Grainger posts double-digit sales growth in third quarter
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- Grainger reported third-quarter 2026 sales of $5.2 billion, up 11.3% year over year, while daily organic constant-currency sales increased 14.9%.
- Adjusted diluted earnings rose 22.8% to $12.54 per share, while adjusted operating margin expanded 90 basis points to 16.1%.
- Grainger raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $47.00–$48.00 and increased its sales forecast to $19.8 billion–$20 billion.
Grainger (NYSE:GWW) reported third-quarter 2026 sales of $5.18 billion, up 11.3%, while adjusted diluted earnings increased 22.8%.
Sales rose from $4.66 billion a year earlier, while reported earnings increased to $12.42 per share from $6.12.
Adjusted operating margin increased 90 basis points to 16.1%, while operating cash flow reached $661 million and free cash flow totaled $546 million.
Grainger raised its 2026 adjusted earnings forecast to $47.00–$48.00 per share and sales guidance to $19.8 billion–$20.0 billion.
High-Touch Solutions North America sales increased 13.8%, while Endless Assortment revenue rose 11.9%, supported by MonotaRO and Zoro operations.
The company exited the UK market in 2025, while third-quarter 2026 shareholder returns totaled $396 million through dividends and share repurchases.
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