DNOW (DNOW) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

DistributionNOW (NYSE: DNOW) is a global supplier of energy and industrial products and services, serving customers in the oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation and industrial markets. The company offers a broad portfolio of mission-critical goods that include valves, fittings, flanges, fasteners, electrical and instrumentation components, as well as heat tracing and tubular products. Through its network of distribution centers, DNOW provides inventory management, logistics solutions and technical support to help clients optimize operations and reduce downtime.

Established in 2002 as part of National Oilwell Varco and spun off as an independent public company in 2014, DNOW has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion. Its product offerings are organized around key industry segments—upstream drilling and production, midstream transportation, downstream refining and petrochemicals—allowing the company to tailor solutions to specific customer requirements. DNOW’s integrated supply chain model combines inventory management, vendor-managed inventory programs and consignment services to drive cost efficiencies and improve project timelines.

With a presence in over 20 countries across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific, DNOW serves both onshore and offshore operations. The company’s global footprint includes more than 100 distribution facilities and engineering support centers, which work in concert to deliver consistent service quality and expedited delivery. This international network enables DNOW to leverage regional expertise while maintaining centralized procurement and quality control standards.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Benjamin P. Miller, DNOW has focused on enhancing its digital platform, streamlining supply chain processes and strengthening customer partnerships. The executive team brings decades of experience in energy distribution, operations and finance, guiding the company’s efforts to expand service offerings and pursue growth opportunities in renewable energy infrastructure. DNOW continues to invest in technology-driven solutions and workforce development to support an evolving energy landscape.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $13.79 to $14.26
• 50-Day Range: $13.67 to $16.55
• 52-Week Range: $11.42 to $18.45
• Volume: 386,295 shs
• Average Volume: 940,254 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.50 billion
• P/E Ratio: 19.18
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $18.50
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

DNOW Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

DNOW scored higher than 82% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 44th out of 182 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

DNOW has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

DNOW has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 18.60%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for DNOW are expected to grow by 18.60% in the coming year, from $0.86 to $1.02 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of DNOW is 18.99, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.86.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of DNOW is 18.99, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 24.82.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

DNOW has a P/B Ratio of 1.32. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.25% of the float of DNOW has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

DNOW has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in DNOW has recently decreased by 8.30%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

DNOW does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

DNOW does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.25% of the float of DNOW has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

DNOW has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in DNOW has recently decreased by 8.30%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.38

News Sentiment

DNOW has a news sentiment score of 0.38. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.52 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for DNOW this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

4 people have searched for DNOW on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, DNOW insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.70% of the stock of DNOW is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

97.63% of the stock of DNOW is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

DNOW Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have DNOW shares performed this year?

DNOW's stock was trading at $13.01 at the beginning of the year. Since then, DNOW shares have increased by 8.0% and is now trading at $14.05.

How were DNOW's earnings last quarter?

DNOW Inc. (NYSE:DNOW) released its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 7th. The oil and gas company reported $0.22 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.19 by $0.03. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 6.4% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is DNOW buying back stock?

DNOW's Board of Directors initiated a stock buyback program on Friday, January 24th 2025, which allows the company to buy back $160,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could buy up to 10% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

How do I buy shares of DNOW?

Shares of DNOW stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of DNOW own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that DNOW investors own include Humana (HUM), NVIDIA (NVDA), American Water Works (AWK), Meta Platforms (META), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), Waste Connections (WCN) and TotalEnergies (TTE).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/07/2025
• Today: 7/08/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: MACH - GENL INDL
• Sub-Industry: Machinery
• Current Symbol: NYSE:DNOW
• CIK: 1599617
• Web: www.distributionnow.com
• Phone: (281) 823-4006
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 2,575
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $18.50
• High Stock Price Target: $19.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $18.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +35.3%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.74
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 18.47
• Forward P/E Ratio: 15.90
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $81 million
• Net Margins: 3.40%
• Pretax Margin: 4.77%
• Return on Equity: 9.00%
• Return on Assets: 6.29%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 2.32
• Quick Ratio: 1.48

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $2.37 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.61
• Cash Flow: $1.22 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 11.16
• Book Value: $10.66 per share
• Price / Book: 1.28

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 105,570,000
• Free Float: 102,718,000
• Market Cap: $1.44 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.08