W.W. Grainger, Inc.

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

1,210.00
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+10.00
(+0.83%)
36.49EPS
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Important Dates

W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 4, 2026.

Earnings Date11/4/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, W.W. Grainger, Inc. has 47.10M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding47.10M

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, W.W. Grainger, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 2.81, meaning it holds 2.8x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 61.98, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 37.06 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio2.81
Quick Ratio1.60
Debt / Equity61.98
Debt / EBITDA0.93
Interest Coverage37.06

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, W.W. Grainger, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 47.92, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 28.64 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 20.16, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 25.76, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 653,268.46 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 25,250.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 4.83 indicates how many times W.W. Grainger, Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)47.92
Return on Assets (ROA)20.16
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)28.64
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)25.76
Revenue Per Employee653,268.46
Employee Count25,250.00
Inventory Turnover4.83

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, W.W. Grainger, Inc. recorded 616.21M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 26.22, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 2.35B, leaving 1.64B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax616.21M
Effective Tax Rate26.22

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 23, 2026, W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 45.08% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 941.40, while the 200-day moving average is 709.23.

52-Week Price Change45.08%
50-Day Moving Average941.40
200-Day Moving Average709.23

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, W.W. Grainger, Inc. generated 16.50B in revenue and converted that into 1.64B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 36.49. EBITDA reached 2.63B, while operating income came in at 2.40B.

Revenue16.50B
Gross Profit6.50B
Operating Income2.40B
Pretax Income2.35B
Net Income1.64B
EBITDA2.63B
EBIT2.40B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)36.49

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, W.W. Grainger, Inc. holds 515.55M in cash and equivalents against 2.45B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 1.59B. Total book value stands at 3.62B, with working capital of 3.38B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents515.55M
Total Debt2.45B
Net Debt1.59B
Equity (Book Value)3.62B
Book Value Per Share76.77
Working Capital3.38B

Cash Flow

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W.W. Grainger, Inc. produced 1.90B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.

Operating Cash Flow1.90B
Free Cash Flow1.90B
FCF Per Share40.12

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, W.W. Grainger, Inc. posted a gross margin of 39.40, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 14.57 and net profit margin of 9.92 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin39.40
Operating Margin14.57
Pretax Margin14.25
Profit Margin9.92
EBITDA Margin15.93

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, W.W. Grainger, Inc. paid dividends of 9.13 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 23.66 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth.

Dividend Per Share9.13
Payout Ratio23.66

Stock Splits

W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on June 15, 1998 with a 1:2 split ratio.

Last Split Date6/15/1998
Split Ratio1:2