Form 8-K · Current report
W. W. Grainger 8-K, filed Aug 4, 2026
- Filed
- CIK
- 0000277135
- Accession no.
- 0000277135-26-000076
Summary
W.W. Grainger reported second-quarter 2026 net sales of $5.0 billion, up 10.3% (13.7% on a daily, organic constant-currency basis), diluted EPS of $12.01, up 20.5%, and operating margin of 16.1%, up 120 basis points, results that included $43 million in IEEPA tariff refunds that reduced cost of goods sold. The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance to net sales of $19.4–$19.7 billion and adjusted diluted EPS of $45.50–$47.25, with Chairman and CEO D.G. Macpherson attributing the increase to first-half performance and continued demand momentum.
Key points
- Second-quarter 2026 gross profit margin was 39.5%, up 100 basis points, with the High-Touch Solutions - N.A. segment at 41.8% and Endless Assortment up 90 basis points.
- Sales rose 11.9% in High-Touch Solutions - N.A. and 13.5% in Endless Assortment, driven by volume growth, tariff-related price inflation, and strong performance at MonotaRO and Zoro.
- The company generated $444 million in operating cash flow, invested $111 million in capital expenditures, and returned $341 million to shareholders via dividends and buybacks.
- The effective tax rate rose to 24.8% from 23.2%, primarily on decreased tax credit activity and tax legislation effective in 2026.
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Items reported
- 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
From the filing
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 4, 2026, W.W. Grainger, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. A copy is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit 99.1 Press release announcing financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL Document) Exhibit 99.1: EX-99.1 2 gww8kex991q22026.htm EX-99.1 GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER 2026 Continued strong results across the business; …
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