Global Industrial (GIC)
Sells industrial equipment and MRO supplies through e-commerce and account-manager channels.
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Distributes industrial and MRO products in North America through branded e-commerce sites, account managers, and private brands. The business is organized as a single reportable segment, with competition coming from national distributors, online resellers, manufacturers, and regional dealers.
Sells industrial and MRO equipment and supplies across North America through branded e-commerce sites and relationship marketers. Core categories include material handling, storage and shelving, safety and security, janitorial and facility maintenance, HVAC and fans, and other workplace products.
Builds the catalog around a mix of national brands, Global Industrial Exclusive Brands, and private labels such as Nexel, Paramount, Interion, and Absocold. Account managers and specialized teams serve commercial, public-sector, manufacturing, construction, healthcare, hospitality, and logistics customers.
Operates as a single reportable industrial-distribution segment focused on the U.S. and Canada. Competition comes from large distributors, online resellers, manufacturers' direct sales representatives, warehouse stores, and regional or local dealers.
Company facts
No analyst consensus on record.
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RevenueReportedEstimate
Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $86.7M · Total debt $98.9M · Total assets $628.4M · Shareholders' equity $342.7M
- Revenue
- $386.6M
- Operating income
- $49.3M
- Net income
- $37.1M
HistoryDividendAnnual yield
| Institutions | ≈ 34.08% | 12.99M shares | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166 holders · as of Jun 30, 2026 · largest filers plus last quarter's tail | |||
| Insiders | 1.15% | 436.9K shares | |
| 14 holders · as of Sep 11, 2026 | |||
| Strategic holders | 10.21% | 3.89M shares | |
| 2 holders · as of Feb 16, 2021 | |||
| Other | ≈ 54.56% | 20.80M shares | |
| remainder | |||
38.11M company shares as of Sep 22, 2026 · institutions as of Jun 30, 2026 · holders as of their latest filing
This quarter's institutional total failed a plausibility check; shown: the largest filers plus last quarter's remainder.
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Stake | Shares | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
FMR LLCInstitution | 8.39% | 3.20M | as of Jun 30, 2026 |
General Partners LLCStrategic | 5.54% | 2.11M | filed Feb 14, 2020 |
Prescott General Partners LLCStrategic | 4.66% | 1.78M | filed Feb 16, 2021 |
BlackRock, Inc.Institution | 4.19% | 1.59M | as of Jun 30, 2026 |
Dimensional Fund Advisors LPInstitution | 2.39% | 909,426 | as of Jun 30, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Claudia Hughes | officer: SVP & Chief Sales Officer | +15 | $38.67 |
| May 26, 2026 | Claudia Hughes | officer: SVP & Chief Sales Officer | +16 | $29.48 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Claudia Hughes | officer: SVP & Chief Sales Officer | +15 | $30.53 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Claudia Hughes | officer: SVP & Chief Sales Officer | +16 | $26.80 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Claudia Hughes | officer: SVP & Chief Sales Officer | +12 | $34.85 |
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- MSC Industrial Direct
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- Amazon
B2B marketplace pressure on digital MRO tail spend
- WESCO International
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- Ferguson
Plumbing, HVAC, facilities, and trade-supply overlap
CompareAfter hours
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Industrial | $41.85 | +0.01% | $1.56B | 18.3 | 20.5 | 1.1 | +7.7% |
| W.W. Grainger | $1,265.69 | −0.18% | $60.33B | 32.6 | 26.1 | 3.2 | +10.3% |
| Fastenal | $49.69 | −0.77% | $56.97B | 42.1 | 37.2 | 6.5 | +14.7% |
| MSC Industrial Direct | $121.37 | −0.02% | $6.79B | 29.4 | 23.1 | 1.7 | +7.8% |
| Amazon | $254.97 | −0.02% | $2.78T | 20.8 | 27.3 | 3.6 | +19.6% |
| WESCO International | $362.08 | +0.01% | $17.32B | 24.6 | 19.9 | 0.7 | +13.0% |
| Ferguson | $221.17 | −0.03% | $41.92B | — | 18.4 | — | +3.0% |
| Median | 29.4 | 24.6 | 3.2 | +11.6% |