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Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized

W.W. Grainger Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized remained flat by 0.0% to 12M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from 12M to 12M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized shows relatively stable performance with a 0.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in authorized shares provides the company with greater flexibility to raise capital or issue stock-based compensation.

Detailed definition

This represents the maximum number of preferred stock shares that the company is legally permitted to issue under its co...

Peer comparison

Standard corporate governance disclosure; most companies maintain a large authorized buffer for flexibility.

Metric ID: other_preferred_stock_shares_authorized

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value12M12M12M12M12M12M12M12M12M12M12M12M12M12M12M12M12M12M12M12M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
YoY Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
Range12M12M
CAGR+0.0%
Avg YoY Growth+0.0%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
Current Streak19+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W.W. Grainger's preferred stock, shares authorized?
W.W. Grainger (GWW) reported preferred stock, shares authorized of 12M in Q1 2026.
How has W.W. Grainger's preferred stock, shares authorized changed year-over-year?
W.W. Grainger's preferred stock, shares authorized decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from 12M to 12M.
What is the long-term trend for W.W. Grainger's preferred stock, shares authorized?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), W.W. Grainger's preferred stock, shares authorized has grown at a 0.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 12M to 12M.
What does preferred stock, shares authorized mean?
The maximum number of preferred shares the company is allowed to create and sell.