W.W. Grainger 4Q Profit Falls Amid 'Challenging' Macro Environment

Dow Jones02-03 21:13

By Nicholas G. Miller

W.W. Grainger reported lower fourth-quarter profit to conclude a year that it said was marked by a "challenging macro environment."

The industrial supplies distributor reported fourth-quarter net income of $451 million, or $9.44 a share, down from $475 million, or $9.71 a share, the year prior. Analysts polled by FactSet had expected $9.96 a share.

Delivered sales rose 4.5% to $4.4 billion, in line with Wall Street's expectations. The company's endless assortment segment saw sales rise 14%.

The company guided for 2026 net sales of $18.7 billion to $19.1 billion and earnings of $42.25 to $44.75 a share. Analysts see 2026 earnings of $43.83 a share and sales of $18.85 billion.

Write to Nicholas G. Miller at nicholas.miller@wsj.com

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February 03, 2026 08:13 ET (13:13 GMT)

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