Total Return:35.47%(TTM)
Over the latest trailing 12-month period, total return cagr is +35.47%. The comparable SPY value is +22.18%. Year-to-date total return is +36.78%. Total return includes price appreciation and reinvested dividends.
Growth of $10,000 in GWW
$565,028
(56.5x return)
Invested on Jun 25, 1996
Growth of $10,000 in SPY (S&P 500)
$183,931
(18.4x return)
Invested on Jun 25, 1996
Hypothetical Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the cumulative performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment. It assumes that all dividends paid by both the stock and SPY are reinvested in additional shares on the payment date, showing the true long-term compounding impact of distributions.
Recent Performance Indicators
YTD Total Return
+36.8%
1-Year Total Return
+35.5%
Current Dividend Yield
0.67%
Price CAGR vs. Total Return CAGR
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is shown below. The difference between price CAGR and total return CAGR is the compound contribution of dividends reinvested.
| Holding Period | Price CAGR | Total Return CAGR | Dividend Addition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | +34.3% | +35.5% | +1.2% |
| 3 Years | +23.0% | +24.1% | +1.1% |
| 5 Years | +25.4% | +26.7% | +1.3% |
| 10 Years | +20.3% | +22.1% | +1.8% |
| 15 Years | +16.1% | +17.9% | +1.8% |
| 20 Years | +15.9% | +17.9% | +1.9% |
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