W.W. Grainger (GWW) shares Q4 2025 earnings press release in new 8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

W.W. Grainger, Inc. filed a current report to furnish its latest earnings information. On February 3, 2026, the company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, which is attached to the report as Exhibit 99.1.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

February 3, 2026

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Illinois

1-5684

36-1150280

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission file number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

100 Grainger Parkway,

60045-5201

Lake Forest,

Illinois

(Zip Code)

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including area code: (847) 535-1000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class			Trading Symbol			Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock			GWW			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company     ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 3, 2026, W.W. Grainger, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. A copy is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.			Description of Exhibit
99.1			Press release announcing financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: February 3, 2026

			W.W. GRAINGER, INC.
			By:			/s/ Deidra C. Merriwether
			Name:			Deidra C. Merriwether
			Title:			Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did W.W. Grainger (GWW) disclose in this 8-K filing?

W.W. Grainger disclosed that it issued a press release with financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1, providing investors with detailed quarterly performance information.

Which period do the W.W. Grainger (GWW) results in this filing cover?

The results cover W.W. Grainger’s financial performance for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. These quarterly figures are described in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the current report on Form 8-K.

How did W.W. Grainger (GWW) provide its Q4 2025 financial results?

W.W. Grainger provided its Q4 2025 financial results through a press release dated February 3, 2026. That press release is furnished, not filed, as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K under the results of operations disclosure item.

Which exhibit in the W.W. Grainger (GWW) 8-K contains the earnings press release?

Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K contains W.W. Grainger’s press release announcing financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. Investors can review that exhibit for detailed revenue, earnings, and other financial metrics.

What items are included in W.W. Grainger’s (GWW) Form 8-K?

The Form 8-K includes Item 2.02 on results of operations and financial condition and Item 9.01 listing exhibits. Exhibit 99.1 is the Q4 2025 earnings press release, and Exhibit 104 is the cover page interactive data file.

Who signed the W.W. Grainger (GWW) 8-K related to Q4 2025 results?

The Form 8-K was signed on behalf of W.W. Grainger by Deidra C. Merriwether. She is identified in the document as the company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, acting as the duly authorized officer.