See our breakdown of M&A activity by product category, the latest EBITDA trading multiples for 27 publicly traded industrial distributors; our latest Premium articles, which take deep dives into the M&A strategies of two prominent companies; and our detailed recap of dealmaking activity during January-March, which was the busiest three-month stretch since May-July 2024.
MDM’s 1Q26 M&A Report is Here Read More »
ISM shared that 19% of the manufacturing sector’s GDP contracted in April, compared to 16% in March.
ISM PMI Holds as Production Slips, Prices Jump Read More »
AD’s completed its merger with plumbing and PVF buying group The Commonwealth Group comprised the majority of 70-plus new member companies during the quarter.
AD’s 1Q Member Sales Jump 16% on Commonwealth Addition Read More »
April M&A Roundup: QXO, Watsco Lead Less Active Month Read More »
After a flat 4Q25, Distribution Solutions Group saw an improved 1Q26 for top-line and organic sales growth, though profit and EBITDA margins tightened.
DSG Organic Sales Improve, Margins Narrow as it Mulls Take-Private Offer Read More »
Existing backer KKR maintains majority ownership of the distributor, while Neuberger Private Markets now holds a minority stake.
Flow Control Group Gains Additional Private Investment Read More »
Research: Pricing Power Holds Steady While Pressure Builds Beneath the Surface Read More »
Builders FirstSource opened 2026 with another year-over-year sales decline as weak housing starts, commodity deflation and lower operating leverage pressured margins and earnings, though acquisitions and share repurchases provided some offset.
Builders FirstSource Financials Slide Further in 1Q on Housing Woes Read More »
Government spending and private investment increased sequentially, and AI-related spending helped drive strong growth in business investment in equipment and structures.
First Estimate: U.S. 1Q GDP Grew 2.0%, Below Expectations Read More »
The company saw record 1Q sales and backlog while margins and EBITDA improved, leading to a raised full-year outlook.
Wesco 1Q Sales Jump as Data Center Segment Soars Read More »
Supply chain productivity platform Augment has acquired stealth startup Merlin to enter wholesale distribution, integrating AI capabilities into its Augie platform and targeting quote-to-cash workflows for distributors.
Augment Acquires Merlin, Taps Applico Team to Drive AI Push in Distribution Read More »
Pricing has taken center stage in distribution. Zilliant’s Jim Vaughn joins the MDM Amplify Podcast to discuss how AI, volatility and smarter segmentation are reshaping pricing strategy — and why understanding customer value is more critical than ever.
Podcast — From Static to Dynamic: The Evolution of Distribution Pricing Science Read More »
It suggests solid growth for homebuilding throughout 1Q26 and into April.
March U.S. Housing Starts Continue Growth, with 13-Month Best for Single-Family Read More »
The Fed held rates steady again on April 29, maintaining a wait-and-see stance on inflation. The decision likely marks Jerome Powell’s final FOMC meeting as chair, extending a prolonged pause with implications for distributor demand and investment.
Fed Holds Rates Steady; Powell Says He’ll Stay on as Governor Read More »
The company pointed to continued broad end-market growth both year-over-year and sequentially, while pricing advanced primarily in memory-related products.
Avnet Jan-March Sales Surge 34% YoY, Margin Ticks Down Read More »
The electrical and industrial distributor keeps breaking company sales and profit records.
Graybar’s Double-Digit Sales Growth Continues Alongside Record Profit Read More »
The deal is set to expand Nexans’ U.S. footprint and low-voltage cable capabilities while leveraging Republic’s distributor network to build a broader North American growth platform.
The company’s January-March results indicated demand momentum. Meanwhile, Applied raised its annual outlook.
AIT Posts Best Quarterly Organic Growth in Over 2 Years as Orders Improve Read More »
All three company geographies were in positive sales territory for the first time in 11 quarters. Meanwhile, the company closed on a Canadian acquisition that added about $61 million of revenue.
Rexel 1Q North America Same-Day Sales Rise 5.8% with Modest Volume Bump Read More »
The company noted consistent product demand in the quarter, while it closed on two tuck-in acquisitions.
Hillman Raises Outlook Despite 1Q Margins Slide Read More »
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