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W.W. Grainger, Inc. senior vice president and chief technology officer Jonny M. LeRoy reported selling company stock in multiple open-market transactions. On May 12, 2026, he sold a total of 854 shares of Common Stock across five trades at prices around the low $1,200s per share.

The reported weighted average sale prices for the trades ranged from about $1,229 to $1,233 per share, with individual trade prices detailed in the footnotes as falling between $1,228.99 and $1,233.48. Following these transactions, LeRoy directly holds 1,554 shares of W.W. Grainger common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 854 shares

Net Sell 5 txns

Insider LeRoy Jonny M

Role SVP, Chief Technology Officer

Sold 854 shs ($1.05M)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	350	$1,229.45	$430K
Sale	Common Stock	80	$1,230.16	$98K
Sale	Common Stock	111	$1,231.65	$137K
Sale	Common Stock	233	$1,232.70	$287K
Sale	Common Stock	80	$1,233.43	$99K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,554 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (5)

F1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $1,228.99 to $1,229.80, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide W.W. Grainger, Inc., any security holder of W.W. Grainger, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnotes (1) through (5).
F2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at price ranging from $1,229.99 to $1,230.74, inclusive.
F3. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at price ranging from $1,231.24 to $1,231.94, inclusive.
F4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at price ranging from $1,232.37 to $1,233.34, inclusive.
F5. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at price ranging from $1,233.38 to $1,233.48, inclusive.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 854 shares Trade 1 size and price: 80 shares at $1,233.43 Trade 2 size and price: 233 shares at $1,232.70 +5 more

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Shares sold 854 shares Total Common Stock sold on May 12, 2026

Trade 1 size and price 80 shares at $1,233.43 Non-derivative Common Stock sale coded “S”

Trade 2 size and price 233 shares at $1,232.70 Non-derivative Common Stock sale coded “S”

Trade 3 size and price 111 shares at $1,231.65 Non-derivative Common Stock sale coded “S”

Trade 4 size and price 80 shares at $1,230.16 Non-derivative Common Stock sale coded “S”

Trade 5 size and price 350 shares at $1,229.45 Non-derivative Common Stock sale coded “S”

Post-transaction holdings 1,554 shares Direct ownership after reported sales

Price range $1,228.99–$1,233.48 per share Actual execution price ranges from footnotes

Key Terms

open-market sale, weighted average price, Common Stock, non-derivative, +1 more

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open-market sale financial

"transaction_action: "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

weighted average price financial

"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price."

Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

non-derivative financial

"transaction_type: "non-derivative""

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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What insider transaction did W.W. Grainger (GWW) report for Jonny M. LeRoy?

W.W. Grainger reported that SVP and chief technology officer Jonny M. LeRoy sold 854 shares of Common Stock in open-market transactions on May 12, 2026. These trades are disclosed in a Form 4 insider filing with detailed pricing information and post-transaction holdings.

How many W.W. Grainger (GWW) shares did Jonny M. LeRoy sell and at what prices?

Jonny M. LeRoy sold a total of 854 W.W. Grainger Common Stock shares across five trades. Weighted average prices ranged roughly from $1,229 to $1,233 per share, with specific execution prices between $1,228.99 and $1,233.48 as noted in the filing footnotes.

How many W.W. Grainger (GWW) shares does Jonny M. LeRoy own after the reported Form 4 sales?

After the reported May 12, 2026 transactions, Jonny M. LeRoy directly owns 1,554 shares of W.W. Grainger Common Stock. This figure reflects his direct holdings immediately following the sequence of open-market sales disclosed in the Form 4 insider filing.

Were Jonny M. LeRoy’s W.W. Grainger (GWW) stock sales open-market transactions?

Yes. The Form 4 describes each transaction as an open-market sale of W.W. Grainger Common Stock. The filing lists five separate non-derivative sales coded “S,” with weighted average sale prices and detailed price ranges for the executed trades in the accompanying footnotes.

What price ranges are disclosed for Jonny M. LeRoy’s W.W. Grainger (GWW) stock sales?

The filing notes that prices for the reported trades were weighted averages, with actual sale prices ranging from $1,228.99 to $1,233.48 per share. Each footnote specifies the distinct price band for the corresponding transaction within this overall range.

Does the Form 4 for W.W. Grainger (GWW) mention any derivative exercises by Jonny M. LeRoy?

No derivative activity is listed for Jonny M. LeRoy in this Form 4. All reported transactions involve non-derivative Common Stock sales, and the derivative summary section shows no remaining options, warrants, or other derivative securities associated with this particular filing.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/14/2026 - 11:17 AM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

LeRoy Jonny M

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

100 GRAINGER PARKWAY

(Street)

LAKE FOREST

ILLINOIS

60045

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. [ GWW ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	SVP, Chief Technology Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/12/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/12/2026		S		350	D	$1,229.45⁽¹⁾	2,058	D
Common Stock	05/12/2026		S		80	D	$1,230.16⁽²⁾	1,978	D
Common Stock	05/12/2026		S		111	D	$1,231.65⁽³⁾	1,867	D
Common Stock	05/12/2026		S		233	D	$1,232.7⁽⁴⁾	1,634	D
Common Stock	05/12/2026		S		80	D	$1,233.43⁽⁵⁾	1,554	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $1,228.99 to $1,229.80, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide W.W. Grainger, Inc., any security holder of W.W. Grainger, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnotes (1) through (5).

2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at price ranging from $1,229.99 to $1,230.74, inclusive.

3. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at price ranging from $1,231.24 to $1,231.94, inclusive.

4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at price ranging from $1,232.37 to $1,233.34, inclusive.

5. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at price ranging from $1,233.38 to $1,233.48, inclusive.

Remarks:

	/s/ Cherita Thomas, by POA from Jonny M LeRoy, Sr. VP and Chief Technology Officer	05/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR