Business Segments · Segment operating earnings

Endless Assortment — Segment operating earnings

W.W. Grainger Endless Assortment — Segment operating earnings increased by 6.1% to $105.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 45.8%, from $72.00M to $105.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Endless Assortment — Segment operating earnings shows an upward trend with a 10.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toOperating Income

How to read this metric

Higher operating earnings indicate a healthy, profitable business segment with effective cost management.

Detailed definition

This is the profit generated by the Endless Assortment segment after deducting the cost of goods sold and operating expe...

Peer comparison

Standard segment operating income metric used in financial reporting.

Metric ID: gww_segment_endless_assortment_segment_operating_earnings

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$58.00M$59.00M$60.00M$55.00M$62.00M$58.00M$48.00M$58.00M$65.00M$55.00M$55.00M$59.00M$61.00M$70.00M$70.00M$72.00M$92.00M$82.00M$99.00M$105.00M
QoQ Change+1.7%+1.7%-8.3%+12.7%-6.5%-17.2%+20.8%+12.1%-15.4%+0.0%+7.3%+3.4%+14.8%+0.0%+2.9%+27.8%-10.9%+20.7%+6.1%
YoY Change+6.9%-1.7%-20.0%+5.5%+4.8%-5.2%+14.6%+1.7%-6.2%+27.3%+27.3%+22.0%+50.8%+17.1%+41.4%+45.8%
Range$48.00M$105.00M
CAGR+13.3%
Avg YoY Growth+14.5%
Median YoY Growth+10.7%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W.W. Grainger's endless assortment — segment operating earnings?
W.W. Grainger (GWW) reported endless assortment — segment operating earnings of $105.00M in Q1 2026.
How has W.W. Grainger's endless assortment — segment operating earnings changed year-over-year?
W.W. Grainger's endless assortment — segment operating earnings increased by 45.8% year-over-year, from $72.00M to $105.00M.
What is the long-term trend for W.W. Grainger's endless assortment — segment operating earnings?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), W.W. Grainger's endless assortment — segment operating earnings has grown at a 10.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $232.00M to $345.00M.
What does endless assortment — segment operating earnings mean?
The profit earned by the Endless Assortment segment before interest and taxes.