Dividend Payout Ratio: 24.92%
Is the dividend payout ratio high or low?
The dividend payout ratio of 24.92% is in line with its 5-year average of 25.20%, near the low end of its 5-year range (15.20%–48.10%).
As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 4.35% above its 12-month average of 23.88%.
Dividend Payout Ratio (24.92%) = TTM Dividends/Share ($9.27) / TTM EPS ($37.20)
GWW Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) Chart
GWW Average Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
GWW Current vs Average Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
GWW Dividend Payout Ratio Metrics
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO
24.92%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
23.88%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
21.04%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
23.20%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
35.24%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
34.83%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
32.56%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+4.35%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+18.43%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+7.43%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-29.29%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-28.45%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-23.45%
Annual Payout Ratio History
| Year | EPS | Dividend | Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35.47 | $8.83 | 24.9% |
| 2024 | $39.04 | $8.01 | 20.5% |
| 2023 | $36.65 | $7.30 | 19.9% |
| 2022 | $30.39 | $6.78 | 22.3% |
| 2021 | $20.10 | $6.39 | 31.8% |
| 2020 | $12.99 | $5.94 | 45.7% |
| 2019 | $15.52 | $5.68 | 36.6% |
| 2018 | $13.93 | $5.36 | 38.5% |
| 2017 | $10.07 | $5.06 | 50.2% |
| 2016 | $9.94 | $4.83 | 48.6% |
| 2015 | $11.69 | $4.59 | 39.3% |
| 2014 | $11.59 | $4.17 | 36.0% |
| 2013 | $11.31 | $3.59 | 31.7% |
| 2012 | $9.71 | $3.06 | 31.5% |
| 2011 | $9.26 | $2.52 | 27.2% |
| 2010 | $7.05 | $2.08 | 29.5% |
| 2009 | $5.70 | $1.78 | 31.2% |
| 2008 | $6.21 | $1.55 | 25.0% |
| 2007 | $5.10 | $1.34 | 26.3% |
| 2006 | $4.36 | $1.11 | 25.5% |
| 2005 | $3.87 | $0.92 | 23.8% |
| 2004 | $3.18 | $0.78 | 24.7% |
| 2003 | $2.50 | $0.74 | 29.4% |
| 2002 | $2.30 | $0.71 | 31.1% |
| 2001 | $1.87 | $0.70 | 37.2% |
| 2000 | $2.07 | $0.67 | 32.4% |
| 1999 | $1.95 | $0.63 | 32.3% |
| 1998 | $2.48 | $0.59 | 23.6% |
| 1997 | $2.31 | $0.53 | 22.9% |
| 1996 | $2.04 | $0.49 | 24.0% |
Dividend Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
The payout ratio shows the share of trailing-12-month earnings paid out as dividends. Lower leaves more room to grow the dividend; a ratio persistently above 100% means dividends exceed earnings.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Dividend Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the dividend payout ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
- The dividend payout ratio for GWW stock is 24.92%.
- Is W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s dividend payout ratio high or low?
- The dividend payout ratio of 24.92% is in line with its 5-year average of 25.20%, near the low end of its 5-year range (15.20%–48.10%).
- What is the TTM average dividend payout ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
- The TTM average dividend payout ratio for GWW stock is 23.88%.
- What is the 3Y average dividend payout ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
- The 3Y average dividend payout ratio for GWW stock is 21.04%.
- What is the 5Y average dividend payout ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
- The 5Y average dividend payout ratio for GWW stock is 23.20%.
- What is the 10Y average dividend payout ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
- The 10Y average dividend payout ratio for GWW stock is 35.24%.
- What is the 15Y average dividend payout ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
- The 15Y average dividend payout ratio for GWW stock is 34.83%.
- What is the 20Y average dividend payout ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
- The 20Y average dividend payout ratio for GWW stock is 32.56%.
GWW Dividend Payout Ratio History
| DATE | DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | 24.92% |
| 2026-06-24 | 24.92% |
| 2026-06-22 | 24.92% |
| 2026-06-17 | 24.92% |
| 2026-06-15 | 24.92% |
| 2026-06-11 | 24.92% |
| 2026-06-09 | 24.92% |
| 2026-06-05 | 24.92% |
| 2026-06-03 | 24.92% |
| 2026-06-01 | 24.92% |
| 2026-05-28 | 24.92% |
| 2026-05-26 | 24.92% |
| 2026-05-21 | 24.92% |
| 2026-05-19 | 24.92% |
| 2026-05-15 | 24.92% |
| 2026-05-13 | 24.92% |
| 2026-05-11 | 31.00% |
| 2026-05-07 | 24.30% |
| 2026-05-05 | 25.53% |
| 2026-05-01 | 25.53% |
| 2026-04-29 | 25.53% |
| 2026-04-27 | 25.53% |
| 2026-04-23 | 25.53% |
| 2026-04-21 | 25.53% |
| 2026-04-17 | 25.53% |
| 2026-04-15 | 25.53% |
| 2026-04-13 | 25.53% |
| 2026-04-09 | 25.53% |
| 2026-04-07 | 25.53% |
| 2026-04-02 | 25.53% |
| 2026-03-31 | 25.53% |
| 2026-03-27 | 25.53% |
| 2026-03-25 | 25.53% |
| 2026-03-23 | 25.53% |
| 2026-03-19 | 25.53% |
| 2026-03-17 | 25.53% |
| 2026-03-13 | 25.53% |
| 2026-03-11 | 25.53% |
| 2026-03-09 | 25.53% |
| 2026-03-05 | 25.53% |
| 2026-03-03 | 25.53% |
| 2026-02-27 | 25.53% |
| 2026-02-25 | 25.53% |
| 2026-02-23 | 25.53% |
| 2026-02-19 | 25.53% |
| 2026-02-17 | 25.33% |
| 2026-02-12 | 25.33% |
| 2026-02-10 | 25.34% |
| 2026-02-06 | 24.75% |
| 2026-02-04 | 24.75% |
| 2026-02-02 | 24.75% |
| 2026-01-29 | 24.75% |
| 2026-01-27 | 24.75% |
| 2026-01-23 | 24.75% |
| 2026-01-21 | 24.75% |
| 2026-01-16 | 24.75% |
| 2026-01-14 | 24.75% |
| 2026-01-12 | 24.75% |
| 2026-01-08 | 24.75% |
| 2026-01-06 | 24.75% |
| 2026-01-02 | 24.74% |
| 2025-12-30 | 24.75% |
| 2025-12-26 | 24.75% |
| 2025-12-23 | 24.75% |
| 2025-12-19 | 24.75% |
| 2025-12-17 | 24.75% |
| 2025-12-15 | 24.75% |
| 2025-12-11 | 24.74% |
| 2025-12-09 | 24.75% |
| 2025-12-05 | 24.75% |
| 2025-12-03 | 24.75% |
| 2025-12-01 | 24.75% |
| 2025-11-26 | 24.75% |
| 2025-11-24 | 24.74% |
| 2025-11-20 | 24.75% |
| 2025-11-18 | 24.74% |
| 2025-11-14 | 24.75% |
| 2025-11-12 | 24.74% |
| 2025-11-10 | 24.74% |
| 2025-11-06 | 24.16% |
| 2025-11-04 | 24.16% |
| 2025-10-31 | 24.16% |
| 2025-10-29 | 21.81% |
| 2025-10-27 | 21.81% |
| 2025-10-23 | 21.81% |
| 2025-10-21 | 21.81% |
| 2025-10-17 | 21.81% |
| 2025-10-15 | 21.80% |
| 2025-10-13 | 21.81% |
| 2025-10-09 | 21.81% |
| 2025-10-07 | 21.81% |
| 2025-10-03 | 21.81% |
| 2025-10-01 | 21.81% |
| 2025-09-29 | 21.81% |
| 2025-09-25 | 21.81% |
| 2025-09-23 | 21.80% |
| 2025-09-19 | 21.80% |
| 2025-09-17 | 21.80% |
| 2025-09-15 | 21.81% |
| 2025-09-11 | 21.81% |
| 2025-09-09 | 21.81% |
| 2025-09-05 | 21.80% |
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| 2025-08-25 | 21.81% |
| 2025-08-21 | 21.81% |
| 2025-08-19 | 21.81% |
| 2025-08-15 | 21.81% |
| 2025-08-13 | 21.80% |
| 2025-08-11 | 26.99% |
| 2025-08-07 | 21.27% |
| 2025-08-05 | 21.28% |
| 2025-08-01 | 21.28% |
| 2025-07-30 | 21.53% |
| 2025-07-28 | 21.53% |
| 2025-07-24 | 21.53% |
| 2025-07-22 | 21.53% |
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| 2025-05-20 | 21.53% |
| 2025-05-16 | 21.53% |
| 2025-05-14 | 21.53% |
| 2025-05-12 | 21.53% |
| 2025-05-08 | 21.00% |
| 2025-05-06 | 20.99% |
| 2025-05-02 | 20.99% |
| 2025-04-30 | 21.09% |
| 2025-04-28 | 21.09% |
| 2025-04-24 | 21.09% |
| 2025-04-22 | 21.09% |
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| 2025-03-18 | 21.09% |
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| 2025-03-06 | 21.09% |
| 2025-03-04 | 21.09% |
| 2025-02-28 | 21.09% |
| 2025-02-26 | 21.09% |
| 2025-02-24 | 21.09% |
| 2025-02-20 | 21.09% |
| 2025-02-18 | 22.09% |
| 2025-02-13 | 22.09% |
| 2025-02-11 | 22.09% |
| 2025-02-07 | 21.58% |
| 2025-02-05 | 21.58% |
| 2025-02-03 | 21.58% |
| 2025-01-30 | 21.58% |
| 2025-01-28 | 21.58% |
| 2025-01-24 | 21.58% |
| 2025-01-22 | 21.58% |
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| 2025-01-02 | 21.58% |
| 2024-12-30 | 21.58% |
| 2024-12-26 | 21.58% |
| 2024-12-23 | 21.58% |
| 2024-12-19 | 21.58% |
| 2024-12-17 | 21.58% |
| 2024-12-13 | 21.58% |
| 2024-12-11 | 21.58% |
| 2024-12-09 | 21.58% |
| 2024-12-05 | 21.58% |
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| 2024-11-22 | 21.58% |
| 2024-11-20 | 21.58% |
| 2024-11-18 | 21.58% |
| 2024-11-14 | 21.58% |
| 2024-11-12 | 21.58% |
| 2024-11-08 | 26.59% |
| 2024-11-06 | 21.07% |
| 2024-11-04 | 21.07% |
| 2024-10-31 | 21.07% |
| 2024-10-29 | 21.32% |
| 2024-10-25 | 21.32% |
| 2024-10-23 | 21.32% |
| 2024-10-21 | 21.32% |
| 2024-10-17 | 21.32% |
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| 2024-08-21 | 21.32% |
| 2024-08-19 | 21.32% |
| 2024-08-15 | 21.32% |
| 2024-08-13 | 21.32% |
| 2024-08-09 | 20.80% |
| 2024-08-07 | 20.80% |
| 2024-08-05 | 20.80% |
| 2024-08-01 | 20.80% |
| 2024-07-30 | 20.92% |
| 2024-07-26 | 20.92% |
| 2024-07-24 | 20.92% |
| 2024-07-22 | 20.92% |
| 2024-07-18 | 20.92% |
| 2024-07-16 | 20.92% |
| 2024-07-12 | 20.92% |
| 2024-07-10 | 20.92% |
| 2024-07-08 | 20.92% |
| 2024-07-03 | 20.92% |
| 2024-07-01 | 20.92% |
| 2024-06-27 | 20.92% |
| 2024-06-25 | 20.92% |
| 2024-06-21 | 20.92% |
| 2024-06-18 | 20.92% |
| 2024-06-14 | 20.92% |
| 2024-06-12 | 20.92% |
| 2024-06-10 | 20.93% |
| 2024-06-06 | 20.92% |
| 2024-06-04 | 20.92% |
| 2024-05-31 | 20.92% |
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About W.W. Grainger, Inc.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stands as a significant global supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies and related services. Its market presence spans several international regions, including the United States, Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The company structures its operations into two principal divisions: High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment. Grainger's extensive product offerings cover essential categories such as safety and security provisions, equipment for material handling and storage, plumbing and pump components, cleaning and facility upkeep items, and both metalworking and general hand tools. Furthermore, it delivers vital support functions, including inventory management and expert technical assistance. The firm serves a wide array of organizational customers, from private businesses and large corporations to government bodies and other institutions, reaching them through both dedicated sales and service teams and its robust digital and e-commerce platforms. Established in 1927, W.W. Grainger, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Distribution
- CEO
- Donald G. Macpherson