For the second consecutive quarter, both net sales and net profit have set new records.
St. Louis, October 26, 2026 / PRNewswire / – Electrical, industrial, automation, and connectivity products distributor, as well as provider of related supply chain management and logistics services Graybar, announced today that its performance in the third quarter of 2026 set a record.
Graybar indicates that the net sales for the third quarter were $4 billion, an increase of 22.0% compared to the same period last year. The company also reported a net profit of $171.3 million, a growth of 43.6% over the same period last year. This is the second consecutive quarter in which the company has achieved record net sales and net profit.
In the first nine months of this year, Graybar achieved net sales of $11.1 billion, a 15.5% increase compared to the same period last year. The net profit for the first nine months was $471.8 million, a 31.7% increase compared to the same period last year.
Graybar Chairman, President, and CEO Kathleen M. Mazzarella stated: "I am very proud of the company's strong performance so far this year, which includes setting records for two consecutive quarters. As we drive the business towards future transformation, we continue to adhere to the core values that have shaped this employee-owned company over the past 97 years. Looking ahead, we will continue to invest in talents, technologies, and capabilities that support the company's strategy, and enhance the value we provide to our customers."
Some highlights of the third quarter of 2026:
- The acquisition targets Samson Electrical Supply, which is headquartered in New Jersey. This is Graybar's third acquisition in 2026.
- Selected for Selling Power's annual "Top 60 Best Selling Companies" list. This is the 21st time Graybar has made it onto this list.
- In the 2026 Industrial Distribution Big Top 50 North American Industrial Distributors list, it ranked 13th, up one position from its 2025 ranking. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Graybar has been included in this list.
About Graybar
Graybar is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America. It holds a leading position in the distribution of high-quality electrical, industrial, automation, and connectivity products, with a focus on related supply chain management and logistics services. Through its network of 355 distribution facilities across North America, the company stocks and sells products from thousands of manufacturers, helping customers to provide power, networking, automation, and security for their facilities faster, more intelligently, and more efficiently. For more information, please visit www.graybar.com or call 1-800- GRAYBAR.
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