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USD682.46-2.53
Market Closed-0.37%
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Price Action
52 Week Range
481.78811.60
(Low)(High)
Last 7 days
-2.0%
Last 30 days
-2.3%
Last 90 days
-7.5%
Trailing 12 Months
32.5%
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Latest Insider Trading transactions for GWW
Filter Transactions| Datesorted ascending | Name | Buy/Sell | $ Value | Avg. Price | # Shares | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023-08-10 | Williams Susan Slavik | acquired | - | - | 1,061,090 | - |
2023-08-10 | Williams Susan Slavik | sold | - | - | -960,000 | - |
2023-08-10 | Williams Susan Slavik | acquired | - | - | 1,152,950 | - |
2023-08-10 | Williams Susan Slavik | sold | - | - | -2,214,040 | - |
2023-05-12 | Thomson Laurie R | sold | -36,832 | 682 | -54.00 | vp, controller |
2023-05-04 | Robbins Paige K | gifted | - | - | -1,732 | sr. vp |
2023-05-04 | Robbins Paige K | gifted | - | - | 1,732 | sr. vp |
2023-05-02 | Robbins Paige K | acquired | 527,964 | 248 | 2,127 | sr. vp |
2023-05-02 | Thomson Laurie R | sold | -325,461 | 683 | -476 | vp, controller |
2023-05-02 | Robbins Paige K | sold | -1,471,710 | 691 | -2,127 | sr. vp |
Which funds bought or sold GWW recently?
View All Details| Datesorted ascending | Fund Name | Type | % Chg | $ Change | $ Held | % Portfolio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023-09-19 | BIRMINGHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CO INC/AL | reduced | -10.51 | 79,314 | 3,305,220 | 1.38% |
2023-09-12 | Farther Finance Advisors, LLC | reduced | -1.89 | 26,898 | 245,251 | 0.05% |
2023-09-12 | Prosperity Wealth Management, Inc. | new | - | 208,976 | 208,976 | 0.14% |
2023-09-07 | JAG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | new | - | 2,125,400 | 2,125,400 | 0.25% |
2023-09-05 | Covenant Partners, LLC | unchanged | - | 131,710 | 1,040,940 | 0.38% |
2023-08-30 | CHAPIN DAVIS, INC. | new | - | 1,625,280 | 1,625,280 | 0.77% |
2023-08-25 | STRATEGY ASSET MANAGERS LLC | added | 2.1 | 226,981 | 1,570,420 | 0.35% |
2023-08-25 | Brown Shipley& Co Ltd | sold off | -100 | -44,773 | - | -% |
2023-08-25 | Gould Capital, LLC | unchanged | - | 3,093 | 24,446 | 0.02% |
2023-08-24 | Alberta Investment Management Corp | unchanged | - | 89,802 | 709,731 | 0.01% |
Latest Funds Activity
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Net Call Options
No. of Funds
Schedule 13G FIlings of W W Grainger
| Date Filed | Name of Filer | Percent of Class | No. of Shares | Form Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 09, 2023 | vanguard group inc | 10.91% | 5,513,895 | SC 13G/A | |
| Feb 07, 2023 | blackrock inc. | 8.3% | 4,183,578 | SC 13G/A | |
| Feb 10, 2022 | vanguard group inc | 10.04% | 5,174,631 | SC 13G/A | |
| Feb 03, 2022 | longview partners (guernsey) ltd | 3.19% | 1,644,839 | SC 13G/A | |
| Feb 01, 2022 | blackrock inc. | 7.3% | 3,774,174 | SC 13G/A | |
| Jan 13, 2022 | williams susan slavik | 9.2% | 4,726,443 | SC 13G/A | |
| Feb 16, 2021 | longview partners (guernsey) ltd | 5.12% | 2,689,371 | SC 13G/A | |
| Feb 10, 2021 | vanguard group inc | 10.06% | 5,398,750 | SC 13G/A | |
