W.W. Grainger, Inc. filed its Form 10-Q with the SEC on November 4, 2026, covering the quarterly period ended September 30, 2026, reporting results for both the three and nine months ended on that date.

Key Highlights

  • Quarterly net sales: The company reported net sales of $5,181 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $4,657 million in the same period of 2025.
  • Third-quarter net earnings: Net earnings attributable to W.W. Grainger, Inc. were $587 million for the quarter, versus $294 million in Q3 2025.
  • Diluted EPS: Diluted earnings per share for the third quarter were $12.42, compared with $6.12 in the prior-year quarter.
  • Nine-month operating earnings: Operating earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 were $2,428 million, up from $1,861 million in the same period of 2025.
  • Cash and equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents stood at $768 million as of September 30, 2026, up from $585 million at December 31, 2025.
  • Business acquisition: According to the cash flow statement, the company paid $215 million for a business acquisition during the nine months ended September 30, 2026.
  • Shares outstanding: There were 46,814,148 shares of common stock outstanding as of October 28, 2026.

W.W. Grainger's Third-Quarter and Nine-Month 2026 Financial Results

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW), a broad-line distributor of maintenance, repair, and operations products headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, reported net sales of $5,181 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, according to the filing. Gross profit for the quarter was $2,011 million, and operating earnings reached $828 million, compared with $511 million in the third quarter of 2025. Net earnings attributable to the company were $587 million, with diluted earnings per share of $12.42, as disclosed in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, the filing reported net sales of $14,944 million and net earnings attributable to W.W. Grainger, Inc. of $1,712 million, compared with $13,517 million and $1,255 million, respectively, in the same period of 2025. Diluted earnings per share for the nine-month period were $36.08, versus $25.97 in the prior-year period. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months were $3,463 million, compared with $3,402 million in the first nine months of 2025.

The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2026 showed total assets of $10,128 million, up from $8,962 million at December 31, 2025. Goodwill increased to $521 million from $360 million over the same period. The cash flow statement disclosed that the company paid $215 million for a business acquisition during the nine-month period, with no comparable amount in the prior-year period. Net cash provided by operating activities was $1,844 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $1,620 million in the same period of 2025. The company also paid $739 million for treasury stock repurchases and $398 million in cash dividends during the nine months, according to the filing.

What Was Disclosed

W.W. Grainger, Inc. filed its quarterly report covering the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, disclosing revenue, earnings, balance sheet, and cash flow data, along with a $215 million business acquisition payment and ongoing share repurchase activity during the period.