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DXP Enterprises Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 August 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Sales increased 15.6 percent: Sales reached $576.5 million in Q2 2026, up from $498.7 million in Q2 2025. Sales per business day were $9,150 compared to $7,916 in the prior year period. Source
  • Diluted EPS rose to $1.76: Diluted earnings per share increased to $1.76 from $1.43 in Q2 2025, up 23 percent, based on 16.3 million diluted shares outstanding. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA grew 22.8 percent: Adjusted EBITDA increased to $70.4 million from $57.3 million in Q2 2025. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 12.2 percent from 11.5 percent. Source
  • Free cash flow more than tripled: Free cash flow reached $29.8 million in Q2 versus $8.3 million in Q2 2025. Operating cash flow was $32.4 million compared to $18.6 million in the prior year period. Source
  • Organic sales per day grew 11 percent: Organic sales per business day increased to $8,359 from $7,525 in Q2 2025, up 11.1 percent. Total organic sales for Q2 reached $526.6 million. Source
  • Pumping Solutions surged 52.6 percent: Innovative Pumping Solutions revenue jumped to $142.7 million from $93.5 million in Q2 2025. Operating income margin was 18.7 percent, down from 19.9 percent. Source
  • Leverage ratio improved to 2.30x: Secured leverage ratio improved to 2.30:1.0 at June 30 from 2.59:1.0 at March 31, indicating strengthening financial flexibility and improved debt paydown. Source

“DXP delivered a strong second quarter and first half of 2026, with sales of $576.5 million, diluted earnings per share of $1.76, Adjusted EBITDA of $70.4 million, growing 22.8 percent, and free cash flow of $29.8 million.”

David R. Little, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Management closed four acquisitions through the first half of 2026, completing one additional acquisition during the second quarter. Source

Second Quarter Financial Results

  • Sales increased 15.6 percent: Sales reached $576.5 million in Q2 2026, up from $498.7 million in Q2 2025. Sales per business day were $9,150 compared to $7,916 in the prior year period. Source
  • Diluted EPS rose to $1.76: Diluted earnings per share increased to $1.76 from $1.43 in Q2 2025, up 23 percent, based on 16.3 million diluted shares outstanding. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA grew 22.8 percent: Adjusted EBITDA increased to $70.4 million from $57.3 million in Q2 2025. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 12.2 percent from 11.5 percent. Source
  • Free cash flow more than tripled: Free cash flow reached $29.8 million in Q2 versus $8.3 million in Q2 2025. Operating cash flow was $32.4 million compared to $18.6 million in the prior year period. Source
  • Net income increased 21.6 percent: Net income rose to $28.7 million from $23.6 million in Q2 2025. Net income margin improved to 5.0 percent from 4.7 percent. Source

Organic and Acquisition-Driven Growth

  • Organic sales per day grew 11 percent: Organic sales per business day increased to $8,359 from $7,525 in Q2 2025, up 11.1 percent. Total organic sales for Q2 reached $526.6 million. Source
  • Acquisitions doubled in contribution: Acquisitions contributed $49.8 million in sales during Q2 2026, more than double the $24.6 million contribution in Q2 2025, reflecting active M&A execution. Source

“Our results reflect continued execution of our growth strategy, solid organic performance, contribution from recent acquisitions, and sustained strength in EBITDA margins.”

David R. Little, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Segment Performance

  • Service Centers grew 8.3 percent: Service Centers revenue increased to $367.9 million from $339.7 million in Q2 2025. Operating income margin was stable at 14.7 percent. Source
  • Pumping Solutions surged 52.6 percent: Innovative Pumping Solutions revenue jumped to $142.7 million from $93.5 million in Q2 2025. Operating income margin was 18.7 percent, down from 19.9 percent. Source
  • Supply Chain Services margin improved: Supply Chain Services revenue was $65.8 million, nearly flat at plus 0.6 percent versus Q2 2025. Operating income margin improved to 9.9 percent from 8.0 percent. Source

Cash Flow and Working Capital

  • Operating cash flow doubled: Cash flow from operating activities reached $32.4 million in Q2 2026 versus $18.6 million in Q2 2025, reflecting improved earnings and working capital management. Source

“While the macro environment remains uncertain, including fiscal uncertainty, cautious central bank policies, market volatility, and geopolitical concerns, we believe DXP is well positioned to finish the second half of 2026 with momentum.”

David R. Little, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Balance Sheet and Leverage

  • Leverage ratio improved to 2.30x: Secured leverage ratio improved to 2.30:1.0 at June 30 from 2.59:1.0 at March 31, indicating strengthening financial flexibility and improved debt paydown. Source
  • Total debt at $842.5 million: Total debt outstanding decreased to $842.5 million from $844.7 million at March 31, reflecting debt reduction despite significant acquisition spending during the quarter. Source

Margins and Operating Leverage

  • EBITDA margin expanded 70 basis points: EBITDA margin reached 11.9 percent in Q2 compared to 11.2 percent in Q2 2025. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 12.2 percent from 11.5 percent. Source
  • Operating income margin expanded: Operating income margin increased to 9.6 percent in Q2 2026 from 9.2 percent in Q2 2025. Operating income reached $55.5 million. Source

Risks management discussed

  • External: Management cited fiscal uncertainty, cautious central bank policies, market volatility, and geopolitical concerns as sources of environmental uncertainty affecting the business. Source

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point carries a quote that is checked word for word against the filing; a point whose quote is not found is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.