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Grainger

Industrial MRO distributor

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Headquarters: Lake Forest, United States
Founded year: 1927
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 20,000+

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Latest news about Grainger

In short: Grainger exceeded Q1 2026 earnings expectations, raising its annual profit forecast and increasing its quarterly dividend by 10%.

Company announcements

May 7 Grainger

Grainger reports Q1 2026 results

Sales reach $4.7 billion, up 10.1%; EPS hits $11.65, up 18.2%. Increases full-year guidance.

April 29 Grainger

Grainger increases quarterly dividend by 10%

The board approved $2.49 per share, payable June 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 11, 2026. This marks the 55th consecutive year of increases.

April 1 Grainger

Grainger ranked among Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For

This marks its fourth time on the list in 2026. Chairman and CEO D.G. Macpherson credits the team's purpose-driven culture. The honor comes from high employee trust surveys.

March 18 Grainger

Ethisphere names Grainger one of 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies

This marks the second consecutive year for Grainger. It honors commitments to ethics, compliance, and governance programs.

Media coverage

June 16 Ticker Report

Analysts’ New Coverage for June 16th (AIT, ARDX, ATHE, EMR, GWW, MANE, MSM, NVT, PEPG, PRE) - Ticker Report

DA Davidson assumed coverage on shares of W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW).

June 15 Seeking Alpha

Oppenheimer’s top buy ideas and sell ideas within each sector

Oppenheimer analysts remain bullish, citing beta and momentum, and offer buy/sell recommendations for each sector.

June 9 Investing.com

Grainger W.W. stock hits all-time high at 1327.49 USD By Investing.com

Grainger W.W. stock hits all-time high at 1327.49 USD...

June 4 MSN

United Rentals, Grainger among industrials reaching 52-week highs

Shares of United Rentals climbed to a 52-week high Thursday, leading a broader advance in industrial stocks that underscored investors' growing appetite for companies tied...

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