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Income statement

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Revenue$5.0B+10.3%
Gross profit$2.0B+13.0%
Operating income$807.0M+19.0%
Net income$570.0M+18.3%
EPS (diluted)$12.01+20.5%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$589.0M-1.3%
Total debt$2.8B+2.5%
Total equity$4.5B+22.8%
Total assets$9.6B+7.6%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$444.0M+17.8%
CapEx$111.0M-36.6%
Free cash flow$333.0M+64.9%

Valuation

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Market cap$61.11B+36.0%
Enterprise value$63.32B+34.5%
P/E32.7×+9.3×
P/S3.2×+0.7×

Profitability

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Gross margin39.4%+0.1pp
Operating margin14.6%-0.7pp
Net margin9.9%-1.1pp
FCF margin8%-0.1pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity45.7%-9.6pp
Debt / equity0.6×-0.1×
Current ratio2.8×0.0×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by W.W. Grainger in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts.

The source filing: W.W. Grainger’s 10-Q, filed May 7, 2026.

Filed
May 7, 2026, 4:18 PM EDT
Fiscal quarter
Q1 FY2026
Calendar quarter
Q1 2026
Accession
0000277135-26-000053
Line itemThree Months Ended / March 31, 2026Three Months Ended / March 31, 2025
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings$581$500
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for credit losses67
Deferred income taxes and tax uncertainties8(4)
Depreciation and amortization6261
Non-cash lease expense2020
Stock-based compensation1412

Item 1: Financial Statements

FAQ

What is W.W. Grainger's accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal)?
W.W. Grainger (GWW) reported accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) of $6M in Q1 2026.
How has W.W. Grainger's accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) changed year-over-year?
W.W. Grainger's accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) decreased by 14.3% year-over-year, from $7M to $6M.
What is the long-term trend for W.W. Grainger's accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), W.W. Grainger's accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) has grown at a 6.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $18M to $23M.
What does accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) mean?
This represents the non-cash expense recognized for anticipated losses on uncollectible accounts receivable. It reflects management's estimate of credit risk within the customer base and is added back to net income because it does not represent an actual cash outflow.

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