W.W. Grainger Overview
- Year Founded
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1927
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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25,000
- Stock Symbol
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GWW
- Investments
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20
- Share Price
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$1.49K
- (As of Friday Closing)
W.W. Grainger General Information
Description
Founded in 1927, W.W. Grainger originally distributed various motors via a mail-order catalog. Over the course of the 20th century, the firm expanded into new industrial product categories and launched its first digital catalog in 1995. Today, the company organizes itself into two segments focused on different customer bases. Its larger segment, high-touch solutions, offers a vast array of maintenance, repair, and operations supplies and bespoke inventory management services to larger businesses. Its smaller segment, endless assortment, operates two online platforms, Zoro and MonotaRO, that offer comprehensive catalogs of MRO supplies to smaller businesses. Grainger has operations throughout the world but primarily generates sales in the US.
Contact Information
Website
www.grainger.comCorporate Office
- 100 Grainger Parkway
- Lake Forest, IL 60045-5201
- United States
Corporate Office
- 100 Grainger Parkway
- Lake Forest, IL 60045-5201
- United States
W.W. Grainger Timeline
W.W. Grainger Stock Performance
As of 13-Nov-2026, W.W. Grainger’s stock price is $1.49K. Its current market cap is $69.7B with 46.8M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.49K | $1.5K | $906.52 - $1.52K | $69.7B | 46.8M | 263K | $45.57 |
W.W. Grainger Financials Summary
As of 30-Sep-2026, W.W. Grainger has a trailing 12-month revenue of $19.4B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Sep-2026 | FY 2025 31-Dec-2025 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 61,266,470 | 50,564,658 | 53,444,409 | 43,550,324 |
| Revenue | 19,369,000 | 17,942,000 | 17,168,000 | 16,478,000 |
| EBITDA | 3,348,000 | 2,765,000 | 2,898,000 | 2,807,000 |
| Net Income | 2,163,000 | 1,706,000 | 1,909,000 | 1,829,000 |
| Total Assets | 10,128,000 | 8,962,000 | 8,829,000 | 8,147,000 |
| Total Debt | 3,068,000 | 2,862,000 | 3,183,000 | 2,752,000 |
W.W. Grainger Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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W.W. Grainger Comparisons
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W.W. Grainger Competitors (30)
One of W.W. Grainger’s 30 competitors is Distribution Solutions Group, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Fort Worth, TX.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distribution Solutions Group | Private Equity-Backed | Fort Worth, TX | ||||
| Applied Industrial Technologies | Corporation | Cleveland, OH | ||||
| Fasteners Etc. | Corporation | Urbana, IL | ||||
| MSC Industrial Direct | Corporation | New York, NY | ||||
| Fastenal | Corporation | Winona, MN |
W.W. Grainger Patents
W.W. Grainger Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20260301036-A1 | System, apparatus and method for event publishing and access management | Pending | 25-Mar-2025 | ||
| US-20260229083-A1 | Modular storage compartments with configurable lids | Pending | 04-Feb-2025 | ||
| US-D1083928-S1 | Product scanner | Active | 13-Oct-2022 | ||
| US-20240095774-A1 | System and method for handling underperforming searches | Inactive | 15-Sep-2022 | ||
| US-12346874-B2 | Vision-based system and method for providing inventory data collection and management | Active | 06-Sep-2022 | G06Q10/087 |
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W.W. Grainger Investments & Acquisitions (20)
W.W. Grainger’s most recent deal was a Corporate Asset Purchase with AWM (Portfolio of Technology, Intellectual Property and Talent Assets) for . The deal was made on 26-Aug-2026.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWM (Portfolio of Technology, Intellectual Property and Talent Assets) | 26-Aug-2026 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| LogistiVIEW | 08-Apr-2025 | Seed Round | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| Cromwell (Distributors/Wholesale) | 01-Sep-2015 | Merger/Acquisition | Distributors/Wholesale | ||
| WFS Enterprises | 02-Sep-2014 | Merger/Acquisition | Distributors/Wholesale | ||
| 96 Acres Land (Bordentown Township, New Jersey) | 13-Jun-2014 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property |
W.W. Grainger ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated November, 04, 2026
16.62 | Low Risk
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10-20
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20-30
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30-40
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40+
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W.W. Grainger Exits (8)
W.W. Grainger’s most recent exit was on 01-Sep-2015 from Cromwell (Distributors/Wholesale). The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cromwell (Distributors/Wholesale) | 01-Sep-2015 | Completed |
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| E&R Industrial Sales | 23-Aug-2013 | Completed |
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| Techni-Tool | 31-Dec-2012 | Completed |
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| Fabory | 31-Aug-2011 | Completed |
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| AW Direct | 14-Jan-2005 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
W.W. Grainger Affiliates
Subsidiaries (6)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| MonotaRO | Osaka, Japan | 2000 | |
| Grainger Colombia | Barranquilla, Colombia | 1984 | |
| Imperial Supplies | Green Bay, WI | 1958 | |
| WFS Enterprises | Windsor, Canada | 1955 | |
| W.W. Grainger Employees Profit Sharing Plan | Lake Forest, IL | 1941 |
W.W. Grainger FAQs
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When was W.W. Grainger founded?
W.W. Grainger was founded in 1927.
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Where is W.W. Grainger headquartered?
W.W. Grainger is headquartered in Lake Forest, IL.
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What is the size of W.W. Grainger?
W.W. Grainger has 25,000 total employees.
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What industry is W.W. Grainger in?
W.W. Grainger’s primary industry is Distributors/Wholesale.
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Is W.W. Grainger a private or public company?
W.W. Grainger is a Public company.
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What is W.W. Grainger’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for W.W. Grainger is GWW.
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What is the current stock price of W.W. Grainger?
As of 13-Nov-2026 the stock price of W.W. Grainger is $1.49K.
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What is the current market cap of W.W. Grainger?
The current market capitalization of W.W. Grainger is $69.7B.
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What is W.W. Grainger’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for W.W. Grainger is $19.4B.
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Who are W.W. Grainger’s competitors?
Distribution Solutions Group, Applied Industrial Technologies, Fasteners Etc., MSC Industrial Direct, and Fastenal are some of the 30 competitors of W.W. Grainger.
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What is W.W. Grainger’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
W.W. Grainger’s EPS for 12 months was $45.57.
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