DXP Enterprises

DXPE · NASDAQ

$170.55−$8.44 (−4.72%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 7:30 PM ET

Prev close $178.99

DXPE analyst rating

BuyConsensus of 2 analysts over the last 12 months. 50% rate it a buy.

Strong buy0
Buy1
Hold1
Underperform0
Sell0

12-month price target · 6 analysts

Average $169.88 (−0.4% downside)

Low: $111.10
Now: $170.55
High: $231.00

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

DXPE analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
Stephens & Co.	Aug 7, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$160.00 → $220.00	72%
Freedom Broker	May 11, 2026	Downgrade	Buy → Hold	$154.00 → $157.00	66%
Freedom Broker	Mar 2, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$121.00 → $154.00	66%
Freedom Broker	Nov 10, 2025	Maintains	Buy	$148.00 → $121.00	66%

The case for and against

Updated Apr 24, 2025

Bull case

DXP Enterprises Inc. has demonstrated a solid financial performance, with total company gross and operating margins increasing by approximately 130 basis points and 90 basis points year-over-year, reaching 31.5% and 8.3%, respectively. The Innovative Pumping Solutions segment highlighted remarkable revenue growth of 52.3% year-over-year, resulting in an operating income of $18 million and an operating margin of 20.3%. Furthermore, the Service Centers segment reported a revenue increase of 7.6% year-over-year, yielding an operating income of $46 million, reflecting robust performance and a positive trajectory for the company overall.

Bear case

DXP Enterprises, Inc. faces a negative outlook primarily due to macroeconomic deterioration and margin pressure, as indicated by a year-over-year operating margin decline of 10 basis points to 8.4%. The company's revenue is notably vulnerable to fluctuations in customer spending across the Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream energy sectors, which are heavily influenced by the volatility of commodity oil and natural gas prices, leading to a potential adverse impact on earnings. Additionally, increasing competition from manufacturers that may opt to sell directly to customers or a trend towards direct sourcing could further threaten the company’s financial performance.

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