Balance sheet remains strong with $55.1 million cash, no debt, and $120 million credit facility availability.
Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share.
Capital expenditures were $1.4 million in the quarter, with expected full-year 2025 capex of $2 million to $3 million focused on maintenance.
Global Industrial reported second quarter 2025 revenue of $358.9 million, a 3.2% increase year-over-year, driven by growth in largest strategic accounts and offset by declines in smaller transactional customers.
Gross margin reached a record 37.1%, up 190 basis points from Q2 2024 and 220 basis points sequentially, reflecting price capture and favorable FIFO inventory timing.
Operating income rose 26.9% to a record $33.5 million, with operating margin at 9.3%.
Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses increased 3.5% to $99.5 million but remained flat as a percentage of sales at 27.7%, reflecting cost control and efficiency gains.
Strong cash flow generation was noted with operating cash flow from continuing operations at $31.8 million.