W.W. Grainger Reports Q4 Earnings: EPS $9.71, Revenue $4.23B Misses Estimates; Net Income $475M

W.W. Grainger reported its fourth-quarter earnings for fiscal year 2024, revealing an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $9.71, which missed estimates by $0.03. The company's revenue for the quarter was $4.23 billion, falling short of expectations by $40 million. The net income for the quarter was $475 million. Looking ahead, Grainger projects net sales for 2025 to be between $17.6 billion and $18.1 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 2.7% to 5.2%. The company also anticipates an EPS in the range of $39.00 to $41.50 and an operating margin between 15.1% and 15.5%. In pre-market trading, W.W. Grainger shares dropped by 3.6%.