NYSE$GIC
Global Industrial Company · Q1 2023 earnings
Q1 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported a decrease in sales and operating income due to cautious purchasing behavior from the core small and medium business customer base, while maintaining healthy customer retention and strong growth from largest accounts.
Global Industrial Company reported a decrease in sales by 5.1% to $273.8 million and a decrease in operating income by 39.7% to $17.8 million compared to the same quarter last year. The company's gross margin was 35.9%.
- Consolidated sales decreased 5.1% to $273.8 million compared to $288.6 million last year.
- Consolidated gross margin declined to 35.9% compared to 37.4% last year.
- Consolidated operating income from continuing operations decreased 39.7% to $17.8 million compared to $29.5 million last year.
- Net income per diluted share from continuing operations decreased 38.6% to $0.35 compared to $0.57 last year.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Global Industrial · Revenue · Quarterly
$274M
Forward guidance
Global Industrial believes it has the tools and resources to navigate current market conditions and is investing in key growth initiatives to drive long-term success while proactively managing its cost structure.
Tailwinds
- Leveraging Global Industrial Exclusive Brands offering.
- Strong national brand assortment.
- Utilizing pricing analytics to provide value to customers.
- Managing gross margin profile.
- Exceptional balance sheet positions the company to execute its strategy and explore opportunities.
Headwinds
- Recent demand environment reflects cautious purchasing behavior.
- Core small and medium business customer base remained cautious.
- User experience changes impacted navigation and recent performance.
- Ongoing optimization efforts needed for the new web platform.
- Market conditions require proactive cost structure management.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2023
+1.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.3%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.7%
Avg return
30 days after
55%
36 / 65 earnings
Positive
+32.5%
Q2 2015
Best reaction
-27.5%
Q3 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +0.1% | -10.9% | -6.9% | |
| Q4 2025 | +7.6% | +8.9% | +0.5% | |
| Q3 2025 | -18.2% | -19.8% | -18.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | +15.7% | +15.4% | +17.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | -0.4% | -4.2% | -7.2% | |
| Q3 2024 | -21.2% | -19.8% | -14.4% | |
| Q2 2024 | -0.9% | -5.5% | -5.7% | |
| Q1 2024 | -12.4% | -11.7% | -13.3% | |
| Q4 2023 | -3.7% | +1.6% | +2.2% | |
| Q3 2023 | +10.4% | +8.5% | +11.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | +4.0% | +11.7% | +18.7% | |
| Q1 2023 | -14.3% | -12.6% | -4.4% | |
| Q4 2022 | -0.8% | -3.8% | -12.0% | |
| Q3 2022 | -27.5% | -25.2% | -21.1% | |
| Q2 2022 | -12.4% | -10.0% | -17.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | +17.6% | +9.3% | +15.2% | |
| Q4 2021 | -1.2% | -7.6% | +0.7% | |
| Q3 2021 | -4.2% | -1.2% | -5.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | +2.0% | -0.2% | +0.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | -23.1% | -19.8% | -20.9% | |
| Q4 2020 | -15.8% | -18.2% | -10.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | +23.9% | +21.2% | +33.7% | |
| Q2 2020 | +17.7% | +14.8% | +11.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | +3.7% | +1.0% | +5.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | -4.3% | -8.2% | -17.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | -10.0% | -12.9% | -5.9% | |
| Q2 2019 | +14.5% | +6.8% | +5.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | +4.2% | +3.0% | -10.2% | |
| Q4 2018 | -15.7% | -13.6% | -10.6% | |
| Q3 2018 | +25.1% | +19.7% | +8.6% | |
| Q2 2018 | +5.1% | -12.9% | -16.5% | |
| Q1 2018 | -2.4% | -2.4% | +5.1% | |
| Q4 2017 | -7.1% | -6.0% | -7.2% | |
| Q3 2017 | +13.8% | +9.4% | +9.5% | |
| Q2 2017 | +29.5% | +43.2% | +34.9% | |
| Q1 2017 | +29.3% | +29.7% | +31.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | +12.9% | +13.8% | +38.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | -5.3% | -4.1% | +11.2% | |
| Q2 2016 | +2.2% | +0.6% | -7.1% | |
| Q1 2016 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +32.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +9.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +6.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -3.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -4.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -3.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -2.8% | — | — |
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