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Grainger named to Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2026 (Apr 1). Mixed signals: stable earnings but insider selling concerns. Barclays maintains Underweight, PT $1,047 (Mar 16). Peer Fastenal reports strong industrial activity. Quarterly dividend $2.26 announced earlier.
Trading near 52-week high, above 200-day MA. RSI(14) ~67 (Buy) per some sources, but short-term RSI 41 (Sell). ADX indicates trend strength. Overall neutral to bullish technically.
3-Month AI Outlook
Positive. Expected EPS growth ~11% to $44.80. Analyst avg PT ~$1,150 (range $930-$1,342), implying modest upside. Improving industrial activity supports growth, despite high valuation.
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Earnings History: GWW
Grainger Reports Solid Q3 2025 Performance with Increased Sales
Oct 31, 2025In the third quarter of 2025, Grainger reported revenue of $4.7 billion, reflecting a 6.1% increase compared to the same quarter last year. The company achieved a net income of $294 million, down 39.5% year-over-year, while diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $6.12, also down 38.0%. Adjusted EPS, which excludes certain non-cash losses, was $10.21, an increase of 3.4% from Q3 2024. The operating margin for the quarter was reported at 11.0%, a decline of 460 basis points from the previous year. On an adjusted basis, the operating margin stood at 15.2%, down 40 basis points, as the company faced challenges in the High-Touch Solutions - N.A. segment due to inflation and cost pressures. Grainger generated $597 million in operating cash flow during the quarter and returned $399 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. The company's cash position at the end of the quarter was $535 million, down from $1.036 billion at the start of the year. Looking ahead, Grainger has updated its full-year guidance, narrowing the range for adjusted diluted EPS to between $39.00 and $39.75, indicating a focus on maintaining financial stability amidst market uncertainties.
Grainger Reports Strong Second Quarter Results with Updated 2025 Guidance**
Aug 1, 2025****Summary:** In the second quarter of 2025, Grainger reported sales of $4.6 billion, reflecting a 5.6% increase compared to the same period last year. The company achieved a net income of $482 million and a diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $9.97, which is up 4.8% from Q2 2024. Operating cash flow for the quarter was $377 million, and Grainger returned $336 million to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases. The operating margin stood at 14.9%, slightly lower than the previous year, primarily due to tariff-related factors impacting gross profit margins. Grainger reported a gross profit margin of 38.5%, a decrease of 80 basis points year-over-year. The company also announced an updated guidance for the full year 2025, adjusting the diluted EPS range to $38.50 to $40.25, down from the previous range of $39.00 to $41.50 due to anticipated headwinds from tariffs. In the High-Touch Solutions - N.A. segment, sales grew by 2.5%, while the Endless Assortment segment saw a significant increase of 19.7% year-over-year. The company is focusing on maintaining strong relationships with customers and driving innovation amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties.
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