W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) Financials
Key financial figures for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Q3 2026).
Grainger raised its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $47.00 to $48.00 (from $45.50 to $47.25) after Q3 sales rose 11.3% to $5.18B and adjusted diluted EPS rose 22.8% to $12.54. Net sales were $5,181M, up 11.3% year over year; on a daily, organic constant currency basis (which strips out the exited U.K. businesses and currency) sales grew 14.9%. Both quarters had 64 U.S. selling days. Adjusted diluted EPS was $12.54, up 22.8% from $10.21; reported diluted EPS was $12.42 versus $6.12, a gain that mostly reflects the prior-year Q3 loss from the U.K. exit. Segments: High-Touch Solutions N.A. sales grew 13.8% (double-digit volume growth plus price inflation), with segment gross margin of 40.8%, down 30 basis points on freight and mix. On the outlook: Full-year 2026 guidance raised on an adjusted basis (previous range as of August 4, 2026 to updated range as of November 4, 2026): net sales $19.4B to $19.7B up to $19.8B to $20.0B; daily, organic constant currency sales growth 11.5% to 13.0% up to 13.0% to 14.5%; operating margin 15.8% to 16.2% up to 16.0% to 16.2%; diluted EPS $45.50 to $47.25 up to $47.00 to $48.00; operating cash flow $2.25B to $2.4B up to $2.35B to $2.45B; capex $0.575B to $0.65B narrowed to $0.575B to $0.625B; share buyback $0.975B to $1.05B narrowed to $0.975B to $1.025B; effective tax rate about 25.0% down to about 24.7%; High-Touch Solutions N.A. operating margin 17.2% to 17.6% narrowed to 17.3% to 17.5%; Endless Assortment operating margin 10.4% to 10.8% raised to 10.9% to 11.1%. Figures are for Q3 2026, as W.W. Grainger, Inc. reported them.
- Revenue
- $5.2B
- Net Income
- $587M
- EPS
- $12.43
- Total Assets
- $10.1B
- Operating Cash Flow
- $661M
Recent quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY2026 | $5.2B | $587M | $12.42 | 15.98% | $546M |
| Q2 FY2026 | $5.0B | $570M | $12.01 | 16.07% | $333M |
| Q1 FY2026 | $4.7B | $555M | $11.65 | 16.72% | $569M |
| Q4 FY2025 | $4.4B | $451M | $9.44 | 14.33% | $269M |
| Q3 FY2025 | $4.7B | $294M | $6.12 | 10.97% | $339M |
Recent fiscal years
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $17.9B | $1.7B | $35.40 | 15% | $1.3B |
| FY2024 | $17.2B | $1.9B | $38.71 | 15.36% | $1.6B |
| FY2023 | $16.5B | $1.8B | $36.23 | 15.57% | $1.6B |
Frequently asked questions
What was W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s revenue last quarter?
W.W. Grainger, Inc. reported revenue of $5.18 billion for Q3 FY2026, up 11.3% from the same period a year earlier.
Is W.W. Grainger, Inc. profitable?
Yes. W.W. Grainger, Inc. reported net income of $587.0 million for Q3 FY2026, a net margin of 11.33% on revenue.
How has W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s margin trended?
Operating margin was 15.98% in Q3 FY2026, compared with 10.97% in the same period a year earlier. The quarter by quarter series is on the SentiSense financials page.
How much free cash flow did W.W. Grainger, Inc. generate?
W.W. Grainger, Inc. generated free cash flow of $546.0 million in Q3 FY2026, after capital expenditure.
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