Economic Trends

MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Growth Slows While Pricing Holds Steady

Latest Baird survey finds aggregate revenue growth up 3.2%, a deceleration of 90 basis points compared to last quarter. Despite the softening, industry leaders remain positive about the economy and expect a relatively normal second half of the year.

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July 25, 2019

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Latest Baird survey finds aggregate revenue growth up 3.2%, a deceleration of 90 basis points compared to last quarter. Despite the softening, industry leaders remain positive about the economy and expect a relatively normal second half of the year.

The second quarter of 2019 was not quite as strong as the first quarter for the distribution industry, but the forecasts continue to be upbeat, according to the latest Baird Industrial Distribution Survey, conducted in partnership with Modern Distribution Management.

On average, businesses reported their year-over-year aggregate revenue growth was…

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