Grainger Reports $4.7B in Q1 Sales and Raises Full-Year 2026 Outlook

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Grainger delivered a robust performance in the first quarter of 2026, reporting sales of $4.7 billion, a 10.1% increase year-over-year. This growth was underpinned by strong strategic account performance and double-digit expansion in Canada, leading to an 18.2% surge in earnings per share. Consequently, the company raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $44.25–$46.25. Highlighting its financial strength, Grainger also announced a 10% increase in its quarterly dividend payments. While gross margins saw a slight contraction, management’s strategic repositioning helped navigate geopolitical volatility effectively. The company remains committed to leveraging its international expansion to sustain long-term growth momentum in the industrial distribution sector.

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