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W.W. Grainger, Inc. reports recurring developments tied to its role as a broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating products and value-added solutions, with operations primarily in North America and Japan. Company news commonly covers sales growth, gross and operating margin trends, cash flow, EPS, guidance, and performance across its High-Touch Solutions and Endless Assortment businesses, including the Zoro and MonotaRO online platforms.
Grainger updates also include capital allocation actions such as dividends and share repurchases, shareholder meeting results, board elections, auditor ratification, executive-compensation votes, customer and supplier events, and governance or ethics-recognition topics related to its industrial distribution model.
Grainger (NYSE: GWW) reported Q1 2026 sales of $4.742B, up 10.1% versus Q1 2025 and diluted EPS of $11.65, up 18.2%.
Operating margin rose to 16.7%, cash from operations was $739M, free cash flow was $569M, and the company raised full‑year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $44.25–$46.25.
W.W. Grainger (NYSE: GWW) held its virtual annual meeting on April 29, 2026. Shareholders elected 12 directors to the board and approved two proposals: ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for fiscal 2026 and an advisory say-on-pay approval for executive compensation.
Chairman and CEO D.G. Macpherson provided a company update including 2025 financial and operational highlights.
W.W. Grainger (NYSE: GWW) announced a 10% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $2.49 per share. The dividend is payable on June 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 11, 2026. This marks the 55th consecutive year of planned dividend increases. The company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion.
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.