W.W. Grainger

GWW

Market cap $54.1B

W.W. Grainger (GWW) is rated a buy, offering steady long-term dividend growth and capital appreciation potential despite a premium valuation. GWW's proactive tariff mitigation, strategic focus on North America and Japan, and divestiture of Cromwell have stabilized margins and improved operational focus. Adjusted diluted EPS rose 1.3% to $39.48 in FY2025, with a 4.5% Q4 sales increase and continued robust dividend growth outpacing inflation.

April 2026 is poised for dividend increases from blue-chip names with long records of annual hikes. Procter & Gamble (PG), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), IBM, Apple, Kinder Morgan, W.W. Grainger, and Costco are expected to announce increases, reflecting historical patterns. Forecasted yields and five-year dividend growth rates suggest modest to strong hikes, with COST and GWW leading in growth potential.

CHICAGO, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, brought together more than 10,000 customers, suppliers and industry leaders at the Grainger Show in Orlando, Florida, on March 15-17. The biennial event is one of the largest MRO gatherings in the world and focuses on the latest trends, advancements and challenges shaping the industry.

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20th annual recognition honors organizations committed to business integrity through robust ethics, compliance, and governance programs LAKE FOREST, Ill., March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, has been recognized as one of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

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W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) Presents at 47th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference Transcript