| Feb 08, 2021 | williams susan slavik | 8.81% | 4,728,153 | SC 13G/A | |
| Feb 01, 2021 | blackrock inc. | 6.9% | 3,728,861 | SC 13G/A |
Recent SEC filings of W W Grainger
View All Filings| Date Filed | Form Type | Document | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 06, 2023 | 4 | Insider Trading | |
| Sep 06, 2023 | 4 | Insider Trading | |
| Sep 06, 2023 | 4 | Insider Trading | |
| Sep 06, 2023 | 4 | Insider Trading | |
| Sep 06, 2023 | 4 | Insider Trading | |
| Sep 06, 2023 | 4 | Insider Trading | |
| Sep 06, 2023 | 4 | Insider Trading | |
| Sep 06, 2023 | 4 | Insider Trading | |
| Sep 06, 2023 | 4 | Insider Trading | |
| Sep 06, 2023 | 4 | Insider Trading |
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Peers (Alternatives to W W Grainger)
View All Peers In Detail| Name | Mkt Capsorted ascending | Revenue | Price %, 1M | Returns, 1Y | P/E | P/S | Rev 1-Yr | Inc 1-Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LARGE-CAP | ||||||||
CAT | 139.5B | 64.8B | 0.68% | 59.26% | 16.69 | 2.15 | 19.88% | 23.71% |
GE | 134.2B | 62.5B | 1.19% | 73.63% | 596.62 | 1.75 | 10.18% | 328.56% |
GWW | 34.2B | 16.0B | -2.35% | 32.45% | 19.12 | 2.13 | 12.68% | 33.83% |
FAST | 30.9B | 7.2B | -4.84% | 14.91% | 27.51 | 4.27 | 10.22% | 8.91% |
URI | 29.8B | 13.2B | -1.33% | 54.04% | 13.01 | 2.26 | 23.61% | 30.69% |
| MID-CAP | ||||||||
AIT | 5.9B | 4.4B | 3.34% | 49.07% | 17.16 | 1.35 | 15.80% | 34.70% |
MSM | 5.3B | 4.0B | -5.08% | 27.73% | 14.73 | 1.33 | 14.15% | 19.29% |
BECN | 4.8B | 8.6B | -2.31% | 39.89% | 11.74 | 0.55 | 12.31% | 0.89% |
GMS | 2.5B | 5.4B | -8.27% | 47.48% | 7.69 | 0.47 | 8.62% | 9.49% |
WCC | - | 22.3B | -4.22% | 16.94% | - | - | 11.38% | 23.20% |
| SMALL-CAP | ||||||||
VRTV | 2.3B | 6.4B | 0.27% | 58.79% | 7.46 | 0.36 | -11.99% | 15.46% |
MRC | 831.2M | 3.5B | 8.35% | 16.82% | 8.07 | 0.24 | 19.18% | 586.67% |
BXC | 726.9M | 3.5B | 0.79% | 23.19% | 5.43 | 0.21 | -21.47% | -58.90% |
DXPE | 581.6M | 1.6B | 1.97% | 35.31% | 10.08 | 0.35 | 29.61% | 65.05% |
W W Grainger News
Returns for GWW
Cumulative Returns on GWW
11.7%
10-Year Cumulative Returns
19.5%
7-Year Cumulative Returns
15.5%
5-Year Cumulative Returns
27.3%
3-Year Cumulative Returns
Risks for GWW
What is the probability of a big loss on GWW?
38.9%
Probability that W W Grainger stock will be more than 20% underwater in next one year
18.1%
Probability that W W Grainger stock will be more than 30% underwater in next one year.
0%
Probability that W W Grainger stock will be more than 40% underwater in next one year.
*Calculated based on probability distribution of losses observed in actual data in the last 5 years.
How does GWW drawdown profile look like?
Y-axis is the maximum loss one would have experienced if W W Grainger was unfortunately bought at previous high price.
Drawdowns
Financials for W W Grainger
Income Statement (Last 12 Months)(In Millions)
| Income Statement (Last 12 Months) | (In Millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | (%) Q/Q | 2023Q2 | 2023Q1 | 2022Q4 | 2022Q3 | 2022Q2 | 2022Q1 | 2021Q4 | 2021Q3 | 2021Q2 | 2021Q1 | 2020Q4 | 2020Q3 | 2020Q2 | 2020Q1 | 2019Q4 | 2019Q3 | 2019Q2 | 2019Q1 | 2018Q4 | 2018Q3 | 2018Q2 |
| Revenue | 2.2% | 16,017 | 15,672 | 15,228 | 14,785 | 14,215 | 13,585 | 13,022 | 12,604 | 12,250 | 11,880 | 11,797 | 11,703 | 11,632 | 11,688 | 11,486 | 11,402 | 11,286 | 11,254 | 11,221 | 11,091 | 10,896 |
| Gross Profit | 3.3% | 6,303 | 6,100 | 5,849 | 5,596 | 5,327 | 5,010 | 4,720 | 4,494 | 4,318 | 4,210 | 4,238 | 4,293 | 4,318 | 4,423 | 4,397 | 4,381 | 4,361 | 4,351 | 4,348 | 4,304 | 4,242 |
| S&GA Expenses | 2.0% | 3,815 | 3,739 | 3,634 | 3,508 | 3,404 | 3,287 | 3,173 | 3,089 | 2,971 | 2,992 | 3,219 | 3,368 | 3,435 | 3,365 | 3,135 | 3,010 | 3,139 | 3,165 | 3,190 | 3,200 | 3,050 |
| EBITDA | -100.0% | - | 2,413 | 2,270 | 2,137 | 1,968 | 1,764 | 1,583 | 1,439 | 1,375 | 1,235 | 1,036 | 962 | 941 | 1,136 | 1,359 | 1,342 | 1,239 | 1,248 | 1,256 | 1,196 | 1,277 |
| EBITDA Margin | -100.0% | - | 0.15* | 0.15* | 0.14* | 0.14* | 0.13* | 0.12* | 0.11* | 0.11* | 0.10* | 0.09* | 0.08* | 0.08* | 0.10* | 0.12* | 0.12* | 0.11* | 0.11* | 0.11* | 0.11* | 0.12* |
| Interest Expenses | -2.1% | -96.00 | -94.00 | -93.00 | -92.00 | -89.00 | -89.00 | -87.00 | -86.00 | -87.00 | -93.00 | -93.00 | -91.00 | -88.00 | -81.00 | -79.00 | -212 | -170 | -126 | -82.00 | -80.97 | -79.18 |
| Earnings Before Taxes | 5.6% | 2,419 | 2,291 | 2,146 | 2,022 | 1,857 | 1,659 | 1,485 | 1,343 | 1,283 | 1,148 | 947 | 858 | 818 | 1,000 | 1,209 | 1,318 | 1,167 | 1,125 | 1,081 | 1,010 | 1,089 |
| EBT Margin | -100.0% | - | 0.15* | 0.14* | 0.14* | 0.13* | 0.12* | 0.11* | 0.11* | 0.10* | 0.10* | 0.08* | 0.07* | 0.07* | 0.09* | 0.11* | 0.12* | 0.10* | 0.10* | 0.10* | 0.09* | 0.10* |
| Net Income | 5.9% | 1,788 | 1,689 | 1,547 | 1,465 | 1,336 | 1,208 | 1,043 | 963 | 906 | 792 | 722 | 657 | 650 | 781 | 849 | 955 | 826 | 803 | 782 | 724 | 782 |
| Net Income Margin | -100.0% | - | 0.11* | 0.10* | 0.10* | 0.09* | 0.09* | 0.08* | 0.07* | 0.07* | 0.06* | 0.06* | 0.05* | 0.05* | 0.07* | 0.07* | 0.08* | 0.07* | 0.07* | 0.07* | 0.07* | 0.07* |
| Free Cashflow | -100.0% | - | 1,147 | 1,077 | 920 | 696 | 747 | 682 | 818 | 959 | 953 | 926 | 849 | 861 | 948 | 821 | 851 | 869 | 787 | 818 | 864 | 870 |
Balance Sheet(In Millions)
| Balance Sheet | (In Millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | (%) Q/Q | 2023Q2 | 2023Q1 | 2022Q4 | 2022Q3 | 2022Q2 | 2022Q1 | 2021Q4 | 2021Q3 | 2021Q2 | 2021Q1 | 2020Q4 | 2020Q3 | 2020Q2 | 2020Q1 | 2019Q4 | 2019Q3 | 2019Q2 | 2019Q1 | 2018Q4 | 2018Q3 | 2018Q2 |
| Assets | 2.6% | 8,031 | 7,825 | 7,588 | 7,201 | 7,049 | 6,993 | 6,592 | 6,390 | 6,462 | 6,333 | 6,295 | 6,583 | 7,194 | 7,177 | 6,005 | 5,922 | 5,992 | 6,014 | 5,873 | 5,932 | 5,905 |
| Current Assets | 2.9% | 5,343 | 5,190 | 4,977 | 4,686 | 4,513 | 4,439 | 4,011 | 4,005 | 4,057 | 3,934 | 3,919 | 4,273 | 4,918 | 4,914 | 3,555 | 3,396 | 3,456 | 3,508 | 3,557 | 3,583 | 3,373 |
| Cash Equivalents | 11.7% | 515 | 461 | 325 | 315 | 262 | 364 | 241 | 328 | 547 | 562 | 585 | 859 | 1,603 | 1,492 | 360 | 286 | 315 | 392 | 538 | 517 | 313 |
| Inventory | -1.3% | 2,223 | 2,252 | 2,253 | 2,071 | 1,990 | 1,929 | 1,870 | 1,786 | 1,707 | 1,675 | 1,733 | 1,780 | 1,695 | 1,615 | 1,655 | 1,520 | 1,535 | 1,523 | 1,541 | 1,473 | 1,464 |
| Net PPE | 1.2% | 1,485 | 1,468 | 1,461 | 1,409 | 1,438 | 1,434 | 1,424 | 1,429 | 1,436 | 1,441 | 1,395 | 1,394 | 1,365 | 1,357 | 1,400 | 1,384 | 1,380 | 1,358 | 1,352 | 1,349 | 1,360 |
