Distribution Solutions (DSGR)


Market Price (8/12/2026): $34.89 | Market Cap: $1.6 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Trading Companies & Distributors

Distribution Solutions (DSGR)


Market Price (8/12/2026): $34.89
Market Cap: $1.6 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Trading Companies & Distributors

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Megatrend and thematic drivers
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Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -43%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -40%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 180x

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -3.9%

Key risks
DSGR key risks include [1] challenges successfully integrating its numerous strategic acquisitions, Show more.

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Megatrends include Automation & Robotics, E-commerce & DTC Adoption, and Future of Freight. Themes include Process / Warehouse Automation, Show more.
1 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%
2 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -43%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -40%
3 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 180x
4 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -3.9%
5 Key risks
DSGR key risks include [1] challenges successfully integrating its numerous strategic acquisitions, Show more.

DSGR in ETFs

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/6/2026

Distribution Solutions (DSGR) stock has gained about 30% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Increased Take-Private Acquisition Offer Price.

The primary driver of Distribution Solutions Group's stock appreciation was the definitive merger agreement announced on July 15, 2026. Affiliates of LKCM Headwater, which already owned approximately 79% of the company's shares, agreed to acquire the remaining outstanding common stock for $35.00 per share in cash. This represented a substantial increase from an earlier unsolicited proposal of $29.50 per share made on March 14, 2026, and an 81% premium to the $19.31 closing price before the initial offer became public.

2. Strong Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings Beat.

Distribution Solutions Group reported robust financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended June 30, 2026, announced on August 6, 2026. The company's revenue increased by 11.0% year-over-year to $557.7 million, surpassing analyst estimates of $520.4 million by 7.2%. Furthermore, adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) reached $0.47, exceeding analyst consensus estimates of $0.41 by 15.6% and marking an increase from $0.35 in the prior year's comparable quarter and $0.24 in fiscal Q1 2026. Adjusted EBITDA also demonstrated strength, reaching $53.9 million, an 11% beat over estimates.

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Updated on 8/6/2026

Distribution Solutions (DSGR) stock has gained about 30% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Increased Take-Private Acquisition Offer Price.

The primary driver of Distribution Solutions Group's stock appreciation was the definitive merger agreement announced on July 15, 2026. Affiliates of LKCM Headwater, which already owned approximately 79% of the company's shares, agreed to acquire the remaining outstanding common stock for $35.00 per share in cash. This represented a substantial increase from an earlier unsolicited proposal of $29.50 per share made on March 14, 2026, and an 81% premium to the $19.31 closing price before the initial offer became public.

2. Strong Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings Beat.

Distribution Solutions Group reported robust financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended June 30, 2026, announced on August 6, 2026. The company's revenue increased by 11.0% year-over-year to $557.7 million, surpassing analyst estimates of $520.4 million by 7.2%. Furthermore, adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) reached $0.47, exceeding analyst consensus estimates of $0.41 by 15.6% and marking an increase from $0.35 in the prior year's comparable quarter and $0.24 in fiscal Q1 2026. Adjusted EBITDA also demonstrated strength, reaching $53.9 million, an 11% beat over estimates.

