---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000277135-26-000056"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GWW"
cik: "0000277135"
company_name: "W.W. GRAINGER, INC."
filed_at: "2026-05-08T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-14T21:15:05.140852+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

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

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000277135-26-000056
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GWW
- cik: 0000277135
- company_name: W.W. GRAINGER, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-05-08T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/277135/000027713526000056/0000277135-26-000056-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/277135/000027713526000056/gww-20260507.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000277135-26-000056.txt

## Source-grounded claims
- claim_id: 646720bd246b130507616b7cd9d5196a9dde8352
  claim: W.W. GRAINGER, INC. reported the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $4,742, net income $555, EPS $11.65. Guidance raised.
  evidence_excerpt: 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%
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/277135/000027713526000056/0000277135-26-000056-index.htm

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