GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER 2024

Continued strong execution fueling results;Company narrows 2024 earnings outlookThird Quarter Highlights Delivered sales of $4.4 billion, up 4.3%, or 4.0% on a daily, organic constant currency basis Achieved operating margin of 15.6%, down 30 basis points Generated diluted EPS of $9.87, up 4.7% Produced $611 million in operating cash flow and returned $328 million to Grainger shareholders through dividends and share repurchases Narrowing 2024 total Company earnings guidance ranges, including daily, organic ...