The earnings call highlighted solid sales growth, particularly in the Endless Assortment segment, and strong operating cash flow. However, it also noted challenges with gross margin pressure due to tariff-related impacts and LIFO accounting, leading to a lower 2025 outlook. The balance between positive sales momentum and margin-related challenges suggests a cautious but stable outlook.

Company Guidance

During the W.W. Grainger Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, the company reported nearly $4.6 billion in total sales, reflecting a 5.6% increase or 5.1% on a daily constant currency basis. Operating margins were at 14.9%, and diluted EPS rose by $0.21 to $9.97. Operating cash flow was $377 million, enabling $336 million to be returned to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. The High-Touch Solutions segment saw a 2.5% sales increase, while the Endless Assortment segment experienced a 19.7% sales growth. The company anticipates continued pressure from LIFO inventory valuation and price/cost timing in the latter half of the year, leading to an updated EPS outlook of $38.50 to $40.25, up 1% year-over-year at the midpoint. The company also expects capital expenditures to increase by $100 million due to DC network investments.

Total Company Sales Growth

Total company reported sales for the quarter were nearly $4.6 billion, up 5.6% or 5.1% on a daily constant currency basis.

Endless Assortment Segment Growth

Sales increased 19.7% or 16.3% on a daily constant currency basis. Zoro U.S. was up 20%, while MonotaRO achieved 16.4% growth in local days, local constant currency.

Operating Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns

Operating cash flow came in at $377 million, allowing the company to return $336 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Improvement in Zoro Business

Zoro continues its strong momentum driven by growth from its core B2B customers, along with improving customer retention rates.

WW Grainger (GWW) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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GWW Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 31, 2025	2025 (Q3)	10.03 / -	9.87	―	―	―
Aug 01, 2025	2025 (Q2)	10.07 / 9.97	9.76	2.15% (+0.21)
May 01, 2025	2025 (Q1)	9.48 / 9.86	9.62	2.49% (+0.24)
Jan 31, 2025	2024 (Q4)	9.74 / 9.71	8.33	16.57% (+1.38)
Oct 31, 2024	2024 (Q3)	9.96 / 9.87	9.43	4.67% (+0.44)
Aug 01, 2024	2024 (Q2)	9.59 / 9.76	9.28	5.17% (+0.48)
Apr 25, 2024	2024 (Q1)	9.62 / 9.62	9.61	0.10% (<+0.01)
Feb 02, 2024	2023 (Q4)	8.05 / 8.33	7.14	16.67% (+1.19)
Oct 26, 2023	2023 (Q3)	8.92 / 9.43	8.27	14.03% (+1.16)
Jul 27, 2023	2023 (Q2)	9.11 / 9.28	7.19	29.07% (+2.09)

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GWW Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 01, 2025	$1037.07	$930.22	-10.30%
May 01, 2025	$1019.65	$1048.63	+2.84%
Jan 31, 2025	$1118.72	$1055.74	-5.63%
Oct 31, 2024	$1090.29	$1100.09	+0.90%

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FAQ

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W.W. Grainger (GWW) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 31, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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W.W. Grainger (GWW) earnings time is at Oct 31, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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GWW EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is 10.03.

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