GWW · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report
Operating Cash Flow Trends
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. · 2026-11-04 · Importance 54 · Surprise 22 · Matches filing data
Net cash provided by operating activities increased 13.8% to $1,844 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, from $1,620 million in the comparable 2025 period. The increase was primarily due to higher net earnings. Net cash used in investing activities was $628 million, up from $543 million, primarily due to the $210 million cash payment at closing for the Adroit Worldwide Media, Inc. asset acquisition.
Key facts
- For the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, Grainger's net cash provided by operating activities was $1,844 million and $1,620 million, respectively; the increase was primarily due to higher net earnings. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | positive | realized | +2.2% | For the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, Grainger's net cash provided by operating activities was $1,844 million and $1,620… |