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W.W. Grainger (GWW) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 4, 2026
W.W. Grainger (GWW) reported revenue of $5.0B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +10% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 16.1%, net earnings $570M (11.4% of revenue).
W.W. Grainger, Q2 2026: revenue $5.0B (+10% year over year), operating margin 16.1%, net earnings $570M, operating cash flow $444M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.0B | +6% | +10% |
| Gross profit | $2.0B | +5% | +13% |
| Operating profit | $807M | +2% | +19% |
| Net earnings | $570M | +3% | +18% |
| Operating cash flow | $444M | -40% | +18% |
| Free cash flow | $333M | -41% | +65% |
What changed
Revenue was $5.0B in Q2 2026, up 10% year over year and up 6% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 39.5%, up 1.0 points from Q2 2025. Operating profit was $0.81B, a 16.1% margin (up 1.2 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q2 2025, 28% reached operating profit, above the 15% margin then. Operating expenses grew 9% against revenue growth of 10%. Net earnings were $0.57B, up 18% year over year. The effective tax rate was 24.8%.
Operating cash flow was $0.44B (up 18% year over year), 74% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.07B of depreciation and amortization and $0.03B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.25B. Capital expenditures of $0.11B left free cash flow of $0.33B.
Questions
What was W.W. Grainger's revenue in the second quarter 2026?
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Was W.W. Grainger profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $807M (16.1% of revenue) and net earnings $570M.
Source: W.W. Grainger 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.