W. W. Grainger (GWW) Q3 revenue $5.2 billion vs $5.13 billion est.; adj. EPS $12.54 vs $11.78 est.; raises full-year guidance
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W.W. Grainger reported third-quarter 2026 sales of $5.2 billion, up 11.3% year over year and ahead of the $5.13 billion consensus, with adjusted diluted EPS of $12.54 versus the $11.78 estimate, a 22.8% increase. The company posted a 16.1% adjusted operating margin, up 90 basis points, and generated $661 million in operating cash flow while returning $396 million to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. CEO D.G. Macpherson attributed the results to consistent execution and an improving demand environment, with both the High-Touch Solutions and Endless Assortment segments delivering strong growth. Grainger raised its full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to a range of $47.00 to $48.00. The beat-and-raise signals continued industrial demand resilience and margin expansion, and investors will watch whether the improved demand environment sustains into the fourth quarter and supports the upper end of the new guidance range.
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