Grainger Q1 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Grainger reported a strong first quarter in 2023, with sales reaching $4.1 billion, a 12.2% increase, and diluted EPS of $9.61, a 36.0% increase compared to Q1 2022. The company has raised its full-year 2023 guidance due to this strong performance.
Sales reached $4.1 billion, up 12.2% (14.5% on a daily, constant currency basis).
Operating earnings increased by 27.4% to $680 million, with a 16.6% operating margin, up 200 basis points.
Diluted EPS increased by 36.0% to $9.61.
Generated $454 million in operating cash flow and returned $229 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
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Forward Guidance
Grainger is updating its full year 2023 guidance ranges including an increased outlook for diluted EPS, operating cash flow and share repurchases.
Positive Outlook
- Net Sales: $16.2 - $16.8 billion
- Sales Growth: 6.6% - 10.6%
- Daily Sales Growth: 7.0% - 11.0%
- Gross Profit Margin: 39.1% - 39.4%
- Operating Margin: 15.2% - 15.7%
Challenges Ahead
- CapEx (cash basis): $450 - $525 million
- Effective Tax Rate: ~24.0%
- Endless Assortment Operating Margin: 7.9% - 8.3%
- Diluted Earnings per Share: $34.25 - $36.75
- Operating Cash Flow: $1.6 - $1.8 billion
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income