 per diluted share.
Adjusted EBITDA reached $60 million, or 4.6% of revenue. Cash flow from operating activities was $133 million, and cash was $114 million with total long-term debt of $474 million, resulting in net debt of $360 million and a net debt leverage ratio of 1.7x. DNOW repurchased $25 million of stock in Q2 and $75 million year-to-date under its $160 million share repurchase program.
Positive
- Revenue $1,307 million in Q2 2026
- Adjusted EBITDA $60 million, equal to 4.6% of revenue in Q2 2026
- Adjusted net income $21 million, $0.12 per diluted share in Q2 2026
- $133 million cash flow from operating activities in Q2 2026
- $75 million share repurchases year-to-date under $160 million program
- Net debt leverage ratio 1.7x at June 30, 2026
Negative
- GAAP net loss $21 million, or ($0.11) per diluted share in Q2 2026
- Operating profit $1 million in Q2 2026 on $1,307 million revenue
- Long-term debt $474 million at June 30, 2026, up from $411 million at December 31, 2025
- DNOW stockholders' equity $2,093 million, down from $2,233 million at December 31, 2025
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Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
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| May 07 | First-quarter earnings | Positive | -3.3% | Revenue and adjusted EBITDA were reported alongside a quarterly operating cash outflow. |
| Nov 05 | Third-quarter earnings | Positive | -0.3% | Earnings included a definitive all-stock merger agreement with MRC Global. |
| Aug 06 | Second-quarter earnings | Positive | -7.5% | Strong quarterly results accompanied the announced MRC Global merger. |
| May 07 | First-quarter earnings | Positive | -8.6% | Revenue and EBITDA growth were reported with an acquisition in Singapore. |
| Feb 13 | Fourth-quarter earnings | Positive | +20.1% | Results included a new $160 million share repurchase authorization. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
DNOW earnings announcements historically diverged from the reported results in four of five tag-matched events.
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HOUSTON, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DNOW Inc. (NYSE: DNOW) announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Recent Capital Allocation
- Repurchased
$25 million of common stock in the second quarter of 2026 and$75 million year-to-date under the Company's$160 million share repurchase program
Second Quarter 2026 Highlights
- Revenue was
$1,307 million - Gross profit was
$243 million , or18.6% of revenue, and adjusted gross profit was$272 million , or20.8% of revenue - Net loss attributable to DNOW Inc. was
$21 million , or ($0.11) per diluted share, and adjusted net income attributable to DNOW Inc. was$21 million , or$0.12 per diluted share - Adjusted EBITDA was
$60 million , or4.6% of revenue - Cash flow from operating activities was
$133 million - Cash and cash equivalents was
$114 million and total long-term debt was$474 million at June 30, 2026, equating to net debt of$360 million , or a net debt leverage ratio of 1.7x
David Cherechinsky, President and CEO of DNOW, added, “I am thrilled with our significantly improved performance during the second quarter of 2026, highlighted by
Revenue increased to
During the quarter, our net debt leverage ratio improved to 1.7 times, while we returned capital to shareholders through our share repurchase program, demonstrating the strength of our cash generation and our commitment to disciplined capital allocation. Total repurchases reached
I would like to thank our entire team for their efforts to deepen relationships with customers and suppliers, advance our integration initiatives and drive greater operational efficiency with dedication and commitment to growth. Our actions are producing encouraging results, and we continue to take decisive steps to position DNOW for long-term success. I am very proud of the progress we made during the quarter and confident about the second half of the year.”
Prior to the earnings conference call a presentation titled “DNOW Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Presentation” will be available on the Company’s Investor Relations website.
About DNOW
DNOW is a premier energy and industrial solutions provider with a legacy of over 160 years as a leading distributor of pipe, valves, fittings (PVF), gas products, pumps and fabricated equipment. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, with approximately 5,100 employees and a global network of distribution and engineering locations; we provide a broad mix of quality products our customers require to build and maintain essential infrastructure across the upstream, gas utilities, downstream and industrial and midstream markets. We deliver a comprehensive range of value-added supply chain solutions and technical product expertise, supported by advanced digital offerings. Our products and resources enable our customers to run their operations more efficiently and effectively, helping them to meet and exceed their business goals.
Statements made in this press release that are forward-looking in nature are intended to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and may involve risks and uncertainties. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to documents filed by DNOW Inc. with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which identify significant risk factors which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements.
