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W.W. Grainger (GWW) operating margin by quarter
W.W. Grainger's operating margin was 16.0% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -0.1 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 11.0% (Q3 2025) to 16.7% (Q1 2026).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 16.0% | -0.1 pts | +5.0 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 16.1% | -0.7 pts | +1.2 pts |
| Q1 2026 | 16.7% | +2.4 pts | +1.1 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 14.3% | +3.4 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 11.0% | -3.9 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 14.9% | -0.7 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 15.6% | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
W.W. Grainger, Q3 2026: revenue $5.2B (+11% year over year), operating margin 16.0%, net earnings $587M, operating cash flow $661M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
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How has W.W. Grainger's operating margin changed?
Grainger's operating margin was 16.0% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -0.1 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 11.0% (Q3 2025) to 16.7% (Q1 2026).