W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 8-K

What Happened

• W.W. Grainger, Inc. announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company furnished a press release announcing those results as Exhibit 99.1 to an 8-K filed on May 7, 2026. The report was signed by Deidra C. Merriwether, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Key Details

• Filing date: May 7, 2026 (8-K filed under Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
• Reporting period: Quarter ended March 31, 2026 (first quarter 2026).
• Exhibit included: 99.1 — press release announcing Q1 2026 financial results.
• Technical exhibit: 104 — cover page interactive XBRL data (inline XBRL tags embedded).

Why It Matters

• The 8-K signals Grainger released its quarterly earnings information; investors should read the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) or the company’s investor page for the full revenue, earnings, and any management commentary or guidance. The 8-K itself does not include the numeric results — it formally furnishes the press release and provides the XBRL cover page for data tagging and disclosure compliance.