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 7.5 years. total yearly compensation is $10.16M, comprised of 10.8% salary and 89.2% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.17% of the company’s shares, worth $79.34M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.3 years and 7.3 years respectively.

Key information

DG Macpherson

Chief executive officer

US$10.2m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage10.8%
CEO tenure7.5yrs
CEO ownership0.2%
Management average tenure3.3yrs
Board average tenure7.3yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

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

Is W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Using Too Much Debt?

Nov 26
Is W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Using Too Much Debt?

At US$792, Is It Time To Put W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) On Your Watch List?

Nov 13
At US$792, Is It Time To Put W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) On Your Watch List?

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

Oct 30

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

Oct 17

Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW)

Oct 02
Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW)

Should You Be Adding W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) To Your Watchlist Today?

Sep 17
Should You Be Adding W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) To Your Watchlist Today?

We Think W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Aug 17
We Think W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

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

Aug 16

Is W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

Aug 05
Is W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

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

Jul 09
Is W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Potentially Undervalued?

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

Jun 25
Investors Shouldn't Overlook W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) Impressive Returns On Capital

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

Jun 14

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

Jun 11
Here's Why We Think W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Does W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Apr 24
Does W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

When Should You Buy W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW)?

Mar 27
When Should You Buy W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW)?

Under The Bonnet, W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) Returns Look Impressive

Mar 13
Under The Bonnet, W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) Returns Look Impressive

Here's Why W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Mar 01
Here's Why W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

W.W. Grainger Q4 2022 Earnings Preview

Feb 01

W.W. Grainger declares $1.72 dividend

Jan 25

W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Jan 12
W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Why W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Could Be Worth Watching

Dec 05
Why W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Could Be Worth Watching

W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Knows How To Allocate Capital Effectively

Nov 22
W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Knows How To Allocate Capital Effectively

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

Nov 10
Here's Why We Think W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

W.W. Grainger declares $1.72 dividend

Oct 26

W.W. Grainger: Still Not Great

Oct 15

Grainger provides strategic update, outlook 2025

Sep 21

Is W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) A Risky Investment?

Sep 15
Is W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) A Risky Investment?

Is W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Trading At A 24% Discount?

Sep 04
Is W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Trading At A 24% Discount?

Should You Think About Buying W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Now?

Aug 13
Should You Think About Buying W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Now?

W.W. Grainger: Good Revenue Growth Prospects, Mixed Margin Outlook And Fairly Valued

Aug 02

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

Aug 02
The Trend Of High Returns At W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Has Us Very Interested

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has DG Macpherson's remuneration changed compared to W.W. Grainger's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
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 ($USD10.16M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD13.52M).

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


CEO

DG Macpherson (55 yo)

7.5yrs

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 & CEO7.5yrsUS$10.16m0.17%
$ 79.3m
Deidra Merriwether
CFO & Senior VP3.3yrsUS$3.68m0.017%
$ 7.5m
Nancy Berardinelli-Krantz
Senior VP & Chief Legal Officer1.3yrsUS$4.85m0.0013%
$ 570.0k
Matt Fortin
Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officerless than a yearUS$2.77m0.0023%
$ 1.0m
Paige Robbins
Senior VP & President of Grainger Business Unit3.3yrsUS$3.68m0.030%
$ 13.8m
Laurie Thomson
VP, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer2.9yrsno data0.0015%
$ 693.1k
Jonny LeRoy
Senior VP & CTO4yrsno datano data
Kyle Bland
Vice President of Investor Relationsno datano datano data
Masaya Suzuki
Managing Director of Endless Assortment Business4.2yrsno datano data
Barry Greenhouse
Senior Vice President of Merchandising & Supplier Management4.4yrsno datano data
Julie Myerholtz
VP & Chief Information Security Officer3.1yrsno datano data
Brian Walker
Senior VP & Chief Product Officer4.5yrsno datano data

3.3yrs

Average Tenure

52yo

Average Age

Experienced Management: GWW's management team is considered experienced (3.3 years average tenure).


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Donald Macpherson
Chairman & CEO7.5yrsUS$10.16m0.17%
$ 79.3m
Stuart Levenick
Independent Lead Director18.5yrsUS$311.05k0%
$ 0
Neil Novich
Independent Director25.3yrsUS$265.47k0.0094%
$ 4.3m
E. Santi
Independent Director14yrsUS$266.05k0.00062%
$ 282.7k
Rodney Adkins
Independent Director9.8yrsUS$286.05k0.00082%
$ 373.9k
George Davis
Independent Directorless than a yearUS$210.69kno data
Beatriz Perez
Independent Director6.8yrsUS$265.47kno data
Steven White
Independent Director3.5yrsUS$258.55kno data
Lucas Watson
Independent Director7.3yrsUS$265.47k0.00032%
$ 145.9k
Katherine Jaspon
Independent Director3yrsUS$265.47kno data
Susan Williams
Independent Director4yrsUS$258.55k9.03%
$ 4.1b

7.3yrs

Average Tenure

61yo

Average Age

Experienced Board: GWW's board of directors are considered experienced (7.3 years average tenure).


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