Electrical supplies distributor Sonepar shared 2025 annual business statistics on March 24, led by a reported record 2025 revenue of $37.9 billion that underscores the Paris, France-based organization’s continued global scale and momentum despite a challenging macro environment.

The company’s performance reflects strong demand tied to electrification trends — including industrial automation, energy storage, grid modernization and data centers — with Sonepar generating more than $1.7 billion in data center-related sales during the year.

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Digital continues to be a central growth driver. Sonepar’s online sales reached $13.9 billion, with the company citing a 50% year-over-year increase in omnichannel sales fueled by its Spark platform. Digital penetration also expanded regionally, accounting for 45% of Europe sales and 33% in the U.S.

Operationally, the distributor is leaning heavily into automation and AI. The company now operates 37 automated distribution centers globally, while AI is increasingly embedded across sales order automation, demand planning and inventory management.

Geographically, the Americas remained Sonepar’s largest region at $19 billion in sales across eight countries, where the company said it holds a leadership position in core B2B electrical distribution. U.S. revenue increased 15% year-over-year, supported by both organic growth and digital expansion.

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Sonepar also continued to expand through M&A, acquiring 10 companies in 2025 that contributed $277 million in revenue. The company noted the continued integration of its 2024 acquisitions that accounted for a combined $2.5 billion in revenues, along with the consolidation of five American companies into a unified entity under Echo Electric as a single brand across the midsection of the U.S. — which became Sonepar’s sixth subsidiary to achieve $1 billion in annual sales.

Profitability metrics were not disclosed, but the company said it achieved “historically high” EBIT performance and cash generation in the Americas.

In Europe, automation progress is notable, with 80% of picking lines now fully automated, supported by new distribution centers in Spain, France and the Netherlands. Meanwhile, APAC growth included a 28% sales increase in Australia, along with continued expansion in India and steady performance in China despite market headwinds.

Beyond financials, Sonepar emphasized sustainability and workforce initiatives. The company earned a Platinum EcoVadis rating, placing it in the top 1% globally, and reported that more than 28,000 employees are now potential shareholders through its equity participation program. The company has over 46,000 total employees — 12,700 of which are in the U.S. across 571 locations.

CEO Philippe Delpech credited the results to a multi-year transformation strategy launched in 2021, centered on digitalization, supply chain modernization and sustainability — positioning Sonepar to capitalize on long-term electrification demand.