3. Significant Improvement in Operating Cash Flow and Organic Growth.

Beyond the strong top- and bottom-line figures, the company exhibited a notable turnaround in operating cash flow during fiscal Q2 2026, generating $22.0 million compared to a cash usage of $20.4 million in the preceding fiscal first quarter of 2026. This improvement was supported by a healthy organic sales growth of 10.2% year-over-year. The TestEquity segment, a component of Distribution Solutions Group, was a key contributor, with its revenue growing by 17.4% year-over-year in fiscal Q2 2026 to $229.0 million.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 28.9% change in DSGR stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/11/2026 was primarily driven by a 59.5% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)43020268112026Change
Stock Price ($)27.0634.8728.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,9982,0532.8%
Net Income Margin (%)0.3%0.4%59.5%
P/E Multiple228.7179.9-21.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)46460.0%
Cumulative Contribution28.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/11/2026
ReturnCorrelation
DSGR28.9% 
Market (SPY)7.2%-0.5%
Sector (XLI)6.4%7.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 22.8% change in DSGR stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/11/2026 was primarily driven by a 18.2% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120268112026Change
Stock Price ($)28.3934.8722.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,9792,0533.8%
P/S Multiple0.70.818.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)46460.2%
Cumulative Contribution22.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/11/2026
ReturnCorrelation
DSGR22.8% 
Market (SPY)11.7%15.7%
Sector (XLI)12.6%23.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 16.3% change in DSGR stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/11/2026 was primarily driven by a 97.5% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)73120258112026Change
Stock Price ($)29.9734.8716.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,9292,0536.4%
Net Income Margin (%)0.2%0.4%97.5%
P/E Multiple326.3179.9-44.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)46460.4%
Cumulative Contribution16.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/11/2026
ReturnCorrelation
DSGR16.3% 
Market (SPY)22.9%21.9%
Sector (XLI)23.4%29.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 25.8% change in DSGR stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/11/2026 was primarily driven by a 143.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120238112026Change
Stock Price ($)27.7234.8725.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,3462,05352.6%
Net Income Margin (%)1.2%0.4%-63.0%
P/E Multiple73.9179.9143.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4246-8.6%
Cumulative Contribution25.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/11/2026
ReturnCorrelation
DSGR25.8% 
Market (SPY)74.3%32.0%
Sector (XLI)75.2%40.1%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
DSGR Return8%-33%72%9%-20%27%38%
Peers Return53%-3%43%11%-2%42%229%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%106%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
DSGR Win Rate50%42%75%58%42%75% 
Peers Win Rate70%45%65%58%50%72% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
DSGR Max Drawdown-25%-52%-27%-23%-31%-38% 
Peers Max Drawdown-16%-26%-15%-22%-26%-13% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: GWW, FAST, MSM, AIT, TRNS.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 8/11/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventDSGRS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-19.1%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven23.5%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven86 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-14.5%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven16.9%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven33 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-18.9%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven23.3%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven41 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-51.2%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven104.8%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven237 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-47.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven90.3%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven223 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-13.4%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven15.5%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven111 days105 days

Compare to GWW, FAST, MSM, AIT, TRNS

In The Past

Distribution Solutions's stock fell -19.1% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 23.5% gain to breakeven.

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EventDSGRS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-51.2%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven104.8%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven237 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-47.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven90.3%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven223 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-37.9%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven61.1%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven347 days62 days
2013 Taper Tantrum
  % Loss-22.9%-0.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.7%0.2%
  Time to Breakeven35 days1 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-29.1%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven41.0%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven1034 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-22.0%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.2%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven7 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-67.4%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven207.2%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven3444 days1085 days

Compare to GWW, FAST, MSM, AIT, TRNS

In The Past

Distribution Solutions's stock fell -19.1% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 23.5% gain to breakeven.

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About Distribution Solutions (DSGR)

Distribution Solutions (DSGR), trading as Lawson Products, Inc., is a specialized distributor of essential products for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO). The company primarily focuses on providing a wide range of specialty industrial products that businesses and organizations need to keep their facilities and equipment running smoothly.

DSGR's product offerings cater to a diverse clientele within the industrial, commercial, institutional, and government sectors. These customers rely on DSGR for critical MRO supplies across various industries. The company serves a broad geographic footprint, including the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, positioning itself as a key supplier for operational upkeep across North America and beyond.

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  • Like Grainger for industrial and commercial MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) supplies.
  • Like Fastenal, but for a broader range of specialty MRO products for businesses and government.

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  • Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Products: Distribution of a wide range of specialty MRO products including fasteners, chemicals, cutting tools, and safety supplies for industrial and commercial use.
  • Test and Measurement Equipment Distribution: Sales and distribution of new and used electronic test and measurement equipment for various industries.
  • Environmental Test Chambers: Manufacturing of environmental test chambers used for product testing and research.
  • Calibration Services: Providing calibration and repair services for a broad range of test and measurement instruments.
  • Supply Chain Solutions for OEMs: Offering comprehensive supply chain management and engineered services, including global sourcing, kitting, and inventory management for original equipment manufacturers.

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Distribution Solutions Group (DSGR) is a specialty distribution company that includes Lawson Products, TestEquity, and Gexpro Services. Lawson Products, Inc. changed its corporate name to Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. in May 2022, and its ticker symbol from LAWS to DSGR. Here is an overview of the management team:

J. Bryan King

Chairman & CEO

J. Bryan King was appointed Chairman & CEO of Distribution Solutions Group effective May 1, 2022. He has served as an investment manager for lower middle market investments in both public and private companies since 1994. His partnerships, focused on private capital, manage over $2 billion, emphasizing long-term investment strategies to build profitable and durable businesses. Mr. King also previously served as Chairman of Lawson Products.

