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).
GWW Free Cash Flow (FCF)
Reported quarterly free cash flow; no daily interpolation.
GWW Quarterly Free Cash Flow Growth (YoY)
Free Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
GWW Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart
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
| DATE | FREE 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 |
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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