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Distribution Solutions (DSGR)


Market Price (5/13/2026): $26.98 | Market Cap: $1.2 Bil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Trading Companies & Distributors

Distribution Solutions (DSGR)


Market Price (5/13/2026): $26.98
Market Cap: $1.2 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Trading Companies & Distributors

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Automation & Robotics, E-commerce & DTC Adoption, and Future of Freight. Themes include Process / Warehouse Automation, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -67%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -66%

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 64%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 228x

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.

0 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Automation & Robotics, E-commerce & DTC Adoption, and Future of Freight. Themes include Process / Warehouse Automation, Show more.
1 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -67%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -66%
2 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 64%
3 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 228x
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.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Distribution Solutions (DSGR) stock has lost about 5% since 1/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Significant Decline in Q1 2026 Profitability and Margin Compression. Distribution Solutions Group (DSGR) reported sharply lower net income of $0.382 million in Q1 2026, an 88.3% drop from $3.261 million in Q1 2025. Operating income also fell by 32.2% to $13.6 million, and the adjusted EBITDA margin decreased from 9.0% to 7.6%. This margin compression was attributed to shifts in customer and vertical sales mix, as well as higher tariff rates on inbound shipments.

2. Missed Analyst Estimates for Q1 2026 Earnings and Adjusted EBITDA. Despite a slight beat on revenue, DSGR missed analyst expectations for Q1 2026 adjusted earnings per share (EPS), reporting $0.24 compared to a consensus estimate of $0.26 or $0.28 per share. The company also missed adjusted EBITDA estimates, reporting $37.833 million against an expectation of $40.5 million. This contributed to a negative market reaction, with shares initially indicated down approximately 5.4% in pre-market trading after the announcement.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -5.0% change in DSGR stock from 1/31/2026 to 5/12/2026 was primarily driven by a -6.1% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120265122026Change
Stock Price ($)28.3926.98-5.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,9791,9981.0%
P/S Multiple0.70.6-6.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)46460.2%
Cumulative Contribution-5.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 5/12/2026
ReturnCorrelation
DSGR-5.0% 
Market (SPY)7.0%25.2%
Sector (XLI)5.7%32.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The -1.3% change in DSGR stock from 10/31/2025 to 5/12/2026 was primarily driven by a -2.5% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)103120255122026Change
Stock Price ($)27.3426.98-1.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,9791,9981.0%
P/S Multiple0.60.6-2.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)46460.2%
Cumulative Contribution-1.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 5/12/2026
ReturnCorrelation
DSGR-1.3% 
Market (SPY)8.8%27.0%
Sector (XLI)13.1%33.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 3.6% change in DSGR stock from 4/30/2025 to 5/12/2026 was primarily driven by a 10.7% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)43020255122026Change
Stock Price ($)26.0426.983.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,8041,99810.7%
P/S Multiple0.70.6-7.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)47461.4%
Cumulative Contribution3.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2025 to 5/12/2026
ReturnCorrelation
DSGR3.6% 
Market (SPY)34.6%33.2%
Sector (XLI)34.7%40.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 15.6% change in DSGR stock from 4/30/2023 to 5/12/2026 was primarily driven by a 110.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020235122026Change
Stock Price ($)23.3426.9815.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,1511,99873.5%
Net Income Margin (%)0.6%0.3%-57.5%
P/E Multiple108.1228.0110.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)3446-25.7%
Cumulative Contribution15.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2023 to 5/12/2026
ReturnCorrelation
DSGR15.6% 
Market (SPY)84.4%35.1%
Sector (XLI)82.3%44.2%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
DSGR Return8%-33%72%9%-20%-0%8%
Peers Return53%-3%43%11%-2%23%185%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%8%97%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
DSGR Win Rate50%42%75%58%42%80% 
Peers Win Rate70%45%65%58%50%76% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%60% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
DSGR Max Drawdown-8%-52%-1%-10%-30%-29% 
Peers Max Drawdown-8%-23%-4%-10%-17%-1% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-7% 


[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 5/12/2026 (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%23.7%
  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)

Lawson Products, Inc. sells and distributes specialty products to the industrial, commercial, institutional, and government maintenance, repair, and operations market. It sells its products to customers in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

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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 Price26.981,238.2943.32106.92313.7076.0691.49
Mkt Cap1.258.649.76.011.70.78.8
Rev LTM1,99818,3788,4433,8334,8393204,336
Op Inc LTM722,6161,71032352516424
FCF LTM271,3791,16421543925327
FCF 3Y Avg391,5671,07428842921358
CFO LTM682,1081,41230146639384
CFO 3Y Avg692,1471,29738445434419

Growth & Margins

DSGRGWWFASTMSMAITTRNSMedian
NameDistribu.W.W. Gra.Fastenal MSC Indu.Applied .Transcat  
Rev Chg LTM7.1%6.6%10.9%2.2%7.5%17.4%7.3%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg14.2%5.5%5.8%-0.5%3.9%12.6%5.6%
Rev Chg Q3.8%10.1%12.4%2.9%7.3%25.6%8.7%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM0.9%2.4%3.0%0.7%1.8%5.7%2.1%
Op Inc Chg LTM-2.0%-0.9%12.9%-6.0%4.5%-21.2%-1.5%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg34.2%3.5%4.9%-13.9%4.9%3.9%4.4%
Op Mgn LTM3.6%14.2%20.2%8.4%10.9%5.0%9.6%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg3.1%15.0%20.3%9.7%10.9%6.3%10.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.4%0.3%0.1%0.0%-0.0%-0.9%0.0%
CFO/Rev LTM3.4%11.5%16.7%7.9%9.6%12.3%10.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg3.9%12.4%16.6%9.9%9.9%12.2%11.1%
FCF/Rev LTM1.4%7.5%13.8%5.6%9.1%7.8%7.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg2.3%9.0%13.8%7.5%9.3%7.4%8.3%