Ron Knutson

EVP & Chief Financial Officer

Ron Knutson is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Distribution Solutions Group, a position he also holds for Lawson Products. He joined Lawson Products in 2009, bringing extensive financial expertise across public and private companies in the distribution, transportation, and retail sectors. Earlier in his career, Mr. Knutson was Senior Vice President and CFO of Frozen Food Express Industries, Vice President of Finance at Ace Hardware Corporation, and CFO and Treasurer at Mascal Electric, a privately held company. He also worked as a Senior Manager at KPMG. During his tenure at Lawson, Mr. Knutson has been instrumental in key strategic initiatives, including network optimization, ERP implementation, and sales channel transformation to enhance the company's financial strength.

Cesar Lanuza

President & Chief Executive Officer, Lawson Products

Cesar Lanuza serves as the President and CEO of Lawson Products, having joined the company in 2022. He brings 30 years of international expertise in industrial and commercial distribution. Before joining Lawson Products, Mr. Lanuza was CEO and Director at Jon-Don, LLC, a company backed by private equity firms Incline Equity Partners and Trivest Partners, where he expanded the business through new markets, capabilities, and multiple acquisitions. His previous roles include President, North America and Asia Pacific, at Optimas OE Solutions, LLC, and Vice President/General Manager at W.W. Grainger, Inc., where he held senior-level positions across North America, Mexico, and Latin America. He also held leadership positions at GE Healthcare, United Technologies, and Cerveceria Americana.

Robert H. Connors

President & Chief Executive Officer, Gexpro Services

Robert H. Connors is the President and CEO of Gexpro Services, where he also sits on the Board of Directors, having joined the company in 2004. He leads Gexpro Services' global supply chain and C-Parts business, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for Original Equipment Manufacturers, Aftermarket, and Field Installations. Prior to his current role, Mr. Connors held key executive leadership positions with Rexel Holdings USA and General Electric, including Division President and General Manager at GE Supply Logistics, General Manager Sales at GE Transmission & Distribution, and Region Sales Manager for GE Industrial Systems Automation, Technology & Services. He also held several field leadership roles, such as Branch Manager, Operations Manager, and Sales Leader, during his 18-year career at General Electric.

Barry Litwin

Chief Executive Officer, TestEquity

Barry Litwin is the Chief Executive Officer of TestEquity, a position he assumed effective July 14, 2025. He has 30 years of leadership experience in scaling omnichannel businesses within industrial distribution and consumer retail markets. Before TestEquity, Mr. Litwin served as CEO of Global Industrial Company from 2019 to 2024, a $1.4 billion value-added distributor, where he was responsible for strategic direction, day-to-day operations, and driving growth, operational excellence, and digital transformation, including the acquisition of Indoff in May 2024. Earlier, he was CEO of Adorama, a leading distributor of audio and video equipment, and held senior leadership roles at Office Depot, Newark / Premier Farnell, and Sears, where he oversaw e-commerce, marketing, and customer experience.

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Distribution Solutions Group (DSGR), a multi-platform specialty distribution company, faces several key risks to its business operations and financial performance.

The most significant risk stems from its vulnerability to supply chain disruptions, geopolitical uncertainty, and general economic downturns. The company's ability to procure and deliver products in a timely manner can be significantly hampered by geopolitical instability, which elevates its risk profile and adversely affects global supply chains. Issues such as work stoppages, disruptions at transportation centers, and shipping port delays can directly impact inventory management and timely customer delivery. Furthermore, a non-robust global economic health and slackness can increase the company's risk factors.

Another critical risk for Distribution Solutions Group is its high level of indebtedness, which impacts its financial flexibility. As of December 31, 2023, DSGR had $574.7 million in indebtedness, and by September 2025, this figure was around $708.0 million. This substantial debt can limit the company's financial maneuverability and increase its susceptibility to economic downturns. Concerns have also been raised regarding the company's ability to cover its interest expenses with its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT).

Lastly, the company faces considerable risks related to cybersecurity threats and its reliance on information and communication systems. Distribution Solutions Group heavily depends on its digital technology for processing orders, managing inventory, and overall operations. Any disruptions resulting from power outages, hardware failures, or cyber incidents could significantly impair its business functions. The company has previously experienced a cyber incident, underscoring the ongoing nature of this threat.

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The emergence of highly advanced, AI-driven B2B e-commerce platforms that offer integrated, predictive MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) supply chain management. These platforms could leverage artificial intelligence to forecast demand, automate procurement, optimize logistics for just-in-time delivery, and offer a vast, consolidated catalog of MRO products at competitive prices, potentially bypassing the need for traditional specialty product distributors like Lawson Products.

