HARDI Distributors Report 10.4% Revenue Increase in March

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Contact: Allison Greene, HARDI Marketing Director

Email: agreene@hardinet.org

Direct: 614.345.4328

HARDI Distributors Report 10.4% Revenue Increase in March

COLUMBUS, OH – Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) released its monthly TRENDS report, showing sales by HARDI distributors increased by 10.4% during March 2026.

The annual sales growth for the 12 months through March 2026 is an increase of 3.3%.

“Double digit sales growth could be a great sign for 2026 after more than a year with annual sales growth in the 2% to 4% range, but that gain for the month had some help,” said Brian Loftus, Senior Market Analyst at HARDI. “March of 2026 had one more billing day than last March. We estimate the sales growth was closer to 5.4% with the same number of billing days.”

The monthly sales survey also calculates distributor’s Days Sales Outstanding which is a measure of how quickly customers pay their bills. The DSO for March was near 38 days like last March. “It looks like subdued market activity is helping to keep the DSO contained. It dipped below 40 days not long after the annual growth rate dipped below 5%.”

“March was the last month of heating season and the temps were well below normal in most of the country,” said Loftus. “That may have allowed some construction activity to begin early. The sales-to-inventory ratio indicates distributors are planning for a busy cooling season.”

HARDI members do not receive financial compensation in exchange for their monthly sales data and can discontinue their participation without prior notice or penalty. Participation is voluntary, and the depth of market coverage varies from region to region. An independent entity collects and compiles the data that can include products not directly associated with the HVACR industry.

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HARDI (Heating, Air-conditioning, and Refrigeration Distributors International) is the single voice of wholesale distribution within the North American and Latin American HVACR markets.

A non-profit association, HARDI serves its members through government affairs and advocacy efforts, market intelligence and benchmarking, training programs, and world-class events. HARDI proudly represents more than 570 distributor members and their 5,000+ branch locations, and close to 600 suppliers, manufacturer representatives, and service vendors. HARDI Distributor members serve installation and service/replacement contractors in residential and commercial markets, as well as commercial/industrial and institutional maintenance staff. HARDI Affiliate members market, distribute, and support heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, parts, and supplies.

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