Global Industrial (GIC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Global Industrial is a leading distributor of industrial equipment and supplies across North America and Europe. Since its founding in 1947, the company has evolved from a regional machinery supplier into a full-service provider of maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products. Its extensive online catalog caters to small businesses, government agencies and Fortune 500 manufacturers, offering an integrated approach to procurement and logistics. With a focus on reliable delivery and comprehensive customer support, Global Industrial has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses of all sizes.

The company’s product portfolio spans more than one million items, including material handling systems, storage and shelving solutions, safety and personal protective equipment, janitorial and sanitation supplies, and facility maintenance tools. Beyond standard off-the-shelf offerings, Global Industrial delivers custom solutions such as automated warehouse design, assembly line configuration and ergonomic workstation installations. Its e-commerce platform features real-time inventory visibility, order tracking and bulk purchasing capabilities, supplemented by dedicated account management for larger enterprises.

Global Industrial operates a network of distribution centers strategically located throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, enabling next-day delivery to most major urban markets. This warehousing footprint and logistics infrastructure support both domestic and cross-border shipments, facilitating just-in-time inventory management for customers in manufacturing, healthcare, education and public sectors. Technical support teams and field representatives collaborate to provide on-site installation, training and after-sale service, ensuring seamless project execution.

Headquartered in Port Washington, New York, Global Industrial is guided by an experienced executive leadership team with deep expertise in supply chain management, procurement and e-commerce. The company continues to invest in digital infrastructure, data analytics and strategic partnerships to address evolving customer needs and global supply chain challenges. A commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction underpins its ongoing growth and competitive position in the industrial distribution market.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $27.50 to $27.74
• 50-Day Range: $26.02 to $28.46
• 52-Week Range: $20.79 to $36.17
• Volume: 550 shs
• Average Volume: 92,111 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.06 billion
• P/E Ratio: 17.53
• Dividend Yield: 3.76%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Global Industrial Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Global Industrial scored higher than 70% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 62nd out of 180 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: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Global Industrial.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 4.40%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Global Industrial are expected to grow by 4.40% in the coming year, from $1.59 to $1.66 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Global Industrial is 17.52, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.41.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Global Industrial is 17.52, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.45.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Global Industrial has a PEG Ratio of 1.00. PEG Ratios around 1 indicate that a company is correctly valued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Global Industrial has a P/B Ratio of 3.77. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.85% of the float of Global Industrial has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Global Industrial has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Global Industrial has recently increased by 36.47%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Leadership

Global Industrial is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.86%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Global Industrial has been increasing its dividend for 9 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Global Industrial is 65.82%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Global Industrial will have a dividend payout ratio of 62.65% next year. This indicates that Global Industrial will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.85% of the float of Global Industrial has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Global Industrial has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Global Industrial has recently increased by 36.47%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.56

News Sentiment

Global Industrial has a news sentiment score of 0.56. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Global Industrial this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

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

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

Percentage Held by Insiders

65.30% of the stock of Global Industrial is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 31.19% of the stock of Global Industrial is held by institutions.

GIC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have GIC shares performed this year?

Global Industrial's stock was trading at $24.79 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, GIC stock has increased by 11.6% and is now trading at $27.6750.

How were Global Industrial's earnings last quarter?

Global Industrial Company (NYSE:GIC) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April, 29th. The company reported $0.35 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.20 by $0.15. The business had revenue of $321 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $307.15 million. Global Industrial had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 21.85% and a net margin of 4.67%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Global Industrial's major shareholders?

Global Industrial's top institutional investors include Laurus Global Equity Management Inc. (0.16%) and Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC (0.04%). Insiders that own company stock include Bruce Leeds and Thomas Axmacher.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Global Industrial?

Shares of GIC 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 Global Industrial own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Global Industrial investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Arista Networks (ANET), Meta Platforms (META), Adobe (ADBE), Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) and e.l.f. Beauty (ELF).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/29/2025
• Record date for 5/19 Dividend: 5/12/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/19 Dividend: 5/12/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/19/2025
• Today: 7/23/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: Industrial Services
• Sub-Industry: Wholesale
• Current Symbol: NYSE:GIC
• CIK: 945114
• Web: www.globalindustrial.com
• Phone: (516) 608-7000
• Fax: 516-608-7001
• Employees: 1,845
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.58
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 17.52
• Forward P/E Ratio: 17.41
• P/E Growth: 1
• Net Income: $61 million
• Net Margins: 4.67%
• Pretax Margin: 6.14%
• Return on Equity: 21.85%
• Return on Assets: 11.47%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 2.07
• Quick Ratio: 1.08

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.31 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.81
• Cash Flow: $1.84 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 15.05
• Book Value: $7.35 per share
• Price / Book: 3.77

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 38,361,000
• Free Float: 13,311,000
• Market Cap: $1.06 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.80