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DXP Enterprises Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 26 February 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Fourth quarter sales rose 12.0 percent: Fourth quarter sales were $527.4 million, up from $470.9 million. Fourth quarter net income was $22.8 million, up 6.9 percent from $21.4 million. Diluted EPS was $1.39 against $1.29. Source
  • Fiscal 2025 adjusted EBITDA rose 17.8 percent: Adjusted net income was $89.4 million against $75.4 million in 2024. Adjusted diluted EPS was $5.42, against $4.51. Source
  • Innovative Pumping grew 26.4 percent: Fourth quarter Innovative Pumping Solutions sales were $110.0 million against $93.8 million. Fourth quarter segment operating income was $19.8 million against $14.5 million. Source
  • Six acquisitions completed in fiscal 2025: The release reports six acquisitions completed during fiscal 2025. The Q3 release counted three through Q3 and two after quarter end. Source
  • Operating leverage of 1.5x reported: Kent Yee, Chief Financial Officer, said fiscal 2025 showed operating margin expansion and operating leverage of 1.5x. Source
  • Broad-based strength drove growth: Chairman and CEO David R. Little attributed 11.9 percent revenue growth to broad-based business strength across the company. Source
  • Term Loan B refinanced in the fourth quarter: The company refinanced its Senior Secured Term Loan B for an incremental $205 million at lower borrowing cost. Long-term debt was $818.5 million at year-end against $621.7 million. Source
  • Cash and net debt at year-end: Cash was $303.8 million at December 31, 2025, against $148.3 million a year earlier. Net debt was $543.0 million. Cash was $123.8 million at September 30, 2025. Source

“DXP accomplished a lot in 2025, and we would like to thank all our 'DXPeople' for their efforts this year.”

David R. Little, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

What changed from last quarter

  • New: The Senior Secured Term Loan B was refinanced in the fourth quarter, raising an incremental $205 million and reducing borrowing costs by 50 basis points. The Q3 release did not mention this. Source
  • New: The release reports six acquisitions completed in fiscal 2025. The Q3 release counted three completed through Q3 and two after quarter end. Source

Fourth quarter and fiscal 2025 results

  • Fourth quarter sales rose 12.0 percent: Fourth quarter sales were $527.4 million, up from $470.9 million. Fourth quarter net income was $22.8 million, up 6.9 percent from $21.4 million. Diluted EPS was $1.39 against $1.29. Source
  • Fiscal 2025 sales up 11.9 percent: Fiscal 2025 net income was $88.7 million, up 25.8 percent from $70.5 million. Diluted EPS was $5.37, against $4.22 in 2024, on 16.5 million diluted shares. Source
  • Fiscal 2025 adjusted EBITDA rose 17.8 percent: Adjusted net income was $89.4 million against $75.4 million in 2024. Adjusted diluted EPS was $5.42, against $4.51. Source
  • Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA rose: Adjusted EBITDA was 11.2 percent of sales, against 10.7 percent a year earlier. Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.39 against $1.38 in the prior-year quarter. Source
  • Free cash flow for fiscal 2025 was $54.0 million: Free cash flow was $77.1 million in fiscal 2024. Fourth quarter free cash flow was $34.5 million, or 59.9 percent of EBITDA. Operating cash flow was $94.3 million against $102.2 million. Source

Segment performance

  • Innovative Pumping grew 26.4 percent: Fourth quarter Innovative Pumping Solutions sales were $110.0 million against $93.8 million. Fourth quarter segment operating income was $19.8 million against $14.5 million. Source
  • Service Centers grew 11.0 percent: Fourth quarter Service Centers sales were $356.2 million against $314.7 million. Fourth quarter segment operating income was $49.6 million against $45.7 million. Source
  • Supply Chain Services revenue declined 1.4 percent: Fourth quarter Supply Chain Services sales were $61.2 million against $62.5 million. Fourth quarter segment operating income was $5.8 million against $5.1 million. Source
  • Corporate expenses rose in the quarter: Corporate expenses, net were $22.9 million in the fourth quarter against $20.5 million. Amortization of intangibles, recorded at the corporate level, was $5.6 million. Source

“We are confident our growth strategy, coupled with a continued focus on improving margins and maintaining operational discipline will drive shareholder value.”

