Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. But this role also comes with a demand profile tethered to the ebbs and flows of the broader economy.
Thankfully, industrial end markets were stable over the past six months as the industry’s 3.2% gain has nearly mirrored the S&P 500.
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W.W. Grainger's Q2 2025 results show mixed performance with revenue slightly beating estimates but EPS and full-year guidance disappointing investors, sparking an 11% pre-market drop.
Maintenance and repair supplier W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 5.6% year on year to $4.55 billion. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $17.85 billion at the midpoint came in 0.5% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $9.97 per share was 0.9% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Large-cap stocks are known for their staying power and ability to weather market storms better than smaller competitors.
However, their sheer size makes it more challenging to maintain high growth rates as they’ve already captured significant portions of their markets.
As the Q1 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the maintenance and repair distributors industry, including W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) and its peers.
W.W. Grainger’s first quarter results aligned with Wall Street’s revenue expectations and delivered a modest beat on non-GAAP earnings, prompting a positive market reaction. Management credited stable customer demand and continued growth in its Endless Assortment segment, particularly Zoro U.S., as key contributors. CEO Donald Macpherson emphasized the company’s ability to support customers amid a “highly fluid” macro environment, highlighting the importance of on-site execution and resilient supply chains. CFO Deidra Merriwether noted gross margin improvements in both segments, with favorable product mix and ongoing supplier negotiations helping to offset higher selling, general, and administrative costs.
