For Q3 2025, Cardinal Health reported total revenue of $54.9 billion, which, when adjusted for the customer contract expiration, represents a 19% year-over-year increase.

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For the quarter ending December 30, Suburban generated revenue of $397.9 million, representing a 7.5% decrease from $430 million reported in the prior year.
With this acquisition, ORS Nasco aims to leverage Techniweld’s established customer relationships and product expertise to extend its footprint in the growing welding market.
“AI is no longer a fringe technology or a pilot initiative,” said Mark Martin, global vice president of data & AI and vendor transformation
At the heart of Watsco’s strategy is an AI-driven pricing engine that enables dynamic, hyper-personalized pricing across its vast catalog.
President and CEO David Cherechinsky said the results came in ahead of expectations and reflected the company’s ability to perform in uncertain conditions.
Raider Hansen operates eight locations across British Columbia and has served contractors and industrial facilities with a range of tools, safety gear, and equipment.
Behind the scenes, MSC is using artificial intelligence to optimize inventory planning, reduce freight costs, and enhance demand forecasting.
“We didn’t take this public to run a traditional distributor,” said CEO Brad Jacobs. “We’re here to redefine what’s possible in this space.”
For now, the consensus among leading industrial distributors is clear: remain agile and double down on supply chain visibility.
DXP’s organic sales rose 11.1%, with acquisitions—most notably the recent purchase of Arroyo Process Equipment—contributing an additional $31.1 million in revenue.
Zoro, which offers more than 11 million products for business and facilities maintenance buyers, continues to focus on expanding its assortment and fulfillment capabilities,
Singer Industrial, formerly known as SBP Holdings, is a leading distributor specializing in industrial rubber, fluid power, and automation products.
Analysts note that this acquisition reflects the broader trend of consolidation among regional distributors as national players seek scale, local expertise, and diversification.
The Rosemont, Ill.-based distributor reported first-quarter net sales of $9.35 billion
Looking ahead, Sysco lowered its fiscal 2025 guidance, citing the macroeconomic environment.
For the second quarter of 2025, Resideo expects revenue between $1.805 billion and $1.855 billion.
Despite these earnings challenges, MRC’s backlog climbed to $603 million at the end of March.
Sunoco has secured a $2.65 billion, 364-day bridge term loan to finance the cash portion of the transaction.
RMCT will be integrated into Stellar’s broader operations, including the company’s Documented Cost Savings (DCS) program.