Basis: Trailing twelve months (TTM). Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
The earnings per share (EPS) of 39.19 is 35% above its 5-year average of 29.11, near the high end of its 5-year range (12.99–39.19).
5.19% above its 12-month average of 37.25.
Reported quarterly EPS; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 11.96.
EPS growth vs the same fiscal quarter in the prior fiscal year, last 40 comparable quarters.
FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters Quote observation: 2026-09-24T00:15:54.871Z. Historical observations retain their original dates. Historical series through 2026-09-11.
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
39.19
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM
37.25
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y
35.39
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y
29.11
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y
21.44
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y
17.79
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y
9.91
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+5.19%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+10.75%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+34.64%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+82.83%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+120.24%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+295.62%
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Market Cap
$59.99B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
39.19
TTM Avg
37.25
3Y Avg
35.39
5Y Avg
29.11
Market Cap
$58.51B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
1.18
TTM Avg
1.05
3Y Avg
1.02
5Y Avg
0.93
Market Cap
$61.82B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
32.96
TTM Avg
28.85
3Y Avg
23.28
5Y Avg
18.63
Market Cap
$57.22B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
40.66
TTM Avg
21.79
3Y Avg
14.86
5Y Avg
11.25
Market Cap
$64.23B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
41.30
TTM Avg
38.77
3Y Avg
35.68
5Y Avg
29.02
Market Cap
$65.56B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
7.06
TTM Avg
6.68
3Y Avg
5.88
5Y Avg
5.10
Market Cap
$53.76B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
6.03
TTM Avg
6.55
3Y Avg
5.60
5Y Avg
0.56
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) | $59.99B | 39.19 | 37.25 | 35.39 | 29.11 |
| PACCAR Inc (PCAR)vs › | $59.00B | 4.76 | 6.22 | 6.75 | 5.51 |
| Fastenal Company (FAST)vs › | $58.51B | 1.18 | 1.05 | 1.02 | 0.93 |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated (TDG)vs › | $61.82B | 32.96 | 28.85 | 23.28 | 18.63 |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)vs › | $57.22B | 40.66 | 21.79 | 14.86 | 11.25 |
| AMETEK, Inc. (AME)vs › | $56.49B | 6.84 | 6.19 | 5.78 | 5.20 |
| United Rentals, Inc. (URI)vs › | $64.23B | 41.30 | 38.77 | 35.68 | 29.02 |
| Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)vs › | $65.56B | 7.06 | 6.68 | 5.88 | 5.10 |
| Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)vs › | $53.76B | 6.03 | 6.55 | 5.60 | 0.56 |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON)vs › | $67.37B | 25.75 | 16.16 | 16.01 | 15.61 |
Trailing EPS (TTM)
$39.19
Forward EPS (Est.)
$46.51
P/E Ratio
32.4
Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Why EPS matters:
EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 35.47 |
| 2024-12-31 | 39.04 |
| 2023-12-31 | 36.65 |
| 2022-12-31 | 30.39 |
| 2021-12-31 | 20.10 |
| 2020-12-31 | 12.99 |
| 2019-12-31 | 15.52 |
| 2018-12-31 | 13.93 |
| 2017-12-31 | 10.07 |
| 2016-12-31 | 9.94 |
| 2015-12-31 | 11.69 |
| 2014-12-31 | 11.59 |
| 2013-12-31 | 11.31 |
| 2012-12-31 | 9.71 |
| 2011-12-31 | 9.26 |
| 2010-12-31 | 7.05 |
| 2009-12-31 | 5.70 |
| 2008-12-31 | 6.21 |
| 2007-12-31 | 5.10 |
| 2006-12-31 | 4.36 |
| 2005-12-31 | 3.87 |
| 2004-12-31 | 3.18 |
| 2003-12-31 | 2.50 |
| 2002-12-31 | 2.30 |
| 2001-12-31 | 1.87 |
| 2000-12-31 | 2.07 |
| 1999-12-31 | 1.95 |
| 1998-12-31 | 2.48 |
| 1997-12-31 | 2.31 |
| 1996-12-31 | 2.04 |