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Distribution Solutions (DSGR) operates significantly within the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) distribution market. The addressable market for their main products and services in this area is substantial.

The North American MRO distribution market was estimated at approximately USD 161.70 billion in 2024. Projections indicate continued growth, with the market anticipated to reach USD 200.37 billion by 2032, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.1% during the forecast period. Another estimate placed the North American MRO distribution market size at USD 152.50 billion in 2023. This market encompasses the supply of industrial parts, components, and services essential for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of equipment across various industries.

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Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for Distribution Solutions (DSGR) over the next 2-3 years:

  • Strategic Acquisitions: Distribution Solutions Group (DSGR) has demonstrated a consistent strategy of growing through strategic acquisitions. For example, a significant portion of its 2025 revenue increase was attributed to acquisitions, and the company recently announced the acquisition of Eastern Valve & Control Specialties, which is expected to immediately contribute to its Canadian segment. The holding company structure is specifically designed to facilitate accelerated expansion through business acquisitions across its combined platform.
  • Organic Growth and Strategic Investments in Key Verticals: The company consistently reports organic average daily sales growth, achieving 3.6% in 2025. DSGR is focused on internal reinvestments and operational efficiencies to drive growth, particularly in high-margin businesses. Significant investments are being made in Gexpro Services to enhance its global capabilities, especially in high-demand sectors such as aerospace, defense, and renewables. Lawson Products is also seeing an increased focus on local sales and service.
  • Expansion of Digital Capabilities and E-commerce Platforms: Distribution Solutions is expanding its digital capabilities and e-commerce platforms, which is contributing to enhanced customer engagement and operational efficiency, thereby driving revenue growth.
  • New Customer Programs and Cross-Selling Opportunities: The strategic combination of Lawson, TestEquity, and Gexpro Services under the DSGR umbrella creates opportunities to be a one-stop provider for OEM and MRO customers. This structure enables cross-selling and the delivery of services across a broader, combined customer base. The development of new customer programs is also identified as a growth opportunity.

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Share Repurchases

  • Distribution Solutions Group authorized an additional $30 million for its share repurchase program in November 2025, bringing the total available authorization to nearly $33 million, including $2.9 million remaining from prior authorizations.
  • For the fiscal year 2025, the company repurchased $23.5 million of its common stock at an average price of $30.26 per share.
  • In fiscal year 2024, Distribution Solutions Group repurchased 85,644 shares of common stock at an average cost of $30.13 per share, with $26.4 million remaining under the program.

Share Issuance

  • On April 1, 2022, Distribution Solutions Group issued shares of its common stock to the former equityholders of TestEquity and Gexpro Services as part of the strategic mergers that combined these businesses under the DSG holding company.
  • As of February 27, 2026, Distribution Solutions Group had 46,186,293 shares of common stock outstanding.
  • Share and per share data for all periods presented in 2023 reflect a two-for-one stock split.

Outbound Investments

  • Since April 2022, Distribution Solutions Group has deployed approximately $550 million across nine acquisitions as part of its growth strategy.
  • In 2024, the company deployed approximately $216.0 million to complete five strategic acquisitions, which included the assets of ConRes Test Equipment for about $17.0 million to expand TestEquity's offerings, and Tech-Component Resources Pte Ltd (TCR).
  • Key acquisitions in 2022 included TestEquity and Gexpro Services, which were merged into subsidiaries of DSG.

Capital Expenditures

  • Net capital expenditures for 2025 totaled $26.8 million.
  • Capital expenditures for 2024 were $23.2 million, with anticipated expenditures of $20 million to $25 million for 2025.
  • Distribution Solutions Group maintains an asset-light model, with capital expenditures typically around 1% of revenues, contributing to strong free cash flow generation.

