W.W. Grainger
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About W.W. Grainger
Industries
Consulting
Industrial & Manufacturing
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Douglasville, Georgia
Founded
1927
Overview
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Grainger's 2024 sales grew by 5.9%, indicating strong market demand.
- The MRO market is projected to reach $701 billion by 2025, benefiting Grainger.
- Digital transformation in industrial distribution boosts Grainger's growth potential.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from Amazon Business threatens Grainger's market share.
- Labor shortages in logistics could disrupt Grainger's operational efficiency.
- Currency fluctuations in Japan and the UK may impact Grainger's profitability.
What makes W.W. Grainger unique
- Grainger's strong ESG focus enhances its brand reputation and customer loyalty.
- The company offers a curated product range tailored to diverse industry needs.
- Grainger's extensive North American, Japanese, and UK operations provide a broad market reach.
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Funding
Total Funding
$0
Below
Industry Average
Funded Over
1 Rounds
Company News
CHICAGO, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW) today announced that the Board of Directors has selected a slate of nominees to serve for the 2025-2026 period. The 12 candidates, all current Board members, to be voted on at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are:George S. DavisKatherine D. JasponChristopher J. KleinD.G
Focused execution driving strategy forward and powering continued solid results;Issues 2025 guidance, including 4.0% - 6.5% daily, constant currency sales growth. Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights Delivered sales of $4.2 billion, up 5.9%, or 4.7% on a daily, organic constant currency basis. Achieved operating margin of 15.0%, up 110 basis points on a reported basis, or up 40 basis points on an adjusted basis
CHICAGO, Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) announced today that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.05 per share. The dividend is payable on March 1, 2025, to shareholders of record on February 10, 2025.About GraingerW.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dalfen Industrial, one of the nation's largest privately owned industrial real estate firms, has announced the off-market acquisition of a 219,123-square-foot, Class A industrial facility in Lumberton, New Jersey
Operational execution driving resilient performance; Company narrows 2024 earnings outlook. Second Quarter HighlightsDelivered sales of $4.3 billion, up 3.1%, or 5.1% on a daily, organic constant currency basis. Achieved reported operating margin of 15.1%, down 70 basis points, or 15.4% on an adjusted basis, down 40 basis points
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About W.W. Grainger
Industries
Consulting
Industrial & Manufacturing
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Douglasville, Georgia
Founded
1927
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