Global Industrial (NYSE:GIC) Shares Gap Up Following Strong Earnings

Shares of Global Industrial Company (NYSE:GIC) gapped up before the market opened on Wednesday following a stronger than expected earnings report. 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 traded.

The company reported $0.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.35 by $0.03. Global Industrial had a return on equity of 22.85% and a net margin of 5.11%.The firm had revenue of $345.60 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $324.86 million.

Global Industrial Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 9th will be paid a dividend of $0.28 per share. This represents a $1.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.4%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 9th. This is a positive change from Global Industrial’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.26. Global Industrial’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 59.43%.

Global Industrial News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 earnings beat: GIC reported EPS of $0.38 vs. consensus $0.35 and revenue of $345.6M (up 14.3% YoY), signaling solid top- and bottom-line outperformance that likely lifted the stock. Global Industrial (GIC) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Strong margin and cash flow improvement: gross profit, operating income and cash from operations all increased year-over-year (operating income +35.2%, cash from operations +25.8%), supporting profitability and financial flexibility. Global Industrial Company (GIC) Stock Rises on Q4 2025 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend hike: the board raised the quarterly dividend to $0.28 (7.7% increase; ~3.6% yield), which can attract income-focused investors and signal management confidence. Global Industrial raises quarterly dividend by 7.7% to $0.28/share
• Neutral Sentiment: Company release and call: detailed Q4 and full-year results and the earnings call transcript are available for investors to assess management commentary and any forward-looking remarks (no material guidance change highlighted in headlines). Global Industrial Company (GIC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed institutional activity: reports show both sizeable additions (e.g., Citadel, Goldman Sachs increased positions) and large reductions (e.g., FMR, UBS removed shares) — a mixed signal for longer-term flows. Global Industrial Company (GIC) Stock Rises on Q4 2025 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: a company officer sold ~9,255 shares recently, which can be viewed negatively by some investors even though it may be routine diversification. Global Industrial Company (GIC) Stock Rises on Q4 2025 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Some large holders trimmed positions: notable reductions from major managers could weigh on the stock if selling continues. Global Industrial Company (GIC) Stock Rises on Q4 2025 Earnings

Analyst Ratings Changes

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Global Industrial

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of GIC. New York State Teachers Retirement System acquired a new stake in Global Industrial in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $38,000. Advisors Asset Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of 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 buying an additional 1,755 shares during the period. State of Alaska Department of Revenue purchased a new position in shares of Global Industrial during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $79,000. State of Wyoming acquired a new stake in Global Industrial in the 2nd quarter valued at $117,000. Finally, CWM LLC increased its holdings in Global Industrial by 185.2% in the 2nd quarter. CWM LLC now owns 4,603 shares of the company’s stock worth $124,000 after acquiring an additional 2,989 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 31.19% of the company’s stock.

Global Industrial Trading Up 6.8%

The firm’s fifty day moving average is $30.95 and its 200 day moving average is $32.28. The company has a market cap of $1.27 billion, a PE ratio of 18.88, a price-to-earnings-growth 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.