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W.W. Grainger (GWW) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026
W.W. Grainger (GWW) reported revenue of $5.2B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +11% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 16.0%, net earnings $587M (11.3% of revenue).
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.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.2B | +3% | +11% |
| Gross profit | $2.0B | +1% | +12% |
| Operating profit | $828M | +3% | +62% |
| Net earnings | $587M | +3% | +100% |
| Operating cash flow | $661M | +49% | +11% |
| Free cash flow | $546M | +64% | +61% |
What changed
Revenue was $5.2B in Q3 2026, up 11% year over year and up 3% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 38.8%, up 0.2 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $0.83B, a 16.0% margin (up 5.0 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 60% reached operating profit, above the 11% margin then. Operating expenses fell 8% while revenue rose 11%. Net earnings were $0.59B, up 100% year over year. The effective tax rate was 24.3%.
Operating cash flow was $0.66B (up 11% year over year), 107% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.07B of depreciation and amortization and $0.02B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.04B. Capital expenditures of $0.12B left free cash flow of $0.55B.
Questions
What was W.W. Grainger's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
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Was W.W. Grainger profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $828M (16.0% of revenue) and net earnings $587M.
Source: W.W. Grainger 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.