Stock Track | W.W. Grainger Soars 5.10% Intraday on Strong Q4 Sales Beat, Solid Guidance and $1 Billion Buyback Plan

Stock Track02-04 01:07

W.W. Grainger's stock surged 5.10% during intraday trading on Tuesday, following the release of its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results and forward-looking guidance for 2026.

The company reported Q4 net sales of $4.425 billion, exceeding the IBES estimate of $4.403 billion. While adjusted earnings per share came in at $9.44, slightly below the estimated $9.46, investors focused on the positive sales performance and the company's outlook.

Grainger issued full-year 2026 guidance, expecting revenue in the range of $18.7 billion to $19.1 billion, which brackets the FactSet consensus estimate of $18.85 billion. The company also forecasted diluted EPS between $42.25 and $44.75 for the year. Furthermore, management announced a significant share repurchase program, planning to buy back between $0.95 billion and $1.05 billion worth of its own shares in 2026, a move typically viewed favorably by the market for its potential to boost shareholder value.

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