July 19, 2012 — W.W. Grainger, Inc. reported second-quarter revenues of US$2.25 billion, up 12 percent year-on-year.
The company reported a quarterly profit of $190.7 million, or $2.63 per share, up from $169.9 million, or $2.34 per share a year ago, according to MarketWatch.com. Grainger’s U.S. sales, which account for the majority of the company’s total revenue, rose 7 percent, driven by a 4 percent volume growth.
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About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc., with 2011 sales of $8.1 billion, is a broad line supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating products serving businesses and institutions in North America with an expanding presence in Asia and Latin America. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.
