W.W. Grainger Overview
- Year Founded
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1927
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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26,500
- Stock Symbol
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GWW
- Investments
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21
- Share Price
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$978.78
- (As of Monday Closing)
W.W. Grainger General Information
Description
W.W. Grainger distributes maintenance, repair, and operations products that are sourced from over 5,000 suppliers. The company serves more than 4.5 million customers through its online and electronic purchasing platforms, vending machines, catalog distribution, and network of over 300 global branches.
Contact Information
Website
www.grainger.comCorporate Office
- 100 Grainger Parkway
- Lake Forest, IL 60045
- United States
Corporate Office
- 100 Grainger Parkway
- Lake Forest, IL 60045
- United States
W.W. Grainger Stock Performance
As of 21-Apr-2025, W.W. Grainger’s stock price is $978.78. Its current market cap is $47.1B with 48.2M shares.
(As of Monday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $978.78 | $1K | $874.98 - $1.23K | $47.1B | 48.2M | 293K | $38.84 |
W.W. Grainger Financials Summary
As of 31-Dec-2024, W.W. Grainger has a trailing 12-month revenue of $17.2B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 53,444,409 | 53,444,409 | 43,550,324 | 30,727,903 |
| Revenue | 17,168,000 | 17,168,000 | 16,478,000 | 15,228,000 |
| EBITDA | 2,898,000 | 2,898,000 | 2,807,000 | 2,444,000 |
| Net Income | 1,909,000 | 1,909,000 | 1,829,000 | 1,547,000 |
| Total Assets | 8,829,000 | 8,829,000 | 8,147,000 | 7,588,000 |
| Total Debt | 3,183,000 | 3,183,000 | 2,752,000 | 2,705,000 |
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 (24)
One of W.W. Grainger’s 24 competitors is Fastenal, a Corporation company based in Winona, MN.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fastenal | Corporation | Winona, MN | ||||
| Marshall E. Campbell Company | Corporation | Port Huron, MI | ||||
| Mudge Fasteners | Private Equity-Backed | Corona, CA | ||||
| Applied Industrial Technologies | Corporation | Cleveland, OH | ||||
| Motion Industries | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Birmingham, AL |
W.W. Grainger Patents
W.W. Grainger Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20240095774-A1 | System and method for handling underperforming searches | Pending | 15-Sep-2022 | ||
| US-20240078505-A1 | Vision-based system and method for providing inventory data collection and management | Pending | 06-Sep-2022 | ||
| US-20230316848-A1 | Robotic vending machine system | Pending | 29-Mar-2022 | ||
| US-20230134715-A1 | System and method for managing product inventory | Active | 01-Nov-2021 | ||
| US-11836678-B2 | System and method for managing product inventory | Active | 01-Nov-2021 | G06Q10/0875 |
W.W. Grainger Signals
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W.W. Grainger Investments & Acquisitions (21)
W.W. Grainger’s most recent deal was a Seed Round with LogistiVIEW for . The deal was made on 08-Apr-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Safety Solutions | 03-Dec-2013 | Merger/Acquisition | Personal Products |
W.W. Grainger ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated December, 20, 2024
14.98 | Low Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
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10-20
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20-30
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30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
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W.W. Grainger Exits (7)
W.W. Grainger’s most recent exit was on 23-Aug-2013 from E&R Industrial Sales. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Completed |
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| Gempler's | 14-Feb-2003 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
W.W. Grainger Affiliates
Subsidiaries (7)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| MonotaRO | Osaka, Japan | 2000 | |
| Grainger Colombia | Barranquilla, Colombia | 1984 | |
| Cromwell (Distributors/Wholesale) | Leicester, United Kingdom | 1970 | |
| Imperial Supplies | Green Bay, WI | 1958 | |
| WFS Enterprises | Windsor, Canada | 1955 |
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 26,500 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 21-Apr-2025 the stock price of W.W. Grainger is $978.78.
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What is the current market cap of W.W. Grainger?
The current market capitalization of W.W. Grainger is $47.1B.
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What is W.W. Grainger’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for W.W. Grainger is $17.2B.
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Who are W.W. Grainger’s competitors?
Fastenal, Marshall E. Campbell Company, Mudge Fasteners, Applied Industrial Technologies, and Motion Industries are some of the 24 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 $38.84.
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