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Grainger

Industrial MRO distributor

grainger.com

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

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Latest news about Grainger

In short: Grainger reported strong Q1 2026 financial results, increased its dividend for the 55th year, and expanded its industrial AI initiatives.

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

July 29 Yahoo Finance

GRAINGER DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) announced today that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.49 per share. The dividend is payable...

July 28 Yahoo Finance

W.W. Grainger (GWW) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

W.W. Grainger (GWW) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings...

July 27 Ad hoc news

W.W. Grainger stock holds near record levels as sales and profit stay firm

W.W. Grainger stock stays anchored by last reported sales growth, margin strength, and a share price...

July 17 Yahoo Finance

W.W. Grainger (GWW): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q1 Earnings?

What a time it’s been for W.W. Grainger. In the past six months alone, the company’s stock price has...

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