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Dividends

Dividend payments are $9.27 per share, with a current dividend yield of 0.67%. The company has dividend history for 52 consecutive years.

GWW Dividend Summary

Consecutive Years

52

Most Recent Ex-Date

May 11, 2026

Most Recent Payment

Jun 1, 2026

GWW Dividends per Share (Nominal History)

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W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)

Annual Dividend History

YearDividend/ShareYoY Growth
2026(YTD)$4.75
2025$8.83+10.24%
2024$8.01+9.73%
2023$7.30+7.67%
2022$6.78+6.10%
2021$6.39+7.58%
2020$5.94+4.58%
2019$5.68+5.97%
2018$5.36+5.93%
2017$5.06+4.76%
2016$4.83+5.23%
2015$4.59+10.07%
2014$4.17+16.16%
2013$3.59+17.32%
2012$3.06+21.43%
2011$2.52+21.15%
2010$2.08+16.85%
2009$1.78+14.84%
2008$1.55+15.67%
2007$1.34+20.72%

Quarterly Dividend History

QuarterDividend/ShareYoY Growth
Q2 2026$2.49+10.18%
Q1 2026$2.26+10.24%
Q4 2025$2.26+10.24%
Q3 2025$2.26+10.24%
Q2 2025$2.26+10.24%
Q1 2025$2.05+10.22%
Q4 2024$2.05+10.22%
Q3 2024$2.05+10.22%
Q2 2024$2.05+10.22%
Q1 2024$1.86+8.14%
Q4 2023$1.86+8.14%
Q3 2023$1.86+8.14%
Q2 2023$1.86+8.14%
Q1 2023$1.72+6.17%
Q4 2022$1.72+6.17%
Q3 2022$1.72+6.17%
Q2 2022$1.72+6.17%
Q1 2022$1.62+5.88%
Q4 2021$1.62+5.88%
Q3 2021$1.62+5.88%
Q2 2021$1.62+12.50%
Q1 2021$1.53+6.25%
Q4 2020$1.53+6.25%
Q3 2020$1.53+6.25%

Dividend Yield Metrics

Current Yield
0.67%
Average Yield (TTM)
0.67%
Average Yield (3Y)
0.59%
Forward Yield on Cost (3Y)
0.93%
Forward Yield on Cost (5Y)
1.16%
Forward Yield on Cost (10Y)
1.98%

Payout Ratio Analysis

Payout Ratio (Current)
24.92%
FCF Payout Ratio
32.20%
Payout Ratio (3Y Avg)
21.78%
Payout Ratio (5Y Avg)
23.89%
FCF Payout (3Y Avg)
26.56%
FCF Payout (5Y Avg)
32.07%

Dividend Coverage

Payout Ratio
24.9%
Dividends / net income
FCF Payout Ratio
32.2%
Dividends / free cash flow
Consecutive Years
52 years
Years with regular dividend payments
5Y Dividend Growth
8.3%
Compound annual dividend growth

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.

Lake Forest, IL
23,500 employees
Industrials / Industrial - Distribution
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial - Distribution
CEO
Donald G. Macpherson