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NYSE · IndustrialsW.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)
W.W. Grainger, Inc. brought in $19.4B of revenue over the twelve months to September 30, 2026, up 9.1% from a year earlier. Net income was $2.2B, a net margin of 11.2%. Operating cash flow minus capital spending left $1.3B of free cash flow in fiscal 2025. At September 30, 2026 it held $768M in cash against $2.7B of debt. Its latest periodic report to the SEC is the quarterly report (10-Q) filed on November 4, 2026.
Key facts about W.W. Grainger, Inc.
- Net worth
- W.W. Grainger, Inc. has a market value (market cap) of $69.4B at the latest share price, and shareholders' equity of $4.3B on its balance sheet at September 30, 2026. A company's "net worth" usually means one of these: what the market pays for all its shares, or its assets minus its liabilities.
- Revenue and profit
- In fiscal 2025 revenue was $17.9B (+4.5% year on year), with net income of $1.7B. Over the 12 months to September 30, 2026: revenue $19.4B, net income $2.2B.
- Cash flow
- In fiscal 2025 operations brought in $2B of cash; after $684M of capital spending, free cash flow was $1.3B.
- Latest report
- The latest periodic report (quarterly report, 10-Q) was filed with the SEC on November 4, 2026 and covers the period to September 30, 2026. Open on SEC EDGAR
- Next earnings report
- W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s next report is expected around February 2, 2027. That is an estimate from its filing rhythm, not a date the company has announced.
- Dividend
- W.W. Grainger, Inc. paid dividends of $8.83 per share in fiscal 2025, a yield of 0.60% at the current price.
What W.W. Grainger, Inc. does
W.W. Grainger distributes maintenance, repair, and operating supplies to businesses and government institutions. Its product catalog includes safety equipment, power tools, plumbing parts, electrical hardware, and motors needed to operate and maintain facilities and factories. Its shares trade on NYSE under the ticker GWW.
Revenue and profit by year
Key figures
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17.9B | $1.7B | $35.40 | $1.3B |
| 2024 | $17.2B | $1.9B | $38.71 | $1.6B |
| 2023 | $16.5B | $1.8B | $36.23 | $1.6B |
| 2022 | $15.2B | $1.5B | $30.06 | $1.1B |
| 2021 | $13B | $1B | $19.84 | $682M |
| 2020 | $11.8B | $695M | $12.82 | $926M |
Earnings: every quarter and the next report date
Full financial statements: income, balance sheet and cash flow
Where GWW ranks in Industrials
Dividends
W.W. Grainger, Inc. paid $8.83 per share in fiscal 2025. At the current price that is a yield of 0.60%. It paid out $467M in cash dividends, 27% of its net income.
| Fiscal year | Per share | Paid out | Of profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8.83 | $467M | 27% |
| 2024 | $8.01 | $421M | 22% |
| 2023 | $7.30 | $392M | 21% |
| 2022 | $6.78 | $370M | 24% |
| 2021 | $6.39 | $357M | 34% |
| 2020 | $5.94 | $338M | 49% |
Latest SEC filings
What W.W. Grainger, Inc. has filed recently, newest first. Each links to the original document on SEC EDGAR.
- November 4, 2026Quarterly report 10-Q · period to September 30, 2026Revenue rose 11% to $5.2B versus the same quarter last year; diluted EPS $12.42 versus $6.12.
- November 4, 2026
- August 4, 2026Quarterly report 10-Q · period to June 30, 2026Revenue rose 10% to $5B versus the same quarter last year; diluted EPS $12.01 versus $9.97.
- August 4, 2026
- August 3, 2026
- May 8, 2026
- May 7, 2026
- May 7, 2026Quarterly report 10-Q · period to March 31, 2026Revenue rose 10% to $4.7B versus the same quarter last year; diluted EPS $11.65 versus $9.86.
- May 1, 2026
- April 30, 2026Passive stake (5% or more) SCHEDULE 13G
What is GWW worth? A DCF from its reported cash flow
Insider trades
What the people running W.W. Grainger, Inc. did with its shares, from the Form 4 filings they must send the SEC within two business days.
