Form 8-K · Current report
W. W. Grainger 8-K, filed Nov 4, 2026
- Filed
- CIK
- 0000277135
- Accession no.
- 0000277135-26-000088
Summary
W.W. Grainger reported third-quarter 2026 sales of $5.2 billion, up 11.3% (14.9% on a daily, organic constant-currency basis), and adjusted diluted EPS of $12.54, up 22.8%, with adjusted operating margin of 16.1%. The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance, including an adjusted diluted EPS range of $47.00 to $48.00 and net sales of $19.8 billion to $20.0 billion, citing an improving demand environment, according to Chairman and CEO D.G. Macpherson.
Key points
- Reported operating earnings were $828 million, up 62.0%, and reported diluted EPS was $12.42, up 102.9%; the prior-year quarter included a loss on the exit of the U.K. market.
- High-Touch Solutions - N.A. sales rose 13.8% on a daily, constant-currency basis on double-digit volume growth and price inflation; Endless Assortment sales rose 19.3% on a daily, organic constant-currency basis on strength at MonotaRO and Zoro.
- The quarter generated $661 million of operating cash flow and $546 million of free cash flow, with $396 million returned to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.
- Adjusted results exclude transaction costs tied to the acquisition of technology assets from Adroit Worldwide Media and, in the prior year, the loss on the U.K. exit that included the sale of Cromwell and closure of Zoro U.K.
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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 November 4, 2026, W.W. Grainger, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 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 third quarter ended September 30, 2026. …
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