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GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL (GIC)

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Global Industrial Company Provides Business Update and Strategic Overview
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M&A
Dividends
New Projects/Investments
  • Global Industrial Company (GIC) is a value-added industrial distribution partner specializing in "big and bulky" equipment and supplies in North America, with 40% of its sales derived from higher-margin private brands. The company ranks among the top 15 in the overall MRO industrial distribution space.
  • GIC reported 3.5% revenue growth last quarter (Q3 2025) and has rebounded and expanded operating margins in 2025 through the first nine months, targeting a sustainable 9-10% operating margin. It operates as a debt-free company and has delivered approximately 103% of its net income as free cash in 2025 so far.
  • The company is actively pursuing strategic growth through acquisitions, including Indoff in 2023, a $180 million outside sales business, and Triad in 2025, a service business marking its entry into equipment servicing. GIC is also investing in its digital capabilities, with over 60% of its transactions being E-enabled, and is implementing a new CRM platform.
  • GIC has a strong commitment to returning capital to shareholders, having paid a recurring dividend for over 10 years and increasing it for the last 11 years. The current quarterly dividend is $0.26 per share, representing a yield of just under 3.9%.
Nov 20, 2025, 1:55 PM
Global Industrial Company CFO Discusses Business Strategy and Financial Outlook
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M&A
Dividends
New Projects/Investments
  • Global Industrial Company (GIC), an industrial distribution partner founded in 1949, specializes in "big and bulky" equipment and supplies across North America.
  • The company's private brands, which constitute approximately 40% of sales, contribute 15%-20% higher gross margins than national brands.
  • GIC expanded its operations through strategic M&A, acquiring Indoff in mid-2023 (a $180 million business) and service provider Triad in 2025.
  • After a dip in 2023 and 2024 due to the Indoff acquisition, operating margins have rebounded in the first nine months of 2025, with a mid-term target of 9% or 10%.
  • GIC maintains a strong financial position as a debt-free company with cash just under $70 million, and has increased its recurring dividend for 11 consecutive years, currently at $0.26 per quarter.
Nov 20, 2025, 1:55 PM
Global Industrial Company Discusses Strategy, Acquisitions, and Financial Performance
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M&A
Dividends
New Projects/Investments
  • Global Industrial Company (GIC), founded in 1949, is a value-added industrial distribution partner for equipment and supplies in North America, operating through seven distribution centers and employing approximately 1,800 people. The company specializes in "big and bulky" industrial equipment, with 40% of sales from private brands that offer 15%-20% better gross margins.
  • GIC has a fragmented customer base (no single customer accounts for more than 2% of sales) and offers 350,000 unique products. The company is debt-free with cash just under $70 million.
  • GIC has completed two acquisitions in the last four years, including Indoff in 2023 (an $180 million outside sales business) and Triad earlier this year (a service business). Operating margins, which ticked down in 2023 and 2024 due to the Indoff acquisition, have rebounded in 2025, with a midterm goal of 9% or 10%.
  • The company has a history of returning capital to shareholders, paying a recurring dividend for over 10 years and increasing it annually for the last 11 years. The current quarterly dividend is $0.26, with a yield of just under 3.9% and a targeted payout ratio in the mid-40%.
Nov 20, 2025, 1:55 PM
Global Net Lease Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results and Raises Full-Year AFFO Guidance
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
  • Global Net Lease's corporate credit rating was upgraded to investment-grade BBB- from BB+ by Fitch Ratings.
  • The company reduced Net Debt by $2.0 billion since Q3 2024, increased liquidity to $1.1 billion in Q3 2025, and completed a $1.8 billion refinancing of its Revolving Credit Facility.
  • Full-year AFFO per share guidance was raised to a new range of $0.95 to $0.97 from $0.92 to $0.96.
  • For the third quarter of 2025, revenue was $121.0 million, and AFFO per share was $0.24.
  • GIC repurchased 12.1 million shares year-to-date at a weighted average price of $7.59, totaling $92 million.
Nov 5, 2025, 9:15 PM
Global Industrial Reports Q3 2025 Revenue and Profit Growth
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Earnings
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
Dividends
  • Global Industrial reported Q3 2025 revenue of $353.6 million, a 3.3% increase year-over-year, with 12.3% growth in Canadian revenue (local currency) and overall growth driven by strategic accounts.
  • The company achieved a gross margin of 35.6%, up 160 basis points from Q3 2024, and operating income increased 18.5% to $26.3 million.
  • SG&A expenses increased 6% to $99.7 million, primarily due to higher variable compensation expenses related to performance.
  • As of September 30, 2025, Global Industrial maintained a strong balance sheet with $67.2 million in cash, no debt, and over $120 million of excess availability under its credit facility.
  • Management noted that revenue growth continued into October at higher rates than Q3, and they expect continued year-over-year margin expansion in Q4, with pricing anticipated to be consistent or slightly higher.
Oct 28, 2025, 9:00 PM
Global Industrial Company Reports Strong Q3 2025 Revenue Growth and Profitability
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Earnings
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
Dividends
  • Global Industrial Company (GIC) reported Q3 2025 revenue of $353.6 million, an increase of 3.3% over the prior year, marking its second consecutive quarter of revenue growth.
  • The company achieved a gross margin of 35.6%, an increase of 160 basis points over Q3 2024, and operating income improved 18.5% to $26.3 million.
  • Performance was driven by growth in strategic accounts, partially offset by an intentional reduction in transactional customers, with management expecting volume decline headwinds from this segment to wane in Q4.
  • GIC maintains a strong balance sheet with $67.2 million in cash, no debt, and over $120 million in excess availability under its credit facility as of September 30th.
  • The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share of common stock.
Oct 28, 2025, 9:00 PM
Global Industrial Company Reports Strong Q3 2025 Revenue and Profitability
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Earnings
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
Dividends
  • Global Industrial Company reported Q3 2025 revenue of $353.6 million, an increase of 3.3% year-over-year, driven by strong performance in strategic accounts and 12.3% growth in Canadian operations.
  • Profitability significantly improved, with gross margin at 35.6% (up 160 basis points from Q3 2024) and operating income rising 18.5% to $26.3 million.
  • The company maintained a strong financial position as of September 30th, 2025, with $67.2 million in cash, no debt, and a current ratio of 2.2 to 1.
  • Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased 6% to $99.7 million, primarily due to higher variable compensation expenses tied to improved performance.
  • Management noted positive mid-single-digit pricing in Q3, specifically just over 5%, and expects similar or slightly higher levels in Q4, anticipating continued year-over-year margin expansion in Q4 despite potential sequential pullback.
Oct 28, 2025, 9:00 PM
Global Industrial Company Discusses 2024 Performance, Growth Strategy, and Shareholder Returns at Sidoti Conference
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Dividends
Share Buyback
New Projects/Investments
  • Global Industrial Company reported $1.32 billion in revenue for 2024 and maintains a debt-free balance sheet. The company emphasizes a customer-centric strategy focused on profitable growth, leveraging its capital-light model and strong free cash flow.
  • Approximately 40% of GIC's revenue is derived from exclusive brands, which offer a 15-20% margin premium compared to national brands. The company is actively expanding its product assortment, including piloting new consumable categories like shrink-wrap and tape, to increase its share of wallet with existing customers.
  • Global Industrial has consistently returned capital to shareholders, paying a regular quarterly dividend since 2016 and increasing it to $0.26 in February 2025. The company also has a share repurchase program in place.
Sep 18, 2025, 5:00 PM