W.W. Grainger (GWW) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Although the revenue and EPS for W.W. Grainger (GWW) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Zacks Investment Research • a day ago

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • May 7, 2026

GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER 2026

Strong results across the business; Company increases full year 2026 outlook First Quarter Highlights Delivered sales of $4.7 billion, up 10.1%, or 12.2% on a daily, organic constant currency basis Achieved operating margin of 16.7%, up 110 basis points Generated diluted EPS of $11.65, up 18.2% Produced $739 million in operating cash flow and returned $345 million to Grainger shareholders through dividends and share repurchases Announced quarterly dividend increase of 10% Increasing full year 2026 guidance, including diluted adjusted EPS range of $44.25 to $46.25 CHICAGO, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW) today reported results for the first quarter of 2026 with sales of $4.7 billion, up 10.1%, or 12.2% on a daily, organic constant currency basis, and diluted EPS of $11.65, up 18.2% compared to the first quarter of 2025.  "We delivered great results in the first quarter driven by strong execution across both segments," said D.G.

PRNewsWire • May 7, 2026

W.W. Grainger (GWW) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

W.W. Grainger (GWW) came out with quarterly earnings of $11.65 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $10.2 per share. This compares to earnings of $9.86 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • May 7, 2026

Grainger Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates on Strong Sales, Raises 2026 View

GWW lifts its 2026 outlook after Q1 earnings beat, fueled by strong sales growth, margin expansion and robust performance across both business segments.

Zacks Investment Research • May 7, 2026

Grainger Set to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?

GWW heads into Q1 earnings release with steady sales growth and strong segment momentum, but rising costs may weigh on the margins.

Zacks Investment Research • May 5, 2026

Stay Ahead of the Game With W.W. Grainger (GWW) Q1 Earnings: Wall Street's Insights on Key Metrics

Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of W.W. Grainger (GWW) for the quarter ended March 2026 by going beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.

Zacks Investment Research • May 4, 2026

W.W. Grainger (GWW) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release

W.W. Grainger (GWW) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 30, 2026

5 Dividend Increases Expected In May 2026

I anticipate May 2026 dividend increases from five blue-chip stocks with strong histories of annual hikes. Dividend growth remains a key investment criterion, especially amid inflation and shifting capital allocation trends. Forecasted dividend yields suggest modest increases, with LOW and NOC offering the most notable projected growth.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 30, 2026

GRAINGER INCREASES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND BY 10%

CHICAGO, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) announced today that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.49 per share, an increase of 10% from the most recent company dividend.

PRNewsWire • Apr 29, 2026