Grainger delivered double-digit 2Q sales growth across both business segments, accompanied by sizable profit and margin gains. The MRO distributor raised its 2026 outlook for the second consecutive quarter. Get all the key figures here.
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Grainger extended its early-2026 momentum with robust daily organic sales growth, double-digit gains across most end markets and another outlook increase. Volume became the larger driver in its core U.S. business, while tariff refunds supplied most of the quarter’s gross margin lift.
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Sales and margin growth well-exceeded the market's expectations and that of Grainger itself, with the company attributing it to both pricing and volume.
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The chemicals and advanced materials manufacturer adds the leader from North America's largest MRO supplies distributor to help guide its strategic direction.
Set to jettison its U.K. operations, the MRO distributor lowered its full-year sales outlook but raised margin expectations. Get all the key figures here.
It marks a regional exit for Grainger after 10 years in the U.K. and a sharper focus on North America and Japan.
Margins were hampered by tariff-driven LIFO headwinds, though daily sales continued to gain momentum, especially in Endless Assortment. Get a full breakdown of Grainger's 2Q stats.
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Grainger appointed a new CHRO to lead its HR strategy and support continued growth, effective April 28.
The MRO distributor’s High-Touch Solutions segment logged a modest year-over-year sales decline, while Endless Assortment saw double digit growth.
Grainger announces 12 board candidates for the 2025-2026 term, following the retirement of a long-time board member after nearly two decades of service.
The company continued to see organic growth that outpaced market averages, ending the year with strong margin gains.
During his time as CEO, he led the distributor's growth to over 15,000 employees and more than $4 billion in annual revenue.
The distributor bought a massive facility adjacent to its current Minooka, IL distribution center, further expanding its warehouse footprint.
The organic gain outperformed compared to other industrial distributors in the July-September period.
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