Grainger 2025 sales increase 4.5%
Grainger reported fourth quarter sales of $4.4 billion, up 4.5%. For the full year, sales of $17.9 billion increased 4.5%, or 4.9% on a daily, organic constant currency basis compared to the prior year.
"In 2025, we executed well, delivering exceptional service and a best-in-class experience for our customers across both our High-Touch Solutions and Endless Assortment segments," said Chairman and CEO D.G. Macpherson. "Despite a challenging macro environment, we drove profitable share gain, made strong progress with our strategic initiatives, and operated with resiliency. I'm very proud of the Grainger team and believe we are poised to drive strong performance moving forward."
In the High-Touch Solutions – N.A. segment, sales were up 2.2%, or 2.1% on a daily, constant currency basis versus the fourth quarter of 2024 driven by continued growth in the U.S. and Canada, including increases across most customer end markets.
In the Endless Assortment segment, sales were up 14.3%, or 15.7% on a daily, organic constant currency basis versus the prior year quarter. Growth for the segment was driven by strong performance at both MonotaRO and Zoro.
For the fourth quarter of 2025, total company gross profit margin was 39.5%, a decrease of 10 basis points compared to the fourth quarter of 2024 due primarily to segment mix headwinds.
For the fourth quarter of 2025, operating earnings for the total company were $634 million, up 0.2% over the fourth quarter of 2024, as sales growth was largely offset by lower margin. Operating margin was 14.3%, a 70 basis point decrease compared to the prior year quarter. This decrease in operating margin was primarily due to increased expense, including unforeseen healthcare costs, and slower sales growth in the High-Touch Solutions - N.A. segment.
For the full year 2025, reported operating earnings for the total company of $2.5 billion were down 5.4% versus the prior year, as sales growth was offset by lower margin including the loss recorded in the third quarter of 2025 related to the company's exit from the U.K. market.
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