Global Industrial (GIC) reported Q3 net income from continuing operations late Tuesday of $0.48 per diluted share, up from $0.44 a year earlier.
Two analysts polled by FactSet expected $0.58.
Net sales for the quarter ended Sept. 30 were $353.6 million, up from $342.4 million a year earlier.
Two analysts surveyed by FactSet expected $357 million.