Global Industrial Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
Rhea-AI Summary
Global Industrial (NYSE:GIC) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results: Q4 sales rose 14.3% to $345.6M, operating income from continuing operations increased 35.2% to $19.6M, and Q4 diluted EPS from continuing operations grew 40.7% to $0.38. Full‑year 2025 sales were $1.38B (+4.8%) with operating income of $97.6M (+21.2%). The Board raised the quarterly dividend 7.7% to $0.28 and repurchased ~326,000 shares for $9.3M. Cash and equivalents were $67.5M with ~$120.5M excess credit availability.
Positive
- Q4 sales +14.3% to $345.6M
- Q4 operating income +35.2% to $19.6M
- Q4 diluted EPS +40.7% to $0.38
- Full‑year operating income +21.2% to $97.6M
- Dividend increased 7.7% to $0.28 per share
Negative
- 2025 fiscal year included an extra week (53 weeks), which likely boosted comparables
- Share repurchases of $9.3M may limit near‑term cash flexibility
News Market Reaction – GIC
On the day this news was published, GIC gained 7.40%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +4.7% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 13 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $91M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $1.32B at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
GIC fell while peers were mixed: DSGR -0.6%, TITN -3.69% vs DNOW, DXPE and BXC up, suggesting a stock-specific move rather than a broad industrial distribution trend.
Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28 | Quarterly earnings | Positive | +0.7% | Q3 2025 revenue, margin, and operating income grew with higher EPS. |
| Jul 29 | Quarterly earnings | Positive | +26.8% | Q2 2025 delivered record profitability and strong margin expansion. |
| Apr 29 | Quarterly earnings | Positive | +15.7% | Q1 2025 showed resilient margins and EPS despite slight sales decline. |
| Feb 25 | Quarterly & annual earnings | Negative | -0.4% | Q4 2024 and full-year 2024 saw lower EPS and operating income. |
| Oct 29 | Quarterly earnings | Negative | -20.6% | Q3 2024 reported declining sales and operating income despite better margins. |
Earnings releases have consistently led to price moves aligned with the underlying tone, whether positive or negative, indicating the stock tends to track fundamentals on results days.
Over the last year, Global Industrial’s earnings history shows a shift from softer 2024 trends to improving 2025 performance. Q3 and Q2 2025 featured margin expansion and higher operating income, while Q1 marked stabilization after earlier weakness. Prior 2024 quarters highlighted declining sales and profits despite solid gross margins. The current Q4 and full-year 2025 report continues this 2025 recovery narrative with higher sales, margins, EPS, and an increased dividend versus 2024 levels.
Historical Comparison
Past earnings headlines for GIC produced average moves of 4.45%, with reactions closely tracking whether results signaled accelerating growth or softness.
Across 2024–2025, earnings updates show a transition from declining sales and EPS in late 2024 to renewed growth, margin expansion, and higher profitability throughout 2025.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock moved +7.4% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with Global Industrial’s pattern of trading in line with earnings quality. Recent quarters showed consistent margin expansion and EPS growth, and this release added higher sales, operating income, and a dividend increase. However, past earnings moves averaged about 4.45%, so unusually large gains could be vulnerable if sentiment later shifts on growth durability or execution.
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PORT WASHINGTON, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 24, 2026 / Global Industrial Company (NYSE:GIC),a value-added distributor and source for industrial equipment and supplies, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025.
