Operator

Good morning. My name is Carrie, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the DNOW First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions]. Thank you. Mr. Brad Wise, Vice President of Digital Strategy and Investor Relations, you may begin your conference.

Brad Wise
Vice President of Digital Strategy & Investor Relations

Well, thank you, Carrie, and good morning, and welcome to DNOW's First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. We appreciate you joining us, and thank you for your interest in DNOW.

With me today is David Cherechinsky, President and Chief Executive Officer; and Mark Johnson, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. We operate under the DNOW and MRC Global Brands, and DNOW is our New York Stock Exchange ticker symbol.

Please note that some of the statements we make during this call including the responses to your questions, may contain forecasts, projections and estimates, including, but not limited to comments about our outlook for the company's business. These are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws based on limited information as of today, May 7, 2026, which is subject to change. They are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially.

Now should we assume these forward-looking statements remain valid later in the quarter or later in the year. We do not