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Free Cash Flow (FCF): $1.38B

The free cash flow (FCF) is $1.38B. It is below its 12-month average by 0.55% ($1.39B).

Free Cash Flow

GWW Free Cash Flow (FCF)

$569.00M

Reported quarterly free cash flow; no daily interpolation.

+191.79% 5Y

GWW Quarterly Free Cash Flow Growth (YoY)

Free Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.

GWW Free Cash Flow (FCF)

GWW Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

GWW Free Cash Flow (FCF)

GWW Current vs Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

GWW Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$1.38B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$1.39B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$1.48B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$1.26B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$994.76M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$798.29M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$672.68M

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-0.55%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-6.98%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+9.80%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+38.63%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+72.74%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+105.00%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$1.38B

FCF Yield

2.12%

Price/FCF

47.3

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for GWW stock is $1.38B.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for GWW stock is $1.39B.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for GWW stock is $1.48B.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for GWW stock is $1.26B.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for GWW stock is $994.76M.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for GWW stock is $798.29M.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for GWW stock is $672.68M.

GWW Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2026-03-31$1.38B
2025-09-30$1.23B
2025-03-31$1.55B
2024-09-30$1.88B
2024-03-31$1.77B
2023-09-30$1.42B
2023-03-31$1.15B
2022-09-30$920.00M
2022-03-31$747.00M
2021-09-30$818.00M
2021-03-31$953.00M
2020-09-30$849.00M
2020-03-31$948.00M
2019-09-30$851.00M
2019-03-31$806.30M
2018-09-30$882.61M
2018-03-31$814.83M
2017-09-30$791.66M
2017-03-31$718.97M
2016-09-30$611.82M
2016-03-31$683.00M
2015-09-30$637.51M
2015-03-31$527.29M
2014-09-30$539.93M
2014-03-31$682.75M
2013-09-30$737.46M
2013-03-31$634.19M
2012-09-30$533.98M
2012-03-31$524.77M
2011-09-30$484.86M
2011-03-31$475.32M
2010-09-30$604.37M
2010-03-31$673.38M
2009-09-30$551.08M
2009-03-31$369.27M
2008-09-30$271.90M
2008-03-31$201.94M
2007-09-30$281.02M
2007-03-31$352.72M
2006-09-30$330.93M
2006-03-31$321.20M
2005-09-30$244.18M
2005-03-31$190.99M
2004-09-30$378.13M
2004-03-31$373.07M
2003-09-30$174.87M
2003-03-31$148.51M

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