Performance Summary* (U.S. dollars in millions, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||
Highlights | Quarter Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 345.6 | $ | 302.3 | $ | 1,379.1 | $ | 1,315.9 | ||||||||
Gross profit | $ | 119.1 | $ | 102.3 | $ | 490.2 | $ | 452.0 | ||||||||
Gross margin | 34.5 | % | 33.8 | % | 35.5 | % | 34.3 | % | ||||||||
Operating income from continuing operations | $ | 19.6 | $ | 14.5 | $ | 97.6 | $ | 80.5 | ||||||||
Operating margin | 5.7 | % | 4.8 | % | 7.1 | % | 6.1 | % | ||||||||
Net income from continuing operations | $ | 14.6 | $ | 10.6 | $ | 72.0 | $ | 60.7 | ||||||||
Net income per diluted share from continuing operations | $ | 0.38 | $ | 0.27 | $ | 1.85 | $ | 1.57 | ||||||||
Net income from discontinued operations | $ | 0.0 | $ | 0.1 | $ | 0.1 | $ | 0.3 | ||||||||
Net income per diluted share from discontinued operations | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.01 | ||||||||
* Global Industrial Company manages its business and reports using a 52-53 week fiscal year that ends at midnight on the Saturday closest to December 31. For clarity of presentation, fiscal years and quarters are described as if they ended on the last day of the respective calendar month. The actual fiscal fourth quarter ended on January 3, 2026 and December 28, 2024, respectively. The fourth quarter of 2025 included 14 weeks and the full year of 2025 included 53 weeks. The fourth quarter of 2024 included 13 weeks and the full year of 2024 included 52 weeks. | ||||||||||||||||
Average daily sales is calculated based upon the number of selling days in each period, with Canadian sales converted to U.S. dollars using the current year's average exchange rate. There were 66 selling days in the U.S. and Canada in the fourth quarter of 2025 and 62 selling days in the U.S. and Canada in the fourth quarter of 2024. There were 257 selling days in the U.S. in 2025 and 253 selling days in 2024 and 254 selling days in Canada in 2025 and 250 selling days in Canada in 2024. | ||||||||||||||||
Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Summary:
Consolidated sales increased
14.3% to$345.6 million in U.S. dollars compared to$302.3 million last year and average daily sales increased7.4% compared to prior year.Consolidated gross margin increased to
34.5% compared to33.8% last year.Consolidated operating income from continuing operations increased
35.2% to$19.6 million compared to$14.5 million last year.Net income per diluted share from continuing operations increased
40.7% to$0.38 compared to$0.27 last year.
Year Ended 2025 Financial Summary:
Consolidated sales increased
4.8% to$1.38 billion in U.S. dollars compared to$1.32 billion last year and average daily sales increased3.2% compared to prior year.Consolidated gross margin increased to
35.5% compared to34.3% last year.Consolidated operating income from continuing operations increased
21.2% to$97.6 million compared to$80.5 million last year.Net income per diluted share from continuing operations increased
17.8% to$1.85 compared to$1.57 last year.
Anesa Chaibi, Chief Executive Officer, said "2025 was a year of solid execution and significant progress for Global Industrial, with revenue growing
"We continue to make progress on our strategic initiatives, which we believe will enable us to drive profitable top-line growth, and scale the business in 2026 and beyond. This includes transforming our business model to become a more customer-centric organization along with reframing our go-to-market strategy to better meet the needs of our customers. In 2025, we invested in our CRM and services platforms to gain deeper insights, allowing us to enhance the alignment of our services and solutions to provide increased value for our customers. We are pleased with our performance and excited about our growth strategy."
At December 31, 2025, the Company had total working capital of
Earnings Conference Call Details
Global Industrial Company will host a conference call and question and answer session on its fourth quarter 2025 results today, February 24, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast of the call will be available on the Company's website at https://investors.globalindustrial.com in the events section. The webcast will also be archived on the website for approximately 90 days.
About Global Industrial Company
Global Industrial Company (NYSE:GIC) is a leading distributor of high-quality, industrial-strength equipment and supplies, serving organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. With more than 75 years of experience, customers rely on Global Industrial for its broad portfolio of national and private brands, trusted service, and focus on value. We help customers keep their operations running by delivering the right products when they need them, because We Can Supply ThatTM. Visit Globalindustrial.com, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of that term in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Additional written or oral forward-looking statements may be made by the Company from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission or otherwise. Any such statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are based on management's estimates, assumptions and projections and are not guarantees of future performance. When used in this release, the words "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," and "plans" and variations thereof and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this report are based on the Company's beliefs and expectations as of the date of this report and are subject to risks and uncertainties which may have a significant impact on the Company's business, operating results or financial condition. Investors are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and undue reliance should not be placed on them. Important risk factors that may affect our future results of operations and financial condition are detailed from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings. We undertake no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unexpected events, except as may be required by applicable law.
