Global Industrial Co. specializes in providing a wide range of industrial and commercial products and services aimed at improving operational efficiency for businesses across various sectors. The company offers an extensive catalog that includes everything from material handling equipment and storage solutions to maintenance supplies and office essentials. By serving a diverse clientele, including manufacturers, contractors, and government agencies, Global Industrial facilitates effective procurement and supply chain management, helping its customers enhance productivity and reduce costs through reliable products and innovative solutions.
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Over the last six months, Global Industrial’s shares have sunk to $28.36, producing a disappointing 18.6% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 13.4% gain. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how WESCO (NYSE:WCC) and the rest of the maintenance and repair distributors stocks fared in Q3.
Shares of industrial and commercial distributor Global Industrial (NYSE:GIC) fell 22.9% in the morning session after the company reported underwhelming third-quarter earnings, with its revenue, EBITDA, and EPS falling short of Wall Street's estimates. Management added, "Third quarter results reflect a weak demand environment and continued softness in our core small and medium business customer base..." Overall, this was a weaker quarter.
Industrial and commercial distributor Global Industrial (NYSE:GIC) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2024, with sales falling 3.4% year on year to $342.4 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.44 per share was also 23.5% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
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