Valuation

DSGRGWWFASTMSMAITTRNSMedian
NameDistribu.W.W. Gra.Fastenal MSC Indu.Applied .Transcat  
Mkt Cap1.258.649.76.011.70.78.8
P/S0.63.25.91.62.42.22.3
P/Op Inc17.422.429.118.522.244.722.3
P/EBIT18.322.329.020.121.447.021.8
P/E228.032.938.328.728.989.935.6
P/CFO18.327.835.219.825.118.122.4
Total Yield0.4%3.4%4.7%3.5%3.8%1.1%3.4%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.4%2.1%0.0%0.3%0.0%0.2%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg2.7%3.2%2.3%5.8%5.0%2.9%3.0%
D/E0.70.00.00.10.00.20.1
Net D/E0.60.00.00.10.00.20.1

Returns

DSGRGWWFASTMSMAITTRNSMedian
NameDistribu.W.W. Gra.Fastenal MSC Indu.Applied .Transcat  
1M Rtn-1.3%5.9%-11.4%12.0%8.5%-6.4%2.3%
3M Rtn-12.4%4.4%-6.7%14.4%10.8%-4.6%-0.1%
6M Rtn2.3%31.5%6.1%23.4%23.2%34.4%23.3%
12M Rtn-0.1%17.0%10.4%41.1%35.3%-7.7%13.7%
3Y Rtn14.8%85.6%70.2%32.1%147.4%-10.2%51.1%
1M Excs Rtn-9.8%-0.7%-12.4%4.6%-0.5%-16.2%-5.2%
3M Excs Rtn-19.0%-2.2%-13.3%7.8%4.2%-11.2%-6.7%
6M Excs Rtn-6.8%20.5%-2.8%15.1%11.6%27.4%13.4%
12M Excs Rtn-28.4%-10.1%-18.2%15.1%12.6%-34.1%-14.1%
3Y Excs Rtn-65.6%9.2%-8.5%-46.5%68.2%-86.7%-27.5%

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Financials

Segment Financials

Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
TestEquity654639202  
Lawson524467325 221
Gexpro Services332330153  
Canada Branch Division19943   
All Other187141  
Bolt Supply    44
Investment in Subsidiary    -9
Total1,7271,550720 256


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$26.98 
Market Cap ($ Bil)1.2 
First Trading Date12/29/2006 
Distance from 52W High-18.9% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$26.14$28.65
DMA Trendindeterminatedown
Distance from DMA3.2%-5.8%
 3M1YR
Volatility92.0%52.9%
Downside Capture250.24168.22
Upside Capture134.30118.69
Correlation (SPY)24.7%32.6%
DSGR Betas & Captures as of 4/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.931.821.581.451.451.04
Up Beta0.981.641.841.771.871.18
Down Beta1.05-0.130.640.791.050.88
Up Capture57%192%164%146%128%80%
Bmk +ve Days15223166141428
Stock +ve Days13213163119367
Down Capture167%266%173%154%139%103%
Bmk -ve Days4183056108321
Stock -ve Days9223362132381

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
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Correlation
with DSGR
DSGR3.0%53.0%0.23-
Sector ETF (XLI)30.0%15.6%1.4839.7%
Equity (SPY)32.5%12.4%1.9832.7%
Gold (GLD)41.3%26.9%1.262.5%
Commodities (DBC)47.5%18.0%2.10-19.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)12.8%13.5%0.6524.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-21.0%41.7%-0.4622.2%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with DSGR
DSGR-0.1%45.1%0.14-
Sector ETF (XLI)12.7%17.4%0.5740.7%
Equity (SPY)13.7%17.1%0.6334.2%
Gold (GLD)21.0%17.9%0.954.4%
Commodities (DBC)13.4%19.1%0.574.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.9%18.8%0.1128.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)7.2%55.9%0.3414.2%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with DSGR
DSGR10.9%45.1%0.39-
Sector ETF (XLI)14.0%20.0%0.6245.2%
Equity (SPY)15.5%17.9%0.7440.1%
Gold (GLD)13.4%15.9%0.70-0.3%
Commodities (DBC)9.7%17.7%0.4612.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.6%20.7%0.2435.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)68.2%66.8%1.0711.4%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date4302026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.5 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 4152026-14.9%
Average Daily Volume0.1 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest5.2 days
Basic Shares Quantity46.2 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares1.1%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
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%
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%
3/7/2024-7.5%-0.2%14.8%
11/2/2023-10.9%-22.5%-12.8%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive997
# Negative8810
Median Positive2.8%6.1%17.4%
Median Negative-6.9%-7.6%-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
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

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Zamarripa, Robert DirectBuy310202621.2314,000297,2201,000,039Form