GWW · 8-K · 20260804PR000076
Guidance and Outlook
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. · 2026-08-04 · Importance 80 · Surprise 76 · No source text
Grainger raised 2026 net-sales guidance to $19.4 billion-$19.7 billion from $19.2 billion-$19.6 billion, with sales growth guidance of 8.4%-10.0%. Daily, organic constant currency sales-growth guidance increased to 11.5%-13.0% from 9.5%-12.0%. Adjusted diluted EPS guidance increased to $45.50-$47.25 from $44.25-$46.25, while operating-margin guidance increased to 15.8%-16.2% from 15.6%-16.0%. Updated segment operating-margin ranges are 17.2%-17.6% for High-Touch Solutions - N.A. and 10.4%-10.8% for Endless Assortment.
Key facts
- Updated full year 2026 net sales guidance range (as of August 4, 2026): $19.4 - $19.7 billion (previously $19.2 - $19.6 billion) source
- Updated 2026 sales growth guidance: 8.4% - 10.0% (previously 6.7% - 9.1%) source
- Updated 2026 daily, organic constant currency sales growth guidance: 11.5% - 13.0% (previously 9.5% - 12.0%) source
- Updated 2026 diluted EPS guidance (adjusted): $45.50 - $47.25 (previously $44.25 - $46.25) source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| revenue | positive | probable | +1.5% | Updated full year 2026 net sales guidance range (as of August 4, 2026): $19.4 - $19.7 billion (previously $19.2 - $19.6 billion) |
| revenue | positive | probable | — | Updated 2026 sales growth guidance: 8.4% - 10.0% (previously 6.7% - 9.1%) |
| revenue | positive | probable | — | Updated 2026 daily, organic constant currency sales growth guidance: 11.5% - 13.0% (previously 9.5% - 12.0%) |
| net_income | positive | probable | — | Updated 2026 diluted EPS guidance (adjusted): $45.50 - $47.25 (previously $44.25 - $46.25) |