Top-Line Growth and Sales Momentum
Revenue of $350.4M, up 9.2% year-over-year with average daily sales growth of 7.6%. Company delivered month-over-month growth during the quarter and reports revenue growth continuing into Q2 at a mid- to high-single-digit pace.
Operating Income and Sequential Margin Improvement
Operating income was $20.6M, up 13.2% year-over-year, with operating margin of 5.9%. Gross profit was $121.9M and gross margin improved 30 basis points sequentially to 34.8%.
Strong Canada Performance
Canada revenue increased ~24% in local currency (reported 24.4%), marking the third consecutive quarter of double-digit top-line growth and highlighting sustained outperformance in that market.
Volume Improvement and Strategic Account Strength
The company reported volume improvement for a second consecutive quarter and continued accelerated growth from its largest strategic accounts, with gains across assigned accounts and e-commerce channels.
Progress on Strategic Initiatives and Channel Expansion
Sales realignment into customer verticals is progressing, outside sales initiative rollout has seen positive initial customer response, and expansion of e-procurement/integrated e-commerce and MRO/consumables assortment is driving deeper engagement and share-of-wallet opportunities. MODEX trade show generated strong leads and engagement.
Strong Balance Sheet and Capital Allocation
Strong liquidity with $61.7M cash, no debt and ~ $120M excess availability under the credit facility. Returned capital via repurchase of ~22,000 shares for $0.6M and declared quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share.
Controlled SG&A and Conservative CapEx
Selling, general & administrative expense was $101.3M and improved 40 basis points as a percentage of sales year-over-year. Q1 capex was $0.8M with 2026 capex guidance of $3M–$4M focused on maintenance and distribution equipment.