Distribution Events
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Financial Performance & Pricing
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Cold Snap, Hot Quarter: Star Group’s Fuel Volumes and Service Work Drive Profit Higher
Star said colder conditions continued into January, which could support second-quarter volumes if the weather pattern holds.
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McKesson Reports Strong Third Quarter as Prescription Demand Lifts Sales and Profit
Growth was led by its North American pharmaceutical distribution unit.
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Avnet Sales Rise 11.6% in Fiscal Q2 as Asia Leads Growth, Profit Declines
The Phoenix-based technology distributor posted sales of $6.319 billion for the quarter ended Dec. 27.
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AMCON Posts Q1 Profit as Wholesale Distribution Strength Offsets Cost Pressures
AMCON’s wholesale distribution segment generated $719.3 million in revenue during the quarter and operating income of $6.9 million.
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Fastenal Posts Double-Digit Q4 Growth, Raises Profit in Contract and Manufacturing Strength
In the fourth quarter, Fastenal reported sales of $2.03 billion, an 11.1% increase from $1.82 billion a year earlier.
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Würth Posts Record Sales in 2025, Holds Profit Steady Amid Weak Industrial Demand
“The Würth Group looks back on a challenging fiscal year,” says chairman Robert Friedmann.
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U.S. Manufacturing, Trade Sales Rose About $66 Billion From a Year Earlier Despite October Dip
Looking ahead, confidence among distribution executives remains muted entering 2026.
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MSC Returns to Earnings Growth as Execution and Digital Investments Offset Demand Headwinds
The distributor reaffirmed its full-year outlook, including planned capital spending of $100 million to $110 million.
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TD SYNNEX Sales, Profit Climb in Fourth Quarter, Finish Fiscal 2025 Higher Across Regions
Looking ahead, the company forecasts first-quarter fiscal 2026 sales of $15.1 billion to $15.9 billion.
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MSC Industrial Posts Higher Sales and Profit to Start Fiscal 2026
MSC said it expects sales growth to continue in its fiscal second quarter, though the timing of holidays has led to a slower start than usual.