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DNOW (DNOW) Q1 2026 results: GAAP loss, buybacks, Edge Controls deal

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DNOW Inc. reported first quarter 2026 results showing strong revenue but a GAAP loss driven by special charges. Revenue was $1,183 million. Gross profit was $193 million, or 16.3% of revenue, while adjusted gross profit was $256 million, or 21.6%, after adding back items such as amortization, LIFO impacts and inventory-related transaction charges.

The company posted a net loss attributable to DNOW of $44 million, or ($0.24) per diluted share, but on an adjusted basis reported $3 million of net income, or $0.01 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA was $39 million, or 3.3% of revenue.

DNOW used cash in operating activities of $95 million and ended March 31, 2026 with $116 million of cash and cash equivalents and $571 million of long-term debt, resulting in a net debt leverage ratio of 2.3x. The company repurchased $50 million of common stock under its $160 million program and completed the $46 million acquisition of Edge Controls to expand automation and controls capabilities.

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DNOW posts GAAP loss on deal-related charges but modest adjusted profit and continued M&A plus buybacks.

DNOW generated Q1 2026 revenue of $1,183 million with adjusted gross margin of 21.6%. However, GAAP results showed a net loss of $44 million, largely influenced by items such as LIFO reserve increases and $41 million of inventory-related transaction charges tied to acquisitions.

On a normalized basis, adjusted net income was $3 million and Adjusted EBITDA was $39 million, or 3.3% of revenue, indicating relatively thin profitability. Management highlighted integration progress with MRC Global and early benefits from diversification across upstream, midstream, gas utilities and data center-related demand.

Capital structure shifted as DNOW repurchased $50 million of stock and completed the $46 million Edge Controls acquisition. Cash declined to $116 million and long-term debt increased to $571 million, resulting in Net Debt of $455 million and a net debt leverage ratio of 2.3x. Future disclosures for subsequent quarters will clarify how integration synergies and ERP conversion efforts affect margins and cash generation.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Revenue $1,183 million Quarter ended March 31, 2026
Gross profit margin 16.3% of revenue GAAP gross profit in Q1 2026
Adjusted gross profit margin 21.6% of revenue Adjusted gross profit in Q1 2026
Net loss $44 million Net loss attributable to DNOW Inc. in Q1 2026
Adjusted EBITDA $39 million 3.3% of revenue in Q1 2026
Cash from operations $95 million used Cash used in operating activities Q1 2026
Debt and cash $571M debt, $116M cash Balances at March 31, 2026
Net debt leverage ratio 2.3x Net Debt $455M vs TTM Adjusted EBITDA $202M
Share repurchases $50 million Common stock repurchased in Q1 2026
Edge Controls acquisition $46 million Acquisition completed February 2026
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA was $39 million, or 3.3% of revenue"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
Last-In, First-Out ("LIFO") inventory costing methodology financial
"plus or minus the impact of our Last-In, First-Out (“LIFO”) inventory costing methodology"
Net Debt financial
"We define Net Debt as total long-term debt, including current portion, minus cash"
Net debt is the total amount a company owes after subtracting the cash and assets it has that can be used to pay off that debt. It shows how much debt is truly a burden, helping investors understand if a company is financially healthy or heavily borrowed. Think of it like calculating how much money you owe after using your savings to pay part of it.
net debt leverage ratio financial
"We define our net debt leverage ratio as Net Debt divided by trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA"
Net debt leverage ratio measures how many years of a company’s core earnings would be needed to pay off its debt after accounting for cash on hand, calculated by dividing net debt (total debt minus cash) by annual operating earnings. Investors use it like a household debt-to-income check: a lower number means the company is in a stronger position to handle obligations and take risks, while a higher number signals greater financial strain and vulnerability to shocks.
Revenue $1,183 million
Net loss attributable to DNOW Inc. $44 million
Adjusted net income attributable to DNOW Inc. $3 million
Adjusted EBITDA $39 million
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 07, 2026

 

 

DNOW INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

 

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Delaware

001-36325

46-4191184

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

7402 North Eldridge Parkway

 

Houston, Texas

 

77041

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 281 823-4700

 

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 


Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01

 

DNOW

 

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 


Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 7, 2026, DNOW Inc. issued a press release announcing earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and conference call in connection therewith. A copy of the release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

The information contained in this Current Report shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into a filing under the Securities Act of 1933, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibit is provided as part of the information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K:

99.1

DNOW Inc. press release dated May 7, 2026 announcing the earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

 

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

DNOW INC.

