Non-Current Assets

Other intangible assets—net

W.W. Grainger Other intangible assets—net increased by 1.1% to $268.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 7.6%, from $249.00M to $268.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Other intangible assets—net shows an upward trend with a 3.1% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryMarket Position
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase typically follows acquisitions, while a steady decrease reflects ongoing amortization of existing intangible assets.

Detailed definition

This represents the net book value of identifiable non-physical assets such as acquired technology, patents, customer li...

Peer comparison

Standard for companies that grow through M&A, often labeled 'Intangible assets, net'.

Metric ID: non_current_assets_intangible_assets_net_excluding_goodwill

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
Value$232.00M$233.00M$238.00M$229.00M$227.00M$222.00M$232.00M$234.00M$237.00M$238.00M$234.00M$236.00M$237.00M$247.00M$243.00M$249.00M$267.00M$264.00M$265.00M$268.00M
QoQ Change+0.4%+2.1%-3.8%-0.9%-2.2%+4.5%+0.9%+1.3%+0.4%-1.7%+0.9%+0.4%+4.2%-1.6%+2.5%+7.2%-1.1%+0.4%+1.1%
YoY Change-2.2%-4.7%-2.5%+2.2%+4.4%+7.2%+0.9%+0.9%+0.0%+3.8%+3.8%+5.5%+12.7%+6.9%+9.1%+7.6%
Range$222.00M$268.00M
CAGR+3.1%
Avg YoY Growth+3.5%
Median YoY Growth+3.8%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W.W. Grainger's other intangible assets—net?
W.W. Grainger (GWW) reported other intangible assets—net of $268.00M in Q1 2026.
How has W.W. Grainger's other intangible assets—net changed year-over-year?
W.W. Grainger's other intangible assets—net increased by 7.6% year-over-year, from $249.00M to $268.00M.
What is the long-term trend for W.W. Grainger's other intangible assets—net?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), W.W. Grainger's other intangible assets—net has grown at a 3.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $228.00M to $265.00M.
What does other intangible assets—net mean?
The value of non-physical assets like patents and acquired technology, excluding goodwill.