Announcement • Jul 29
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend, Payable on September 1, 2026 W.W. Grainger, Inc. announced that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.49 per share. The dividend is payable on September 1, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 10, 2026. Recent Insider Transactions • May 17
Insider recently sold €1.5m worth of stock On the 12th of May, Paige Robbins sold around 1k shares on-market at roughly €1,051 per share. This transaction amounted to 8.3% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €3.6m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Announcement • May 09
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Updates Earnings Guidance for the Year 2026 W.W. Grainger, Inc. updated earnings guidance for the year 2026. For the period, the company expects Net Sales $19.2 billion - $19.6 billion compared to previous guidance $18.7 billion - $19.1 billion, Sales growth 6.7% - 9.1% compared to previous guidance 4.2% - 6.7%, Diluted Earnings per Share $44.25 - $46.25 compared to previous guidance $42.25 - $44.75. Reported Earnings • May 07
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: US$11.73 (vs US$9.94 in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: US$11.73 (up from US$9.94 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: US$4.74b (up 10% from 1Q 2025). Net income: US$555.0m (up 16% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 12% (in line with 1Q 2025). Revenue is forecast to grow 6.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.6% growth forecast for the Trade Distributors industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 3% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 19% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • May 07
Now 25% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 5.3% to €1,066. The fair value is estimated to be €853, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 4.7% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 2.7%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 6.4% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 9.9% per annum over the same time period. Announcement • May 01
W.W. Grainger, Inc. announces Quarterly dividend, payable on June 01, 2026 W.W. Grainger, Inc. announced Quarterly dividend of USD 2.4900 per share payable on June 01, 2026, ex-date on May 11, 2026 and record date on May 11, 2026. Announcement • Mar 11
W.W. Grainger, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Apr 29, 2026 W.W. Grainger, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Apr 29, 2026. Reported Earnings • Feb 23
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: US$35.62 (vs US$39.04 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: US$35.62 (down from US$39.04 in FY 2024). Revenue: US$17.9b (up 4.5% from FY 2024). Net income: US$1.71b (down 11% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 9.5% (down from 11% in FY 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 6.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.9% growth forecast for the Trade Distributors industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 5% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 14% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Announcement • Feb 03
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Provides Earnings Guidance for 2026 W.W. Grainger, Inc. provided earnings guidance for 2026. For the period, the company expects Net Sales to be in the range of $18.7 billion to $19.1 billion. Announcement • Jan 31
Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP files Class Action Complaint Against W.W Grainger Inc The Los Angeles employment law attorneys, at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, filed a class action complaint alleging that W.W Grainger Inc. violations the California Labor Code. The W.W Grainger Inc.'s class action lawsuit, Case No. CVRI2506938, is currently pending in the Riverside County Superior Court of the State of California. According to California Labor Law, companies are required to pay employees for all time worked, meaning the time during which an employee is subject to the control of an employer, including all the time the employees are permitted or suffered to permit this work. Allegedly, Defendant required their employees to work off the clock without paying them for all the time they were under Defendant's control. To the extent that the time worked off the clock does not qualify for overtime premium payment, Defendant, allegedly, failed to pay minimum wages for the time worked off the clock in violation of Cal. Lab. Code SSSS 1194,1197, and 1197.1 California Labor Code SS 226 provides that every employer shall furnish each of his or her employees with an accurate itemized wage statement. According to the Complaint, Plaintiff was paid on an hourly basis. Therefore, Plaintiff's wage statements should reflect all applicable pay periods in which the wages were earned pursuant to Cal. Lab. Code section 226 (a). Allegedly, the wage statements Defendant provided to Plaintiff failed to identify such information. Announcement • Jan 29
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on March 1, 2026 W.W. Grainger, Inc. on January 28, 2026 announced its board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.26 per share. The dividend is payable on March 1, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 9, 2026. Declared Dividend • Nov 03
Third quarter dividend of US$2.26 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$2.26. Ex-date: 10th November 2025 Payment date: 1st December 2025 Dividend yield will be 1.0%, which is lower than the industry average of 2.3%. Payout Ratios Payout ratio: 24%. Cash payout ratio: 35%. Reported Earnings • Nov 02
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: US$6.15 (vs US$9.96 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$6.15 (down from US$9.96 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: US$4.66b (up 6.1% from 3Q 2024). Net income: US$294.0m (down 40% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 6.3% (down from 11% in 3Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 6.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.7% growth forecast for the Trade Distributors industry in Europe. Announcement • Oct 31
