W.W. Grainger, Inc.

NYSE:GWW Stock Report

Market Cap: US$52.7b

W.W. Grainger Management

Management criteria checks 4/4

W.W. Grainger's CEO is DG Macpherson, appointed in Oct 2016, has a tenure of 8.17 years. total yearly compensation is $10.16M, comprised of 10.8% salary and 89.2% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.19% of the company’s shares, worth $98.37M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.9 years and 7.7 years respectively.

Key information

DG Macpherson

Chief executive officer

US$10.2m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage10.8%
CEO tenure8.2yrs
CEO ownership0.2%
Management average tenure3.9yrs
Board average tenure7.7yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

A Look Into W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) Impressive Returns On Capital

Nov 16
A Look Into W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) Impressive Returns On Capital

Getting In Cheap On W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Is Unlikely

Oct 10
Getting In Cheap On W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Is Unlikely

Is W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Potentially Undervalued?

Sep 24
Is W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Potentially Undervalued?

Like A Certain Battery-Powered Bunny, W.W. Grainger Keeps Going... And Going

Aug 28

W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Aug 23
W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Will Pay A Dividend Of $2.05

Aug 06
W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Will Pay A Dividend Of $2.05

The Trend Of High Returns At W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Has Us Very Interested

Jul 30
The Trend Of High Returns At W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Has Us Very Interested

W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s (NYSE:GWW) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

Jul 03
W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s (NYSE:GWW) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

W.W. Grainger Stock: Plenty Of Reasons To Stay Cautious

Jun 20

Here's Why We Think W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Is Well Worth Watching

Jun 19
Here's Why We Think W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Is Well Worth Watching

Is It Time To Consider Buying W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW)?

May 24
Is It Time To Consider Buying W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW)?

W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

May 10
W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $2.05

Apr 27
W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $2.05

Investors Shouldn't Overlook W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) Impressive Returns On Capital

Apr 14
Investors Shouldn't Overlook W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) Impressive Returns On Capital

W.W Grainger: Seriously Overvalued Here

Apr 05

Getting In Cheap On W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Is Unlikely

Mar 31
Getting In Cheap On W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Is Unlikely

What Is W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s (NYSE:GWW) Share Price Doing?

Feb 19
What Is W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s (NYSE:GWW) Share Price Doing?

Here's Why We Think W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Jan 22
Here's Why We Think W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

W.W. Grainger: Great Business, Great (Long-Term) Stock

Jan 14

Investors Should Be Encouraged By W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) Returns On Capital

Jan 08
Investors Should Be Encouraged By W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) Returns On Capital

Subdued Growth No Barrier To W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s (NYSE:GWW) Price

Dec 25
Subdued Growth No Barrier To W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s (NYSE:GWW) Price

W.W. Grainger: Good Long-Term Prospects But Moderating Growth

Oct 30

W.W. Grainger: Compounder In An Ever-Changing Industrial Landscape

Oct 17

W.W. Grainger: 43% Overvalued Despite Stellar Growth Prospects

Aug 16

W.W. Grainger: A Good Company, Cash Out Profits And Re-Enter Cheaply

Jun 14

W.W. Grainger Q4 2022 Earnings Preview

Feb 01

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has DG Macpherson's remuneration changed compared to W.W. Grainger's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Sep 30 2024n/an/a

US$2b

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

US$2b

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

US$2b

Dec 31 2023US$10mUS$1m

US$2b

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

US$2b

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

US$2b

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

US$2b

Dec 31 2022US$10mUS$1m

US$2b

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

US$1b

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

US$1b

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

US$1b

Dec 31 2021US$9mUS$1m

US$1b

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

US$928m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

US$871m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

US$760m

Dec 31 2020US$7mUS$969k

US$695m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

US$630m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

US$623m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

US$769m

Dec 31 2019US$8mUS$1m

US$849m

Sep 30 2019n/an/a

US$955m

Jun 30 2019n/an/a

US$826m

Mar 31 2019n/an/a

US$803m

Dec 31 2018US$10mUS$1m

US$782m

Sep 30 2018n/an/a

US$723m

Jun 30 2018n/an/a

US$779m

Mar 31 2018n/an/a

US$640m

Dec 31 2017US$7mUS$1m

US$586m

Compensation vs Market: DG's total compensation ($USD10.16M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD12.86M).

Compensation vs Earnings: DG's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.

CEO

DG Macpherson (56 yo)

8.2yrs

Tenure

US$10,160,673

Compensation

Mr. Donald G. Macpherson, also known as DG, served as an Independent Director at International Paper Company since March 1, 2021 until February 17, 2024. He has been the Chief Executive Officer of W.W. Gra...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Donald Macpherson
Chairman & CEO8.2yrsUS$10.16m0.19%
$ 98.4m
Deidra Merriwether
CFO & Senior VP3.9yrsUS$3.68m0.014%
$ 7.4m
Nancy Berardinelli-Krantz
Senior VP & Chief Legal Officer1.9yrsUS$4.85m0.00074%
$ 389.8k
Paige Robbins
Senior VP & President of Grainger Business Unit3.9yrsUS$3.68m0.030%
$ 16.1m
Laurie Thomson
VP, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer3.6yrsno data0.0014%
$ 732.1k
Jonny LeRoy
Senior VP & CTO4.7yrsno data0.0012%
$ 637.3k
Kyle Bland
Vice President of Investor Relationsno datano datano data
Masaya Suzuki
Managing Director of Endless Assortment Business4.8yrsno datano data
Barry Greenhouse
Senior Vice President of Merchandising & Supplier Management5.1yrsno datano data
Julie Myerholtz
VP & Chief Information Security Officer3.8yrsno datano data
Brian Walker
Senior VP & Chief Product Officer5.2yrsno datano data
Rob Reynolds
Senior Vice President of Branch & DC Operations1.3yrsno datano data

3.9yrs

Average Tenure

51yo

Average Age

Experienced Management: GWW's management team is considered experienced (3.9 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Donald Macpherson
Chairman & CEO8.2yrsUS$10.16m0.19%
$ 98.4m
Stuart Levenick
Independent Lead Director19.2yrsUS$311.05kno data
Neil Novich
Independent Director25.9yrsUS$266.05k0.0095%
$ 5.0m
Christopher Klein
Independent Directorless than a yearUS$98.20k0.00013%
$ 68.5k
E. Santi
Independent Director14.7yrsUS$266.05k0.00062%
$ 326.6k
Rodney Adkins
Independent Director10.4yrsUS$286.05k0.00082%
$ 431.9k
George Davis
Independent Director1.4yrsUS$210.69kno data
Beatriz Perez
Independent Director7.4yrsUS$266.05kno data
Steven White
Independent Director4.2yrsUS$258.55kno data
Lucas Watson
Independent Director7.9yrsUS$258.52k0.00032%
$ 168.5k
Katherine Jaspon
Independent Director3.7yrsUS$266.05kno data
Susan Williams
Independent Director4.7yrsUS$258.55k9.1%
$ 4.8b

7.7yrs

Average Tenure

61yo

Average Age

Experienced Board: GWW's board of directors are considered experienced (7.7 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/20 05:29
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is covered by 45 analysts. 21 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Fabrizio SpagnaAxia Financial Research
David MantheyBaird
Ishan MajumdarBaptista Research