Operating
Deferred income taxes and tax uncertainties
W.W. Grainger Deferred income taxes and tax uncertainties decreased by 77.8% to $8.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 300.0%, from -$4.00M to $8.00M.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026
How to read this metric
Fluctuations reflect changes in tax strategy, accounting estimates, or shifts in the timing of tax payments.
Detailed definition
This captures the impact of deferred tax assets and liabilities, as well as adjustments for tax uncertainties, on the co...
Peer comparison
Varies significantly based on jurisdictional tax laws and corporate tax planning strategies.
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operating_other_income_tax_expense_benefit_continuing_op_282f8eHistorical Data
16 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $34.00M | $7.00M | $8.00M | $5.00M | $10.00M | $7.00M | $3.00M | -$29.00M | -$2.00M | $17.00M | $9.00M | -$32.00M | -$4.00M | $5.00M | $36.00M | $8.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -79.4% | +14.3% | -37.5% | +100.0% | -30.0% | -57.1% | <-999% | +93.1% | +950.0% | -47.1% | -455.6% | +87.5% | +225.0% | +620.0% | -77.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +42.9% | -12.5% | -40.0% | — | -120.0% | +142.9% | +200.0% | -10.3% | -100.0% | -70.6% | +300.0% | +300.0% |
Range-$32.00M – $36.00M
CAGR-32.0%
Avg YoY Growth+57.5%
Median YoY Growth-10.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is W.W. Grainger's deferred income taxes and tax uncertainties?
- W.W. Grainger (GWW) reported deferred income taxes and tax uncertainties of $8.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has W.W. Grainger's deferred income taxes and tax uncertainties changed year-over-year?
- W.W. Grainger's deferred income taxes and tax uncertainties increased by 300.0% year-over-year, from -$4.00M to $8.00M.
- What does deferred income taxes and tax uncertainties mean?
- Adjustments for tax timing differences and potential future tax liabilities.