W.W. Grainger, Inc.

W.W. Grainger, Inc. reported strong financial results for fiscal year 2025, with net sales of $17.94 billion and net earnings attributable to the company of $1.71 billion. The company generated $7.01 billion in gross profit from $10.93 billion in cost of goods sold, resulting in a gross margin of 39.1%. Operating earnings were $2.50 billion, with operating cash flow reaching $2.02 billion. The company maintained a solid balance sheet with total assets of $8.96 billion and shareholders' equity of $4.14 billion. Key activities included $684 million in capital expenditures, $1.04 billion in treasury stock purchases, and $467 million in cash dividends paid. The company ended the year with $325 million in cash and cash equivalents.

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