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Neutral 62 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:62Neutral
Price Target:
$100.00
▼(-18.47% Downside)
Action:DowngradedDate:02/28/26
The score is driven by strong balance-sheet quality and solid growth/profitability, tempered by the sharp TTM cash-flow weakness and recent margin compression. Technically, the stock is in a clear downtrend (below key moving averages with negative MACD), which weighs on the overall rating despite oversold signals. Valuation is reasonable but not notably cheap, and the earnings call outlook is constructive but offset by weaker Q4 profitability and the dividend suspension.
Positive Factors
Conservative Balance Sheet
Exceptionally low leverage and steadily growing equity provide durable financial flexibility. This balance-sheet strength supports disciplined M&A, reinvestment, and downside protection through cycles, enabling the company to fund strategic initiatives without relying on external debt.
Multi-year Revenue Momentum
Sustained top-line growth and expanding billings/net sales indicate scalable demand for cloud, cybersecurity, and managed services. A growing, recurring revenue base enhances predictability, supports scale economics, and underpins long-term margin and cash-generation potential as the business cross-sells services.
Strategic M&A & Vendor Wins
Acquisition of interworks.cloud (600+ resellers, Microsoft CSP footprint) and partnerships with Fortinet/Darktrace materially expand distribution, product breadth and addressable markets. These structural moves deepen reseller ties, accelerate cross-sell, and increase recurring cloud/security revenue over time.
Negative Factors
TTM Cash-Flow Weakness
A collapse to $0 TTM operating and free cash flow is a material structural concern: it undermines demonstrated earnings quality and raises questions about working-capital swings or collection dynamics. Persistent weak cash conversion would constrain organic investment and increase financing risk.
Margin Compression
Noticeable decline in adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income and lower effective margins signal weakening flow-through from gross profit. If margin pressure persists via vendor mix shifts, pricing, or higher SG&A, it limits free cash generation and the payoff from reinvestment and M&A initiatives.
Working-Capital / Cash Cycle Risk
A sizable working-capital uptick tied to receivable/payable timing shows operational cash-cycle vulnerability. With large total assets (~$460M), inefficient working-capital management can tie up liquidity, magnify the impact of cash-flow weakness, and complicate execution of growth and M&A plans.

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Climb Global Solutions Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionClimb Global Solutions Inc. operates as a value-added information technology (IT) distribution and solutions company in the United States, Canada, Europe, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Distribution and Solutions. The company distributes technical software and hardware to corporate and value added resellers, consultants, and systems integrators under the names Climb Channel Solutions and Sigma Software Distribution; and software, hardware, and services under the names TechXtend and Grey Matter. It also resells computer software and hardware developed by others, as well as provides technical services to end user customers. In addition, the company offers a line of products from various software vendors; and tools for virtualization/cloud computing, security, networking, storage and infrastructure management, application lifecycle management, and other technically sophisticated domains, as well as computer hardware. Climb Global Solutions Inc. markets its products through its own web sites, local and on-line seminars, events, webinars, and social media, as well as direct email and printed materials. It provides IT distribution and solutions for companies in the security, data management, cloud, connectivity, storage and HCI, virtualization, and software and ALM industries. The company was formerly known as Wayside Technology Group, Inc. and changed its name to Climb Global Solutions Inc. in October 2022. Climb Global Solutions Inc. was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in Eatontown, New Jersey.
How the Company Makes MoneyClimb Global Solutions generates revenue through multiple streams, primarily by providing cloud services and IT management solutions to businesses. Their revenue model includes subscription fees for cloud services, hourly rates for consulting and implementation projects, and recurring fees from managed services agreements. Additionally, CLMB benefits from strategic partnerships with major technology providers, allowing them to resell software licenses and hardware solutions, further diversifying their income. The company also engages in training and support services, adding another layer to their revenue generation.

