Grainger (NYSE: GWW) has reported its second-quarter 2025 results, showing a 5.6% increase in sales to $4.6 billion compared to the same period in 2024. On a daily, constant currency basis, the sales increased by 5.1%. The company achieved an operating margin of 14.9%, representing a decrease of 20 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2024. Gross profit margin was 38.5%, down by 80 basis points from the same period last year.
The company's diluted EPS stood at $9.97, marking a 4.8% increase on a reported basis and a 2.2% increase on an adjusted basis when compared to the second quarter of 2024. Grainger generated $377 million in operating cash flow and returned $336 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
In terms of guidance, Grainger has updated its full-year 2025 guidance, revising the adjusted diluted EPS range to $38.50 to $40.25. The company also provided updated guidance ranges for net sales, sales growth, gross profit margin, operating margin, operating cash flow, capex, share buyback, effective tax rate, and segment operating margin.
The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares -11.76% to a price of $917.30. If you want to know more, read the company's complete 8-K report here.
