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DXP Enterprises Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 7 May 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Sales rose 9.5 percent: Sales were $521.7 million against $476.6 million a year earlier. Each of the three segments reported higher revenue than in the first quarter of 2025. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $57.8 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $57.8 million against $52.5 million a year earlier. Stock compensation of $1.8 million and other non-recurring items of $0.9 million were added back. Source
  • Innovative Pumping Solutions grew fastest: Innovative Pumping Solutions revenue was $118.7 million, up 37.7 percent, with an 18.3 percent operating income margin. Segment operating income was $21.7 million against $13.4 million. Source
  • Operating cash flow rose to $29.6 million: Operating cash flow was $29.6 million against $3.0 million a year earlier. Free cash flow was $26.3 million against negative $16.9 million. Source
  • Total debt $844.7 million; leverage 2.59:1.0: Total debt was $844.7 million. The secured leverage or net debt to EBITDA ratio was 2.59:1.0 on covenant EBITDA of $243.9 million for the twelve months ended March 31, 2026. Source
  • GAAP diluted EPS was $1.22: Diluted EPS was $1.22 against $1.25; basic EPS was $1.28 against $1.31. Net income was $20.0 million against $20.6 million. Source

“First quarter results reflect the continued execution of our growth strategy.”

David R. Little, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Three acquisitions closed through the first quarter; the prior release reported six completed in fiscal 2025. Source

Sales, EBITDA and earnings per share

  • Sales rose 9.5 percent: Sales were $521.7 million against $476.6 million a year earlier. Each of the three segments reported higher revenue than in the first quarter of 2025. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $57.8 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $57.8 million against $52.5 million a year earlier. Stock compensation of $1.8 million and other non-recurring items of $0.9 million were added back. Source
  • Adjusted diluted EPS held level: Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.26 in both periods. Adjusted net income was $20.6 million against $20.8 million, after excluding one-time costs and tax effects. Source

Segment results

  • Innovative Pumping Solutions grew fastest: Innovative Pumping Solutions revenue was $118.7 million, up 37.7 percent, with an 18.3 percent operating income margin. Segment operating income was $21.7 million against $13.4 million. Source
  • Service Centers revenue up 3.3 percent: Service Centers revenue was $338.0 million, up 3.3 percent, with a 14.7 percent operating income margin. Segment operating income was $49.7 million against $47.0 million. Source
  • Supply Chain Services up 2.7 percent: Supply Chain Services revenue was $65.0 million, up 2.7 percent, with a 9.9 percent operating income margin. Segment operating income was $6.4 million against $5.6 million. Source

“Overall, we are pleased with our performance and the progress DXP continues to make as a growth company.”

David R. Little, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Gross profit, expenses and margins

  • Gross profit rose to $168.6 million: Gross profit was $168.6 million against $150.3 million. Cost of sales was $353.1 million against $326.3 million. Source
  • SG&A expenses rose to $126.1 million: Selling, general and administrative expenses were $126.1 million against $109.8 million. Income from operations was $42.5 million against $40.5 million. Source
  • Corporate expenses were higher: Corporate expenses were $28.3 million against $20.1 million. Amortization of intangibles was $7.0 million against $5.4 million. Source
  • Interest expense rose to $16.4 million: Interest expense was $16.4 million against $14.7 million. Other income, net was $0.6 million against $1.3 million. Source
  • Operating and net margins lower: Operating income margin was 8.1 percent against 8.5 percent. Net income margin was 3.8 percent against 4.3 percent. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 11.1 percent against 11.0 percent. Source

Cash flow and debt

  • Operating cash flow rose to $29.6 million: Operating cash flow was $29.6 million against $3.0 million a year earlier. Free cash flow was $26.3 million against negative $16.9 million. Source
  • Capital spending fell to $3.3 million: Purchases of property and equipment were $3.3 million against $19.9 million. Free cash flow is operating cash flow less these purchases, as the company defines it. Source
  • Cash fell to $213.4 million: Cash was $213.4 million at March 31, 2026, against $303.8 million at December 31, 2025. The release does not state the reason for the change. Source
  • Total debt $844.7 million; leverage 2.59:1.0: Total debt was $844.7 million. The secured leverage or net debt to EBITDA ratio was 2.59:1.0 on covenant EBITDA of $243.9 million for the twelve months ended March 31, 2026. Source
  • Receivables and inventory increased: Accounts receivable, net was $420.2 million at March 31, 2026, against $397.5 million. Inventories were $118.0 million against $108.1 million. Source

“This quarter's financial results reflect continued execution of our strategic goals and the impact of our diversification efforts”

Kent Yee, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President

Balance sheet and acquisitions

  • Goodwill and intangibles increased: Goodwill was $550.8 million at March 31, 2026, against $494.6 million at December 31, 2025. Other intangible assets, net were $122.8 million against $81.4 million. The release does not attribute the increases. Source
  • Other long-term liabilities rose: Other long-term liabilities were $52.9 million against $38.3 million. Total long-term liabilities were $926.9 million against $914.2 million. Source
  • Trade payables rose: Trade accounts payable were $123.0 million against $116.8 million. Accrued wages and benefits were $45.4 million against $51.2 million. Source

Shares, equity and per-share results

  • GAAP diluted EPS was $1.22: Diluted EPS was $1.22 against $1.25; basic EPS was $1.28 against $1.31. Net income was $20.0 million against $20.6 million. Source
  • Diluted share count declined: Weighted average diluted shares were 16.4 million against 16.5 million. Basic shares were 15.5 million against 15.7 million. Source
  • Equity rose to $512.2 million: Total DXP Enterprises, Inc. equity was $512.2 million against $498.4 million. Treasury shares were unchanged at 4,890,057 in both periods. Source

Coming up, as management said on 7 May 2026

  • Slide presentation of key indicators: A slide presentation of results and key performance indicators will be posted on the investor relations section of the website. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Business Days Source63 in both periods
Sales per Business Day Source$8,280 thousand against $7,565 thousand
Organic Sales per Business Day Source$7,634 thousand against $7,071 thousand
Organic Sales Source$480,913 thousand against $445,457 thousand
Acquisition Sales Source$40,745 thousand against $31,112 thousand

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.