Quarterly ResultMay 8, 2026, 06:07 AM
Grainger Q1 Sales $4.7B, EPS $11.65; Raises Full-Year 2026 Outlook
AI Summary
Grainger reported strong first-quarter 2026 financial results with sales of $4.7 billion, an increase of 10.1%, and diluted EPS of $11.65, up 18.2% year-over-year. The company also generated $739 million in operating cash flow and returned $345 million to shareholders, including a 10% quarterly dividend increase. Following these strong results, Grainger raised its full-year 2026 guidance for net sales, sales growth, operating margin, and diluted adjusted EPS.
Key Highlights
- Q1 2026 Net Sales reached $4.7 billion, a 10.1% increase year-over-year.
- Diluted EPS for Q1 2026 was $11.65, up 18.2% compared to Q1 2025.
- Operating margin improved by 110 basis points to 16.7% in Q1 2026.
- High-Touch Solutions - N.A. segment sales increased by 10.5%.
- Endless Assortment segment sales grew by 19.6%.
- Generated $739 million in operating cash flow and returned $345 million to shareholders.
- Increased quarterly dividend by 10%.
- Raised full-year 2026 diluted adjusted EPS guidance to $44.25 - $46.25.