| Goodwill | -0.5% | 368 | 370 | 371 | 363 | 374 | 384 | 384 | 387 | 390 | 388 | 391 | 369 | 365 | 361 | 429 | 425 | 429 | 425 | 424 | 430 | 535 |
| Current Liabilities | -0.2% | 1,920 | 1,924 | 2,010 | 1,785 | 1,750 | 1,742 | 1,528 | 1,550 | 1,589 | 1,531 | 1,441 | 1,441 | 1,388 | 1,500 | 1,678 | 1,572 | 1,452 | 1,462 | 1,501 | 1,467 | 1,424 |
| Short Term Borrowings | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15.00 | 17.00 | 55.00 | 51.00 | 51.00 | 52.00 | 49.00 | 49.00 | 54.00 |
| LT Debt, Current | -10.8% | 33.00 | 37.00 | 35.00 | 16.00 | 17.00 | - | - | - | - | 7.00 | 8.00 | 12.00 | 21.00 | 21.00 | 246 | 219 | 81.00 | 82.00 | 81.00 | 37.00 | 30.00 |
| LT Debt, Non Current | -0.1% | 2,275 | 2,278 | 2,284 | 2,294 | 2,309 | 2,338 | 2,362 | 2,372 | 2,375 | 2,373 | 2,389 | 2,388 | 3,301 | 3,303 | 1,914 | 1,918 | 2,080 | 2,077 | 2,090 | 2,148 | 2,210 |
| Shareholder's Equity | -3.6% | 2,935 | 3,045 | 2,440 | 2,308 | 2,465 | 2,370 | 2,160 | 2,117 | 2,141 | 2,080 | 2,093 | 2,375 | 2,152 | 2,030 | 2,060 | 2,072 | 2,114 | 2,152 | 2,093 | 2,100 | 2,050 |
| Retained Earnings | 3.4% | 11,477 | 11,101 | 10,700 | 10,402 | 10,066 | 9,782 | 9,500 | 9,301 | 9,089 | 8,948 | 8,779 | 8,694 | 8,536 | 8,500 | 8,405 | 8,380 | 8,226 | 8,045 | 7,869 | 7,752 | 7,725 |
| Additional Paid-In Capital | 0.5% | 1,331 | 1,324 | 1,310 | 1,299 | 1,287 | 1,280 | 1,270 | 1,255 | 1,247 | 1,248 | 1,239 | 1,214 | 1,198 | 1,192 | 1,182 | 1,161 | 1,152 | 1,137 | 1,134 | 1,125 | 1,079 |
| Shares Outstanding | -0.2% | 50.00 | 50.00 | - | 51.00 | 51.00 | 51.00 | - | 52.00 | 52.00 | 52.00 | - | 54.00 | 54.00 | 54.00 | - | 54.00 | 55.00 | 56.00 | - | 56.00 | 56.00 |
| Minority Interest | -5.8% | 292 | 310 | 295 | 254 | 264 | 289 | 286 | 290 | 273 | 264 | 265 | 244 | 223 | 220 | 205 | 201 | 191 | 181 | 172 | 162 | 156 |
Cashflow (Last 12 Months)(In Millions)
| Cashflow (Last 12 Months) | (In Millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | (%) Q/Q | 2023Q2 | 2023Q1 | 2022Q4 | 2022Q3 | 2022Q2 | 2022Q1 | 2021Q4 | 2021Q3 | 2021Q2 | 2021Q1 | 2020Q4 | 2020Q3 | 2020Q2 | 2020Q1 | 2019Q4 | 2019Q3 | 2019Q2 | 2019Q1 | 2018Q4 | 2018Q3 | 2018Q2 |
| Cashflow From Operations | 13.9% | 1,644 | 1,444 | 1,333 | 1,186 | 967 | 986 | 937 | 1,060 | 1,210 | 1,173 | 1,123 | 1,059 | 1,068 | 1,159 | 1,042 | 1,084 | 1,112 | 1,037 | 1,057 | 1,079 | 1,080 |
| Share Based Compensation | 2.0% | 52.00 | 51.00 | 48.00 | 47.00 | 44.00 | 43.00 | 42.00 | 43.00 | 45.00 | 45.00 | 46.00 | 44.00 | 43.00 | 44.00 | 40.00 | 43.00 | 42.00 | 40.00 | 47.00 | 42.00 | 41.00 |
| Cashflow From Investing | 6.6% | -282 | -302 | -263 | -258 | -268 | -225 | -226 | -227 | -227 | -185 | -179 | -189 | -193 | -202 | -202 | -206 | -183 | -187 | -166 | -151 | -145 |
| Cashflow From Financing | -6.6% | -1,105 | -1,037 | -972 | -917 | -964 | -948 | -1,039 | -1,369 | -2,053 | -1,931 | -726 | -295 | 427 | 153 | -1,023 | -1,108 | -925 | -745 | -670 | -684 | -893 |
| Dividend Payments | 2.1% | 381 | 373 | 370 | 381 | 364 | 360 | 357 | 353 | 350 | 341 | 338 | 332 | 329 | 330 | 328 | 326 | 324 | 320 | 316 | 310 | 307 |
| Buy Backs | 7.5% | 714 | 664 | 603 | 547 | 605 | 595 | 695 | 1,025 | 783 | 676 | 601 | 201 | 401 | 665 | 700 | 742 | 628 | 391 | 425 | 443 | 479 |
GWW Income Statement
