GWW W. W. Grainger

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SEC Filings & Insider Trading Activity 2026

Business Overview

• • Core business: Broad line distributor of MRO products and services in North America, Japan, and previously the U.K.
• • Strategic shift: Exited U.K. market by selling Cromwell and closing Zoro U.K. in Q4 2025
• • Geographic contraction: Complete exit from U.K. operations during fiscal year 2026
• • Noteworthy fact: This filing highlights significant market withdrawal rather than expansion or new segments

Risk Factors

• • Legal risk related to Cromwell divestiture and Zoro U.K. closure causing $196 million in one-time SG&A losses
• • Macroeconomic exposure from 4.5% net sales growth to $17.9B, yet net earnings declined 10.6% to $1.71B
• • Operational risk in international markets highlighted by Zoro U.K. closure impacting UK business operations
• • Market disruption risk from digital transformation pressures implied by Endless Assortment closure in UK segment
• • Financial risk of 9.5% SG&A expense increase to $4.5B reducing operating margin from 15.4% to 13.9%

Management Discussion & Analysis

• • Revenue growth and YoY change not explicitly stated in the provided text
• • No specific profitability or margin percentage figures disclosed in the section
• • No segment performance data with numbers provided
• • No cash flow, buybacks, dividends, or capex amounts mentioned
• • Management highlights risks from volatile macroeconomic conditions, tariffs, inflation, and supply chain disruptions; ongoing monitoring and mitigation strategies noted

What are the latest GWW SEC filings in 2026?

W. W. Grainger (GWW) has filed a 10-K annual report on February 19, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on May 7, 2026, an 8-K current report on August 4, 2026 with the SEC. SignalX tracks every new SEC EDGAR filing daily, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Form 4 insider transactions, with AI-powered summaries of key sections.

When did GWW file its most recent 10-K annual report?

W. W. Grainger (GWW) filed its most recent 10-K annual report on February 19, 2026. The 10-K includes audited financial statements, business overview, risk factors, and management discussion, all available on SignalX with AI-generated summaries and XBRL financial data.

How do I view GWW 10-Q quarterly reports?

W. W. Grainger (GWW)'s most recent 10-Q quarterly report was filed on May 7, 2026. SignalX displays every GWW 10-Q with AI-generated summaries of the MD&A (Management Discussion & Analysis) and Risk Factors sections, plus links to the original SEC EDGAR document.

What 8-K current reports has GWW filed recently?

W. W. Grainger (GWW)'s most recent 8-K was filed on August 4, 2026. 8-K filings disclose material corporate events such as earnings releases, executive changes, mergers, and other significant developments. SignalX surfaces each 8-K with item-level summaries so you can quickly see what happened.

Where can I find GWW insider trading activity (Form 4)?

SignalX aggregates every GWW Form 4 insider transaction from SEC EDGAR. Form 4 reports show when officers, directors, and 10% shareholders buy or sell company stock, with transaction code, share count, and price per share.

How often does GWW file with the SEC?

W. W. Grainger (GWW) files a 10-K annual report once per year (typically within 60 days of fiscal year-end) and 10-Q quarterly reports three times per year. 8-K current reports are filed as needed when material events occur, and Form 4 insider transaction reports are due within two business days of a trade. SignalX monitors SEC EDGAR daily to surface every new GWW filing with AI-powered analysis.

What is the difference between 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K SEC filings?

A 10-K is a comprehensive annual report with audited financials, business overview, and risk factors. A 10-Q is a shorter quarterly report with unaudited financials and management discussion. An 8-K is a current report filed when a material event occurs, such as earnings releases, executive changes, acquisitions, or other significant developments. SignalX provides AI-generated summaries for all three filing types for W. W. Grainger (GWW).

What is GWW's SEC CIK number?

W. W. Grainger (GWW)'s SEC CIK (Central Index Key) number is 277135. The CIK is a unique identifier assigned by the SEC to every filing entity. You can use CIK 277135 to look up all GWW filings on SEC EDGAR, or browse them here on SignalX with AI-powered analysis.

Where can I find GWW return on equity (ROE) and financial data?

SignalX extracts XBRL financial data from W. W. Grainger (GWW) 10-K annual filings, including revenue, net income, gross profit, operating income, EPS, total assets, stockholders' equity, and operating cash flow. Return on equity (ROE) can be derived from net income divided by stockholders' equity. Multi-year financial trends are displayed in the Financial Summary table above.