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Updates Earnings Guidance for the Full Year 2025 W.W. Grainger, Inc. updated earnings guidance for the full year 2025. for the year, the company expects Net Sales of $17.8 billion - $18.0 billion against $17.9 billion - $18.2 billion. Announcement • Oct 29
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Approves Quarterly Dividend, Payable on December 1, 2025 W.W. Grainger, Inc. announced its board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.26 per share. The dividend is payable on December 1, 2025, to shareholders of record on November 10, 2025. Declared Dividend • Aug 04
Second quarter dividend of US$2.26 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$2.26. Ex-date: 11th August 2025 Payment date: 1st September 2025 Dividend yield will be 1.0%, which is lower than the industry average of 2.3%. Payout Ratios Payout ratio: 21%. Cash payout ratio: 31%. Reported Earnings • Aug 03
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: US$10.04 (vs US$9.59 in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$10.04 (up from US$9.59 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: US$4.55b (up 5.6% from 2Q 2024). Net income: US$482.0m (up 2.6% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 11% (in line with 2Q 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 6.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.5% growth forecast for the Trade Distributors industry in Europe. Announcement • Aug 01
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Revises Earnings Guidance for the Year 2025 W.W. Grainger, Inc. revised earnings guidance for the year 2025. For the year, the company expects net sales to be between $17.9 billion to $18.2 billion against previous guidance of between $17.6 billion to $18.1 billion. Sales growth to be between 4.4% to 5.9% against previous guidance of between 2.7% to 5.2%. Diluted earnings per share to be between $38.50 to $40.25 against previous guidance of between $39.00 to $41.50. Announcement • Jul 31
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on September 1, 2025 W.W. Grainger, Inc. announced its board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.26 per share. The dividend is payable on September 1, 2025, to shareholders of record on August 11, 2025. Announcement • May 06
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Announces Board and Committee Changes On April 30, 2025, Stuart Levenick retired from the W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s Board of Directors upon the expiration of his term. Following the meeting, the Board appointed E. Scott Santi, an independent member of the Board, to serve as the Lead Director, effective immediately. Mr. Santi has served on the Board since 2010 and currently serves on the Audit Committee and Board Affairs and Nominating Committee. Mr. Santi was also appointed as Chair of the Board Affairs and Nominating Committee. Additionally, Rodney C. Adkins has moved to the Audit Committee to replace Mr. Levenick and Beatriz R. Perez has replaced Mr. Adkins as Chair of the Compensation Committee of the Board. Both Mr. Adkins and Ms. Perez are independent members of the Board and have served on the Board since 2014 and 2017, respectively. Announcement • May 01
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Reaffirms Earnings Guidance for the Full Year 2025 W.W. Grainger, Inc. reaffirmed earnings guidance for the full year 2025. for the year, the company expects Net Sales of $17.6 billion to $18.1 billion and Diluted Earnings per Share of $39.00 to $41.50. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Apr 30
Now 20% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 17% to €892. The fair value is estimated to be €741, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 8.5% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 19%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 5.8% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 6.1% per annum over the same time period. Recent Insider Transactions • Apr 07
CFO & Senior VP recently sold €1.1m worth of stock On the 2nd of April, Deidra Merriwether sold around 1k shares on-market at roughly €918 per share. This trade did not impact their existing holding. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Deidra's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Declared Dividend • Feb 03
Fourth quarter dividend of US$2.05 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$2.05. Ex-date: 10th February 2025 Payment date: 1st March 2025 Dividend yield will be 0.8%, which is lower than the industry average of 2.3%. Payout Ratios Payout ratio: 21%. Cash payout ratio: 25%. New Risk • Jan 31
New minor risk - Financial position The company has a high level of debt. Net debt to equity ratio: 47% This is considered a minor risk. Having a high level of debt increases the company's balance sheet risk. The company has a higher interest repayment burden, leading to the need to allocate a greater amount of its earnings towards servicing the debt, potentially limiting growth options or shareholder distributions. It can also increase the risk of bankruptcy if business conditions deteriorate enough that the company can no longer meet its debt obligations. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Reported Earnings • Jan 31
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$39.04 (vs US$36.65 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: US$39.04 (up from US$36.65 in FY 2023). Revenue: US$17.2b (up 4.2% from FY 2023). Net income: US$1.91b (up 4.4% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 11% (in line with FY 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 5.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.7% growth forecast for the Trade Distributors industry in Europe. Announcement • Jan 31
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year 2025 W.W. Grainger, Inc. provided earnings guidance for the year 2025. For the year, the company expects net sales of $17.6 billion - $18.1 billion and diluted earnings per share of $39.00 - $41.50. Announcement • Jan 30
