Compared to Estimates, W.W. Grainger (GWW) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - W.W. Grainger reported $4.55 billion in revenue for the quarter ended June 2025, a year-over-year increase of 5.6% [1] - The company's EPS for the same period was $9.97, compared to $9.76 a year ago, with a slight EPS surprise of -0.3% against the consensus estimate of $10.00 [1] Financial Performance - Total reported growth was 5.1%, exceeding the five-analyst average estimate of 4.8% [4] - Net Sales for High-Touch Solutions N.A. were $3.54 billion, slightly below the average estimate of $3.55 billion, reflecting a year-over-year change of +2.5% [4] - Net Sales for Endless Assortment reached $929 million, surpassing the average estimate of $887.37 million, with a year-over-year change of +19.7% [4] - Net Sales for Other amounted to $81 million, in line with the average estimate of $81.42 million, showing a year-over-year change of +3.9% [4] Operating Earnings - Operating earnings for High-Touch Solutions N.A. were $589 million, below the average estimate of $609.17 million [4] - Operating earnings for Endless Assortment were $92 million, exceeding the average estimate of $76.73 million [4] - Operating losses for Other were reported at $-3 million, compared to the average estimate of $-1.05 million [4] Stock Performance - W.W. Grainger's shares returned -1% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite increased by +2.3% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]