No insider bought or sold shares on the open market in the last 90 days. The 1 reported changes were pay in shares, option exercises, shares withheld for tax or gifts.
| Date | Insider | What | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | Thomson Laurie RInterim CFO and VP, Controller | Received as pay | 590 | - |
| May 12, 2026 | Robbins Paige KSr. VP | Sold | 382 | $469.7K |
| May 12, 2026 | Robbins Paige KSr. VP | Sold | 247 | $304.2K |
| May 12, 2026 | Robbins Paige KSr. VP | Sold | 351 | $432.8K |
| May 12, 2026 | Robbins Paige KSr. VP | Sold | 356 | $439.3K |
| May 12, 2026 | Robbins Paige KSr. VP | Sold | 121 | $149.4K |
| May 12, 2026 | Thomson Laurie RVP, Controller | Sold | 240 | $295.4K |
| May 12, 2026 | Thomson Laurie RVP, Controller | Sold | 10 | $12.3K |
Who owns GWW
Three views from three kinds of SEC filings, each with its own date. They overlap and are not added up.
5% holders
| Holder | Of class | Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Capital Management13G, passive | 6.99% | April 30, 2026 |
| Susan Slavik Williams13G, passive | 5.7% | January 29, 2025 |
Largest institutional holders
Positions that investment managers reported on Form 13F for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, largest first, with the change on the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Managers file 13F up to 45 days after a quarter ends. 1,362 managers reported a position.
| Holder | Shares | Change on quarter |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 4,633,213 | -8,462 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 2,881,429 | -1,186 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 2,306,592 | -6,171 |
| State Street Corp | 2,008,993 | +14,900 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 1,370,120 | +139,151 |
| Wells Fargo & Company | 892,084 | -30,413 |
| Wellington Management Group Llp | 775,644 | -257,208 |
| Clearbridge Investments, LLC | 754,171 | -91,351 |
| Northern Trust Corp | 605,019 | -14,329 |
| Parnassus Investments, LLC | 602,775 | -48,468 |
| Morgan Stanley | 569,489 | +23,919 |
| UBS AM, a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC | 551,392 | -86,955 |
| Franklin Resources Inc | 545,338 | +3,681 |
| Goldman Sachs Group Inc | 514,146 | +47,445 |
| Fmr LLC | 510,630 | +195,969 |
| Norges Bank | 487,087 | new |
| Bank of America Corp | 456,577 | -71,392 |
| Invesco Ltd. | 416,805 | +26,972 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 415,775 | +6,633 |
| Massachusetts Financial Services Co | 388,221 | -65,132 |
Insiders
7 insiders reported holding 130,970 shares in total, about $192.9M at the last price.
| Holder | Shares |
|---|---|
| Macpherson Donald GChairman and CEO, Director | 108,740 |
| Merriwether Deidra CSr. VP & CFO | 10,541 |
| Berardinelli Krantz Nancy LSr. VP & CLO | 3,791 |
| Tinto Melanie JSVP & Chief HR Officer | 3,123 |
| Robbins Paige KSr. VP | 2,232 |
| LeRoy Jonny MSVP, Chief Technology Officer | 1,554 |
| Thomson Laurie RInterim CFO and VP, Controller | 989 |
Questions about GWW
What does W.W. Grainger, Inc. do?
W.W. Grainger distributes maintenance, repair, and operating supplies to businesses and government institutions. Its product catalog includes safety equipment, power tools, plumbing parts, electrical hardware, and motors needed to operate and maintain facilities and factories. Its shares trade on NYSE under the ticker GWW.
What is W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s net worth?
W.W. Grainger, Inc. has a market value (market cap) of $69.4B at the latest share price, and shareholders' equity of $4.3B on its balance sheet at September 30, 2026. A company's "net worth" usually means one of these: what the market pays for all its shares, or its assets minus its liabilities.
Is W.W. Grainger, Inc. profitable?
Yes. Over the twelve months to September 30, 2026 it reported net income of $2.2B on revenue of $19.4B, a net margin of 11.2%.
How much revenue does W.W. Grainger, Inc. make?
Over the twelve months to September 30, 2026 W.W. Grainger, Inc. reported revenue of $19.4B. That is 9.1% more than a year earlier.
When did W.W. Grainger, Inc. last report?
Its most recent periodic report is the quarterly report (10-Q) filed on November 4, 2026. It covers the period to September 30, 2026.
When is W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s next earnings report?
W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s next report is expected around February 2, 2027. That is an estimate from its filing rhythm, not a date the company has announced.
Does W.W. Grainger, Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes. W.W. Grainger, Inc. paid dividends of $8.83 per share in fiscal 2025, a yield of 0.60% at the current price.
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