2023-06-30CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022 | |
| Income Statement [Abstract] | ||||
| Net sales | $ 4,182 | $ 3,837 | $ 8,273 | $ 7,484 |
| Cost of goods sold | 2,538 | 2,396 | 4,995 | 4,660 |
| Gross profit | 1,644 | 1,441 | 3,278 | 2,824 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 983 | 907 | 1,937 | 1,756 |
| Operating earnings | 661 | 534 | 1,341 | 1,068 |
| Other (income) expense: | ||||
| Interest expense – net | 24 | 22 | 48 | 45 |
| Other – net | (8) | (5) | (14) | (11) |
| Total other expense – net | 16 | 17 | 34 | 34 |
| Earnings before income taxes | 645 | 517 | 1,307 | 1,034 |
| Income tax provision | 155 | 128 | 309 | 260 |
| Net earnings | 490 | 389 | 998 | 774 |
| Less net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest | 20 | 18 | 40 | 37 |
| Net earnings attributable to W.W. Grainger, Inc. | $ 470 | $ 371 | $ 958 | $ 737 |
| Earnings per share: | ||||
| Basic (in dollars per share) | $ 9.32 | $ 7.22 | $ 18.98 | $ 14.33 |
| Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ 9.28 | $ 7.19 | $ 18.89 | $ 14.26 |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding: | ||||
| Basic (in shares) | 50.1 | 51.0 | 50.2 | 51.1 |
| Diluted (in shares) | 50.3 | 51.3 | 50.4 | 51.4 |
GWW Balance Sheet
2023-06-30CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Current assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 515 | $ 325 |
| Accounts receivable (less allowances for credit losses of $37 and $36, respectively) | 2,418 | 2,133 |
| Inventories – net | 2,223 | 2,253 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 187 | 266 |
| Total current assets | 5,343 | 4,977 |
| Property, buildings and equipment – net | 1,485 | 1,461 |
| Goodwill | 368 | 371 |
| Intangibles – net | 237 | 232 |
| Operating lease right-of-use | 428 | 367 |
| Other assets | 170 | 180 |
| Total assets | 8,031 | 7,588 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Current maturities | 33 | 35 |
| Trade accounts payable | 1,158 | 1,047 |
| Accrued compensation and benefits | 254 | 334 |
| Operating lease liability | 74 | 68 |
| Accrued expenses | 368 | 474 |
| Income taxes payable | 33 | 52 |
| Total current liabilities | 1,920 | 2,010 |
| Long-term debt | 2,275 | 2,284 |
| Long-term operating lease liability | 375 | 318 |
| Deferred income taxes and tax uncertainties | 131 | 121 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 103 | 120 |
| Shareholders' equity | ||
| Cumulative preferred stock – $5 par value – 12,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding | 0 | 0 |
| Common Stock – $0.50 par value – 300,000,000 shares authorized; 109,659,219 shares issued | 55 | 55 |
| Additional contributed capital | 1,331 | 1,310 |
| Retained earnings | 11,477 | 10,700 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive losses | (184) | (180) |
| Treasury stock, at cost – 59,660,871 and 59,402,896 shares, respectively | (9,744) | (9,445) |
| Total W.W. Grainger, Inc. shareholders’ equity | 2,935 | 2,440 |
| Noncontrolling interest | 292 | 295 |
| Total shareholders' equity | 3,227 | 2,735 |
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 8,031 | $ 7,588 |
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.