DNOW Inc
dnow.comDNOW Inc (NYSE: DNOW) is a distributor of pipes, valves, fittings, and related supply chain products serving the energy and industrial sectors. The company makes money through transactional product sales, earning a margin on goods sourced from manufacturers and resold to oil and gas operators, industrial facilities, gas utilities, and downstream processors. DNOW operates across upstream, midstream, downstream, and industrial end markets, with key business segments including Gas Utilities and Downstream and Industrial Supply Chain. The 10-K filed 2026-02-26 references a pending merger with MRC Global, indicating a significant competitive transaction in the pipe, valve, and fitting distribution space. DNOW competes in a fragmented distribution market where scale, inventory availability, and supply chain services drive customer retention. The company offers digital customer service tools alongside traditional distribution. Demand is tied closely to energy capital spending cycles, making revenue sensitive to oil and gas activity levels.
Products & Services
Pipes, valves, fittings, and related supply chain products for energy and industrial applications. The company also provides digital customer service tools and supply chain management services. End-market focus areas disclosed in the FY2025 10-K include Gas Utilities and Downstream and Industrial Supply Chain.
Revenue Model
Transactional product distribution. DNOW earns a margin on pipes, valves, fittings, and related industrial supplies sourced from manufacturers and sold to energy and industrial customers. Revenue is tied to customer purchasing activity, not recurring subscriptions.
Customers & Markets
Oil and gas operators (upstream and midstream), gas utilities, downstream processors, and industrial facilities. Demand is driven by energy capital expenditure cycles and industrial maintenance, repair, and operations spending.
Geographic Exposure
The filing references exchange rate information, indicating international operations, but specific geographic revenue splits are not supported by the provided excerpts.
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