Graybar's 3Q sales accelerate as profit surges. Graybar posted its second consecutive quarter of record sales and net profit in 3Q26. The company also completed its third acquisition of 2026. October 27, 2026 Indianapolis - Circa August 2022: Graybar electrical and telecommunications equipment distributor. Graybar is an employee-owned corporation. Electrical and industrial products distributor Graybar reported record third-quarter 2026 sales of $4 billion, a 22% year-over-year increase, while net income jumped 43.6%. The St. Louis, MO-based company reported the results Oct. 26, marking its second consecutive quarter of record net sales and net income. Graybar's 3Q net income totaled $171.3 million, up from approximately $119.3 million a year earlier. Its 22% sales growth represented a considerable acceleration from the company's 11.8% growth in 2Q26 and 12.4% growth in 1Q26. For the first nine months of 2026, Graybar reported: * Net sales of $11.1 billion, up 15.5% year over year * Net income of $471.8 million, up 31.7% year over year The latest results followed a second quarter in which Graybar achieved what were then company records of $3.8 billion in sales and $158.6 million in net income. Its first-quarter sales totaled $3.3 billion, with net income of $141.9 million. "As we transform our business for the future, we remain grounded in the core values that have shaped our employee-owned company for the past 97 years," Graybar Chairman, President and CEO Kathy Mazarrella said in a news release. "Looking ahead, we will continue to invest in the people, technologies and capabilities that support our strategy and enhance the value we provide to our customers." Three acquisitions in 2026. Graybar's financial performance has come alongside continued acquisition activity. The company completed three acquisitions during the first nine months of 2026: * Broken Arrow Electric Supply - Completed in March, the acquisition added an Oklahoma-based electrical distributor with seven locations serving residential, commercial, industrial and OEM customers. The deal marked Graybar's 20th acquisition over the previous decade. * American Electric Supply - Completed in June, the deal added a Corona, CA-based electrical distributor serving commercial and industrial customers across Southern California. * Samson Electrical Supply - Completed in August, the acquisition expanded Graybar's presence in New Jersey. Founded in 1949, South Plainfield-based Samson distributes electrical products, lighting solutions, power distribution equipment and MRO supplies. All three acquired businesses have continued operating under their existing names as Graybar subsidiaries. Graybar operates 355 distribution facilities across North America and is one of the continent's largest employee-owned companies.

Graybar reports record third quarter performance. Oct 26, 2026, 17:14 ET Delivers Second Consecutive Quarter of Record Net Sales and Net Income ST. LOUIS, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, industrial, automation and connectivity products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, today announced record results for the third quarter of 2026. In the third quarter, Graybar achieved net sales of $4.0 billion, an increase of 22.0% compared to the same period last year. The company also reported net income of $171.3 million, a 43.6% increase over the prior year. This was the second consecutive quarter of record net sales and net income for the company. For the first nine months of the year, Graybar achieved net sales of $11.1 billion, a 15.5% increase from the same nine-month period last year. Net income for the nine months was $471.8 million, an increase of 31.7% over the prior year. "I am very proud of our strong performance so far this year, including two consecutive record quarters," said Kathleen M. Mazzarella, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Graybar. "As we transform our business for the future, we remain grounded in the core values that have shaped our employee-owned company for the past 97 years. Looking ahead, we will continue to invest in the people, technologies and capabilities that support our strategy and enhance the value we provide to our customers." Select third quarter 2026 highlights: About Graybar Graybar, a Fortune 500 corporation and one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, industrial, automation and connectivity products, and specializes in related supply chain management and logistics services. Through its network of 355 North American distribution facilities, it stocks and sells products from thousands of manufacturers, helping its customers power, network, automate and secure their facilities with speed, intelligence and efficiency. For more information, visit www.graybar.com or call 1-800-GRAYBAR. SOURCE Graybar

Graybar named one of Forbes' 2027 Most Trusted Companies in America. Oct 22, 2026, 11:51 ET Recognized for the Second Consecutive Year ST. LOUIS, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, industrial, automation and connectivity products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, has been named one of Forbes' 2027 Most Trusted Companies in America. This is the second consecutive year Graybar has been recognized by Forbes with this honor. "As an employee-owned company since 1929, Graybar's long-term success has always been rooted in trust," said Kathleen M. Mazzarella, Graybar's chairman, president and chief executive officer. "Our core values guide how we work and serve our customers, with integrity at the center of everything we do. We are grateful for the confidence our customers place in us and proud of our employees who earn their trust every day." Forbes' third annual Most Trusted Companies in America ranking was generated by analyzing more than 2,500 companies across dozens of metrics within those pillars, with a weighted scoring system and other statistical methods creating a final score. To view the full 2027 list of the Forbes Most Trusted Companies in America, click here or visit https://www.forbes.com/lists/most-trusted-companies/. About Graybar Graybar, a Fortune 500 corporation and one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, industrial, automation and connectivity products, and specializes in related supply chain management and logistics services. Through its network of 355 North American distribution facilities, it stocks and sells products from thousands of manufacturers, helping its customers power, network, automate and secure their facilities with speed, intelligence and efficiency. For more information, visit www.graybar.com or call 1-800-GRAYBAR. SOURCE Graybar