W.W. Grainger Inc. reported third quarter 2025 sales of $4.7 billion, an increase of 6.1% compared to $4.4 billion in the third quarter of 2024. Gross profit rose by 4.5% to $1.8 billion. The company reported operating earnings of $511 million, down 25.5%, while adjusted operating earnings were $707 million, up 3.1%. Net earnings attributable to W.W. Grainger Inc. were $294 million on a reported basis, down 39.5%, and $490 million on an adjusted basis, up 0.8%. Diluted earnings per share were $6.12 on a reported basis, a decrease of 38.0%, and $10.21 on an adjusted basis, up 3.4%. Gross profit margin for the quarter was 38.6%, down 60 basis points from the prior year, and operating margin was 11.0% on a reported basis and 15.2% on an adjusted basis. During the quarter, the company generated $597 million in operating cash flow and returned $399 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Grainger updated its full year 2025 guidance, narrowing its adjusted diluted earnings per share range to $39.00 to $39.75. The financial results include the impact of the company's intended exit from the U.K. market, including the planned divestiture of Cromwell.