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News and updates for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) center on its role as a broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products in the wholesale trade sector. Company announcements regularly highlight performance in its two business models: the High-Touch Solutions segment, which offers approximately 2 million MRO products and services, and the Endless Assortment segment, which sells through Zoro.com and MonotaRO.com with extensive online catalogs.
Investors following GWW news will see detailed quarterly earnings releases, where Grainger reports net sales, gross profit, operating earnings, margins, tax rates, cash flow and segment performance. These releases often break out results for High-Touch Solutions – N.A. and Endless Assortment, explaining drivers such as volume growth, tariff-related impacts, product mix and expense leverage.
Grainger’s news flow also includes capital allocation updates, such as quarterly dividend declarations, dividend increases and information on share repurchases. The company has emphasized a disciplined capital allocation approach and has pointed to a long history of consecutive annual dividend increases.
Another important category of news involves portfolio and geographic decisions. Grainger has announced an agreement to divest its U.K.-based Cromwell business and has discussed a proposed closure of its Zoro U.K. business, describing these actions as part of its effort to focus on North America and Japan. Corporate governance and leadership developments, including board elections and executive appointments, are also covered in its releases.
For readers tracking GWW, this news stream provides insight into Grainger’s operating trends, segment dynamics, geographic focus and shareholder return practices. Regular updates on earnings, dividends, portfolio actions and governance make the GWW news page a useful reference for understanding how the company communicates its progress and priorities.
W.W. Grainger (NYSE: GWW) was named one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2026 by Great Place To Work and Fortune Media. This marks Grainger's fourth recent appearance on the list and highlights its purpose-driven culture and employee trust.
The company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion and serves more than 4.6 million customers.
Grainger (NYSE: GWW) convened more than 10,000 customers, suppliers and industry leaders at the Grainger Show in Orlando on March 15–17, 2026.
The biennial event featured seminars and roundtables on reducing downtime, inventory control and safety, hands-on demonstrations of operational innovations, and announced the Partners in Performance award recipients. Grainger reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion and serves 4.6 million customers.
Grainger (NYSE: GWW) hosted the Grainger Show in Orlando on March 15-17, 2026, bringing together more than 10,000 MRO leaders for seminars, demonstrations and networking. The release corrects the Partners in Performance awards year to 2025 and names Klein Tools as Overall Supplier of the Year.
Grainger said the event highlighted solutions to reduce downtime, improve indirect inventory control and strengthen workplace safety. The company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion.
Grainger (NYSE: GWW) was named one of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere on March 18, 2026, its second consecutive year receiving the honor. The recognition covers 138 honorees across 17 countries and 40 industries and reflects Grainger's ethics, compliance, and governance programs.
Grainger serves about 4.6 million customers worldwide and reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. Ethisphere's assessment uses a 240+ proof‑point Ethics Quotient® covering governance, training, third‑party risk, and social impact.
Grainger (NYSE: GWW) announced a slate of 12 incumbent directors to be voted on at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 29, 2026. The nominees are current board members expected to serve for the 2026–2027 period.
The company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion and serves more than 4.6 million customers worldwide, operating primarily in North America and Japan.
Grainger (NYSE: GWW) reported Q4 2025 sales of $4.4B (+4.5% reported, +4.6% daily organic constant currency) and FY2025 sales of $17.9B (+4.5%, +4.9% daily organic constant currency). FY operating margin was 13.9% (reported) and adjusted diluted EPS was $39.48. The company generated $2.0B operating cash flow and returned $1.5B to shareholders. 2026 guidance: diluted EPS $42.25–$44.75 and daily organic growth 6.5%–9.0%.
W.W. Grainger (NYSE: GWW) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $2.26 per share, payable March 1, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 9, 2026. The board framed the dividend as part of a disciplined capital-allocation strategy and commitment to long-term shareholder value.
The company reported 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion and serves over 4.6 million customers across North America and Japan.
Grainger (NYSE: GWW) reported third-quarter 2025 results: sales $4.7B (+6.1% reported; +5.4% daily constant currency) and adjusted diluted EPS $10.21 (+3.4% vs. Q3 2024). Reported diluted EPS was $6.12 after an asset impairment and other charges tied to the intended exit of the U.K. market and planned divestiture of Cromwell. Operating cash flow was $597M, free cash flow $339M, and the company returned $399M to shareholders via dividends and buybacks. Grainger narrowed full‑year 2025 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $39.00–$39.75 and updated sales and margin ranges.
W.W. Grainger (NYSE: GWW) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $2.26 per share.
The dividend is payable on December 1, 2025 to shareholders of record on November 10, 2025. The company described the payout as part of a disciplined capital allocation strategy and continued commitment to long-term shareholder value.
Grainger reported 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion and serves more than 4.5 million customers across North America, Japan and the United Kingdom.
Grainger (NYSE: GWW) announced a definitive agreement to sell its U.K.-based Cromwell business to private equity firm AURELIUS as part of a plan to focus the portfolio on North America and Japan. The company previously announced the proposed closure of its Zoro U.K. business, subject to U.K. legal, regulatory and employment consultations. Grainger expects the Cromwell transaction to close in the coming months and says it will record a one-time, non-cash after-tax loss of $190 million to $205 million, mostly in Q3 2025. The deal remains subject to standard regulatory approvals.
Grainger reported 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion and serves more than 4.5 million customers globally; the actions reflect a strategic shift toward core markets and its High-Touch Solutions and Endless Assortment businesses.