W.W. GRAINGER, INC. GWW 84.59
Industrials · NYSE · Data as of 2026-08-04
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (GWW) has delivered +7.2% annualized revenue growth, +15.7% earnings growth, and +4.8% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #48 of 1968 stocks overall and #9 of 442 in the Industrials sector by Steady Score.
About W.W. GRAINGER, INC.
Company Overview
W.W. Grainger distributes maintenance, repair and operating products and services to businesses and institutions. Its assortment spans safety supplies, material handling, pumps, motors, tools, cleaning products, electrical equipment and other items needed to keep facilities running. The company serves customers ranging from small businesses to large corporations and government entities through digital channels, branches and sales and service teams across many industries.
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Business Model & Revenue
Grainger earns revenue primarily by purchasing products from manufacturers and reselling them to customers. High-Touch Solutions in North America combines a broad stocked assortment with sales expertise, inventory management and other services for complex customer needs. Endless Assortment businesses, including MonotaRO and Zoro, use digital catalogs and data-driven merchandising to serve smaller customers efficiently. Scale in procurement, distribution and fulfillment supports availability and delivery speed.
Key Facts & Market Position
The company reports two segments: High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment. Its competitive position rests on product breadth, dependable availability, digital capabilities and a dense distribution network. Demand is tied to industrial activity but is diversified across customer sizes and end markets, while recurring maintenance needs make many purchases operationally necessary.