Grainger (GWW) Q2 Earnings Top Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) has reported earnings per share (EPS) of $9.76 in second-quarter 2024, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of$9.58. The bottom line improved 5% year over year, driven by an upbeat demand in the High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment segments. Grainger's quarterly revenues rose 3.1% year over year to $4.31 billion. However, the top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of$4.35 billion. Daily sales increased 3.1% from the prior-year quarter. We predicted daily sales t ...