Grainger Q2 FY26 diluted EPS climbs 20.5% to $12.01; net sales rise 10.3% to $5.02 billion - GWW News | RalliesGrainger Q2 FY26 diluted EPS climbs 20.5% to $12.01; net sales rise 10.3% to $5.02 billion
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GWW• Full-year outlook increased as demand momentum continues
- Full-year 2026 outlook increased, including diluted earnings per share of USD 45.50 to USD 47.25 on net sales of USD 19.4 billion to USD 19.7 billion.
- CEO D.G. Macpherson cited strong execution despite geopolitical uncertainty, pointing to momentum in the demand environment.
Grainger reports higher Q2 earnings, sales and operating margin
- Grainger posted Q2 2026 net earnings attributable to shareholders of USD 570 million, up 18.3%, while diluted EPS rose 20.5% to USD 12.01.
- Net sales climbed 10.3% to USD 5.02 billion, while operating earnings increased 19% to USD 807 million.
- Operating margin widened 1.2 percentage points to 16.1%, inclusive of USD 43 million of IEEPA tariff refunds that reduced cost of goods sold.