 

 

 

 

Date:

May 7, 2026

By:

/s/ Raymond W. Chang

 

 

 

Raymond W. Chang

 

 

 

Vice President & General Counsel

 


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Earnings Conference Call

May 7, 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 Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

HOUSTON, TX, May 7, 2026 – DNOW Inc. (NYSE: DNOW) announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Recent Capital Allocation Actions

Repurchased $50 million of common stock, under the $160 million share repurchase program
Completed acquisition of Edge Controls for $46 million in February, expanding our differentiated automation and controls capabilities within U.S. Process Solutions

First Quarter 2026 Highlights

Revenue was $1,183 million
Gross profit was $193 million, or 16.3% of revenue, and adjusted gross profit was $256 million, or 21.6% of revenue
Net loss attributable to DNOW Inc. was $44 million, or ($0.24) per diluted share and adjusted net income attributable to DNOW Inc. was $3 million, or $0.01 per diluted share
Adjusted EBITDA was $39 million, or 3.3% of revenue
Cash used in operating activities was $95 million
Cash and cash equivalents was $116 million and long-term debt was $571 million at March 31, 2026 with total liquidity of approximately $379 million

David Cherechinsky, President and CEO of DNOW, added, “I am pleased with our achievements in the quarter as we completed our first full quarter with MRC Global. We advanced the integration of our upstream and midstream operations, delivered sequential revenue growth in the midstream and gas utility sectors and are beginning to see early traction from new data center related awards.

This combination creates a more diversified and less cyclical business, supported by multiple, durable growth drivers. In the first quarter, we demonstrated our commitment to disciplined capital allocation by repurchasing $50 million of shares, our highest level to date, and enhanced our capabilities with the completion of our twenty-sixth acquisition, Edge Controls. We will remain focused on being opportunistic in returning capital to our shareholders.

I want to thank our team members for their continued dedication and adaptability as we execute our integration plan and capture synergies ahead of schedule. With respect to the ERP conversion, we are taking targeted, decisive actions to enhance system performance and drive operational efficiencies. We are confident these actions will strengthen our foundation and deliver meaningful earnings growth and long-term value for the business.”

Prior to the earnings conference call a presentation titled “DNOW First 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 5,150 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.

1


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

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DNOW INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions, except share and per share data)

 

 

March 31, 2026

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

116

 

 

$

164

 

Receivables, net

 

 

889

 

 

 

874

 

Inventories, net

 

 

1,193

 

 

 

1,192

 

Prepaid and other current assets

 

 

52

 

 

 

48

 

Total current assets

 

 

2,250

 

 

 

2,278

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

261

 

 

 

264

 

Operating right-of-use assets

 

 

161

 

 

 

160

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

12

 

 

 

11

 

Goodwill

 

 

652

 

 

 

617

 

Intangibles, net

 

 

563

 

 

 

565

 

Other assets

 

 

28

 

 

 

29

 

Total assets

 

$

3,927

 

 

$

3,924

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

662

 

 

$

653

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

254

 

 

 

300

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

13

 

 

 

21

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

929

 

 

 

974

 

Long-term debt

 

 

571

 

 

 

411

 

Long-term operating lease liabilities

 

 

118

 

 

 

129

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

95

 

 

 

99

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

71

 

 

 

73

 

Total liabilities

 

 

1,784

 

 

 

1,686

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders' equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock - par value $0.01; 330 million shares authorized; 182,671,497 and 186,125,254 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively

 

 

2

 

 

 

2

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

3,142

 

 

 

3,193

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(880

)

 

 

(836

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(126

)

 

 

(126

)

DNOW Inc. stockholders' equity

 

 

2,138

 

 

 

2,233

 

Noncontrolling interests

 

 

5

 

 

 

5

 

Total stockholders' equity

 

 

2,143

 

 

 

2,238

 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

$

3,927

 

 

$

3,924

 

 

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DNOW INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

(In millions, except per share data)

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2025

 

Revenue

$

1,183

 

 

$

599

 

 

