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Jun 30, 2023
Grainger Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Delivered strong results driven by focused execution, and raised the midpoint of full year 2023 guidance.
Key Takeaways
Grainger reported strong second-quarter results with sales of $4.2 billion, up 9.0%, and diluted EPS of $9.28, up 29.1% compared to the second quarter of 2022. The company raised the midpoint of its full-year revenue and EPS guidance ranges, expecting continued strong execution in the back half of 2023.
Sales reached $4.2 billion, a 9.0% increase, or 10.1% on a daily, constant currency basis.
Operating earnings increased by 23.5% to $661 million, with an operating margin of 15.8%, up 190-basis points.
Diluted EPS increased by 29.1% to $9.28.
Operating cash flow was $450 million, and $265 million was returned to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
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Forward Guidance
Grainger is raising the midpoint of its full year 2023 total Company revenue and EPS guidance ranges.
Positive Outlook
- Daily sales growth of 8.5% to 11%.
- Diluted EPS of $35.00 to $36.75 per share.
- Operating Cash Flow $1.70 - $1.85 billion
- Share Buyback $750 - $850 million
- High-Touch Solutions - N.A. Segment Operating Margin 17.3% - 17.8%
Challenges Ahead
- Endless Assortment Segment Operating Margin 7.4% - 7.8%
- CapEx (cash basis) $450 - $525 million
- Net Sales $16.4 - $16.8 billion
- Gross Profit Margin 39.1% - 39.4%
- Operating Margin 15.2% - 15.7%