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Global Industrial Company (GIC)
NYSE:GIC
GIC Stock Chart & Stats
$32.77
$0.16(0.66%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$32.77
$0.16(0.66%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$20.79 - $38.79
Previous CloseN/A
Volume13.14K
Average Volume (3M)95.67K
Market Cap
$1.25B
Enterprise Value$1.26B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$67.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$103.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.6
Beta0.87
Next Earnings
May 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.41Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.48%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.38
Shares Outstanding38,196,743
10 Day Avg. Volume127,888
30 Day Avg. Volume95,667
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.92
Price to Book (P/B)3.58
Price to Sales (P/S)0.81
P/FCF Ratio15.04
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.92
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.58
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.95
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.98
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.41B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet And LiquidityThe company’s conservative capital structure — no debt, $67.5M cash, ~ $120M facility availability and a 2.2 current ratio — provides durable financial flexibility to fund working capital, absorb shocks (tariffs or freight spikes), sustain buybacks/dividends, and invest in strategic initiatives over 2–6 months.
Re-accelerating Revenue GrowthTop-line momentum re-accelerated in Q4 (14.3% quarterly growth, ADS +7.4%) and FY revenue reached $1.38B, reflecting stronger demand and execution. Sustained revenue growth improves operating leverage for a distributor, helps absorb fixed costs, and creates a firmer base for margin recovery and higher cash generation over the next several quarters.
Commercial Transformation And Account FocusStrategic initiatives — CRM (Salesforce) rollout, vertical sales realignment, wider MRO assortment and push into enterprise/GPO accounts — are structural improvements that should deepen customer relationships, increase account penetration and recurring volume, and support higher private‑label mix and long-term gross margin stability.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionNet and operating margins have materially declined from prior peaks, with net margin falling to ~5.2% in 2025. For a distributor with mid‑thirties gross margins, narrower operating margins reduce the firm’s buffer to absorb input cost shocks and make sustained EPS growth more dependent on consistent mix shifts or SG&A leverage.
Tariff And Input-cost ExposureThe company sources commodity‑sensitive products; recent tariff increases (doubled duties on steel/aluminum and ongoing tariff headlines) create structural cost risk. If passthrough is constrained by competition or contracts, sustained margin pressure could follow, requiring persistent pricing or sourcing changes over months.
Cash Flow Volatility And Modest Operating Cash IntensityAlthough free cash flow generally tracks net income well, cash generation has been uneven year-to-year and operating cash flow represents a modest share of revenue. That volatility limits predictable internal funding for growth initiatives or shareholder returns and raises reliance on credit availability in weaker quarters.
Global Industrial Company News
GIC FAQ
What was Global Industrial Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Global Industrial Company lowest stock price was $20.79 and its highest was $38.79 in the past 12 months.
What is Global Industrial Company’s market cap?
Global Industrial Company’s market cap is $1.25B.
When is Global Industrial Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Global Industrial Company’s upcoming earnings report date is May 05, 2026 which is in 59 days.
How were Global Industrial Company’s earnings last quarter?
Global Industrial Company released its earnings results on Feb 24, 2026. The company reported $0.38 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.348 by $0.032.
Is Global Industrial Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Global Industrial Company’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Global Industrial Company pay dividends?
Global Industrial Company pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.26 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.48%. See more information on Global Industrial Company dividends here
What is Global Industrial Company’s EPS estimate?
Global Industrial Company’s EPS estimate is 0.41.
How many shares outstanding does Global Industrial Company have?
Global Industrial Company has 38,196,743 shares outstanding.
What happened to Global Industrial Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Global Industrial Company reported an EPS of $0.38 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.348. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.404%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Global Industrial Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GIC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Global Industrial Company Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GIC Sentiment 80%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 7.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 13.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 13.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
47.95%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
23.99%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.54%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Global Industrial Company
Global Industrial Company, through its subsidiaries, operates as a value-added industrial distributor of industrial and maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) products in North America. The company offers industrial and MRO products under Global, GlobalIndustrial.com, Nexel, Paramount, and Interion trademarks. It offers products, including storage and shelving, safety and security, carts and trucks, HVAC and fans, furniture and decor, material handling, janitorial and facility maintenance, workbenches and shop desks, tools and instruments, plumbing and pumps, office and school supplies, packaging and shipping, lighting and electrical, food service and retail, medical and laboratory, motors and power transmission, building supplies, machining, fasteners and hardware, vehicle maintenance, and raw materials. The company offers its products to businesses; state, local, and private educational organizations; and government entities through relationship marketers, e-commerce sites, and catalogs. The company was formerly known as Systemax Inc. Global Industrial Company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Port Washington, New York.
GIC Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicated solid operational progress and financial improvement: strong Q4 top-line acceleration (helped by an extra week), YoY gross margin expansion, a sizable increase in operating income, healthy cash flow generation, no debt, ongoing share repurchases and a dividend raise. Management emphasized strategic initiatives—Salesforce rollout, sales realignment into verticals, expanded product assortment, and focus on enterprise/GPO customers—that bode well for longer-term profitable growth. Notable risks and negatives include tariff uncertainty, a sequential margin dip from Q3 driven by mix and freight choices, an absolute SG&A increase partly due to timing and variable compensation, and the caveat that Q4 comparisons were aided by an extra week. On balance, the positives and execution progress materially outweigh the lowlights.View all GIC earnings summariesGIC Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Ownership Overview
1.10% Insiders
13.34% Mutual Funds
2.45% Other Institutional Investors
77.84% Public Companies and
Individual Investors