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Financials

DSGRGWWFASTMSMAITTRNSMedian
NameDistribu.W.W. Gra.Fastenal MSC Indu.Applied .Transcat  
Mkt Price34.871,301.9452.38120.06352.3595.39107.72
Mkt Cap1.661.560.16.713.10.99.9
Rev LTM2,05318,8458,7493,8334,8393484,336
Op Inc LTM732,7451,77532352512424
FCF LTM131,5101,15621543925327
FCF 3Y Avg411,5591,05928842922358
CFO LTM572,1751,39930146640384
CFO 3Y Avg722,1451,28538445436419

Growth & Margins

DSGRGWWFASTMSMAITTRNSMedian
NameDistribu.W.W. Gra.Fastenal MSC Indu.Applied .Transcat  
Rev Chg LTM6.4%7.8%12.5%2.2%7.5%20.9%7.7%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg13.7%5.6%6.6%-0.5%3.9%13.9%6.1%
Rev Chg Q11.0%10.3%14.7%2.9%7.3%21.6%10.6%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.8%2.5%3.6%0.7%1.8%5.0%2.7%
Op Inc Chg LTM-15.2%2.8%13.6%-6.0%4.5%-35.7%-1.6%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg40.6%3.3%5.9%-13.9%4.9%-9.7%4.1%
Op Mgn LTM3.5%14.6%20.3%8.4%10.9%3.3%9.6%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg3.2%15.0%20.3%9.7%10.9%5.7%10.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.0%0.3%0.0%0.0%-0.0%-0.7%0.0%
CFO/Rev LTM2.8%11.5%16.0%7.9%9.6%11.5%10.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg3.9%12.2%16.1%9.9%9.9%12.0%11.0%
FCF/Rev LTM0.6%8.0%13.2%5.6%9.1%7.3%7.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg2.3%8.9%13.3%7.5%9.3%7.2%8.2%

Valuation

DSGRGWWFASTMSMAITTRNSMedian
NameDistribu.W.W. Gra.Fastenal MSC Indu.Applied .Transcat  
Mkt Cap1.661.560.16.713.10.99.9
P/S0.83.36.91.72.72.62.6
P/Op Inc22.122.433.920.825.076.623.7
P/EBIT23.322.233.822.524.079.123.6
P/E179.932.944.532.332.5258.938.7
P/CFO28.328.343.022.228.122.328.2
Total Yield0.6%3.8%4.0%6.0%3.6%0.4%3.7%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.8%1.8%2.9%0.5%0.0%0.7%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg3.0%3.1%2.4%5.8%4.6%2.4%3.0%
D/E0.50.00.00.10.00.20.1
Net D/E0.50.00.00.10.00.20.1

Returns

DSGRGWWFASTMSMAITTRNSMedian
NameDistribu.W.W. Gra.Fastenal MSC Indu.Applied .Transcat  
1M Rtn27.3%-5.2%13.3%-2.4%6.4%7.9%7.1%
3M Rtn29.2%5.3%21.6%13.1%12.5%25.4%17.3%
6M Rtn13.2%10.0%13.5%29.4%24.6%19.6%16.6%
12M Rtn13.3%39.7%11.9%46.8%35.2%20.2%27.7%
3Y Rtn33.7%87.1%96.0%31.0%135.6%0.5%60.4%
1M Excs Rtn22.9%-9.1%9.1%-6.0%4.2%0.5%2.3%
3M Excs Rtn23.6%2.1%17.4%8.4%9.4%20.4%13.4%
6M Excs Rtn3.7%-1.1%2.9%18.7%14.2%8.6%6.1%
12M Excs Rtn-7.4%17.5%-9.4%23.8%13.9%-0.5%6.7%
3Y Excs Rtn-40.3%16.4%28.2%-36.5%81.9%-66.5%-10.0%

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
TestEquity783771642392264
Gexpro Services497441406385256
Lawson481469469325 
Canada Branch Division2211255649 
Intersegment revenue elimination-2-2-2  
Total1,9801,8041,5701,151520


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Gexpro Services4937272111
Lawson1915327 
TestEquity144-16110
Canada Branch Division8665 
All Other-11-5-6-2 
Total7856434211


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320212020
TestEquity625654378  
Lawson548524312218221
Gexpro Services352332142  
Canada Branch Division211199   
All Other131842  
Bolt Supply   4744
Investment in Subsidiary   -9-9
Total1,7491,727874256256


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$34.87 
Market Cap ($ Bil)1.6 
First Trading Date12/29/2006 
Distance from 52W High-0.0% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$30.06$28.32
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA16.0%23.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility53.5%57.3%
Downside Capture-93.89106.69
Upside Capture35.5396.52
Correlation (SPY)-1.1%21.9%
DSGR Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

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Beta-1.18-0.09-0.020.860.980.96
Up Beta-0.22-0.26-0.141.171.381.12
Down Beta0.301.000.570.570.700.87
Up Capture8%46%45%101%97%65%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days12223161121369
Down Capture-413%-130%-85%75%98%99%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days9203063129379

