Retained Earnings
The latest quarterly retained earnings is $15.40 Billion with a quarter-over-quarter change of +2.99%. Retained earnings represent the cumulative net income that has been kept by the company rather than distributed to shareholders as dividends. It's a key component of shareholders' equity.
GWW Retained Earnings
Reported quarterly retained earnings; no daily interpolation.
Current Retained Earnings
$15.40B
$15.40 Billion
Quarter-over-Quarter Change
+2.99%
vs. $14.96B prior quarter
Historical Data
96
Quarters of data available
Quarterly Retained Earnings History
| Period | Retained Earnings | QoQ Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $15.40B | +$447.00M | +2.99% |
| Q4 2025 | $14.96B | +$343.00M | +2.35% |
| Q3 2025 | $14.62B | +$186.00M | +1.29% |
| Q2 2025 | $14.43B | +$372.00M | +2.65% |
| Q1 2025 | $14.06B | +$380.00M | +2.78% |
| Q4 2024 | $13.68B | +$375.00M | +2.82% |
| Q3 2024 | $13.30B | +$385.00M | +2.98% |
| Q2 2024 | $12.92B | +$369.00M | +2.94% |
| Q1 2024 | $12.55B | +$386.00M | +3.17% |
| Q4 2023 | $12.16B | +$303.00M | +2.56% |
| Q3 2023 | $11.86B | +$382.00M | +3.33% |
| Q2 2023 | $11.48B | +$376.00M | +3.39% |
| Q1 2023 | $11.10B | +$401.00M | +3.75% |
| Q4 2022 | $10.70B | +$298.00M | +2.86% |
| Q3 2022 | $10.40B | +$336.00M | +3.34% |
| Q2 2022 | $10.07B | +$284.00M | +2.90% |
| Q1 2022 | $9.78B | +$282.00M | +2.97% |
| Q4 2021 | $9.50B | +$199.00M | +2.14% |
| Q3 2021 | $9.30B | +$212.00M | +2.33% |
| Q2 2021 | $9.09B | +$141.00M | +1.58% |
| Q1 2021 | $8.95B | +$169.00M | +1.93% |
| Q4 2020 | $8.78B | +$85.00M | +0.98% |
| Q3 2020 | $8.69B | +$158.00M | +1.85% |
| Q2 2020 | $8.54B | +$36.00M | +0.42% |
| Q1 2020 | $8.50B | +$95.00M | +1.13% |
| Q4 2019 | $8.40B | +$25.00M | +0.30% |
| Q3 2019 | $8.38B | +$154.00M | +1.87% |
| Q2 2019 | $8.23B | +$181.00M | +2.25% |
| Q1 2019 | $8.04B | +$176.00M | +2.24% |
| Q4 2018 | $7.87B | +$117.32M | +1.51% |
| Q3 2018 | $7.75B | +$27.04M | +0.35% |
| Q2 2018 | $7.72B | +$160.32M | +2.12% |
| Q1 2018 | $7.56B | +$159.32M | +2.15% |
| Q4 2017 | $7.41B | +$77.86M | +1.06% |
| Q3 2017 | $7.33B | +$87.98M | +1.22% |
| Q2 2017 | $7.24B | +$23.14M | +0.32% |
| Q1 2017 | $7.22B | +$102.46M | +1.44% |
| Q4 2016 | $7.11B | $-12.17M | -0.17% |
| Q3 2016 | $7.13B | +$112.04M | +1.60% |
| Q2 2016 | $7.01B | +$97.64M | +1.41% |
| Q1 2016 | $6.92B | +$113.91M | +1.67% |
| Q4 2015 | $6.80B | +$72.06M | +1.07% |
| Q3 2015 | $6.73B | +$114.99M | +1.74% |
| Q2 2015 | $6.62B | +$141.62M | +2.19% |
| Q1 2015 | $6.47B | +$137.47M | +2.17% |
| Q4 2014 | $6.34B | +$74.49M | +1.19% |
| Q3 2014 | $6.26B | +$155.77M | +2.55% |
| Q2 2014 | $6.11B | +$131.21M | +2.20% |
| Q1 2014 | $5.97B | +$151.91M | +2.61% |
| Q4 2013 | $5.82B | +$91.61M | +1.60% |
| Q3 2013 | $5.73B | +$145.25M | +2.60% |
| Q2 2013 | $5.59B | +$151.88M | +2.80% |
| Q1 2013 | $5.43B | +$155.29M | +2.94% |
| Q4 2012 | $5.28B | +$99.65M | +1.92% |
| Q3 2012 | $5.18B | +$98.64M | +1.94% |
| Q2 2012 | $5.08B | +$133.69M | +2.70% |
| Q1 2012 | $4.95B | +$140.50M | +2.92% |
| Q4 2011 | $4.81B | +$101.49M | +2.16% |
| Q3 2011 | $4.70B | +$135.19M | +2.96% |
| Q2 2011 | $4.57B | +$123.07M | +2.77% |
| Q1 2011 | $4.45B | +$119.60M | +2.76% |
| Q4 2010 | $4.33B | +$94.00M | +2.22% |
| Q3 2010 | $4.23B | +$111.52M | +2.71% |
| Q2 2010 | $4.12B | +$89.63M | +2.22% |
| Q1 2010 | $4.03B | +$65.10M | +1.64% |
| Q4 2009 | $3.97B | +$62.42M | +1.60% |
| Q3 2009 | $3.90B | +$109.69M | +2.89% |
| Q2 2009 | $3.79B | +$57.91M | +1.55% |
| Q1 2009 | $3.74B | +$65.76M | +1.79% |
| Q4 2008 | $3.67B | +$76.80M | +2.14% |
| Q3 2008 | $3.59B | +$108.99M | +3.13% |
| Q2 2008 | $3.48B | +$81.89M | +2.41% |
| Q1 2008 | $3.40B | +$86.17M | +2.60% |
| Q4 2007 | $3.32B | +$77.44M | +2.39% |
| Q3 2007 | $3.24B | +$78.45M | +2.48% |
| Q2 2007 | $3.16B | +$75.25M | +2.44% |
| Q1 2007 | $3.09B | +$78.14M | +2.60% |
| Q4 2006 | $3.01B | +$74.17M | +2.53% |
| Q3 2006 | $2.93B | +$79.07M | +2.77% |
| Q2 2006 | $2.85B | +$67.61M | +2.43% |
| Q1 2006 | $2.79B | +$64.64M | +2.37% |
| Q4 2005 | $2.72B | +$82.33M | +3.12% |
| Q3 2005 | $2.64B | +$66.67M | +2.59% |
| Q2 2005 | $2.57B | +$60.10M | +2.39% |
| Q1 2005 | $2.51B | +$54.56M | +2.22% |
| Q4 2004 | $2.46B | +$72.05M | +3.02% |
| Q3 2004 | $2.39B | +$49.49M | +2.12% |
| Q2 2004 | $2.34B | +$48.45M | +2.12% |
| Q1 2004 | $2.29B | +$45.70M | +2.04% |
| Q4 2003 | $2.24B | +$44.84M | +2.04% |
| Q3 2003 | $2.20B | +$39.92M | +1.85% |
| Q2 2003 | $2.16B | +$39.03M | +1.84% |
| Q1 2003 | $2.12B | +$35.90M | +1.72% |
| Q4 2002 | $2.08B | +$46.10M | +2.26% |
| Q3 2002 | $2.04B | +$43.21M | +2.17% |
| Q2 2002 | $1.99B | — | — |
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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