Distribution Solutions Group Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Distribution Solutions Group's CEO is John King, appointed in May 2022, has a tenure of 9.17 years. directly owns 0.085% of the company’s shares, worth $1.07M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 4.5 years and 7.2 years respectively.
Key information
John King
Chief executive officer
n/a
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | n/a |
| CEO tenure | 4yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.08% |
| Management average tenure | 4.5yrs |
| Board average tenure | 7.2yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 28
DSGR: Go Private Proposal And 2026 Demand Recovery Will Support Repricing
Analysts have reset their 12 month price target for Distribution Solutions Group to $35 from $41, citing recent earnings that fell short of management's expectations, the $29.50 per share go private proposal, and early indications of improving demand into 2026. Analyst Commentary Recent research focuses on how the proposed US$29.50 per share go private offer and softer than expected 2025 results interact with the updated US$35, 12 month price target.Narrative Update • Apr 10
DSGR: Go Private Proposal Will Set Up Potential Repricing Upside
Narrative Update on Distribution Solutions Group Analysts have reset their 12 month price target for Distribution Solutions Group to $35, down from $41. This reflects recent earnings that came in below management expectations and the ongoing uncertainty around the proposed $29.50 per share go private offer from LKCM Headwater, which is still only at the proposal stage and subject to multiple approvals.Narrative Update • Mar 26
DSGR: Go Private Proposal And 2026 Demand Trends Will Support Upside
Narrative Update on Distribution Solutions Group Analysts have reset the 12 month price target for Distribution Solutions Group to $35, aligning with a go private proposal at $29.50 per share. This adjustment reflects recent earnings shortfalls and early signs of improving demand across all four business segments.Narrative Update • Mar 12
DSGR: Encouraging 2026 Demand Trends Will Support Repriced Upside Potential
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Distribution Solutions Group to $35.50 from $38.50, reflecting updated fair value assumptions and a higher discount rate after Q4 and full-year 2025 results came in below management's expectations, even though early 2026 demand trends are described as encouraging across all four business segments. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see the lower price target as a recalibration rather than a negative call, with the updated fair value reflecting both recent execution and a higher discount rate after Q4 and full-year 2025 results.Analysis Article • Jan 29
Is Distribution Solutions Group (NASDAQ:DSGR) A Risky Investment?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Jul 24
Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:DSGR) Prospects Need A Boost To Lift Shares
When close to half the companies operating in the Trade Distributors industry in the United States have price-to-sales...Analysis Article • Jun 18
Does Distribution Solutions Group (NASDAQ:DSGR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • May 14
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSGR)
Key Insights Distribution Solutions Group's estimated fair value is US$31.84 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Seeking Alpha • May 07
Distribution Solutions Group: Internal Growth Opportunities
Summary Distribution Solutions Group (DSGR) stock has seen a material decline amid recent sell-offs and end-market/macro uncertainty. The near-term remains uncertain, but DSGR has internal initiatives - cross-selling, cost synergies - to offset these headwinds over times. With the price in the mid-$20/share range today, I believe investors can earn a fine IRR, although M&A, execution, and macro risks lurk. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Apr 09
Getting In Cheap On Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSGR) Is Unlikely
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 1x in the Trade Distributors industry in the United States...Analysis Article • Mar 05
Distribution Solutions Group (NASDAQ:DSGR) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
New Narrative • Feb 09
Expansion Into Renewables And Technology Will Drive Future Opportunities
Strategic growth in renewables, technology, aerospace, and defense markets is expected to drive future revenue increases.Analysis Article • Jan 29
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSGR)
Key Insights Distribution Solutions Group's estimated fair value is US$34.80 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Analysis Article • Dec 18
Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSGR) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks
It's not a stretch to say that Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:DSGR ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of...Analysis Article • Nov 07
There May Be Reason For Hope In Distribution Solutions Group's (NASDAQ:DSGR) Disappointing Earnings
Investors were disappointed with the weak earnings posted by Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ:DSGR...Seeking Alpha • Sep 01
Distribution Solutions Group: Stabilizing
