W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Data as of April 18, 2026
Key Metrics
Market Cap
$55.14B
P/E Ratio
32.91
P/B Ratio
14.77
Dividend Yield
0.80%
Return on Equity
0.46%
Debt / Equity
69.11
Insider Ownership
6.25%
Institutional Own.
76.72%
Employees
22,100
Sector & Industry
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial Distribution
About W.W. Grainger, Inc.
W.W. Grainger, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products and services primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions North America and Endless Assortment. It provides safety, security, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance, and metalworking and hand tools. The company also offers technical support and inventory management services. It serves smaller businesses to large corporations, government entities, and other institutions, as well as commercial, healthcare, and manufacturing industries through sales and service representatives, and electronic and ecommerce channels. W.W. Grainger, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Ownership Snapshot
Source: Yahoo Finance / SEC filings. For full details, see the Holdings page.