INVESTOR/MEDIA CONTACTS:
Mike Smargiassi / Collin Dreizen
The Plunkett Group
212-739-6729
mike@theplunkettgroup.com / collin@theplunkettgroup.com
GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL COMPANY
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - Unaudited
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Quarter Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 345.6 | $ | 302.3 | $ | 1,379.1 | $ | 1,315.9 | ||||||||
Cost of sales | 226.5 | 200.0 | 888.9 | 863.9 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 119.1 | 102.3 | 490.2 | 452.0 | ||||||||||||
Gross margin | 34.5 | % | 33.8 | % | 35.5 | % | 34.3 | % | ||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 99.5 | 87.8 | 392.6 | 371.5 | ||||||||||||
Operating income from continuing operations | 19.6 | 14.5 | 97.6 | 80.5 | ||||||||||||
Operating margin | 5.7 | % | 4.8 | % | 7.1 | % | 6.1 | % | ||||||||
Interest and other expense, net | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.7 | ||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 19.6 | 14.1 | 97.6 | 79.8 | ||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 5.0 | 3.5 | 25.6 | 19.1 | ||||||||||||
Net income from continuing operations | 14.6 | 10.6 | 72.0 | 60.7 | ||||||||||||
Net income from discontinued operations | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | ||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 14.6 | $ | 10.7 | $ | 72.1 | $ | 61.0 | ||||||||
Net income per common share from continuing operations: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.38 | $ | 0.27 | $ | 1.86 | $ | 1.58 | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.38 | $ | 0.27 | $ | 1.85 | $ | 1.57 | ||||||||
Net income per common share from discontinued operations: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.01 | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.01 | ||||||||
Net income per common share: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.38 | $ | 0.27 | $ | 1.86 | $ | 1.59 | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.38 | $ | 0.27 | $ | 1.85 | $ | 1.58 | ||||||||
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 38.4 | 38.3 | 38.4 | 38.3 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 38.5 | 38.4 | 38.4 | 38.4 | ||||||||||||
GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL COMPANY
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - Unaudited
(In millions)
December 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2025 | 2024 | |||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 67.5 | $ | 44.6 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | 139.6 | 126.5 | ||||||
Inventories | 174.6 | 167.1 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 14.8 | 14.4 | ||||||
Total current assets | 396.5 | 352.6 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 18.5 | 19.1 | ||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 91.8 | 72.7 | ||||||
Goodwill and intangibles | 64.3 | 65.7 | ||||||
Other assets | 9.7 | 10.6 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 580.8 | $ | 520.7 | ||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 162.4 | $ | 154.3 | ||||
Operating lease liabilities | 16.1 | 14.1 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 178.5 | 168.4 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities | 87.5 | 69.0 | ||||||
Other liabilities | 1.6 | 2.2 | ||||||
Shareholders??? equity | 313.2 | 281.1 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders??? equity | $ | 580.8 | $ | 520.7 | ||||
GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL COMPANY
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Unaudited
(In millions)
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||
2025 | 2024 | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Net income from continuing operations | $ | 72.0 | $ | 60.7 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income from continuing operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 7.7 | 7.6 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation | 7.4 | 2.8 | ||||||
Provision (benefit) for deferred taxes | 0.6 | (0.5 | ) | |||||
Change in working capital | (10.9 | ) | (22.3 | ) | ||||
Other, net | 0.9 | 2.1 | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations | 77.7 | 50.4 | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations | 0.1 | 0.3 | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 77.8 | 50.7 | ||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (3.1 | ) | (3.8 | ) | ||||
Acquisition | (4.0 | ) | 0.0 | |||||
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations | (7.1 | ) | (3.8 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Dividends paid | (40.3 | ) | (38.4 | ) | ||||
Stock-based compensation share issuances, net | 1.9 | 1.7 | ||||||
Purchase of treasury shares | (9.1 | ) | 0.0 | |||||
Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations | (47.5 | ) | (36.7 | ) | ||||
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH | (0.3 | ) | 0.0 | |||||
NET INCREASE IN CASH | 22.9 | 10.2 | ||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING OF YEAR | 44.6 | 34.4 | ||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD | $ | 67.5 | $ | 44.6 | ||||
SOURCE: Global Industrial Company
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