ST. LOUIS — 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:
- Acquired New Jersey-based Samson Electrical Supply, marking Graybar’s third acquisition in 2026.
- Named to Selling Power’s prestigious annual list of the 60 Best Companies to Sell For. This is the 21st time Graybar has appeared on the list.
- Ranked No. 13 on the 2026 Industrial Distribution Big 50 list of top North American industrial distributors, up one spot from its 2025 position. This marks Graybar’s fifth consecutive year on the list.