Grainger Reports Rise in 4th-Quarter Sales
W.W. Grainger Inc. has reported fourth-quarter sales of US$3.4 billion, an increase of 14.2% year-over-year. Grainger’s adjusted operating earnings for the quarter were $417 million, up 17% compared to the same period last year. The company’s reported and adjusted earnings per share of $5.44 in the fourth quarter were up 74% versus reported earnings per share ...