W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)
Industrials ยท Wholesale-Durable Goods
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since June 1, 1972. SentiSense covers W.W. Grainger, Inc. in the Industrials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Wholesale-Durable Goods. D.G. Macpherson is its chief executive officer. The company reports 25,000 employees, and its corporate website is www.grainger.com.
About W.W. Grainger, Inc.
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, or MRO, 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 within the US.
Latest reported results
W.W. Grainger, Inc. reported revenue of $5.02 billion for Q2 FY2026, up 10.3% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 1,347 institutions reported holding GWW, with 34.9 million shares worth $47.4 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 2 added shares and 3 reduced their positions during the quarter.
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- GWW financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q2 FY2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does W.W. Grainger, Inc. do?
Founded in 1927, W.W. Grainger originally distributed various motors via a mail-order catalog.
What sector is GWW in?
SentiSense classifies W.W. Grainger, Inc. in the Industrials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Wholesale-Durable Goods.
Where does GWW stock trade?
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since June 1, 1972.
Who is the CEO of W.W. Grainger, Inc.?
D.G. Macpherson is the chief executive officer of W.W. Grainger, Inc..