W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)
NYSE · Industrials · Industrial - Distribution
Profile
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
- Exchange
- NYSE
- Ticker
- GWW
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Distribution
- Country
- US
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stands as a significant global supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies and related services. Its market presence spans several international regions, including the United States, Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The company structures its operations into two principal divisions: High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment. Grainger's extensive product offerings cover essential categories such as safety and security provisions, equipment for material handling and storage, plumbing and pump components, cleaning and facility upkeep items, and both metalworking and general hand tools. Furthermore, it delivers vital support functions, including inventory management and expert technical assistance. The firm serves a wide array of organizational customers, from private businesses and large corporations to government bodies and other institutions, reaching them through both dedicated sales and service teams and its robust digital and e-commerce platforms. Established in 1927, W.W. Grainger, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Key facts
W.W. Grainger, Inc.: key facts
- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) is a Industrial - Distribution company in the Industrials sector.
- In fiscal 2025, W.W. Grainger, Inc. reported revenue of $17.9B and net income of $1.7B.
- Revenue grew 8.3% a year over the last 4 fiscal years.
- Free cash flow was positive in 5 of the last 5 fiscal years.
- Net income was positive in 5 of the last 5 fiscal years.
- Over the last twelve months, revenue was $18.8B and net income was $1.9B.
MonkScore
W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s MonkScore
MonkScore
MonkScore range: 90–100
as of October 2026
Sector rank: 46 of 1409 in Industrials
How this score is madeDisclaimer
Pillar ranges
- Growth80–90
- Profitability90–100
- Quality50–60
- Market Conviction80–90
- Safety80–90
The MonkScore runs from 0 to 100. Each range is one of ten 10-point groups, from 0–10 to 90–100.
Each pillar's range uses the same ten groups. The exact score and the pillar scores are in the MonkStreet app.
Fundamentals
Figures from the statements
W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s annual figures and the last twelve months, in USD. Last report: 30 June 2026.
| Figure | Last 12 months | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $18.8B | $17.9B | $17.2B | $16.5B | $15.2B | $13.0B |
| Gross profit | $7.4B | $7.0B | $6.7B | $6.5B | $5.8B | $4.7B |
| Operating income | $2.7B | $2.7B | $2.6B | $2.6B | $2.2B | $1.5B |
| Net income | $1.9B | $1.7B | $1.9B | $1.8B | $1.5B | $1.0B |
| Operating cash flow | $2.2B | $2.0B | $2.1B | $2.0B | $1.3B | $937.0M |
| Capital expenditure | -$665.0M | -$684.0M | -$541.0M | -$445.0M | -$256.0M | -$255.0M |
| Free cash flow | $1.5B | $1.3B | $1.6B | $1.6B | $1.1B | $682.0M |
| Total debt | $2.8B | $3.2B | $3.2B | $2.8B | $2.7B | $2.8B |
| Cash | $589.0M | $585.0M | $1.0B | $660.0M | $325.0M | $241.0M |
Revenue growth a year
- 1-year
- 4.5%
- 3-year
- 5.6%
- 4-year
- 8.3%
Compound growth between fiscal years.
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