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend, Payable on March 1, 2025 W.W. Grainger, Inc. announced that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.05 per share. The dividend is payable on March 1, 2025, to shareholders of record on February 10, 2025. Declared Dividend • Nov 04
Third quarter dividend of US$2.05 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$2.05. Ex-date: 8th November 2024 Payment date: 1st December 2024 Dividend yield will be 0.7%, which is lower than the industry average of 2.3%. Payout Ratios Payout ratio: 21%. Cash payout ratio: 21%. Reported Earnings • Nov 01
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$9.96 (vs US$9.54 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$9.96 (up from US$9.54 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: US$4.39b (up 4.3% from 3Q 2023). Net income: US$486.0m (up 2.1% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 11% (in line with 3Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 6.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.1% growth forecast for the Trade Distributors industry in Europe. Announcement • Nov 01
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Updates Earnings Guidance for the Year 2024 W.W. Grainger, Inc. updated earnings guidance for the year 2024. For the period, company now expected net sales to be $17.1 billion to $17.3 billion against previous guidance range of $17.0 billion to $17.3 billion. Diluted Earnings per Share to be $38.65 - $39.35 against previous guidance range of $38.00 - $39.50. Announcement • Oct 31
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on December 1, 2024 W.W. Grainger, Inc. announced that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.05 per share. The dividend is payable on December 1, 2024, to shareholders of record on November 11, 2024. Announcement • Aug 06
W.W. Grainger, Inc. to Report Q4, 2024 Results on Dec 01, 2024 W.W. Grainger, Inc. announced that they will report Q4, 2024 results at 7:00 AM, Central Standard Time on Dec 01, 2024 Declared Dividend • Aug 05
Second quarter dividend of US$2.05 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$2.05. Ex-date: 12th August 2024 Payment date: 1st September 2024 Dividend yield will be 0.9%, which is lower than the industry average of 2.3%. Payout Ratios Payout ratio: 21%. Cash payout ratio: 23%. Reported Earnings • Aug 02
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$9.59 (vs US$9.38 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$9.59 (up from US$9.38 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: US$4.31b (up 3.1% from 2Q 2023). Net income: US$470.0m (flat on 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 11% (in line with 2Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 6.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.2% growth forecast for the Trade Distributors industry in Europe. Announcement • Aug 01
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Updates Earnings Guidance for the Year 2024 W.W. Grainger, Inc. updated earnings guidance for the year 2024. For the year, the company expects net sales to be in the range of $17.0 billion to $17.3 billion and diluted Earnings per Share to be $38.00 to $39.50 compared to previous guidance of net sales to be in the range of $17.2 billion to $17.7 billion, Diluted Earnings per Share to be $38.00 to $40.50. Declared Dividend • Apr 29
First quarter dividend of US$2.05 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$2.05. Ex-date: 10th May 2024 Payment date: 1st June 2024 Dividend yield will be 0.8%, which is lower than the industry average of 2.3%. Payout Ratios Payout ratio: 20%. Cash payout ratio: 23%. Announcement • Apr 26
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Reaffirms Earnings Guidance for the Year 2024 W.W. Grainger, Inc. reaffirmed earnings guidance for the year 2024. For the year, the company expects net sales to be in the range of $17.2billion to $17.7 billion, Diluted Earnings per Share to be $38.00 to $40.50. Reported Earnings • Apr 26
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$9.72 (vs US$9.72 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$9.72 (down from US$9.72 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: US$4.24b (up 3.5% from 1Q 2023). Net income: US$478.0m (down 2.0% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 11% (in line with 1Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 6.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.3% growth forecast for the Trade Distributors industry in Europe. Announcement • Apr 24
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Increases Quarterly Dividend, Payable on June 1, 2024 W.W. Grainger, Inc. announced that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.05 per share, an increase of 10% from the most recent company dividend. The dividend is payable on June 1, 2024, to shareholders of record on May 13, 2024. Declared Dividend • Feb 05
Fourth quarter dividend of US$1.86 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$1.86. Ex-date: 9th February 2024 Payment date: 1st March 2024 Dividend yield will be 0.8%, which is lower than the industry average of 2.3%. Payout Ratios Payout ratio: 20%. Cash payout ratio: 23%. Reported Earnings • Feb 03
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$36.65 (vs US$30.39 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: US$36.65 (up from US$30.39 in FY 2022). Revenue: US$16.5b (up 8.2% from FY 2022). Net income: US$1.83b (up 18% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 11% (in line with FY 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 6.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.7% growth forecast for the Trade Distributors industry in Europe. Announcement • Feb 02
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year 2024 W.W. Grainger, Inc. provided earnings guidance for the year 2024. For the year, the company expects net sales to be in the range of $17.2billion to $17.7 billion, Diluted Earnings per Share to be $38.00 to $40.50. Announcement • Feb 01
