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Climb Global Solutions
(NASDAQ:CLMB)
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Rating:74Outperform
Price Target:
$28.00
▲(22.59% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:06/26/26
The score is primarily supported by strong financial quality (especially the very low leverage and solid profitability) and a constructive earnings outlook focused on scaling growth and efficiency. These strengths are tempered by mixed technicals (still below key moving averages, with subdued near-term momentum) and only moderate valuation support given the P/E and low dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Balance Sheet Strength
Climb's conservatively financed balance sheet and very low leverage provide durable financial flexibility, reducing refinancing risk in a cyclical distribution model. This supports opportunistic M&A, sustained investments in automation, and resilience through demand swings without stressing liquidity.
Negative Factors
Margin Compression
A persistent step‑down in effective margins, driven by mix shifts and strategic/one‑time investments, can erode sustainable profitability. If margins do not recover as investments abate, long‑term free cash flow and reinvestment capacity may be constrained relative to growth ambitions.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Balance Sheet Strength
Climb's conservatively financed balance sheet and very low leverage provide durable financial flexibility, reducing refinancing risk in a cyclical distribution model. This supports opportunistic M&A, sustained investments in automation, and resilience through demand swings without stressing liquidity.
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Climb Global Solutions (CLMB) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$475.53M
Dividend Yield0.63%
Average Volume (3M)172.92K
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.6
Beta (1Y)1.15
Revenue Growth36.31%
EPS Growth7.03%
CountryUS
Employees412
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustryTechnology Distributors
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.15
Shares Outstanding18,597,200
10 Day Avg. Volume155,402
30 Day Avg. Volume172,916
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.55
Price to Book (P/B)3.99
Price to Sales (P/S)0.71
P/FCF Ratio31.83
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$30.00Price Target Upside31.35% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.39
Revenue Forecast (FY)$728.36M
Climb Global Solutions Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Climb Global Solutions Inc. operates as a comprehensive, value-added information technology (IT) distribution and solutions provider with a global footprint, serving clients across the United States, Canada, Europe, and the United Kingdom, as well...
How the Company Makes Money
Climb Global Solutions primarily makes money by distributing third-party technology offerings and earning a margin between the price at which it acquires vendor products/services and the price at which it sells them to channel partners (such as re...
Climb Global Solutions Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 29, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 29, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call highlighted robust top-line performance (gross billings +14%, net sales +32%) and strategic progress (acquisition of Interwork, selective high-impact vendor additions, investments in automation/AI, and a clean balance sheet with no debt). Near-term profitability metrics were modestly pressured by one-time and strategic investments (including ~ $0.5M Fortinet-related costs), a higher effective tax rate, and a decline in effective margin (29.9% vs 32.7%). Management framed these costs as intentional, short-term investments expected to drive scalable growth and margin improvement later in 2026 (returns expected by Q3). Given the strength of growth metrics, clear M&A and product strategy, and liquidity, balanced against manageable short-term margin pressure, the overall tone is constructive and confidence-oriented.Positive Updates
Gross Billings Growth
Gross billings increased 14% year-over-year to $542.8 million (from $474.6 million). Distribution segment billings rose 15% to $520.9 million and Solutions segment billings rose 4% to $21.9 million.
Negative Updates
Decline in Effective Margin
Effective margin (adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of gross profit) declined to 29.9% from 32.7% in the prior-year quarter (a ~2.8 percentage-point decrease), driven by investments and one-time costs.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Gross Billings Growth
Gross billings increased 14% year-over-year to $542.8 million (from $474.6 million). Distribution segment billings rose 15% to $520.9 million and Solutions segment billings rose 4% to $21.9 million.
