W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Earnings Report Highlights

• Earnings Per Share (EPS) for Q4 2024 reported at $9.71, slightly below the estimated $9.74.
• Q4 revenue reached approximately $4.23 billion, marking a 5.9% increase year-over-year.
• Anticipated net sales for 2025 are between $17.6 billion and $18.1 billion, with a strong financial outlook.

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) is a leading supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating products. The company serves a wide range of industries, providing essential products and services to keep businesses running smoothly. GWW operates within the Zacks Industrial Services industry, competing with other major players in the sector.

On January 31, 2025, GWW reported earnings per share (EPS) of $9.71 for the fourth quarter of 2024, slightly below the estimated $9.74. This represents a minor earnings surprise of -0.41%, as highlighted by Zacks. Despite this, the EPS showed improvement from the previous year's $8.33, indicating growth in profitability.

GWW's revenue for the quarter was approximately $4.23 billion, just under the estimated $4.24 billion. This marks a 5.9% increase from the $4 billion reported in the same quarter the previous year. Daily sales also grew by 4.2%, surpassing the predicted 3.8% increase, demonstrating strong operational performance.

For 2025, GWW anticipates net sales between $17.6 billion and $18.1 billion. The company previously restated its EPS for the fourth quarter of 2023 to $7.89, accounting for the loss on the sale of its subsidiary, E&R Industrial Sales, Inc. This adjustment reflects GWW's commitment to transparent financial reporting.

GWW's financial metrics provide insights into its market valuation. The company has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 27.13 and a price-to-sales ratio of about 3.02. Its debt-to-equity ratio is around 0.30, indicating a moderate level of debt. The current ratio of 2.49 suggests GWW's strong ability to cover short-term liabilities.