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Grainger extended its early-2026 momentum with robust daily organic sales growth, double-digit gains across most end markets and another outlook increase. Volume became the larger driver in its core U.S. business, while tariff refunds supplied most of the quarter’s gross margin lift.
August 4, 2026
Rexel posted its strongest quarterly same-day sales growth since 3Q22, led by a sharp acceleration in North America. Get. the details and our analysis.
MSC ended its fiscal 2026 with record quarterly and annual sales sales as pricing remained strong, volumes improved and cost reductions helped margin outperform company guidance. Get the key metrics and our analysis here.
It gives Amazon purchase-linked rights to nearly 3.2 million 3M shares as the manufacturer scales optical connectivity technology and expects EBO sales to roughly double or more in 2027. Here’s the details and our analysis.
Genuine Parts Company’s Motion-led industrial segment delivered another quarter of solid sales and profit growth, outpacing its automotive operations. Get. the key metrics here.
The company’s operating profit grew 20.2% as expense leverage offset gross margin pressure. September daily sales growth moderated but extended Fastenal’s double-digit streak to 15 months.
Daily sales growth again topped street expectations and the company’s own signalled guidance as both major manufacturing end markets and all three geographies accelerated. Get our full breakdown of the company’s August sales report.
Lowe’s second-quarter sales increased 8.3% year-over-year to $26 billion, while comparable sales increased with strength in its Pro, online and home services businesses.
The Home Depot’s 2Q26 sales were up 5.7%, with Pro segment comps outperforming DIY and SRS performing above the company average in the quarter.
ADI reported $1.286 billion in second-quarter revenue, up 1% year-over-year, while standalone adjusted EBITDA declined 6%.
Applied ended fiscal 2026 with its strongest organic growth in more than three years and raised its intermediate targets to $7 billion in sales and a 14% EBITDA margin.
The distributor raised its 2026 outlook, detailed five completed 2Q acquisitions and highlighted its pending $1.6 billion FloWorks deal days after joining the S&P 500.
The industrial PVF distributor raised its 2026 outlook and accelerated its MRC Global synergy plan while reporting better system speed, service and working capital performance.
