Grainger Q2 sales up 10.3%
Grainger reported second quarter sales of $5.0 billion, up 10.3% — sales in the second quarter of 2025 increased 20.5%.
"Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, we executed well during the second quarter and delivered exceptional service to customers. Sales remained strong and core operating profitability was in line with expectations," said D.G. Macpherson, Chairman and CEO. "Looking ahead, we are increasing our outlook to reflect our strong first half performance and the continued momentum we are seeing across the demand environment."
Second Quarter Highlights
- Delivered sales of $5.0 billion, up 10.3%, or 13.7% on a daily, organic constant currency basis
- Achieved operating margin of 16.1%, up 120 basis points, inclusive of IEEPA tariff refunds
- Generated diluted EPS of $12.01, up 20.5%
- Produced $444 million in operating cash flow and returned $341 million to Grainger shareholders through dividends and share repurchases
- Increasing full year 2026 guidance, including diluted adjusted EPS range of $45.50 to $47.25
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