Summary Distribution Solutions Group is seeing stabilizing demand as various industrial and tech-related end-markets have started to turn the quarter over the past few quarters. The above stabilization is supported by various internal initiatives like cross-selling their recent acquisitions, as well as growing margins via improved cost alignment (elimination of duplicate costs). DSGR's valuation is closer to what I'd deem as a fair, however their capital allocation and internal initiatives support a positive long-term fundamental outlook. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jul 15
An Intrinsic Calculation For Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSGR) Suggests It's 41% Undervalued
Key Insights Distribution Solutions Group's estimated fair value is US$51.93 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Seeking Alpha • May 20
Distribution Solutions Group: Results Tracking As Expected
Summary Distribution Solutions Group's Q1 2024 results came in largely with where I was expecting them. Looking out, their end-markets are attractively starting to stabilize/grow with only TestEquity continuing to lag, although management's optimistic things turn here too. With cross-selling continuing, margin growth opportunities from an unoptimized salesforce, and accretive capital allocation, investors can earn attractive returns. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • May 01
Does Distribution Solutions Group (NASDAQ:DSGR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...Seeking Alpha • Apr 12
Distribution Solutions: Merger Benefits Still Strong, So Are The Challenges
Summary Distribution Solutions has expanded its product categories and entered new geographies through recent acquisitions, including the acquisition of Hisco in 2023. Project deferrals and a leveraged balance sheet pose challenges to its growth prospect, but merger synergies and industry drivers are expected to drive higher returns in the medium term. DSGR stock is reasonably valued compared to its peers. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 04
Estimating The Fair Value Of Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSGR)
Key Insights Distribution Solutions Group's estimated fair value is US$36.41 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Analysis Article • Jan 23
Distribution Solutions Group (NASDAQ:DSGR) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...Analysis Article • Nov 10
Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSGR) Shares Could Be 26% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Distribution Solutions Group fair value estimate is US$32.75...Analysis Article • Aug 14
News Flash: Analysts Just Made A Meaningful Upgrade To Their Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSGR) Forecasts
Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ:DSGR ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts...Analysis Article • Apr 08
Distribution Solutions Group (NASDAQ:DSGR) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Seeking Alpha • Aug 09
GAAP EPS of -$0.23, revenue of $321.33M
press release (NASDAQ:DSGR): Q2 GAAP EPS of -$0.23. Revenue of $321.33M (+139.5% Y/Y).CEO
John King (54 yo)
4yrs
Tenure
Mr. John Bryan King, CFA, serves as the President of Eiger Holdco, LLC. He serves as Principal, Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Director of Alternative Investment Strategies and Analyst at Luther King C...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 4yrs | no data | 0.085% $ 1.1m | |
| Executive VP | 13.8yrs | US$636.26k | 0.20% $ 2.5m | |
| President & CEO of Lawson Products | no data | US$772.84k | 0.17% $ 2.2m | |
| Chief Executive Officer of Gexpro Services | 7.3yrs | US$689.55k | 0.043% $ 547.9k | |
| Chief Executive Officer of Test Equity | less than a year | US$6.73m | no data | |
| Chief Accounting Officer | 4.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Sales | 9.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Product Management | no data | no data | no data | |
| Advisor | 4yrs | US$584.36k | no data | |
| Senior VP | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| CEO & President of Test Equity | no data | US$545.74k | no data |
4.5yrs
Average Tenure
59yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: DSGR's management team is considered experienced (4.5 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 9.2yrs | no data | 0.085% $ 1.1m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 22.3yrs | US$283.75k | 0.22% $ 2.8m | |
| Independent Director | 16.5yrs | US$212.50k | 0.20% $ 2.6m | |
| Independent Director | 3.5yrs | US$217.50k | 0.10% $ 1.3m | |
| Non Independent Director | 3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 7.2yrs | US$215.00k | 0.088% $ 1.1m | |
| Independent Director | 5.3yrs | US$226.25k | 0.035% $ 441.2k |
7.2yrs
Average Tenure
65yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: DSGR's board of directors are considered experienced (7.2 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/11 06:12 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/11 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. is covered by 3 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Kevin Steinke | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| Ken Newman | KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. |
| Thomas Moll | Stephens, Inc. |