$

959

 

Cost of products

 

990

 

 

 

461

 

 

 

891

 

Gross profit

 

193

 

 

 

138

 

 

 

68

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

243

 

 

 

109

 

 

 

226

 

Impairment and other charges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

Operating (loss) profit

 

(50

)

 

 

29

 

 

 

(170

)

Other (expense) income

 

(10

)

 

 

 

 

 

(6

)

(Loss) income before income taxes

 

(60

)

 

 

29

 

 

 

(176

)

Income tax (benefit) provision

 

(16

)

 

 

7

 

 

 

(29

)

Net (loss) income

 

(44

)

 

 

22

 

 

 

(147

)

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) income attributable to DNOW Inc.

$

(44

)

 

$

21

 

 

$

(147

)

(Loss) earnings per share attributable to DNOW Inc. stockholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

(0.24

)

 

$

0.19

 

 

$

(0.95

)

Diluted

$

(0.24

)

 

$

0.19

 

 

$

(0.95

)

Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic

 

186

 

 

 

106

 

 

 

155

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted

 

186

 

 

 

107

 

 

 

155

 

 

 

 

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DNOW INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION


BUSINESS SEGMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(In millions)
 

 

Three months ended

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2025

 

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

$

985

 

 

$

474

 

 

$

765

 

Canada

 

51

 

 

 

62

 

 

 

51

 

International

 

147

 

 

 

63

 

 

 

143

 

Total revenue

$

1,183

 

 

$

599

 

 

$

959

 

 

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 and (viii) net debt leverage ratio. 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, long-lived asset impairments (including goodwill and intangible assets), inventory-related charges incremental to normal operations 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. 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)

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2026

 

As a % of revenue

 

2025

 

As a % of revenue

 

 

2025

 

As a % of revenue

 

 Gross profit, as reported

$

193

 

 

16.3

%

$

138

 

 

23.0

%

 

$

68

 

 

7.1

%

 Amortization of intangibles

 

6

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 Increase in LIFO reserve

 

16

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

 Inventory-related transaction charges

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

135

 

 

 

 Adjusted Gross Profit

$

256

 

 

21.6

%

$

141

 

 

23.5

%

 

$

217

 

 

22.6

%

 

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NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO DNOW INC. STOCKHOLDERS TO ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION (UNAUDITED)
(In millions)

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2026

 

As a % of revenue

 

2025(1)

 

As a % of revenue

 

 

2025

 

As a % of revenue

 

Net (loss) income attributable to DNOW Inc.

$

(44

)

 

(3.7

)%

$

21

 

 

3.5

%

 

$

(147

)

 

(15.3

)%

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense (income), net

 

8

 

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

Income tax (benefit) provision

 

(16

)

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

(29

)

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

23

 

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

 

20

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation (2)

 

4

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

Increase in LIFO reserve

 

16

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

Transaction-related charges (3)

 

5

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

51

 

 

 

Impairment and other charges (4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

Inventory-related transaction charges (5)

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

135

 

 

 

Restructuring and exit costs (3)

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other (6)

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

39

 

 

3.3

%

$

46

 

 

7.7

%

 

$

61

 

 

6.4

%

 

(1)
The three months ended March 31, 2025 includes a change in accounting principle adjustment decreasing the previously reported net income attributable to DNOW Inc. by $1 million.
(2)
For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, stock-based compensation excludes $1 million and less than $1 million, respectively, as such amounts were reported in transaction-related charges. For the three months ended December 31, 2025, stock-based compensation excludes $13 million as such amounts were reported in transaction-related charges.
(3)
Transaction-related charges and restructuring and exit costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.
(4)
For the three months ended December 31, 2025, impairment and other charges included $12 million of foreign currency translation losses as a result of substantially completing the liquidation of certain foreign subsidiaries in the International segment.
(5)
Inventory-related transaction charges are included in cost of products. For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, inventory-related transaction charges included $41 million and $135 million, respectively, of charges related to inventory step-up.
(6)
For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, other costs included $2 million related to foreign currency losses in both periods.

 

NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO DNOW INC. STOCKHOLDERS TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO DNOW INC. STOCKHOLDERS RECONCILIATION (UNAUDITED)
(In millions)
 

 

Three months ended

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2026

 

 

2025(1)

 

 

2025

 

Net (loss) income attributable to DNOW Inc.