David R. Little, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Acquisitions and organic sales

  • Six acquisitions completed in fiscal 2025: The release reports six acquisitions completed during fiscal 2025. The Q3 release counted three through Q3 and two after quarter end. Source
  • Organic sales reached $1.92 billion: Organic sales were $505.5 million in the fourth quarter against $436.1 million. Organic sales for fiscal 2025 were $1.92 billion against $1.70 billion. Source
  • Acquisition sales declined in the quarter: Acquisition sales were $21.9 million in the fourth quarter against $34.8 million. For fiscal 2025 they were $96.0 million against $98.5 million. Source

Costs, margins and operating leverage

  • Operating leverage of 1.5x reported: Kent Yee, Chief Financial Officer, said fiscal 2025 showed operating margin expansion and operating leverage of 1.5x. Source
  • Operating income margin widened: Operating income margin was 8.8 percent in the fourth quarter against 8.3 percent. Gross profit was $166.6 million in the quarter against $148.5 million. Source
  • SG&A expenses increased: Selling, general and administrative expenses were $119.9 million in the fourth quarter against $109.2 million. For fiscal 2025 they were $459.1 million against $410.9 million. Source
  • Income tax provision rose: Provision for income taxes was $8.2 million in the fourth quarter against $1.3 million. For fiscal 2025 it was $30.5 million against $14.5 million. The release gives no reason. Source
  • Interest expense declined: Interest expense was $16.2 million in the fourth quarter against $17.3 million. For fiscal 2025 it was $60.5 million against $63.9 million. Source

“We are pleased with the fourth quarter, and year-end results.”

Kent Yee, Chief Financial Officer

Demand and end-market view

  • Broad-based strength drove growth: Chairman and CEO David R. Little attributed 11.9 percent revenue growth to broad-based business strength across the company. Source
  • Water and energy end markets viewed positively: Management said it is positive on water and wastewater end markets, and sees positive dynamics developing in the second half of 2026 for energy. Source
  • Fourth quarter momentum carried into 2026: Chairman and CEO David R. Little said fourth quarter sales momentum has positioned the company for further success as it moves into 2026. Source

Debt, cash and balance sheet

  • Term Loan B refinanced in the fourth quarter: The company refinanced its Senior Secured Term Loan B for an incremental $205 million at lower borrowing cost. Long-term debt was $818.5 million at year-end against $621.7 million. Source
  • Cash and net debt at year-end: Cash was $303.8 million at December 31, 2025, against $148.3 million a year earlier. Net debt was $543.0 million. Cash was $123.8 million at September 30, 2025. Source
  • Leverage well below covenant limit: Management said secured leverage was 2.3 to 1.0, on covenant EBITDA of $241.4 million for fiscal 2025, against a covenant of 5.75 to 1.0. Source
  • Receivables rose with sales: Accounts receivable, net, were $397.5 million at year-end against $339.4 million a year earlier. Source

Capital spending and shareholder returns

  • Share repurchases in fiscal 2025: The company repurchased 0.2 million shares for $17.0 million in fiscal 2025. Treasury stock was $170.1 million at year-end against $153.0 million. Source
  • Capital expenditures rose for the year: Purchases of property and equipment were $40.3 million for fiscal 2025 against $25.1 million, and $3.3 million in the fourth quarter against $9.4 million. Source
  • Property and equipment rose to $114.8 million: Net property and equipment was $114.8 million at year-end against $81.6 million. Goodwill was $494.6 million against $452.3 million. Source

Strategy, focus areas and leadership

  • Focus on growth and operating discipline: Chairman and CEO David R. Little said the company focused on managing growth, culture, expenses, working capital, and ease of doing business. Source
  • Balance sheet set for 2026: Chairman and CEO David R. Little said balance sheet strength, balanced end markets and acquisition execution have set the stage for 2026. Source
  • Balance sheet positioned in fourth quarter: Kent Yee, Chief Financial Officer, said the company positioned its balance sheet in the fourth quarter to support its 2026 growth plans. Source

Coming up, as management said on 26 February 2026

  • Organic and acquisition growth into 2026: Kent Yee said the company expects to drive both organic and acquisition-driven growth into fiscal 2026. Source

In management's words

“Fiscal 2025 financial performance reflects the execution of our end market diversification efforts, our plans to grow both organically and through acquisitions, and continuous improvement in our operations and efficiency.”

Kent Yee, Chief Financial Officer

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Sales per business day, Q4 2025 Source$8,506 vs $7,595 in Q4 2024
Organic sales per business day, Q4 2025 Source$8,153 vs $7,034 in Q4 2024
Business days, fiscal 2025 Source252 vs 253 in fiscal 2024

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The Q3 release expected fiscal 2025 to finish with momentum into fiscal 2026. The Q4 release reports fiscal 2025 results and says momentum continues into 2026.
  • Not stated: The Q3 release said two acquisitions had closed in the fourth quarter, with more to come. The Q4 release gives the fiscal year total and no status for further deals.

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.