NYSE$GIC
Global Industrial Company · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
Global Industrial reported its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results, with fourth quarter sales of $302.3 million, operating income of $14.5 million, and an operating margin of 4.8%.
Global Industrial Company reported a decrease in fourth quarter sales by 5.6% to $302.3 million compared to the previous year. Operating income from continuing operations decreased by 32.2% to $14.5 million, and net income per diluted share from continuing operations decreased by 32.5% to $0.27.
- Fourth quarter sales decreased 5.6% to $302.3 million.
- Operating income from continuing operations decreased 32.2% to $14.5 million.
- Net income per diluted share from continuing operations decreased 32.5% to $0.27.
- Gross margin remained consistent at 33.8% for the fourth quarter.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Global Industrial · Revenue · Quarterly
$302M
Forward guidance
The company anticipates continuing a regular quarterly dividend in the future. They are well-positioned to continue investing in growth, evaluating strategic opportunities, and driving long-term performance.
Tailwinds
- Anticipates continuing a regular quarterly dividend.
- Well-positioned to continue investing in growth.
- Ability to evaluate strategic opportunities.
- Committed to driving long-term performance.
- Strong cash flow generation during the year, ending 2024 with more than $44 million in cash.
Headwinds
- Results softened as the year progressed with continued weakness in core small and medium-sized businesses customer base.
- Not satisfied with financial performance despite progress in customer experience.
- Sales declined 0.6% excluding Indoff on a year-over-year basis.
- Operating income decreased 16.6% for the full year.
- Net income per diluted share decreased 14.7% for the full year.
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 Q4 2024
+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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