GWW - NYSE
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
$1.28K
+1.3%W.W. Grainger, Inc. distributes maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products and services in the United States, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment. It offers safety and security supplies, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance supplies, and metalworking and hand tools. It also offers inventory management and technical support services. The company serves businesses, corporations, government entities, and other institutions 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.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotW.W. Grainger, Inc. Dividend History
GWW Dividend Payment History
Total Payments
50
Latest Dividend
$2.4900
Annual Amount
$11.5300
Frequency
Quarterly
| Declaration | Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adjusted | Frequency | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 29, 2026 | May 11, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 | $2.4900 | $2.4900 | Quarterly | +10.18% |
Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 | $2.2600 | $2.2600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 29, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | $2.2600 | $2.2600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 30, 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 | $2.2600 | $2.2600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 30, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 | $2.2600 | $2.2600 | Quarterly | +10.24% |
Jan 29, 2025 | Feb 10, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 | $2.0500 | $2.0500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 30, 2024 | Nov 11, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 | $2.0500 | $2.0500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 31, 2024 | Aug 12, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 | $2.0500 | $2.0500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 24, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 | $2.0500 | $2.0500 | Quarterly | +10.22% |
Jan 31, 2024 | Feb 12, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 | $1.8600 | $1.8600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 25, 2023 | Nov 13, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 | $1.8600 | $1.8600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 26, 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 | $1.8600 | $1.8600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 26, 2023 | May 8, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 | $1.8600 | $1.8600 | Quarterly | +8.14% |
Jan 25, 2023 | Feb 13, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 | $1.7200 | $1.7200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 26, 2022 | Nov 14, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 | $1.7200 | $1.7200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 27, 2022 | Aug 8, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 | $1.7200 | $1.7200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 27, 2022 | May 9, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 | $1.7200 | $1.7200 | Quarterly | +6.17% |
Jan 26, 2022 | Feb 14, 2022 | Mar 1, 2022 | $1.6200 | $1.6200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 27, 2021 | Nov 8, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 | $1.6200 | $1.6200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 28, 2021 | Aug 9, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 | $1.6200 | $1.6200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 28, 2021 | May 10, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 | $1.6200 | $1.6200 | Quarterly | +5.88% |
Jan 27, 2021 | Feb 8, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 | $1.5300 | $1.5300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 28, 2020 | Nov 9, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 | $1.5300 | $1.5300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 29, 2020 | Aug 10, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | $1.5300 | $1.5300 | Quarterly | +6.25% |
Apr 29, 2020 | May 11, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020 | $1.4400 | $1.4400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 29, 2020 | Feb 10, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 | $1.4400 | $1.4400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 30, 2019 | Nov 11, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019 | $1.4400 | $1.4400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 31, 2019 | Aug 12, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019 | $1.4400 | $1.4400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 24, 2019 | May 13, 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 | $1.4400 | $1.4400 | Quarterly | +5.88% |
Jan 30, 2019 | Feb 11, 2019 | Mar 1, 2019 | $1.3600 | $1.3600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 31, 2018 | Nov 12, 2018 | Dec 1, 2018 | $1.3600 | $1.3600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 25, 2018 | Aug 13, 2018 | Sep 1, 2018 | $1.3600 | $1.3600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 25, 2018 | May 14, 2018 | Jun 1, 2018 | $1.3600 | $1.3600 | Quarterly | +6.25% |
Jan 31, 2018 | Feb 12, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 | $1.2800 | $1.2800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 25, 2017 | Nov 13, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 | $1.2800 | $1.2800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 26, 2017 | Aug 14, 2017 | Sep 1, 2017 | $1.2800 | $1.2800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 26, 2017 | May 8, 2017 | Jun 1, 2017 | $1.2800 | $1.2800 | Quarterly | +4.92% |
Jan 25, 2017 | Feb 13, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 | $1.2200 | $1.2200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 26, 2016 | Nov 14, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 | $1.2200 | $1.2200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 27, 2016 | Aug 8, 2016 | Sep 1, 2016 | $1.2200 | $1.2200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 27, 2016 | May 9, 2016 | Jun 1, 2016 | $1.2200 | $1.2200 | Quarterly | +4.27% |
Jan 27, 2016 | Feb 8, 2016 | Mar 1, 2016 | $1.1700 | $1.1700 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 28, 2015 | Nov 9, 2015 | Dec 1, 2015 | $1.1700 | $1.1700 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 29, 2015 | Aug 10, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 | $1.1700 | $1.1700 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 29, 2015 | May 11, 2015 | Jun 1, 2015 | $1.1700 | $1.1700 | Quarterly | +8.33% |
Jan 28, 2015 | Feb 9, 2015 | Mar 1, 2015 | $1.0800 | $1.0800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 29, 2014 | Nov 10, 2014 | Dec 1, 2014 | $1.0800 | $1.0800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 30, 2014 | Aug 11, 2014 | Sep 1, 2014 | $1.0800 | $1.0800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 30, 2014 | May 12, 2014 | Jun 1, 2014 | $1.0800 | $1.0800 | Quarterly | +16.13% |
Jan 29, 2014 | Feb 10, 2014 | Mar 1, 2014 | $0.9300 | $0.9300 | Quarterly | - |
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Payout Ratio Analysis
Dividend Sustainability Analysis
Payout Ratio
Conservative payout with excellent safety margin. Company retains significant earnings for growth, acquisitions, or building cash reserves. Dividend is highly sustainable.
FCF Payout Ratio
Excellent FCF coverage. Dividend is well-supported by actual cash generation with ample room for increases and business reinvestment.
Dividend Growth
Significant dividend reduction signals serious challenges. Company prioritizing financial stability over shareholder returns. High risk of further cuts.
Sustainability
Sustainable dividend with adequate coverage. Some areas for improvement but overall appears safe for dividend investors.
Key Insight
Recent dividend cut signals distress: Management forced to reduce payout, indicating financial pressure. Evaluate whether business challenges are temporary or structural before reinvesting.
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