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Company Guidance
Management provided directional guidance rather than formal numeric targets, saying Q1 momentum (gross billings $542.8M, +14%; distribution $520.9M, solutions $21.9M; net sales $182.4M, +32%; gross profit $26.5M, +13%; adjusted EBITDA $7.9M, +4%; net income $3.3M/$0.18 diluted; adjusted net income $3.6M/$0.19) should improve as one-time investments abate—notably a ~$0.5M Fortinet investment that will ramp in Q2 and is expected to turn positive by Q3 2026. They noted Q1 effective margin was 29.9% (adjusted EBITDA/gross profit) vs. 32.7% year‑ago but said ex‑one‑offs margin was higher and Q1 is typically the year’s low; Q1 SG&A was $20.3M (3.7% of gross billings) with a management goal to split a ~5% gross‑profit pool into ~2.5% SG&A and ~2.5% operating income. Other forward priorities: double the business in three years without doubling headcount, pursue accretive M&A (Interwork added Feb 24 with 600+ resellers), deploy 41+ IT/AI projects to drive efficiency, and operate with strong liquidity ($41.8M cash, no borrowings on a $50M revolver).Climb Global Solutions Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
90
Very Positive
Cash Flow
74
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 696.85M | 652.52M | 465.61M | 352.01M | 304.35M | 282.58M |
| Gross Profit | 108.37M | 105.27M | 91.08M | 64.25M | 52.04M | 45.72M |
| EBITDA | 36.22M | 35.65M | 35.01M | 20.28M | 19.01M | 14.37M |
| Net Income | 20.98M | 21.33M | 18.61M | 12.32M | 12.18M | 9.20M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 458.84M | 460.23M | 469.18M | 335.10M | 231.86M | 190.75M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 41.77M | 36.56M | 29.78M | 36.30M | 20.25M | 29.27M |
| Total Debt | 1.78M | 3.41M | 3.09M | 2.62M | 3.63M | 2.29M |
| Total Liabilities | 340.41M | 343.65M | 378.59M | 260.33M | 171.28M | 138.34M |
| Stockholders Equity | 118.43M | 116.58M | 90.59M | 74.77M | 60.57M | 52.42M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 23.23M | 14.61M | 28.27M | 37.13M | 2.06M | 4.45M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 24.97M | 16.60M | 33.74M | 42.12M | 4.56M | 4.71M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -9.97M | -2.00M | -26.43M | -17.67M | -11.01M | -258.00K |
| Financing Cash Flow | -6.43M | -9.06M | -12.96M | -8.95M | -1.83M | -4.40M |
Climb Global Solutions Technical Analysis
Positive
22.84
Price Trends
22.34
Positive
21.79
Positive
25.55
Positive
Market Momentum
0.92
Negative
62.53
Neutral
68.15
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CLMB, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 22.84 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 23.84, above the 50-day MA of 22.34, and below the 200-day MA of 25.55, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.92 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 62.53 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 68.15 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for CLMB.
Climb Global Solutions Risk Analysis
Climb Global Solutions disclosed 32 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Climb Global Solutions reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Climb Global Solutions Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 Outperform | $10.44B | 14.66 | 11.15% | ― | 20.49% | 92.31% | |
74 Outperform | $475.53M | 22.56 | 18.67% | 0.63% | 36.31% | 7.03% | |
74 Outperform | $1.98B | 22.82 | 9.67% | 1.02% | 0.78% | 3.87% | |
69 Neutral | $1.11B | 16.60 | 8.07% | ― | 3.76% | 18.30% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
61 Neutral | $3.49B | 20.06 | 11.17% | ― | -1.83% | -2.39% | |
59 Neutral | $6.95B | 32.91 | 4.33% | 2.77% | 12.68% | -27.94% |
* Technology Sector Average
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Climb Global Solutions Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Climb Global Solutions Provides Investor Presentation and Outlook
Neutral
Jul 7, 2026
Climb Global Solutions, Inc. has released a set of presentation materials as Exhibit 99.1 for use in meetings with investors and other interested parties, as well as in speeches to broader audiences. The company explicitly notes that this informat...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Climb Global Solutions Adds Veteran Director to Board
Positive
Jun 25, 2026
On June 23, 2026, Climb Global Solutions, Inc. expanded its Board of Directors from four to five members and elected veteran venture capitalist and technology operator Peter Bell as a director, effective immediately. Bell also became chair of the ...
Business Operations and Strategy
Climb Global Schedules Investor Day to Present Growth Strategy
Positive
Jun 4, 2026
On June 4, 2026, Climb Global Solutions announced it will host an Investor Day on July 7, 2026, at Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City, with both in-person and virtual participation options. The executive leadership team, led by CEO Dale Foster, wi...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Climb Global Shareholders Back Directors, Pay and Incentive Plan
Positive
Jun 4, 2026
At its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 2, 2026, Climb Global Solutions, Inc. secured strong shareholder participation, with 81.97% of outstanding common shares represented in person or by proxy. Stockholders elected four directors...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Climb Global Solutions Announces Board Change as Director Retires
Neutral
Apr 23, 2026
On April 20, 2026, Climb Global Solutions, Inc. announced that director Gerri Gold notified the board she will retire and will not stand for re‑election at the company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, though she will continue to ...
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