Yield on Cost (YOC): 0.67%
The yield on cost (YOC) is 0.67%.
GWW Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
0.67%
Yield on Cost for GWW
GWW now pays $9.27 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-06-22) | $224.01 | 4.14% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-30) | $438.00 | 2.12% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-21) | $742.10 | 1.25% |
| 1 year ago(2025-06-25) | $1023.87 | 0.91% |
| Buying today(at $1374.78) | $1374.78 | 0.67% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 0.67% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 8.3% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
0.67%
In 3 years
0.93%
In 5 years
1.16%
In 10 years
1.98%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW).
Starting Yield
0.67%
Ending YOC
2.21%
Year 15 Dividend
$30.44
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$277.83
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $9.27 | — | 0.67% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $10.03 | +8.25% | 0.73% | $10.03 |
| Year 2 | $10.86 | +8.25% | 0.79% | $20.90 |
| Year 3 | $11.76 | +8.25% | 0.86% | $32.66 |
| Year 4 | $12.73 | +8.25% | 0.93% | $45.39 |
| Year 5 | $13.78 | +8.25% | 1.00% | $59.16 |
| Year 6 | $14.92 | +8.25% | 1.08% | $74.08 |
| Year 7 | $16.15 | +8.25% | 1.17% | $90.23 |
| Year 8 | $17.48 | +8.25% | 1.27% | $107.70 |
| Year 9 | $18.92 | +8.25% | 1.38% | $126.63 |
| Year 10 | $20.48 | +8.25% | 1.49% | $147.11 |
| Year 11 | $22.17 | +8.25% | 1.61% | $169.28 |
| Year 12 | $24.00 | +8.25% | 1.75% | $193.28 |
| Year 13 | $25.98 | +8.25% | 1.89% | $219.26 |
| Year 14 | $28.12 | +8.25% | 2.05% | $247.38 |
| Year 15 | $30.44 | +8.25% | 2.21% | $277.83 |
Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for GWW stock is 0.67%.
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