AD Reports Huge Jump in Member Sales Through Three Months of 2025

May 12, 2025

AD reports that member sales in the first three months of 2025 increased 23% to a record $24 billion across the group’s 14 divisions and three countries.

AD welcomed over 550 new members in the first quarter through both organic growth and the IMARK Electrical merger. AD members also acquired another 10 companies outside of AD.  

Same-store sales increased by 2% in the U.S., 2% in Canada, and 3% in Mexico, in their respective currencies. Within AD’s nine industries, same store growth in Plumbing, PVF and HVAC were the most robust. Member purchases from AD suppliers grew 19%. 

AD CEO Bill Weisberg said, “Our independent members and supplier partners continue to demonstrate the resilience and focus that set this group apart. The diversity of our industries and the strength of our partnerships have helped our community stay strong and perform well, even in complex and evolving environments. We’re proud of the results we’ve achieved together to start the year and look forward to building on this momentum in the quarters ahead.”

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