• W.W. Grainger raised 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $47-$48 from $45.50-$47.25.
• Sales are forecast at $19.8 billion-$20 billion, up from $19.4 billion-$19.7 billion.
• Adjusted operating margin is projected at 16%-16.2%, versus the previous 15.8%-16.2% range.
• The higher outlook reflects strong execution amid improving MRO demand, with third-quarter outperformance partly offset by incremental freight pressures.
• Third-quarter sales rose 11.3% to $5.18 billion; diluted EPS increased 22.8% to $12.54.

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