Contact:
Mark Johnson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(281) 823-4754
Earnings Conference Call
August 6, 2026
8:00 a.m. CT
1 (888) 660-6431 (within North America)
1 (929) 203-2118 (outside of North America)
Access Code: 7372055
Webcast: ir.dnow.com
| DNOW INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In millions, except share and par value) | ||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 114 | $ | 164 | ||||
| Receivables, net | 889 | 874 | ||||||
| Inventories, net | 1,062 | 1,192 | ||||||
| Prepaid and other current assets | 52 | 48 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 2,117 | 2,278 | ||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 257 | 264 | ||||||
| Operating right-of-use assets | 148 | 160 | ||||||
| Deferred income tax assets | 10 | 11 | ||||||
| Goodwill | 700 | 617 | ||||||
| Intangibles, net | 556 | 565 | ||||||
| Other assets | 28 | 29 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 3,816 | $ | 3,924 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 711 | $ | 653 | ||||
| Accrued liabilities | 262 | 300 | ||||||
| Other current liabilities | 18 | 21 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 991 | 974 | ||||||
| Long-term debt | 474 | 411 | ||||||
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 109 | 129 | ||||||
| Deferred income tax liabilities | 74 | 99 | ||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 70 | 73 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 1,718 | 1,686 | ||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
| Stockholders' equity: | ||||||||
| Common stock - par value | 2 | 2 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 3,123 | 3,193 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (901 | ) | (836 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (131 | ) | (126 | ) | ||||
| DNOW Inc. stockholders' equity | 2,093 | 2,233 | ||||||
| Noncontrolling interests | 5 | 5 | ||||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 2,098 | 2,238 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 3,816 | $ | 3,924 | ||||
| DNOW INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) (In millions, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 1,307 | $ | 628 | $ | 1,183 | $ | 2,490 | $ | 1,227 | ||||||||||
| Cost of products | 1,064 | 499 | 990 | 2,054 | 960 | |||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 243 | 129 | 193 | 436 | 267 | |||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 238 | 112 | 243 | 481 | 221 | |||||||||||||||
| Impairment and other charges | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | |||||||||||||||
| Operating profit (loss) | 1 | 17 | (50 | ) | (49 | ) | 46 | |||||||||||||
| Other (expense) income, net | (10 | ) | — | (10 | ) | (20 | ) | — | ||||||||||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes | (9 | ) | 17 | (60 | ) | (69 | ) | 46 | ||||||||||||
| Income tax provision (benefit) | 12 | 3 | (16 | ) | (4 | ) | 10 | |||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | (21 | ) | 14 | (44 | ) | (65 | ) | 36 | ||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests | — | — | — | — | 1 | |||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to DNOW Inc. | $ | (21 | ) | $ | 14 | $ | (44 | ) | $ | (65 | ) | $ | 35 | |||||||
| (Loss) earnings per share attributable to DNOW Inc. stockholders: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.11 | ) | $ | 0.13 | $ | (0.24 | ) | $ | (0.35 | ) | $ | 0.32 | |||||||
| Diluted | $ | (0.11 | ) | $ | 0.13 | $ | (0.24 | ) | $ | (0.35 | ) | $ | 0.32 | |||||||
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic | 182 | 105 | 186 | 184 | 106 | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted | 182 | 106 | 186 | 184 | 106 | |||||||||||||||
| DNOW INC.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION | ||||||||||||||||||||
| BUSINESS SEGMENTS (UNAUDITED) (In millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenue: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| United States | $ | 1,109 | $ | 528 | $ | 985 | $ | 2,094 | $ | 1,002 | ||||||||||
| Canada | 47 | 48 | 51 | 98 | 110 | |||||||||||||||
| International | 151 | 52 | 147 | 298 | 115 | |||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 1,307 | $ | 628 | $ | 1,183 | $ | 2,490 | $ | 1,227 | ||||||||||
U.S. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (GAAP) TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS
