Global Industrial (NYSE: GIC) delivers strong 2025 results and raises quarterly dividend
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Global Industrial Company reported strong fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results. Fourth quarter net sales rose to
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- Strong earnings growth and margin expansion: Q4 2025 net sales rose 14.3% while operating income from continuing operations grew 35.2% and diluted EPS from continuing operations increased 40.7%, with full-year gross margin improving from 34.3% to 35.5%.
- Robust cash generation and capital returns: Operating cash flow from continuing operations reached $77.7 million, year-end cash was $67.5 million, and the company raised its quarterly dividend 7.7% to $0.28 while repurchasing about 326,000 shares for $9.3 million.
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Global Industrial posts strong 2025 growth, margin gains, and raises its dividend.
Global Industrial Company delivered solid top- and bottom-line expansion. Fourth quarter net sales rose
For the full year 2025, revenue increased
Cash generation was robust, with
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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): February 24, 2026
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| Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition | ||||
On February 24, 2026 Global Industrial Company (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025 (the "Press Release"). The Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
On February 24, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, management will host a conference call to discuss the Company's financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025.
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The Press Release also announced the declaration of a cash dividend of $0.28 per share payable to common stock shareholders of record at the close of business on March 9, 2026, payable on March 16, 2026.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
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The following exhibit relating to Items 2.02 and 8.01 shall be deemed to be furnished, and not filed:
Exhibit Index
99.1 | Press Release of Global Industrial Company, dated February 24, 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.
| GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL COMPANY | ||||||||
| Date: February 24, 2026 | ||||||||
| By: | /s/Thomas Axmacher | |||||||
| Name: Thomas Axmacher | ||||||||
| Title: Vice President and Controller | ||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND
FULL YEAR 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Fourth Quarter Sales Increased 14.3%; Operating Income Improved 35.2%; EPS Grew 40.7%
Full Year Sales of $1.38 Billion, Increased 4.8%; Operating Income Improved 21.2%
Quarterly Dividend Increased by 7.7% to $0.28
PORT WASHINGTON, NY, 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 increased 7.4% compared to prior year.
•Consolidated gross margin increased to 34.5% compared to 33.8% 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 increased 3.2% compared to prior year.
•Consolidated gross margin increased to 35.5% compared to 34.3% 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 4.8% to $1.38 billion. We ended the year with good momentum across the business, highlighted by a 7.4% increase in average daily sales in the fourth quarter, driven by both volume and price improvements. We also delivered strong margin performance, generated healthy cash flows, and today announced an increase in the quarterly recurring dividend for the 11th consecutive year. In addition, during the fourth quarter we repurchased approximately 326,000 shares of our stock."
"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 $218.0 million, cash and cash equivalents of $67.5 million, and excess availability under its credit facility of approximately $120.5 million. Operating cash flow generated by continuing operations in the quarter was approximately $20.0 million. During the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company repurchased approximately 326,000 shares of its common stock at an aggregate purchase price of $9.3 million. The Company’s Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.28 per share to common stock shareholders of record at the close of business on March 9, 2026, payable on March 16, 2026. The Company anticipates continuing a regular quarterly dividend in the future.
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
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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 | |||||||
FAQ
How did Global Industrial Company (GIC) perform in Q4 2025?
Global Industrial Company delivered strong Q4 2025 results, with net sales rising 14.3% to $345.6 million. Operating income from continuing operations grew 35.2% to $19.6 million, and diluted EPS from continuing operations increased 40.7% to $0.38, reflecting solid operating leverage.
What were Global Industrial Company’s full-year 2025 financial results?
For 2025, Global Industrial’s net sales increased 4.8% to $1.38 billion. Operating income from continuing operations rose 21.2% to $97.6 million, while diluted EPS from continuing operations climbed to $1.85 from $1.57, supported by a higher gross margin of 35.5%.
Did Global Industrial Company (GIC) increase its dividend in 2025?
Yes. Global Industrial’s Board raised the quarterly cash dividend by 7.7% to $0.28 per share. The dividend is payable on March 16, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 9, 2026, continuing the company’s regular quarterly dividend practice.
What was Global Industrial Company’s cash and debt position at December 31, 2025?
At December 31, 2025, Global Industrial reported $67.5 million in cash and cash equivalents and total assets of $580.8 million. Shareholders’ equity was $313.2 million, with current liabilities of $178.5 million and operating lease liabilities totaling $103.6 million.
How much cash flow did Global Industrial generate from operations in 2025?
Global Industrial generated strong operating cash flow in 2025, with net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations of $77.7 million. Including discontinued operations, total net cash from operating activities reached $77.8 million, up from $50.7 million in the prior year.
Did Global Industrial Company repurchase shares in the fourth quarter of 2025?
Yes. During the fourth quarter of 2025, Global Industrial repurchased approximately 326,000 shares of its common stock. The aggregate purchase price for these share repurchases was about $9.3 million, reflecting additional capital returned to shareholders alongside the regular dividend.
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