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Distribution Solutions Group Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary5 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 revenue rose 10.7% to $573.6M, with organic growth of 9.2%; adjusted EBITDA increased 17.3% to $56.8M.
A proposed $35-per-share take-private transaction with LKCM Headwater remains subject to stockholder approval and customary closing conditions.
Financial highlights
Q3 net income was $8.9M versus $6.5M; diluted EPS was $0.19 versus $0.14, and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.58 versus $0.40.
Q3 gross profit was $183.8M versus $170.3M; gross margin declined to 32.0% from 32.9%, while operating income rose to $25.2M from $23.6M.
Nine-month revenue was $1.627B versus $1.498B; operating income was $66.7M versus $70.5M, and net income was $17.8M versus $14.7M.
Nine-month Adjusted EBITDA was $148.6M versus $139.8M.
Outlook and guidance
Organic sales grew 2.2% sequentially; organic average daily sales rose 2.8% versus Q2, with improvement across business units.
FY2026 net capital expenditures were expected at $25M–$30M; required Credit Agreement principal payments over the next 12 months were $35.0M.
Cash, revolving-credit availability and operating cash flows were expected to cover liquidity needs for the next 12 months.
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Latest events from Distribution Solutions Group
- A negotiated $35-per-share buyout hinges on disinterested-holder approval.DSGR
Proxy filing - GradeEight acquisition closed; a separate take-private merger awaits stockholder approval.DSGRProxy filing
- A $35 cash buyout would take the shares private, subject to a separate disinterested-holder vote.DSGRProxy filing
- $35 cash buyout requires disinterested-holder approval despite 78.5% affiliated ownership.DSGRProxy filing
- GradeEight acquisition agreed; affiliate-led take-private still requires stockholder approval.DSGRProxy filing
- Merger financing rises to $800M as stockholders face a conditional $35-per-share cash buyout.DSGRProxy filing
- A $35-per-share take-private hinges on stockholder approval and a $700M notes offering.DSGRProxy filing
- Shareholders will vote on a merger to take the company private, accelerating growth and M&A.DSGRProxy filing
- Shareholders to vote on $35.00/share going-private merger, with strong Special Committee support.DSGRProxy filing
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Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. is an industrial distribution company that provides a wide range of products and services to various sectors, including maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), industrial, and safety markets. The company offers products such as fasteners, cutting tools, safety supplies, and electrical components. In addition to product distribution, Distribution Solutions Group provides value-added services like inventory management, technical support, and procurement solutions to help clients optimize their operations. The company is headquartered in Chicago, United States, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.