W.W. Grainger said net sales for the 3 months ended June 30, 2025 were $4,554 million, an increase of $242 million (6%), and operating earnings were $678 million, an increase of $29 million (5%).

1. 01

   W.W. Grainger said net sales for the 3 months ended June 30, 2025 were $4,554 million, an increase of $242 million (6%), and operating earnings were $678 million, an increase of $29 million (5%).

2. 02

   The company said gross profit for Q2 was $1,755 million, an increase of $61 million (4%), but gross profit margin of 38.5% decreased 80 basis points. SG&A expenses increased 3% to $1,077 million.

3. 03

   W.W. Grainger said High-Touch Solutions N.A. net sales for Q2 were $3,544 million, an increase of 3%, and Endless Assortment net sales were $929 million, an increase of 20%. Endless Assortment operating earnings were $92 million, an increase of 51%.

4. 04

   The company said net cash provided by operating activities for the 6 months ended June 30, 2025 was $1,023 million, and net cash used in financing activities was $1,201 million. It cited the repayment of 1.85% Senior Notes of $500 million as a factor in the increase in cash used in financing activities.

Key figures

Quarter ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

$4.6B

Operating income

$678M

Net income

$482M

EPS

$9.97

Gross profit

$1.8B

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