Climb Global Solutions Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 25, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 06, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed a constructive growth and strategic-transformation story: top-line billings and net sales growth, strengthened liquidity and meaningful strategic wins (Fortinet, Darktrace) and an accretive regional acquisition (interworks.cloud). However, Q4 profitability metrics were weaker year-over-year (lower gross profit, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income) and effective margin compression and a temporary working capital increase were notable headwinds. Management is prioritizing reinvestment, operational efficiencies (including AI and ERP-driven automation) and M&A to restore leverage and margin expansion. On balance the call emphasized growth initiatives and a clear plan to address margin/efficiency pressures.
Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Gross Billings Growth
Q4 gross billings increased 3% to $625.4M from $605.0M a year ago; Distribution segment gross billings rose 4% to $602.3M while Solutions remained flat at $23.1M.
Net Sales Acceleration
Q4 net sales grew 20% year-over-year to $193.8M (from $161.8M), driven by product mix shifts and organic growth from new and existing vendors.
Cash Position and Low Leverage
Cash and cash equivalents increased ~23% to $36.6M (from $29.8M); only $200k outstanding debt and $0 drawn on a $50M revolver, supporting liquidity and strategic optionality.
Strategic Vendor Wins — Fortinet and Darktrace
Launched partnership with Fortinet (Dec) with management targeting a rapid ramp (management cited a potential 18-month path to material contribution; referenced a 10% capture of a $2.5B addressable U.S. market as a $250M gross-billings example). Darktrace: in its second full quarter, 70 partners transacted over $13M in Q4 with meaningful quoted pipeline.
Accretive Acquisition — interworks.cloud
Acquired interworks.cloud (Greece) — adds ~600 cloud resellers/MSPs, Microsoft CSP capabilities and a Southeastern Europe footprint; management expects the deal to be immediately accretive to earnings and adjusted EBITDA and to enable cross-sell/synergy opportunities.
Organic Growth Momentum (ex-large prior-year transaction)
CFO noted that excluding a large Q4 2024 transaction, recurring and organic growth remained in the high-teens year-over-year for Q4; management said the sales team replaced a $50–$60M Citrix gap over the last three quarters.
Active M&A and Reinvestment Strategy
Board suspended the quarterly dividend to retain capital for organic initiatives and accelerated M&A; management expects continued M&A activity (management indicated plans for 1–2 acquisitions in 2026) and emphasized a disciplined, accretive approach.
Negative Updates
Gross Profit Decline
Q4 gross profit decreased to $29.8M from $31.2M year-over-year (≈ -4.5%), primarily due to a large, higher-margin vendor transaction in the prior-year period.
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income Down
Q4 adjusted EBITDA fell to $13.0M from $16.1M (≈ -19%); adjusted net income declined to $7.0M ($1.53 adj. EPS) from $10.3M ($2.26 adj. EPS) in the prior year (≈ -32%).
Effective Margin Compression
Effective margin (adjusted EBITDA / gross profit) decreased to 43.6% from 51.5% in the year-ago quarter — a decline of 7.9 percentage points, signaling lower flow-through of gross profit to adjusted EBITDA in the quarter.
SG&A Increase and Operating Leverage Pressure
Q4 SG&A rose to $18.2M from $17.1M (+≈6.4%); SG&A as a percentage of gross billings ticked up to 2.9% from 2.8%, and management acknowledged near-term leverage/slippage that they plan to address via efficiency initiatives.
Working Capital Timing Increase
Working capital increased by $27.7M due primarily to timing of receivable collections and payables; management described this as a timing issue but it increased cash cycle metrics in the quarter.
Dividend Suspension
Board suspended the quarterly cash dividend beginning Q1 2026 to preserve capital for growth and M&A — positive strategically but a negative near-term outcome for income-focused shareholders.
Market/Technology Disruption Risk (AI and Vendor Dynamics)
Management addressed AI disruption and changing vendor dynamics (e.g., vendor pricing transitions like SolarWinds, Citrix departure previously created a $50–$60M gap). While management is confident in adaptability, these remain market risks that could affect product lines and margins.
Company Guidance
Climb guided toward accelerating organic growth while reinvesting capital to drive operational efficiency (including building generative AI tools) and pursuing accretive M&A (management said they expect to do 1–2 deals in 2026), funding that strategy by suspending the quarterly dividend beginning Q1 2026; the company highlighted strong liquidity with $36.6 million of cash, only $200,000 of outstanding debt and no borrowings on a $50 million revolver, and said the recent interworks.cloud acquisition (9.4x adjusted EBITDA, >600 cloud resellers, Microsoft CSP footprint, ~86% EBITDA growth prior-year and a roughly $1M EBITDA starting point) will be immediately accretive to earnings and adjusted EBITDA and enable faster cross-sell, while new vendor wins like Fortinet (a ~$2.5 billion U.S. addressable market they target ~10% of, or roughly $250 million of gross billings, in ~18 months) and early Darktrace traction (70 partners transacted >$13 million in Q4) should meaningfully contribute to growth; Q4 context: gross billings $625.4M (+3%; distribution $602.3M +4%, solutions $23.1M), net sales $193.8M (+20%), gross profit $29.8M, SG&A $18.2M (2.9% of gross billings), net income $7.0M ($1.52 EPS), adjusted net income $7.0M ($1.53) vs prior $10.3M/$2.26, adjusted EBITDA $13.0M (effective margin 43.6% vs 51.5% prior), and working capital up $27.7M—all of which management says positions the company to deliver on its 2026 organic and inorganic objectives.

