DNOW Reports Q4 & Full-Year 2025 Results with GAAP Loss Amidst MRC Global Integration

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DNOW Inc. announced Q4 and full-year 2025 results, reporting a GAAP net loss due to acquisition-related charges, but positive adjusted earnings and ahead-of-plan merger synergies with MRC Global, despite ERP integration challenges.

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• Q4 & Full-Year 2025 Financials

  Reported a net loss of $(147) million for Q4 and $(89) million for the full year 2025, primarily due to transaction charges. Adjusted net income was $23 million for Q4 and $104 million for the full year.

• Revenue Growth

  Achieved $959 million in Q4 and $2.82 billion for the full year 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year of revenue growth (excluding Q4 MRC Global contribution).

• MRC Global Integration Progress

  Completed the acquisition of MRC Global on November 6, 2025, with annual merger cost synergies now projected at $23 million, 35% above target, while maintaining the $70 million three-year commitment.

• ERP System Challenges

  Acknowledged persistent challenges related to the U.S. MRC Global ERP system transition that went live in Q3 2025.

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DNOW Inc. reported a net loss for both the fourth quarter and full year 2025, primarily driven by significant transaction charges related to its acquisition of MRC Global. Despite the GAAP loss, the company achieved positive adjusted net income and Adjusted EBITDA, with full-year revenue reaching $2.82 billion. Management highlighted that merger cost synergies are ahead of plan, with first-year savings projected at $23 million, exceeding initial targets. However, the company also acknowledged persistent challenges related to the U.S. MRC Global ERP system transition, which went live in Q3 2025. Investors will likely focus on the company's ability to resolve these integration challenges and continue realizing merger synergies to improve future profitability.