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GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER 2026

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8:00 AM | Thursday | May 7, 2026

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Strong results across the business; Company increases full year 2026 outlook First Quarter Highlights Delivered sales of $4.7 billion, up 10.1%, or 12.2% on a daily, organic constant currency basis Achieved operating margin of 16.7%, up 110 basis points Generated diluted EPS of $11.
65, up 18.2% Produced $739 million in operating cash flow and returned $345 million to Grainger shareholders through dividends and share repurchases Announced quarterly dividend increase of 10% Increasing full year 2026 guidance, including diluted adjusted EPS range of $44.25 to $46.25 CHICAGO, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW) today reported results for the first quarter of 2026 with sales of $4.7 billion, up 10.
1%, or 12.2% on a daily, organic constant currency basis, and diluted EPS of $11.65, up 18.2% compared to the first quarter of 2025.  "We delivered great results in the first quarter driven by strong execution across both segments," said D.
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8:00 AM | Thursday | May 7, 2026

GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER 2026

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Strong results across the business; Company increases full year 2026 outlook First Quarter Highlights Delivered sales of $4.7 billion, up 10.1%, or 12.2% on a daily, organic constant currency basis Achieved operating margin of 16.7%, up 110 basis points Generated diluted EPS of $11.
65, up 18.2% Produced $739 million in operating cash flow and returned $345 million to Grainger shareholders through dividends and share repurchases Announced quarterly dividend increase of 10% Increasing full year 2026 guidance, including diluted adjusted EPS range of $44.25 to $46.25 CHICAGO, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW) today reported results for the first quarter of 2026 with sales of $4.7 billion, up 10.
1%, or 12.2% on a daily, organic constant currency basis, and diluted EPS of $11.65, up 18.2% compared to the first quarter of... Read more

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11:45 AM | Wednesday | Apr 29, 2026

GRAINGER'S SHAREHOLDERS ELECT 12 DIRECTORS AND OTHER ANNUAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

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CHICAGO, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) held its annual meeting of shareholders virtually today.

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11:30 AM | Wednesday | Apr 29, 2026

GRAINGER INCREASES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND BY 10%

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CHICAGO, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) announced today that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.49 per share, an increase of 10% from the most recent company dividend.

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10:00 AM | Friday | Mar 27, 2026

GRAINGER SHOW BRINGS TOGETHER MORE THAN 10,000 MRO LEADERS TO HELP CUSTOMERS SOLVE OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES AND EMBRACE INNOVATIONS SHAPING INDUSTRY'S FUTURE

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CHICAGO, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, brought together more than 10,000 customers, suppliers and industry leaders at the Grainger Show in Orlando, Florida, on March 15-17. The biennial event is one of the largest MRO gatherings in the world and focuses on the latest trends, advancements and challenges shaping the industry.

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9:15 AM | Wednesday | Mar 18, 2026

ETHISPHERE NAMES GRAINGER AS ONE OF THE 2026 WORLD'S MOST ETHICAL COMPANIES®

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20th annual recognition honors organizations committed to business integrity through robust ethics, compliance, and governance programs LAKE FOREST, Ill., March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, has been recognized as one of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

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12:27 PM | Wednesday | Feb 18, 2026

TWELVE DIRECTORS SLATED FOR GRAINGER'S BOARD TO BE VOTED ON AT THE COMPANY'S ANNUAL MEETING ON APRIL 29, 2026

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CHICAGO, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW) today announced that the Board of Directors has selected a slate of nominees to serve for the 2026-2027 period. The 12 candidates, all current Board members, to be voted on at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are: Rodney C.

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8:00 AM | Tuesday | Feb 3, 2026

GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2025

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Progressed strategy and executed well amidst challenging macro environment; Issues 2026 outlook, including 6.5% - 9.0% daily, organic constant currency sales growth Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights Delivered sales of $4.4 billion, up 4.5%, or 4.
6% on a daily, organic constant currency basis Achieved operating margin of 14.3%, down 70 basis points Generated diluted EPS of $9.44, down 2.8% Full Year 2025 Highlights Grew sales to $17.9 billion, up 4.
5%, or 4.9% on a daily, organic constant currency basis Realized operating margin of 13.9% on a reported basis, down 150 basis points, or 15.0% on an adjusted basis, down 50 basis points Generated diluted EPS of $35.40 on a reported basis, down 8.
6%, or $39.48 on an adjusted basis, up 1.3% Produced $2.0 billion in operating cash flow and returned $1.5... Read more

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1:00 PM | Wednesday | Jan 28, 2026

GRAINGER DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

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CHICAGO, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) today announced its board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.
26 per share.

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