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on March 1, 2024 W.W. Grainger, Inc. announced that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share. The dividend is payable on March 1, 2024, to shareholders of record on February 12, 2024. Announcement • Dec 14
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Names Chris Klein to its Board of Directors W.W. Grainger, Inc. announced the appointment of Chris Klein to its Board of Directors, effective December 13, 2023. Until retiring in December 2020, Mr. Klein, age 60, most recently served as Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Fortune Brands Home and Security, a manufacturer of home and security consumer products and spinoff of Fortune Brands, Inc. His broad background includes corporate strategy development, mergers and acquisitions, and capital allocation, as well as consumer branding, marketing and distribution. Prior to joining Fortune Brands, Inc., Klein held key strategy and leadership positions at Bank One Corporation and spent eight years at McKinsey & Company as a partner in the Financial Institutions Group. He also was a Managing Director for Internet Capital Group where he helped develop early-stage technology companies across North America and Europe. Mr. Klein holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Iowa and a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University. With this appointment, Grainger now has 13 members on its Board of Directors. Announcement • Dec 13
Paradigm Equity Partners acquired E&R Industrial Sales, Inc. from W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW). Paradigm Equity Partners acquired E&R Industrial Sales, Inc. from W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) on December 12, 2023.Paradigm Equity Partners completed the acquisition of E&R Industrial Sales, Inc. from W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) on December 12, 2023. Upcoming Dividend • Nov 03
Upcoming dividend of US$1.86 per share at 1.0% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 10 November 2023. Payment date: 01 December 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 20% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.0%. Lower than top quartile of Austrian dividend payers (5.8%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.6%). Announcement • Oct 28
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Updates Earnings Guidance for the Year 2023 W.W. Grainger, Inc. updated earnings guidance for the year 2023. For the period, the company expects net Sales in the range of $16.4 billion - $16.6 billion against previous guidance in the range of $16.4 billion - $16.8 billion and diluted earnings per share in the range of $36.00 - $36.60 against previous guidance in the range of $35.00 - $36.75. Reported Earnings • Oct 27
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$9.54 (vs US$8.39 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$9.54 (up from US$8.39 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: US$4.21b (up 6.7% from 3Q 2022). Net income: US$476.0m (up 12% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 11% (in line with 3Q 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 6.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.0% growth forecast for the Trade Distributors industry in Europe. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 04
Upcoming dividend of US$1.86 per share at 1.0% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 11 August 2023. Payment date: 01 September 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 20% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.0%. Lower than top quartile of Austrian dividend payers (5.5%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.3%). Announcement • Jul 30
W.W. Grainger, Inc. to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Feb 29, 2024 W.W. Grainger, Inc. announced that they will report Q4, 2023 results at 7:00 AM, Central Standard Time on Feb 29, 2024 Announcement • Jul 28
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Updates Earnings Guidance for the Year 2023 W.W. Grainger, Inc. updated earnings guidance for the year 2023. For the period, the company expects Net Sales Previous 2023 Guidance Range $16.2 - $16.8 billion Updated 2023 Guidance Range $16.4 - $16.8 billion. Diluted Earnings per Share Previous 2023 Guidance Range $34.25 - $36.75 Updated 2023 Guidance Range $35.00 - $36.75. Reported Earnings • Jul 28
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$9.38 (vs US$7.28 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$9.38 (up from US$7.28 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: US$4.18b (up 9.0% from 2Q 2022). Net income: US$470.0m (up 27% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 11% (up from 9.7% in 2Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 6.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.9% growth forecast for the Trade Distributors industry in Europe. Announcement • Jul 27
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Names George Davis to Its Board of Directors W.W. Grainger, Inc. announced George Davis has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective July 26, 2023. Mr. Davis, age 65, mostly recently served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Intel Corporation, until January 2022 and supported his successor's transition until his retirement in May 2022. In this role, he supported the CEO to redefine Intel's strategic direction and expand its competitive advantage in a dynamic and evolving industry. Prior to that, Mr. Davis was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for wireless technology provider Qualcomm. Before joining Qualcomm, he spent 13 years with Applied Materials, a global materials provider, where he held roles of increasing responsibility, eventually being named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Davis holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from Claremont McKenna College and a Master of Business Administration from the University of California, Los Angeles. With this appointment, Grainger now has 12 members on its Board of Directors. 
