HARDI Distributors See 6.7% Revenue Growth in July
Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International reported on September 21 that member distributors saw revenues increase 6.7% in July 2026 compared to the same month last year. The trade association tracks sales data across its network of HVAC-R wholesale distributors nationwide.
Rising distributor revenue typically signals stronger equipment and parts demand. This flows down to contractors over the next few months.
Check your own supplier relationships and inventory needs now. Get ahead of potential lead time changes if demand continues climbing through fall.
Key Takeaways:
- HARDI member distributors posted 6.7% year-over-year revenue growth in July 2026
- Distributor sales trends often predict contractor demand patterns in following months
- Rising wholesale revenue suggests equipment availability could tighten this fall
