W.W. Grainger, Inc.
IndustrialsNYSE:GWW · New York Stock Exchange
+$6.84 today
Vol 0.07M · Avg 0.26M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
41.2%
avg 45.7%
ROIC
27.7%
avg 22.2%
ROA
19.0%
avg 15.6%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 41.2% versus its period average of 45.7%. 3 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Donald G. Macpherson | Chairman & Chief Executive Officer | $3.16M | — | 58 | $110,293.00 | 0.23% |
Paige K. Robbins | Senior Vice President & President of Grainger Business Unit | $1.53M | — | 57 | $3,307.00 | <0.01% |
Deidra Cheeks Merriwether | Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President | $1.53M | — | 57 | $10,781.00 | 0.02% |
Melanie J. Tinto | Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer | $1.27M | — | 53 | $3,536.00 | <0.01% |
Nancy L. Berardinelli-Krantz | Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer | $1.25M | — | 48 | $4,180.00 | <0.01% |
Jonny LeRoy | Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer | $1.15M | — | 54 | $2,058.00 | <0.01% |
Barry Greenhouse | Senior Vice President of Merchandising & Supplier Management | — | — | 53 | — | — |
Kyle Bland | Vice President of Investor Relations | — | — | — | — | — |
Masaya Suzuki | Managing Director of Endless Assortment Business | — | — | 51 | — | — |
Laurie R. Thomson | Vice President, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer | — | — | 51 | $442.00 | <0.01% |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
0
$0.00
Sells
75
$34.03M
Net Sentiment
$34.03M
Net selling
Most Active
Merriwether Deidra C
24 transactions
1–10 of 75
Analysis
Insiders reported 0 buys worth $0.00 and 75 sells worth $34.03M over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $34.03M. Merriwether Deidra C was the most active insider with 24 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +6.7% | +12.3% (14yr)2 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +3.7% | +6.3% (14yr)4 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +3.7% | +9.8% (14yr)4 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +4.8% | +8.1% (14yr)4 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in EPS at +6.7% over three years. Forward estimates point to EPS at +12.3% (14yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages GWW?
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) lists 10 active executives. The top listed executive is Deidra Cheeks Merriwether, Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President.
Are GWW insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $42.92M.
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