DSGR Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.

BEARISH Impact: 6/10 8-K
Horizon days Filed Apr 30, 2026 Processed 1mo ago SEC 0000703604-26-000023
8-K Item 2.02: Earnings release
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DSGR ▼ -0.22% at T+20d
SHORT call ✓ call won +0.22% · α vs SPY +5.45% · entry $27.06 → $27.00
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Last close $27.72 (close Jun 12) · -2.44% from $27.06 entry (call sign-flipped)
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Executive Summary

DSGR reported Q1 2026 revenue of $496.0M (+3.8% YoY), slightly above the $489.3M consensus, but GAAP EPS of $0.01 and non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS of $0.24 both missed the $0.28 consensus estimate. Operating income fell 32.2% YoY to $13.6M and adjusted EBITDA margin contracted 140bps to 7.6%, with management citing tariff headwinds, sales mix shifts, and timing expenses as the primary drags.

Key Financial Metrics

Free Cash Flow
-$25.9M
Gross Margin
32.9%

Actionable Insight

The Q1 miss extends a pattern of declining profitability — adjusted EPS has missed consensus in 4 of the last 4 quarters. With operating cash flow turning negative, net leverage rising to 3.8x, and no guidance provided, the stock faces continued pressure. Watch for any pre-announcement or Q2 update on tariff impact mitigation.

Key Facts

  • Revenue of $495,995,000 (+3.8% YoY) vs $489.3M consensus — slight beat
  • GAAP diluted EPS of $0.01 vs $0.28 consensus — significant miss
  • Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS of $0.24 vs $0.31 YoY and $0.28 consensus
  • Operating income fell 32.2% YoY to $13.6M; adjusted operating income down 15.3%
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin contracted 140bps YoY to 7.6% (9.0% in Q1 2025)
  • Gross margin declined from 34.3% to 32.9% due to tariff costs and mix shifts
  • Cash used in operations was -$20.4M vs -$4.8M in Q1 2025
  • Net debt leverage increased to 3.8x from 3.5x at year-end 2025
  • Completed small acquisition of Eastern Valve Control Specialties for undisclosed amount

Financial Impact

GAAP EPS of $0.01 vs $0.28 consensus (-96.4% miss); adjusted EPS of $0.24 vs $0.28 consensus (-14.3% miss); revenue $496.0M vs $489.3M consensus (+1.4% beat)

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Risk Factors

  • Tariff costs on inbound shipments are compressing gross margins with no clear offset
  • Negative operating cash flow of -$20.4M in Q1 raises liquidity concerns at 3.8x leverage
  • Four consecutive quarters of consensus EPS misses erodes investor confidence
  • No formal guidance provided — uncertainty around full-year outlook

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq
Sector
Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies
Analyst Consensus
78% bullish (9 analysts)

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0000703604-26-000023
Document: laws-20260430.htm0000703604-26-000023
Document: 0000703604-26-000023-index-headers.html0000703604-26-000023
Document: 0000703604-26-000023-index.html0000703604-26-000023
Document: 0000703604-26-000023.txt0000703604-26-000023
8-K Data (Synthetic)0000703604-26-000023
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Jun 11, 2026
3d ago
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NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$27.48 awaiting T+20awaiting T+20$27.72 (+0.89%)
Apr 30, 2026
6w ago
8-K
BEARISH ★ 6/10
$27.06 $27.00▲ +0.22%▲ +5.45%$27.72 (−2.44%)
Mar 5, 2026
14w ago
8-K
MIXED ★ 6/10
$21.90 $26.62▲ +21.55%▲ +25.34%$27.72 (+26.58%)
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