W.W. Grainger Inc. (NYSE:GWW) on Friday reported third-quarter financial results that topped Wall Street expectations

The company reported adjusted earnings of $10.21 per share, up from $9.87 in the third quarter of 2024, exceeding analysts’ estimates of $9.95 per share. The rise reflected sales growth and a reduction in shares outstanding.

Adjusted net sales rose to $4.66 billion from $4.38 billion a year earlier, slightly above analysts’ estimates of $4.64 billion.

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The adjusted gross profit margin slipped to 38.6% from 39.2% a year earlier, while adjusted operating margin narrowed to 15.2% from 15.6% in the prior year. This decrease in adjusted operating margin was driven by unfavourable gross margin in High-Touch Solutions – N.A., which was partially offset by expense leverage in Endless Assortment.

W.W. Grainger reported operating cash flow of $597 ...