In an effort to provide investors with additional information regarding our results as determined by GAAP, we disclose various non-GAAP financial measures in our quarterly earnings press releases and other public disclosures. The non-GAAP financial measures include: (i) adjusted gross profit, (ii) adjusted gross profit as a percentage of revenue, (iii) adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and excluding other costs (Adjusted EBITDA), (iv) Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue, (v) Adjusted Net Income attributable to DNOW Inc., (vi) Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share Attributable to DNOW Inc. Stockholders, (vii) Net Debt, (viii) Net Debt Leverage Ratio and (ix) Free Cash Flow. We use these non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate and manage the Company’s operations because we believe they provide useful supplemental information regarding the financial performance of our business. These non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to replace the GAAP financial measures. The Company defines Adjusted Gross Profit as revenue, less cost of products, plus amortization of intangibles, plus inventory-related charges incremental to normal operations, plus transaction costs associated with acquisitions, such as inventory fair value step-up or write-downs and plus or minus the impact of our Last-In, First-Out (“LIFO”) inventory costing methodology. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net (loss) income plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and excluding other costs, such as stock-based compensation, restructuring and exit costs, transaction-related charges, inventory-related charges incremental to normal operations, long-lived asset impairments (including goodwill and intangible assets) and plus or minus the impact of our LIFO inventory costing methodology. Transaction-related charges include transaction costs, inventory fair value step-up, retention bonus accruals and integration expenses associated with acquisitions. We define Net Debt as total long-term debt, including current portion, minus cash. We define our Net Debt Leverage Ratio as Net Debt divided by trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA. The Company believes Net Debt is an indicator of the extent to which the Company’s outstanding debt obligations could be satisfied by cash on hand and a useful metric for investors to evaluate the Company’s leverage position. We believe the Net Debt Leverage Ratio is a commonly used metric that management and investors use to assess the borrowing capacity of the Company. We define Free Cash Flow as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities adjusted for purchases of property, plant and equipment. The Company believes Free Cash Flow is a useful metric for investors to measure a company's financial flexibility and ability to generate cash after considering normal operating expenses and capital expenditures. A reconciliation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures to its most comparable GAAP financial measure is included in the schedules herein. Totals in the schedules herein may not foot due to rounding.
| GROSS PROFIT TO ADJUSTED GROSS PROFIT RECONCILIATION (UNAUDITED) (In millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2026 | As a % of revenue | 2025 | As a % of revenue | 2026 | As a % of revenue | 2026 | As a % of revenue | 2025 | As a % of revenue | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit, as reported | $ | 243 | 18.6 | % | $ | 129 | 20.5 | % | $ | 193 | 16.3 | % | $ | 436 | 17.5 | % | $ | 267 | 21.8 | % | ||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | 7 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Increase in LIFO reserve | 19 | 15 | 16 | 35 | 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inventory-related transaction charges | 3 | — | 41 | 44 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Gross Profit | $ | 272 | 20.8 | % | $ | 146 | 23.2 | % | $ | 256 | 21.6 | % | $ | 528 | 21.2 | % | $ | 287 | 23.4 | % | ||||||||
| NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO DNOW INC. STOCKHOLDERS TO ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION (UNAUDITED) (In millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2026 | As a % of revenue | 2025(1) | As a % of revenue | 2026 | As a % of revenue | 2026 | As a % of revenue | 2025 (1) | As a % of revenue | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income Attributable to DNOW Inc. | $ | (21 | ) | (1.6 | )% | $ | 14 | 2.2 | % | $ | (44 | ) | (3.7 | )% | $ | (65 | ) | (2.6 | )% | $ | 35 | 2.9 | % | |||||
| Net (loss) income Attributable to noncontrolling interests | — | — | — | — | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense (income), net | 9 | (1 | ) | 8 | 17 | (2 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax provision (benefit) | 12 | 3 | (16 | ) | (4 | ) | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 23 | 10 | 23 | 46 | 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation (2) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Increase in LIFO reserve | 19 | 15 | 16 | 35 | 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction-related charges (3) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inventory-related transaction charges (4) | 3 | — | 41 | 44 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment and other charges (5) | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring and exit costs (3) | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (6) | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 60 | 4.6 | % | $ | 51 | 8.1 | % | $ | 39 | 3.3 | % | $ | 99 | 4.0 | % | $ | 97 | 7.9 | % | ||||||||
