W.W. Grainger stock reports 10.3 percent sales growth in Q2 2026
Published on 10/03/2026 at 23:14 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
W.W. Grainger stock (ISIN US3848021040) was last at USD 1,280.30 on the NYSE on October 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, down 0.11 percent from the prior close. The market is weighing double-digit sales growth against a cautious analyst stance after the company raised its operating outlook in Q2 2026.
Q2 revenue reached USD 5.021 billion
W.W. Grainger generated USD 5.021 billion in Q2 2026 revenue and diluted EPS of USD 12.01, according to Yahoo Finance on August 4, 2026. Revenue increased 10.3 percent year over year, while EPS exceeded the USD 11.30 consensus by USD 0.71, MarketBeat reported on October 2, 2026.
The result also showed operating leverage. Yahoo Finance quoted a 16.1 percent Q2 operating margin, up 120 basis points year over year, while diluted EPS rose more than 20 percent from the prior-year period.
Guidance rises but costs matter
Management lifted fiscal 2026 guidance to USD 45.50-47.25 in EPS and set an operating margin range of 15.8-16.2 percent, according to Yahoo Finance. The updated guidance reflects tariff refunds and sales momentum, while freight, product costs and mix remain important margin variables.
Endless Assortment sales increased 13.5 percent on a reported basis in Q2 2026. High-Touch Solutions sales increased 11.9 percent, giving Grainger two quantified growth engines rather than relying on one business line.
Analyst targets remain divided
Barclays lowered its W.W. Grainger price target from USD 1,185 to USD 1,172 and maintained an Underweight rating in a report dated September 25, 2026, according to MarketBeat. The same report cited a USD 1,285 consensus target and a Hold consensus across 10 analysts.
Grainger's next earnings date is November 4, 2026, according to GetSignal. That report date gives the market a defined checkpoint for testing whether Q2's growth rate and the raised margin outlook are carrying into the second half.
Stock value stays near USD 1,280
W.W. Grainger was last at USD 1,280.30 on the NYSE on October 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Its market capitalization was USD 60.4 billion, trading volume was 270,205 shares, and the 52-week range was USD 906.52 to USD 1,419.91.
W.W. Grainger stock key data
- Company: W.W. Grainger, Inc.
- ISIN: US3848021040
- Ticker: GWW
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of October 2, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): USD 1,280.30
- Market capitalization: USD 60.4 billion (as of October 2, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 906.52-1,419.91 (as of October 2, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Industrials / Industrial distribution