$

(44

)

 

$

21

 

 

$

(147

)

Increase in LIFO reserve

 

16

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

9

 

Transaction-related charges

 

5

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

51

 

Impairment and other charges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

Inventory-related transaction charges

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

 

135

 

Restructuring and exit costs

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

Tax benefit(2)

 

(15

)

 

 

(1

)

 

 

(37

)

Adjusted net income attributable to DNOW Inc.

$

3

 

 

$

24

 

 

$

23

 

 

(1)
The three months ended March 31, 2025 includes a change in accounting principle adjustment decreasing the previously reported net income attributable to DNOW Inc. by $1 million.
(2)
The tax effect of non-GAAP reconciling items is calculated based on the nature of the item and/or the tax jurisdiction in which the reconciling item has been incurred and applying the specific tax rate or tax treatment to each item.

 

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DILUTED (LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO DNOW INC. STOCKHOLDERS TO ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO DNOW INC. STOCKHOLDERS RECONCILIATION (UNAUDITED)
 

 

Three months ended

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2026

 

 

2025(1)

 

 

2025

 

Diluted (loss) earnings per share attributable to DNOW Inc. stockholders

$

(0.24

)

 

$

0.19

 

 

$

(0.95

)

Increase in LIFO reserve

 

0.08

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.06

 

Transaction-related charges

 

0.03

 

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

0.33

 

Impairment and other charges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.08

 

Inventory-related transaction charges

 

0.22

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.87

 

Restructuring and exit costs

 

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

Tax benefit(2)

 

(0.08

)

 

 

(0.01

)

 

 

(0.24

)

Adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to DNOW Inc. stockholders

$

0.01

 

 

$

0.22

 

 

$

0.15

 

 

(1)
The three months ended March 31, 2025 includes a change in accounting principle adjustment decreasing the previously reported diluted earnings per share attributable to DNOW Inc. stockholders by $0.01.
(2)
The tax effect of non-GAAP reconciling items is calculated based on the nature of the item and/or the tax jurisdiction in which the reconciling item has been incurred and 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)

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

Long-term debt

 

$

571

 

Plus: current portion of debt obligations

 

 

 

Total debt

 

 

571

 

Less: cash

 

 

116

 

Net Debt

 

$

455

 

 

 

 

 

Net Debt

 

$

455

 

Trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA

 

 

202

 

Net Debt Leverage Ratio

 

2.3x

 

 

7


FAQ

How did DNOW (DNOW) perform financially in Q1 2026?

DNOW reported Q1 2026 revenue of $1,183 million and a GAAP net loss of $44 million, or ($0.24) per diluted share. On an adjusted basis, net income was $3 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share were $0.01.

What was DNOW (DNOW) Adjusted EBITDA and margin for Q1 2026?

DNOW reported Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of $39 million, representing 3.3% of revenue. This measure adds back interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and specified non-recurring items, providing a view of underlying operating performance separate from GAAP net income.

What capital allocation actions did DNOW (DNOW) take in Q1 2026?

During Q1 2026, DNOW repurchased $50 million of common stock under its $160 million share repurchase program. It also completed the $46 million acquisition of Edge Controls, enhancing its automation and controls capabilities in U.S. Process Solutions.

What is DNOW (DNOW) liquidity and debt position as of March 31, 2026?

As of March 31, 2026, DNOW held $116 million in cash and cash equivalents and had $571 million of long-term debt. Net Debt was $455 million, and the company reported a Net Debt leverage ratio of 2.3x, based on trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA of $202 million.

How did non-GAAP adjustments affect DNOW (DNOW) Q1 2026 results?

Non-GAAP adjustments in Q1 2026 included a $16 million increase in the LIFO reserve, $5 million of transaction-related charges, and $41 million of inventory-related transaction charges. These items turned a GAAP net loss of $44 million into adjusted net income of $3 million.

What strategic initiatives did DNOW (DNOW) highlight for Q1 2026?

Management emphasized integration progress with the MRC Global acquisition, diversification across upstream, midstream, gas utility and data center markets, and the Edge Controls acquisition. They also noted targeted actions to improve ERP system performance and pursue operational efficiencies supporting long-term earnings growth.

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