GWW · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

End-Market Demand Trends

W.W. GRAINGER, INC. · 2026-08-04 · Importance 54 · Surprise 40

Grainger’s net sales increased 10% to $5,021 million in the second quarter of 2026 and 10% to $9,763 million for the first six months, with daily organic constant-currency sales rising 14% and 13%, respectively. Both High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment contributed to growth, with High-Touch sales increasing 12% in the quarter and 11% year to date, primarily due to volume. Endless Assortment sales increased 14% in the quarter and 16% year to date, reflecting repeat business and enterprise customer growth at MonotaRO. Grainger stated that its broad, diverse customer base and generally nondiscretionary MRO products continued to provide resilience in the industrial MRO market.

Key facts

• High-Touch Solutions N.A. net sales increase of $423 million (12% on reported and daily, constant currency basis) was primarily due to volume. source