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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.
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.
Grainger (NYSE: GWW) reported Q2 2025 results with sales of $4.6 billion, up 5.6% year-over-year, and adjusted diluted EPS of $9.97, increasing 2.2%. The company's operating margin was 14.9%, down 50 basis points on an adjusted basis.
The High-Touch Solutions segment saw sales growth of 2.5%, while Endless Assortment segment sales surged 19.7%. However, gross profit margin declined 80 basis points to 38.5%, primarily due to tariff-related factors. The company generated $377 million in operating cash flow and returned $336 million to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.
Due to tariff-related headwinds, Grainger updated its 2025 guidance, lowering its adjusted EPS range to $38.50-$40.25 and adjusting its gross profit margin outlook to 38.6-38.9%.
W.W. Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating products, has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $2.26 per share. The dividend will be paid on September 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 11, 2025.
Grainger serves over 4.5 million customers globally, primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom, and reported 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion. The company maintains its commitment to delivering long-term shareholder value through a disciplined capital allocation strategy.
Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading MRO products distributor, has appointed Melanie Tinto as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective April 28, 2025. Tinto joins from WEX, where she served as CHRO and transformed the HR function into a strategic business partner. With 30 years of HR experience, she previously held leadership positions at Medtronic, Hewlett-Packard, Walmart, and Bank of America.
In her new role, Tinto will oversee HR strategy and operations, including talent management, succession planning, compensation, and benefits. She will relocate from Maine to Chicago later in 2025. Grainger, which reported $17.2 billion in revenue for 2024, serves over 4.5 million customers worldwide through its High-Touch Solutions and Endless Assortment business segments.
Grainger (NYSE: GWW) conducted its annual shareholder meeting virtually, where shareholders elected 12 directors to the board. The meeting, led by Chairman and CEO D.G. Macpherson, included several key developments:
Shareholders approved three significant proposals: the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2025, an advisory say-on-pay resolution on executive compensation, and an amendment to eliminate cumulative voting from the Restated Articles of Incorporation.
Grainger, a leading broad line distributor operating in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom, serves over 4.5 million customers globally. The company operates through two business models: High-Touch Solutions, offering 2 million MRO products and services, and Endless Assortment through Zoro.com and MonotaRO.com, providing access to 14 million and 24 million products respectively. The company reported revenue of $17.2 billion in 2024.
Grainger has announced a 10% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $2.26 per share, payable on June 1, 2025, to shareholders of record on May 12, 2025. This marks the company's potential 54th consecutive year of dividend increases, demonstrating its commitment to shareholder value.
Grainger, a leading broad line distributor operating in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom, serves over 4.5 million customers worldwide. The company operates through two business models:
- High-Touch Solutions: Offers 2 million MRO products and services
- Endless Assortment: Features Zoro.com (14+ million products) and MonotaRO.com (24+ million products)
The company reported revenue of $17.2 billion in 2024, maintaining its position as a key player in the maintenance, repair, and operating products industry.