Sonepar sets new record with $37.9 billion in global sales
Sonepar said it delivered record sales of $37.9 billion in 2025 and strengthened its profitability despite a challenging global economic environment.
Electrification is driving new opportunities for Sonepar worldwide, with strong growth across key sectors such as industrial automation, energy storage, grid and infrastructures modernization and rapidly expanding data centers. Sonepar registered over $1.7 billion in sales for the data center market, underscoring the Group’s commitment to innovation and industry leadership.
“Sonepar’s performance in 2025 is the result of a bold transformation strategy launched in 2021, executed with discipline and fueled by the dedication of engaged teams across the globe," said Philippe Delpech, Sonepar president and CEO. "The company has solidified its leadership position throughout the Americas and continues to advance its digitalization, supply chain modernization, and sustainability initiatives. Guided by its Purpose, Sonepar is not only reinventing its own business but is also reshaping the future of the B-to-B electrical distribution industry.”
Rob Taylor, President Sonepar Americas, stated: “In 2025, our record results are a direct reflection of the talent, passion, and unwavering commitment to excellence from our amazing associates across our footprint. In addition to record results, we continue to make significant investments in our Spark omnichannel platform, automating our warehouse operations, and our service and solution capabilities to provide our customers with best-in-class service. I could not be more proud of our accomplishments, and I have never been so excited about the future for our business.”
The company said advanced digital technologies are transforming its operations, driving enhancements in customer engagement, associate experience, and supply chain performance. Artificial intelligence (AI), as the third phase of transformation, plays a pivotal role in optimizing critical business processes, including sales order automation, demand planning, and inventory management, enabling Sonepar to deliver greater efficiency and value across its global network.
“We have made tremendous progress on our digital enterprise agenda, strengthening our capabilities through advanced data insights and AI technology that Sonepar is deploying fast and at scale," added Delpech. "Our online sales soared to $13.9 billion in 2025, fueled by Spark – Sonepar’s state-of-the-art omnichannel platform – which delivered an impressive 50% revenue growth compared to 2024. Supply chain modernization remains a key focus, with 37 automated distribution centers now operational across the globe, further enhancing efficiency and service quality. This transformation underpins Sonepar’s commitment to growth supported by continuous education, enabling the ongoing upskilling of all associates across the Group. I thank all of Sonepar’s associates for their hard work and commitment in delivering our 2025 results.”
In 2025, Sonepar delivered strong achievements across all three regions and continued its strategic expansion by acquiring 10 new companies, contributing $277 million in sales. The Group prioritized the seamless integration of its 2024 acquisitions, which together accounted for $2.5 billion in revenues. A notable achievement was the consolidation of five American companies into a unified entity under Echo Electric, a single brand to service customers and grow across the mid-central region in the U.S.
Across the American continent, Sonepar's core B2B electrical distribution business achieved $19 billion in sales spanning eight countries and delivered strong growth in sales with historically high EBIT performance and cash generation. In Brazil, four strategic acquisitions bolstered Sonepar's position in industrial automation. In the U.S., revenues surged 15% year-over-year, and digital sales accounted for 33% of total revenues.
Sonepar USA obtained the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 Level 2 Advanced certification. With this milestone, Sonepar provides its customers with a compliant, reliable, and secure platform for managing sensitive federally regulated government supply projects, and critical utilities infrastructures.
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