| (1) | During the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company changed its inventory valuation method for U.S. inventories from the moving average cost method to the LIFO method. The effects of the change in accounting principle have been retrospectively applied to all periods presented. The three and six months ended June 30, 2025 includes a change in accounting principle adjustment decreasing the previously reported net income attributable to DNOW Inc. by | |
| (2) | For the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 and March 31, 2026, stock-based compensation excludes | |
| (3) | Transaction-related charges and restructuring and exit costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses. | |
| (4) | Inventory-related transaction charges are included in cost of products. For the three months ended June 30, 2026 and March 31, 2026 and for the six months ended June 30, 2026, inventory-related transaction charges includes | |
| (5) | For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, impairment and other charges includes | |
| (6) | For the three months ended June 30, 2026 and March 31, 2026 and for the six months ended June 30, 2026, other costs includes |
| NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO DNOW INC. STOCKHOLDERS TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO DNOW INC. STOCKHOLDERS RECONCILIATION (UNAUDITED) (In millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2026 | 2025(1) | 2026 | 2026 | 2025(1) | ||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to DNOW Inc. | $ | (21 | ) | $ | 14 | $ | (44 | ) | $ | (65 | ) | $ | 35 | |||||||
| Increase in LIFO reserve | 19 | 15 | 16 | 35 | 16 | |||||||||||||||
| Transaction-related charges | 6 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 7 | |||||||||||||||
| Inventory-related transaction charges | 3 | — | 41 | 44 | — | |||||||||||||||
| Impairment and other charges | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | |||||||||||||||
| Restructuring and exit costs | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| Tax provision (benefit)(2) | 10 | (6 | ) | (15 | ) | (5 | ) | (7 | ) | |||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Income Attributable to DNOW Inc. | $ | 21 | $ | 29 | $ | 3 | $ | 24 | $ | 53 | ||||||||||
| (1) | The three and six months ended June 30, 2025 includes a change in accounting principle adjustment decreasing the previously reported net income attributable to DNOW Inc. by | |
| (2) | The tax effect of non-GAAP reconciling items is based on the nature of the item and/or the tax jurisdiction in which the reconciling item has been incurred and is calculated by applying the specific tax rate or tax treatment to each item. |
| DILUTED (LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO DNOW INC. STOCKHOLDERS TO ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO DNOW INC. STOCKHOLDERS RECONCILIATION (UNAUDITED) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Diluted (loss) earnings per share attributable to DNOW Inc. stockholders | $ | (0.11 | ) | $ | 0.13 | $ | (0.24 | ) | $ | (0.35 | ) | $ | 0.32 | |||||||
| Increase in LIFO reserve | 0.10 | 0.14 | 0.08 | 0.19 | 0.15 | |||||||||||||||
| Transaction-related charges | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.07 | |||||||||||||||
| Inventory-related transaction charges | 0.02 | — | 0.22 | 0.24 | — | |||||||||||||||
| Impairment and other charges | 0.02 | — | — | 0.02 | — | |||||||||||||||
| Restructuring and exit costs | — | 0.01 | — | — | 0.02 | |||||||||||||||
| Tax provision (benefit)(2) | 0.06 | (0.06 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.07 | ) | |||||||||||
| Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share Attributable to DNOW Inc. Stockholders | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.27 | $ | 0.01 | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.49 | ||||||||||
| (1) | The three and six months ended June 30, 2025 includes a change in accounting principle adjustment decreasing the previously reported diluted earnings per share attributable to DNOW Inc. stockholders by | |
| (2) | The tax effect of non-GAAP reconciling items is based on the nature of the item and/or the tax jurisdiction in which the reconciling item has been incurred and is calculated by applying the specific tax rate or tax treatment to each item. |
| LONG-TERM DEBT TO NET DEBT AND NET DEBT LEVERAGE RATIO CALCULATION (UNAUDITED) (In millions) | ||||
| June 30, | ||||
| 2026 | ||||
| Long-term debt | $ | 474 | ||
| Plus: current portion of debt obligations | — | |||
| Total debt | 474 | |||
| Less: cash | 114 | |||
| Net Debt | $ | 360 | ||
| Net Debt | $ | 360 | ||
| Trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA | 211 | |||
| Net Debt Leverage Ratio | 1.7x | |||
| NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FREE CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED) (In millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 133 | $ | (95 | ) | $ | 83 | $ | 43 | $ | 45 | $ | 38 | $ | 29 | |||||||||||||
| Less: Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (9 | ) | (8 | ) | (7 | ) | (4 | ) | (4 | ) | (17 | ) | (10 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Free Cash Flow | $ | 124 | $ | (103 | ) | $ | 76 | $ | 39 | $ | 41 | $ | 21 | $ | 19 | |||||||||||||