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with DSGR
DSGR13.6%57.2%0.42-
Sector ETF (XLI)24.5%17.0%1.1229.3%
Equity (SPY)22.1%12.8%1.2821.9%
Gold (GLD)28.2%28.4%0.862.9%
Commodities (DBC)37.4%20.1%1.47-16.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)12.5%13.8%0.6125.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-45.3%42.9%-1.2817.6%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with DSGR
DSGR6.1%46.0%0.27-
Sector ETF (XLI)14.0%17.6%0.6239.3%
Equity (SPY)13.3%17.2%0.6032.8%
Gold (GLD)18.8%18.6%0.822.7%
Commodities (DBC)9.3%19.6%0.362.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.9%18.9%-0.0029.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.9%52.8%0.3914.9%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with DSGR
DSGR16.1%45.5%0.49-
Sector ETF (XLI)14.3%20.0%0.6344.0%
Equity (SPY)15.3%17.9%0.7338.9%
Gold (GLD)12.0%16.2%0.610.1%
Commodities (DBC)7.9%18.0%0.3511.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.5%20.7%0.1836.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)59.4%66.1%0.9911.4%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.5 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 7152026-9.0%
Average Daily Volume0.5 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1
Basic Shares Quantity46.2 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares1.0%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/11/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/6/20260.1%  
4/30/20260.4%3.4%0.2%
3/5/2026-26.3%-30.6%-10.4%
10/30/2025-6.3%-9.5%-8.2%
7/31/20253.9%7.9%13.0%
5/1/2025-7.0%-6.1%4.6%
3/6/20259.9%6.9%-2.2%
10/31/2024-4.3%1.1%-2.8%
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SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121110
# Negative9910
Median Positive1.9%6.1%11.0%
Median Negative-7.0%-6.1%-9.3%
Max Positive15.3%25.1%21.0%
Max Negative-26.3%-30.6%-25.7%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/6/20260.1%  
4/30/20260.4%3.4%0.2%
3/5/2026-26.3%-30.6%-10.4%
10/30/2025-6.3%-9.5%-8.2%
7/31/20253.9%7.9%13.0%
5/1/2025-7.0%-6.1%4.6%
3/6/20259.9%6.9%-2.2%
10/31/2024-4.3%1.1%-2.8%
8/1/20240.8%-4.0%8.9%
5/2/20244.6%10.2%3.3%
3/7/2024-7.5%-0.2%14.8%
11/2/2023-10.9%-22.5%-12.8%
3/9/2023-11.3%-15.9%-14.1%
11/3/202215.3%25.1%21.0%
8/9/2022-0.2%1.2%-25.7%
4/28/20227.2%9.9%4.1%
2/24/2022-1.6%-5.8%-13.5%
10/28/20210.1%6.1%-0.4%
7/29/20210.9%-1.4%-0.4%
4/29/20212.8%5.9%17.4%
10/29/20201.1%5.5%17.8%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121110
# Negative9910
Median Positive1.9%6.1%11.0%
Median Negative-7.0%-6.1%-9.3%
Max Positive15.3%25.1%21.0%
Max Negative-26.3%-30.6%-25.7%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/06/202610-Q
03/31/202604/30/202610-Q
12/31/202503/05/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
03/31/202505/01/202510-Q
12/31/202403/06/202510-K
09/30/202410/31/202410-Q
06/30/202408/01/202410-Q
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202303/07/202410-K
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202305/10/202310-Q
12/31/202203/14/202310-K
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
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06/30/202608/06/202610-Q
03/31/202604/30/202610-Q
12/31/202503/05/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
03/31/202505/01/202510-Q
12/31/202403/06/202510-K
09/30/202410/31/202410-Q
06/30/202408/01/202410-Q
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202303/07/202410-K
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202305/10/202310-Q
12/31/202203/14/202310-K
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
06/30/202208/09/202210-Q
03/31/202204/28/202210-Q
12/31/202102/24/202210-K
09/30/202110/28/202110-Q
06/30/202107/29/202110-Q
03/31/202104/29/202110-Q
12/31/202002/26/202110-K
09/30/202010/29/202010-Q
06/30/202007/30/202010-Q
03/31/202004/30/202010-Q
12/31/201902/27/202010-K
09/30/201910/24/201910-Q

Insider Activity

Updated 6/5/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Zamarripa, Robert DirectBuy310202621.2314,000297,2201,000,039Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Zamarripa, Robert DirectBuy310202621.2314,000297,2201,000,039Form
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