EPS CAGR:-9.15%(TTM)
EPS CAGR uses precomputed diluted earnings history where available.
Over longer horizons, EPS CAGR averages 5.29% over 3 years and 22.25% over 5 years.The TTM figure compares the trailing 12 months (sum of the latest four quarters) with the 12 months before that. Rows in the history table compare fiscal years, and the quarterly table compares single quarters; the three measure different windows and will differ. EPS (Earnings Per Share) CAGR measures how the company's earnings per share have grown. This is a key metric for valuation and reflects profitability on a per-share basis.
GWW EPS CAGR Chart
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)
GWW Quarterly EPS Growth (YoY)
EPS growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
GWW EPS CAGR History
| Year | Start EPS | End EPS | Change | % Change | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39.04 | $35.47 | $-3.57 | -9.14% | -9.14% |
| 2024 | $36.65 | $39.04 | +$2.39 | +6.52% | +6.52% |
| 2023 | $30.39 | $36.65 | +$6.26 | +20.60% | +20.60% |
| 2022 | $20.10 | $30.39 | +$10.29 | +51.19% | +51.19% |
| 2021 | $12.99 | $20.10 | +$7.11 | +54.73% | +54.73% |
| 2020 | $15.52 | $12.99 | $-2.53 | -16.30% | -16.30% |
| 2019 | $13.93 | $15.52 | +$1.59 | +11.41% | +11.41% |
| 2018 | $10.07 | $13.93 | +$3.86 | +38.33% | +38.33% |
| 2017 | $9.94 | $10.07 | +$0.13 | +1.31% | +1.31% |
| 2016 | $11.69 | $9.94 | $-1.75 | -14.97% | -14.97% |
| 2015 | $11.59 | $11.69 | +$0.10 | +0.86% | +0.86% |
| 2014 | $11.31 | $11.59 | +$0.28 | +2.48% | +2.48% |
| 2013 | $9.71 | $11.31 | +$1.60 | +16.48% | +16.48% |
| 2012 | $9.26 | $9.71 | +$0.45 | +4.86% | +4.86% |
| 2011 | $7.05 | $9.26 | +$2.21 | +31.35% | +31.35% |
| 2010 | $5.70 | $7.05 | +$1.35 | +23.68% | +23.68% |
| 2009 | $6.21 | $5.70 | $-0.51 | -8.21% | -8.21% |
| 2008 | $5.10 | $6.21 | +$1.11 | +21.76% | +21.76% |
| 2007 | $4.36 | $5.10 | +$0.74 | +16.97% | +16.97% |
| 2006 | $3.87 | $4.36 | +$0.49 | +12.66% | +12.66% |
| 2005 | $3.18 | $3.87 | +$0.69 | +21.70% | +21.70% |
| 2004 | $2.50 | $3.18 | +$0.68 | +27.20% | +27.20% |
| 2003 | $2.30 | $2.50 | +$0.20 | +8.70% | +8.70% |
| 2002 | $1.87 | $2.30 | +$0.43 | +22.99% | +22.99% |
| 2001 | $2.07 | $1.87 | $-0.20 | -9.66% | -9.66% |
| 2000 | $1.95 | $2.07 | +$0.12 | +6.15% | +6.15% |
| 1999 | $2.48 | $1.95 | $-0.53 | -21.37% | -21.37% |
| 1998 | $2.31 | $2.48 | +$0.17 | +7.36% | +7.36% |
| 1997 | $2.04 | $2.31 | +$0.27 | +13.24% | +13.24% |
Quarterly EPS: QoQ & YoY
| Quarter | Value | QoQ | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $11.73 | +24.1% | +18.7% |
| Q4 2025 | $9.45 | +54.9% | -3.0% |
| Q3 2025 | $6.10 | -39.2% | -38.8% |
| Q2 2025 | $10.04 | +1.6% | +4.7% |
| Q1 2025 | $9.88 | +1.4% | +1.6% |
| Q4 2024 | $9.74 | -2.2% | +22.1% |
| Q3 2024 | $9.96 | +3.9% | +4.4% |
| Q2 2024 | $9.59 | -1.3% | +2.2% |
| Q1 2024 | $9.72 | +21.8% | +0.0% |
| Q4 2023 | $7.98 | -16.4% | +5.3% |
| Q3 2023 | $9.54 | +1.7% | +13.7% |
| Q2 2023 | $9.38 | -3.5% | +29.9% |
| Q1 2023 | $9.72 | +28.2% | +35.8% |
| Q4 2022 | $7.58 | -9.7% | +38.6% |
| Q3 2022 | $8.39 | +16.2% | +47.7% |
| Q2 2022 | $7.22 | +0.8% | +67.9% |
QoQ = change vs the prior quarter; YoY = change vs the same quarter a year earlier.
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