W.W. Grainger (GWW) Revenue — Quarter Ended Mar 31, 2025
Revenue for the quarter increased compared to both the prior quarter and the same quarter last year. The company reported higher net sales, with gross profit also rising year over year.
Key takeaway
Quarter ended Mar 31, 2025 · FY2025 Q1
Revenue for the quarter increased compared to both the prior quarter and the same quarter last year. The company reported higher net sales, with gross profit also rising year over year.
Financial snapshot
Reported revenue, sequential change, year-over-year change, and trailing four-quarter revenue.
Quarter revenue
$4.3B
Revenue reported for this quarter.
Quarter-over-quarter
+1.7%
Change from the immediately preceding quarter.
Year-over-year
+1.7%
Change from the comparable year-ago quarter.
Trailing four quarters
$17.2B
Sum of the latest four reported quarters.
Quarterly revenue trend
The latest four reported quarters with year-over-year comparisons.
| Period ended | Revenue | Year-over-year change |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2024 | $4.3B | +3.1% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $4.4B | +4.3% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $4.2B | +5.9% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $4.3B | +1.7% |
Revenue performance
Net sales grew from the immediately preceding quarter and from the same quarter one year earlier. Gross profit improved year over year, while selling, general and administrative expenses increased.
Quarterly comparison
Compared to the prior quarter, revenue rose. Compared to the same quarter last year, revenue also increased, with net sales higher in both comparisons.
What to watch
Cash and cash equivalents decreased significantly from the end of the prior year, primarily due to financing activities.