Company Description
W.W. Grainger, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products and services primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom.
The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions North America and Endless Assortment.
It provides safety, security, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance, and metalworking and hand tools.
The company also offers technical support and inventory management services. It serves smaller businesses to large corporations, government entities, and other institutions, as well as commercial, healthcare, and manufacturing industries 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.
| Country | United States |
| Founded | 1927 |
| Industry | Industrial Distribution |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Employees | 25,000 |
| CEO | Donald Macpherson |
Contact Details
Address: 100 Grainger Parkway Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-5201 United States | |
| Phone | 847 535 1000 |
| Website | grainger.com |
Stock Details
| Ticker Symbol | GWW |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Stock Type | Common Stock |
| Fiscal Year | January - December |
| Reporting Currency | USD |
| CIK Code | 0000277135 |
| CUSIP Number | 384802104 |
| ISIN Number | US3848021040 |
| Employer ID | 36-1150280 |
| SIC Code | 5000 |
Key Executives
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Donald G. Macpherson | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
| Deidra Cheeks Merriwether | Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President |
| Nancy L. Berardinelli-Krantz | Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer |
| Melanie J. Tinto | Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer |
| Paige K. Robbins | Senior Vice President and President of Grainger Business Unit |
| Laurie R. Thomson | Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer |
| Jonny LeRoy | Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer |
| Kyle Bland | Vice President of Investor Relations |
| Masaya Suzuki | Managing Director of Endless Assortment Business |
| Barry Greenhouse | Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Supplier Management |
Latest SEC Filings
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | 144 | Filing |
| Mar 27, 2026 | SCHEDULE 13G/A | Filing |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 144 | Filing |
| Mar 10, 2026 | ARS | Filing |
| Mar 10, 2026 | DEFA14A | Additional definitive proxy soliciting materials and Rule 14(a)(12) material |
| Mar 10, 2026 | DEF 14A | Other definitive proxy statements |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 10-K | Annual Report |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 144 | Filing |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |