Performance:35.47%(TTM)
The total return over the past 12 months is +35.47% vs. +22.19% for the S&P 500. So far it's up +36.78% this year. Includes price appreciation + reinvested dividends.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) Compound Annual Growth Rates (CAGR) Summary
| Category | 1Y (TTM) | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price CAGR | +34.30% | +23.00% | +25.43% | +20.25% | +16.05% | +15.95% |
| Total Return CAGR | +35.47% | +24.05% | +26.72% | +22.08% | +17.90% | +17.87% |
| Revenue CAGR | +6.61% | +5.45% | +9.12% | +6.23% | +6.26% | +6.11% |
| Net Income CAGR | (6.70%) | +2.21% | +18.58% | +9.12% | +7.90% | +8.33% |
| EPS CAGR | (9.15%) | +5.29% | +22.25% | +11.74% | +11.37% | +11.71% |
| Free Cash Flow CAGR | (10.97%) | +6.33% | +7.67% | +7.28% | +7.36% | +7.56% |
| Operating Cash Flow CAGR | +0.57% | +13.44% | +12.44% | +7.65% | +8.59% | +8.07% |
| Dividends CAGR | +10.24% | +9.20% | +8.25% | +6.76% | +10.12% | +11.97% |
CAGR Trends History
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GWW Total Return CAGR Chart
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)
Annual Total Returns Comparison
| Year | Start Value | End Value | GWW Return | SPY Return | Outperformance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026(YTD) | 4130.90 | 5650.28 | +36.78% | +8.10% | +28.68% |
| 2025 | 4277.04 | 4130.90 | (3.42%) | +17.72% | (21.14%) |
| 2024 | 3336.09 | 4277.04 | +28.21% | +24.89% | +3.32% |
| 2023 | 2216.34 | 3336.09 | +50.52% | +26.19% | +24.33% |
| 2022 | 2038.30 | 2216.34 | +8.73% | (18.17%) | +26.90% |
| 2021 | 1582.57 | 2038.30 | +28.80% | +28.74% | +0.06% |
| 2020 | 1288.43 | 1582.57 | +22.83% | +18.37% | +4.46% |
| 2019 | 1053.71 | 1288.43 | +22.28% | +31.22% | (8.94%) |
| 2018 | 866.03 | 1053.71 | +21.67% | (4.56%) | +26.23% |
| 2017 | 829.78 | 866.03 | +4.37% | +21.70% | (17.33%) |
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