W. W. GraingerGWWEarnings & Financial Report
W. W. Grainger, Inc. is an American Fortune 500 industrial supply company founded in 1927 in Chicago by the company's namesake William W. (Bill) Grainger. He founded the company to provide consumers with access to a consistent supply of motors. The company now serves more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with offerings such as motors, lighting, material handling, fasteners, plumbing, tools, and safety supplies, along with inventory management services and technical support.
GWW Q1 FY2026 Key Financial Metrics
Revenue
$4.7B
Gross Profit
$1.9B
Operating Profit
$793.0M
Net Profit
$555.0M
Gross Margin
40.0%
Operating Margin
16.7%
Net Margin
11.7%
YoY Growth
10.1%
EPS
$11.65
W. W. Grainger Q1 FY2026 Financial Summary
W. W. Grainger reported revenue of $4.7B (up 10.1% YoY) for Q1 FY2026, with a net profit of $555.0M (up 15.9% YoY) (11.7% margin). Cost of goods sold was $2.8B, operating expenses totaled $1.1B.
Key Financial Metrics
| Total Revenue | $4.7B |
|---|---|
| Net Profit | $555.0M |
| Gross Margin | 40.0% |
| Operating Margin | 16.7% |
| Report Period | Q1 FY2026 |
W. W. Grainger Annual Revenue by Year
W. W. Grainger annual revenue history includes year-by-year totals (for example, 2025 revenue was $17.9B).
W. W. Grainger Quarterly Revenue & Net Profit History
W. W. Grainger results over the last 8 reported quarters, including revenue, net profit and year-over-year growth.
| Quarter | Revenue | Revenue YoY | Net Profit | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2026 | $4.7B | +10.1% | $555.0M | 11.7% |
| Q4 FY2025 | $4.4B | +4.5% | $451.0M | 10.2% |
| Q3 FY2025 | $4.7B | +6.1% | $294.0M | 6.3% |
| Q2 FY2025 | $4.6B | +5.6% | $482.0M | 10.6% |
| Q1 FY2025 | $4.3B | +1.7% | $479.0M | 11.1% |
| Q4 FY2024 | $4.2B | +5.9% | $475.0M | 11.2% |
| Q3 FY2024 | $4.4B | +4.3% | $486.0M | 11.1% |
| Q2 FY2024 | $4.3B | +3.1% | $470.0M | 10.9% |
Income Statement
| Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.31B | $4.39B | $4.23B | $4.31B | $4.55B | $4.66B | $4.42B | $4.74B |
| YoY Growth | 3.1% | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% | 10.1% |
Balance Sheet
| Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | $8.35B | $9.11B | $8.83B | $8.66B | $8.94B | $8.85B | $8.96B | $9.47B |
| Liabilities | $5.08B | $5.61B | $5.47B | $5.18B | $5.26B | $5.29B | $5.23B | $5.13B |
| Equity | $3.28B | $3.50B | $3.36B | $3.48B | $3.67B | $3.56B | $3.74B | $4.34B |
Cash Flow
| Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating CF | $411.0M | $611.0M | $428.0M | $646.0M | $377.0M | $597.0M | $395.0M | $739.0M |