Global Industrial declares $1 special dividend after strong Q3 earnings

Global Industrial reported third‑quarter 2026 revenue of $389.5 million, up 10.2% year over year, and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.64, a 33.3% increase. Operating income rose to $32.7 million and gross margin was 35.7%. The board approved a $1‑per‑share special dividend in addition to the regular $0.28 quarterly dividend.

The special dividend returns cash to shareholders and signals confidence in cash flow, while the earnings beat may support the stock’s recent price gains. The quarterly dividend of $0.28 also adds to total shareholder return.

  • 1The board declared a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share.
  • 2Q3 2026 revenue was $389.5 million, up 10.2% YoY.
  • 3GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.64, up 33.3% YoY.
  • 4Operating income from continuing operations was $32.7 million, up 24.3% YoY.
  • 5Gross margin was 35.7%, including 60 basis points of tariff‑refund benefit.
  • 6A regular quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share was also declared.

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