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W.W. Grainger

GWW

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad-line distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products and services.

Market cap
$64.44B+28.0%
Revenue$18.4B+6.6%
Net income$1.8B-6.7%
Free cash flow$1.4B-11.0%
EPS (diluted)$37.17-4.6%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Aug 4, 2026 (In 3 weeks)
Revenue estimate$5.0B
EPS estimate$11.26

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$4.7B+10.1%
Gross profit$1.9B+10.9%
Operating income$793.0M+18.0%
Net income$555.0M+15.9%
EPS (diluted)$11.65+18.2%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$695.0M+4.4%
Total debt$2.8B+3.8%
Total equity$3.9B+12.9%
Total assets$9.5B+9.4%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$739.0M+14.4%
CapEx$170.0M+36.0%
Free cash flow$569.0M+9.2%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$64.44B+28.0%
Enterprise value$66.53B+28.4%
P/E36.2×+10.3×
P/S3.5×+0.7×

Profitability

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Gross margin39.2%-0.3pp
Operating margin14.2%-1.1pp
Net margin9.7%-1.4pp
FCF margin7.5%-1.5pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity48.1%-9.1pp
Debt / equity0.7×-0.1×
Current ratio2.7×-0.1×

Competitors

Profile

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad-line distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products and services. The company serves as a critical link in the industrial supply chain, providing millions of customers with the technical expertise and inventory management solutions necessary to maintain safe and productive operations.

Competitive position

A leading broad-line distributor with an advantaged supply chain infrastructure and a dual-model approach targeting both complex and high-volume digital buyers.

GeographiesUnited States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, United Kingdom
Customer segmentsManufacturing, Commercial, Healthcare, Government
Business modelValue-added distribution, B2B E-commerce, Inventory management services
SuppliersGlobal MRO product manufacturers, Logistics and transportation providers, Technology and eCommerce platform developers
CustomersMaintenance managers, Facility operators, Procurement departments, Small business owners
Listed1972
Employees26.1K
CEODonald G. Macpherson
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is W.W. Grainger's market cap?
W.W. Grainger (GWW) has a market capitalization of $64.4B and trades on NYSE.
What is W.W. Grainger's revenue and profitability?
W.W. Grainger generated $18.4B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $1.8B, representing a net margin of 9.7%. Gross margin stands at 39.2%, with free cash flow of $1.4B. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are W.W. Grainger's competitors?
W.W. Grainger's key competitors include MSC Industrial Direct, Fastenal Company, Amazon, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
What subsidiaries does W.W. Grainger have?
W.W. Grainger's subsidiaries include Zoro Tools, Inc., MonotaRO Co., Ltd..
Where is W.W. Grainger headquartered?
W.W. Grainger is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 26,100 people. It has been publicly traded since 1972.