Grainger Q1 EPS $11.65, sales $4.74B, raises FY guidance

W.W. GRAINGER, INC.

2026-Q1 EPS reported $11.65 revenue$4,742,000,000

Revenue $4.742B, up 10.1% YoY; organic daily constant currency sales +12.2%.
Diluted EPS $11.65, up 18.2% from $9.86; operating margin 16.7%, +110 bps.
FY2026 diluted adjusted EPS guidance raised to $44.25-$46.25; sales guidance raised to $19.2B-$19.6B.
Quarterly dividend increased 10%; Q1 operating cash flow $739M; returned $345M to shareholders via dividends and buybacks.
CEO cites strong execution; sees positive demand despite tariff and geopolitical uncertainty.

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W.W. GRAINGER, INC. reported the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $4,742, net income $555, EPS $11.65. Guidance raised.

Period: the first quarter ended March 31, 2026
Revenue: $4,742
Net income: $555
EPS: $11.65
Guidance: raised
Result: reported results

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Grainger (NYSE: GWW) today reported results for the first quarter of 2026 with sales of $4.7 billion, up 10.1%, or 12.2% on a daily, organic constant currency basis, and diluted EPS of $11.65, up 18.2% compared to the first quarter of 2025. “We delivered great results in the first quarter driven by strong execution across both segments,” said D.G. Macpherson, Chairman and CEO. “Despite ongoing uncertainty with tariffs and the broader geopolitical climate, we’re seeing positive signs with the demand environment and are increasing our 2026 guidance to reflect the strong start and continued momentum.” 1 2026 First Quarter Financial Summary ($ in millions, except per share amounts) Q1 2026 (1) Q1 2025 (1) Q1'26 vs. Q1'25 Fav. / (Unfav.) Net Sales $4,742 $4,306 10.1% Gross Profit $1,896 $1,710 10.9% Operating Earnings $793 $672 18.0% Net Earnings Attributable to W.W. Grainger, Inc. $555 $479 15.9% Diluted Earnings Per Share $11.65 $9.86 18.2%

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