Global Industrial (NYSE:GIC) Shares Gap Up on Better-Than-Expected Earnings

Global Industrial Company (NYSE:GIC)’s stock price gapped up before the market opened on Wednesday following a better than expected earnings announcement. The stock had previously closed at $30.93, but opened at $33.15. Global Industrial shares last traded at $32.8550, with a volume of 24,471 shares.

The company reported $0.38 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.35 by $0.03. Global Industrial had a return on equity of 23.76% and a net margin of 5.23%.The company had revenue of $345.60 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $324.86 million.

Global Industrial Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 16th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 9th will be given a $0.28 dividend. This represents a $1.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.4%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 9th. This is a boost from Global Industrial’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.26. Global Industrial’s dividend payout ratio is presently 59.43%.

Key Stories Impacting Global Industrial

Here are the key news stories impacting Global Industrial this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat consensus: Global Industrial reported $0.38 EPS vs. ~$0.35 expected and $345.6M revenue (up ~14% YoY), with gross profit, operating income and net income all improving year-over-year — the operational strength is the primary driver of the rally. Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend increase: the board raised the quarterly dividend 7.7% to $0.28/share (annualized yield ~3.4%), signaling confidence in cash flow and returning capital to shareholders. Dividend Article
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic realignment announced: management outlined a customer-centric growth plan and targets for 2026 intended to drive higher recurring sales and margin expansion — this provides a directional growth roadmap that investors typically view favorably. Strategy Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call color: the Q4 2025 earnings call transcript offers management commentary on margin drivers, working capital and investments in growth platforms — useful detail for modeling but no material change to near-term guidance was highlighted in headlines. Earnings Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Balance sheet and cash flow notes: operating cash flow improved (~$20M) and cash on hand rose to ~$67.5M, while liabilities increased modestly — overall liquidity looks stronger, but investors will watch free cash conversion going forward. Institutional holdings shifts were mixed in the latest quarter. Quiver Article
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: a company insider sold ~9,255 shares in the past six months; while the single sale may be routine, investors sometimes view insider sales as a mild negative signal to monitor. Insider Activity

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages recently issued reports on GIC. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Global Industrial in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Wall Street Zen raised Global Industrial from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Saturday, January 31st. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Global Industrial from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat, Global Industrial presently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

Institutional Trading of Global Industrial

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. New York State Teachers Retirement System acquired a new position in shares of Global Industrial during the fourth quarter worth $38,000. Advisors Asset Management Inc. grew its position in Global Industrial by 234.9% during the 4th quarter. Advisors Asset Management Inc. now owns 2,502 shares of the company’s stock worth $73,000 after acquiring an additional 1,755 shares during the last quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue bought a new stake in Global Industrial during the 3rd quarter worth $79,000. State of Wyoming acquired a new position in Global Industrial in the 2nd quarter worth about $117,000. Finally, CWM LLC raised its position in Global Industrial by 185.2% in the second quarter. CWM LLC now owns 4,603 shares of the company’s stock valued at $124,000 after purchasing an additional 2,989 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 31.19% of the company’s stock.

Global Industrial Price Performance

The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $31.01 and a 200 day simple moving average of $32.29. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.27 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.80, a P/E/G ratio of 0.98 and a beta of 0.90.

About Global Industrial

Global Industrial Company (NYSE: GIC) is a leading business-to-business distributor of industrial products and equipment. Headquartered in Port Washington, New York, the company provides a comprehensive range of products to support manufacturing, warehousing, and facility maintenance operations across North America. Through a digital-first platform, Global Industrial combines e-commerce, direct sales and catalog-based ordering channels to serve a diverse commercial customer base.

The company’s product portfolio encompasses material handling solutions (including conveyors, pallet racks and hoists), storage and shelving systems, janitorial and sanitation supplies, packaging and shipping materials, and office furniture.