What one share of W.W. Grainger holds
W.W. Grainger, Inc., incorporated in the State of Illinois in 1928, is a broad line, distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom (U.K.).
W.W. Grainger’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Sales | $396.29 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $39.32 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $13.98 |
| Free cash flow | $31.75 |
| Dividends | $10.41 |
| Cash and investments | $12.51 |
| Debt | $51.12 |
| Book value | $87.71 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $76.25 | $4.99 | — | — | $1.34 | $26.40 |
| 2008 | $87.95 | $5.97 | — | — | $1.55 | $27.20 |
| 2009 | $83.08 | $5.62 | $1.90 | $7.88 | $1.78 | $29.94 |
| 2010 | $99.56 | $6.93 | $1.76 | $6.51 | $2.08 | $31.79 |
| 2011 | $113.50 | $9.07 | $2.77 | $7.72 | $2.52 | $37.57 |
| 2012 | $125.74 | $9.52 | $3.51 | $7.96 | $3.06 | $43.52 |
| 2013 | $133.72 | $11.13 | $3.86 | $10.12 | $3.59 | $47.21 |
| 2014 | $143.99 | $11.45 | $5.60 | $8.27 | $4.17 | $47.60 |
| 2015 | $151.65 | $11.58 | $5.68 | $10.07 | $4.59 | $36.54 |
| 2016 | $166.62 | $9.88 | $4.67 | $12.16 | $4.83 | $30.57 |
| 2017 | $179.74 | $10.02 | $4.09 | $14.14 | $5.06 | $30.00 |
| 2018 | $198.60 | $13.73 | $4.23 | $14.48 | $5.36 | $34.39 |
| 2019 | $209.22 | $15.46 | $4.03 | $14.95 | $5.68 | $34.55 |
| 2020 | $219.68 | $12.94 | $3.67 | $17.24 | $5.94 | $34.80 |
| 2021 | $249.46 | $19.98 | $4.89 | $13.07 | $6.39 | $36.59 |
| 2022 | $298.00 | $30.27 | $5.01 | $21.08 | $6.78 | $48.55 |
| 2023 | $328.90 | $36.51 | $8.88 | $31.66 | $7.30 | $63.16 |
| 2024 | $350.37 | $38.96 | $11.04 | $32.04 | $8.01 | $69.48 |
| 2025 | $373.79 | $35.54 | $14.25 | $27.73 | $8.83 | $78.79 |
Common questions about W.W. Grainger
How much does one share of W.W. Grainger earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of W.W. Grainger earned $39.32 of profit on $396.29 of sales, keeping about 10¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does W.W. Grainger pay a dividend?
Yes. W.W. Grainger paid $10.41 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2007 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 26¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is W.W. Grainger’s book value per share?
W.W. Grainger’s book value is $87.71 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of W.W. Grainger have?
Each share of W.W. Grainger has $12.51 of cash and investments and $51.12 of debt, as of June 30, 2026.
What is W.W. Grainger’s free cash flow per share?
$31.75 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has W.W. Grainger’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $4.99 in 2007 to $35.54 in 2025, growing about 11.5% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has W.W. Grainger bought back shares?
W.W. Grainger’s share count fell about 43% from 2007 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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