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SEC filingW.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.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. delivered solid financial performance for fiscal year 2025, reporting net sales of $17.94 billion. The company achieved net earnings attributable to W.W. Grainger, Inc. of $1.71 billion, with basic and diluted earnings per share of $35.00 each. Operating earnings were $2.50 billion, representing 13.9% of net sales. The company generated strong operating cash flow of $2.02 billion, which supported significant capital allocation activities including $684 million in capital expenditures, $1.04 billion in treasury stock purchases, and $467 million in cash dividends paid to shareholders.
The company reported net sales of $17.94 billion for fiscal year 2025. No segment breakdown or geographic mix information was provided in the available data. The revenue figure represents the total consolidated sales for the period ending December 31, 2025. Cost of goods sold was $10.93 billion, resulting in gross profit of $7.01 billion. The company's revenue performance reflects its position in the industrial supply market, though specific growth drivers by product category or customer segment were not detailed in the provided financial statements.
W.W. Grainger achieved a gross margin of 39.1% on $17.94 billion in net sales, with gross profit of $7.01 billion. Operating margin was 13.9%, with operating earnings of $2.50 billion after deducting selling, general and administrative expenses of $4.51 billion. The company's net margin was 9.5% based on net earnings attributable to W.W. Grainger, Inc. of $1.71 billion. Interest expense was $81.0 million, while other net expense was $16.0 million, resulting in total other expense of $65.0 million. Income tax provision was $622.0 million.
The company generated $2.02 billion in operating cash flow, with free cash flow of $1.34 billion after deducting $684 million in capital expenditures. Investing activities used $645 million net, primarily for capital expenditures. Financing activities used $1.82 billion net, including $1.04 billion for treasury stock purchases and $467 million for dividends. The balance sheet shows total assets of $8.96 billion, with current assets of $5.48 billion including $585 million in cash and equivalents. Total liabilities were $4.82 billion, including $2.36 billion in long-term debt. Shareholders' equity was $4.14 billion, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57.
No forward-looking statements, management guidance, or specific strategic priorities were provided in the financial data. The filing does not include discussion of risk factors, market conditions, or future expectations. The available information consists solely of historical financial statements for fiscal year 2025 ending December 31, 2025. Investors should refer to the complete 10-K filing for management's discussion and analysis, which typically contains forward-looking information about the company's strategy, market outlook, and risk factors.