Global Industrial Company (GIC)
NYSE:GIC
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GIC Stock Chart & Stats
$33.29
$0.16(0.66%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$33.29
$0.16(0.66%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$26.40 - $38.79
Previous CloseN/A
Volume13.14K
Average Volume (3M)105.75K
Market Cap
$1.25B
Enterprise Value$1.26B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$61.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$99.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.2
Beta0.80
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.54Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.48%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.93
Shares Outstanding38,261,100
10 Day Avg. Volume95,543
30 Day Avg. Volume105,753
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.93
Price to Book (P/B)3.58
Price to Sales (P/S)0.81
P/FCF Ratio15.04
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.00
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.89
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.51
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.58
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)2
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.46B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow ConversionHigh free cash flow that tracks nearly one-for-one with net income supports durable capital return, dividend funding, and low capital intensity. Over 2–6 months this underpins liquidity for opportunistic reinvestment, buybacks, or buffering cost shocks without shrinking the business.
Conservative Balance Sheet And LiquidityLow leverage and substantial available liquidity provide structural financial flexibility. This supports continued capex-light growth, dividend payouts and tactical share repurchases while absorbing working-capital swings or input-cost shocks without forcing dilutive financing.
Execution And Channel Expansion Driving Durable SalesDemonstrable progress on go-to-market shift and e-commerce/MRO expansion strengthens customer stickiness and share-of-wallet. These structural sales improvements support mid-term revenue momentum and volume durability beyond transitory demand spikes.
Bears Say
Input-cost And Logistics Margin PressurePersistent higher commodity and transportation costs compress distributor gross margins, and limited pricing elasticity versus large buyers means margin recovery may lag cost normalization. This creates a durable margin headwind over the next several months.
Modest Structural Revenue GrowthA historically low TTM growth rate signals that meaningful expansion requires sustained execution or new market wins. Absent faster structural growth, earnings upside is limited and the company remains reliant on incremental share or pricing to move results materially.
Operating Cash Flow Volatility And Coverage WeaknessVolatile OCF and relatively weak OCF-to-debt coverage reduce predictability of internally funded investments and payouts. In periods of weaker cash conversion, the firm may face tougher tradeoffs on inventory, capex or payouts, limiting strategic optionality.
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 $26.40 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 Aug 04, 2026 which is in 40 days.
How were Global Industrial Company’s earnings last quarter?
Global Industrial Company released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported $0.39 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.407 by -$0.017.
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 $0.28 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 0.54.
How many shares outstanding does Global Industrial Company have?
Global Industrial Company has 38,261,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Global Industrial Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Global Industrial Company reported an EPS of $0.39 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.407. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.409%.
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
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GIC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $385.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 9.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 9.5%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
27.24%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
23.95%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Global Industrial Company
Global Industrial Company (GIC) operates as a prominent industrial distributor across North America, focusing on the value-added provision of maintenance, repair, and operational (MRO) products. The company offers these essential industrial supplies under proprietary brands such as Global, GlobalIndustrial.com, Nexel, Paramount, and Interion. Its extensive product catalog encompasses a wide array of categories, ranging from storage solutions and safety equipment to material handling systems, HVAC units, office furnishings, janitorial supplies, specialized tools, and electrical components, thus catering to a vast spectrum of industrial demands. GIC serves a diverse clientele, including commercial businesses, public and private educational institutions, and various government entities. The company utilizes multiple channels to reach its customers, such as dedicated relationship marketers, its e-commerce platforms, and product catalogs. Founded in 1949 as Systemax Inc., Global Industrial Company is headquartered in Port Washington, New York.
GIC Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed solid operational momentum — double-digit growth in Canada, overall revenue up 9.2%, average daily sales +7.6%, operating income up 13.2% and continuing strategic progress across sales realignment, e-commerce and MRO expansion. These positives are tempered by margin pressures from fuel, product mix, elevated steel prices and potential tariff risk, along with a non-repeat of prior FIFO-related margin benefits and a modest June timing headwind. On balance, the company presented strong execution and balance-sheet strength while acknowledging manageable near-term margin headwinds.View all GIC earnings summariesGIC Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Ownership Overview
1.22% Insiders
12.72% Mutual Funds
4.06% Other Institutional Investors
75.97% Public Companies and
Individual Investors