Grainger Q1 sales up 10.1%
Grainger reported results for the first quarter of 2026 with sales of $4.7 billion, up 10.1%, or 12.2% on a daily, organic constant currency basis.
"We delivered great results in the first quarter driven by strong execution across both segments," said D.G. Macpherson Chairman and CEO. "Despite ongoing uncertainty with tariffs and the broader geopolitical climate, we're seeing positive signs with the demand environment and are increasing our 2026 guidance to reflect the strong start and continued momentum."
In the High-Touch Solutions – N.A. segment, sales were up 10.5%, or 10.0% on daily, constant currency basis compared to the first quarter of 2025. Results for the segment were driven by volume growth and price inflation as tariff costs are passed. In the Endless Assortment segment, sales were up 19.6%, or 21.9% on a daily, organic constant currency basis, compared to the first quarter of 2025. Growth for the segment was driven by strong performance at both MonotaRO and Zoro.
Gross profit margin was 40.0% in the first quarter of 2026, up 30 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2025 as strength from both segments and a benefit related to the Company's exit from the U.K. market drove results.
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