Equity

Treasury Stock

W.W. Grainger Treasury Stock increased by 9.2% to $12.56B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Treasury Stock shows an upward trend with a 10.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates active share buybacks, which can signal management's confidence in the stock or an effort to return capital to shareholders.

Detailed definition

Treasury stock represents the cost of shares that a company has repurchased from the open market and holds in its own tr...

Peer comparison

Standard across all public companies; peers in the pharmaceutical sector often use buybacks to manage earnings per share.

Metric ID: treasury_stock

Historical Data

4 periods
 Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$9.45B$10.29B$11.50B$12.56B
QoQ Change+8.9%+11.8%+9.2%
YoY Change+8.9%+11.8%+9.2%
Range$9.45B$12.56B
Avg YoY Growth+10.0%
Median YoY Growth+9.2%
Current Streak3+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W.W. Grainger's treasury stock?
W.W. Grainger (GWW) reported treasury stock of $12.56B in Q4 2025.
What is the long-term trend for W.W. Grainger's treasury stock?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), W.W. Grainger's treasury stock has grown at a 10.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $9.45B to $12.56B.
What does treasury stock mean?
The value of shares a company has bought back from the market.