Climb Global Solutions Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong multi-year revenue growth and consistent profitability are supported by an exceptionally conservative balance sheet (very low leverage and solid ROE). Offsetting this, margins compressed recently and TTM operating/free cash flow are reported at $0, raising near-term cash-conversion uncertainty.
Income Statement
78
Positive
CLMB shows strong top-line momentum over the last several years, with revenue rising from $252M (2020) to $466M (2024), and TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) reaching $653M. Profitability is consistently positive, with TTM net income of ~$21M and EBIT/EBITDA margins still healthy for a distributor. The main weakness is margin compression in TTM versus 2024 (gross, EBIT, and EBITDA margins all down), suggesting either pricing pressure, mix shift, or higher costs that could cap earnings upside if sustained.
Balance Sheet
90
Very Positive
The balance sheet is a clear strength: debt is very low relative to equity across all periods (TTM debt-to-equity ~0.03), providing high financial flexibility. Equity has steadily built over time (from ~$45M in 2020 to ~$117M TTM), while returns on equity remain strong (~20% in 2024 and TTM). The primary watch item is that assets are sizable (~$460M TTM), so future performance depends on maintaining efficient working-capital management, but leverage risk appears minimal.
Cash Flow
38
Negative
Cash flow quality is mixed and currently a concern. In 2023–2024 the business generated solid operating cash flow ($42M in 2023; $34M in 2024) and strong free cash flow ($37M in 2023; $28M in 2024), supporting earnings with real cash generation. However, TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) operating cash flow and free cash flow are reported as $0, which drives a sharp drop in cash conversion versus net income and creates uncertainty around near-term cash generation (potentially working-capital swings or data limitations).
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue652.52M465.61M352.01M304.35M282.58M
Gross Profit105.27M91.08M64.25M52.04M45.72M
EBITDA35.65M35.01M20.28M19.01M14.05M
Net Income21.33M18.61M12.32M12.18M9.20M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets460.23M469.18M335.10M231.86M190.75M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments36.56M29.78M36.30M20.25M29.27M
Total Debt3.41M3.09M2.62M3.63M2.29M
Total Liabilities343.65M378.59M260.33M171.28M138.34M
Stockholders Equity116.58M90.59M74.77M60.57M52.42M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow0.0028.27M37.13M2.06M4.45M
Operating Cash Flow0.0033.74M42.12M4.56M4.71M
Investing Cash Flow0.00-26.43M-17.67M-11.01M-258.00K
Financing Cash Flow0.00-12.96M-8.95M-1.83M-4.40M

Climb Global Solutions Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price122.65
Price Trends
50DMA
113.71
Negative
100DMA
115.24
Negative
200DMA
114.99
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-5.37
Positive
RSI
30.33
Neutral
STOCH
21.33
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CLMB, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 122.65 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 113.49, above the 50-day MA of 113.71, and above the 200-day MA of 114.99, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -5.37 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 30.33 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 21.33 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for CLMB.

Climb Global Solutions Risk Analysis

Climb Global Solutions disclosed 35 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

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
74
Outperform
$1.54B18.669.30%1.02%3.19%-4.91%
71
Outperform
$5.39B26.964.71%2.77%-2.30%-29.75%
67
Neutral
$790.05M11.328.16%-4.88%2.57%
62
Neutral
$436.80M20.4020.27%0.63%51.09%25.86%
61
Neutral
$37.18B12.37-10.20%1.83%8.50%-7.62%
60
Neutral
$7.77B13.907.70%3.16%1.09%
59
Neutral
$2.59B16.829.20%-6.69%-51.74%
* Technology Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
CLMB
Climb Global Solutions
94.68
-21.86
-18.76%
ARW
Arrow Electronics
152.16
46.53
44.05%
AVT
Avnet
65.84
17.99
37.60%
NSIT
Insight Enterprises
83.56
-66.41
-44.28%
CNXN
PC Connection
60.95
-1.70
-2.71%
SCSC
ScanSource
36.78
0.55
1.52%

Climb Global Solutions Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Climb Global Solutions Completes Interworks Cloud Acquisition in Europe
Positive
Feb 24, 2026

On February 24, 2026, Climb Global Solutions completed the acquisition of Interworks Single Member SA (interworks.cloud), a Greece-based value-added cloud distributor, for approximately €8.0 million. Interworks adds a strong regional footprint in Greece, Malta, Cyprus, Bulgaria and surrounding markets, with more than 600 cloud reseller and MSP relationships and an expanding portfolio of cloud and security vendors led by Microsoft.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, Interworks reported adjusted EBITDA of about €901,000, an 86% increase from the prior year, highlighting the growth profile Climb is adding to its platform. Climb’s management said the full Interworks team will join the company, reinforcing local support while advancing its pan-European Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider strategy and strengthening its position as a leading cloud and software distributor across Southeastern Europe.

The deal is expected to be accretive to Climb’s earnings per share and adjusted EBITDA, suggesting a positive financial contribution alongside the strategic benefits. By integrating Interworks’ Microsoft-focused CSP business, cloud marketplace capabilities and MSP-centric model, Climb aims to deepen cross-selling opportunities, meet evolving compliance requirements and enhance its competitive standing in Europe’s cloud distribution market.

The most recent analyst rating on (CLMB) stock is a Buy with a $140.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Climb Global Solutions stock, see the CLMB Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Feb 28, 2026