GWW at a glance
W. W. Grainger (GWW, SEC CIK 277135) filed its latest 10-K annual report on February 19, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on August 4, 2026, an 8-K current report on August 4, 2026 and Form 4 insider filings as recently as October 2, 2026. SignalX summarizes each filing with AI and tracks the company's insider trades and institutional holders.
- For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), W. W. Grainger (GWW) reported revenue of $17.9 billion (up 4.5% from FY2024) and net income of $1.7 billion. Diluted EPS was $35.40.
- As of June 30, 2026, 49 institutional investment managers tracked by SignalX reported holding W. W. Grainger (GWW) shares worth $26.0 billion in 13F-HR filings.
Source: SEC EDGAR (XBRL financial data, 13F-HR and Form 4 filings).
- Revenue · FY2025
- $17.9B
- +4.5% vs prior year
- Insiders · 90 days
- 0 buys · 0 sells
- No open-market trades
- 13F holders
- 49 funds
- $26.0B · +2 vs prior quarter
- Latest 8-K
- Aug 4, 2026
- Item 2.02
AI 10-K Annual Report Analysis
Latest 10-K, fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025
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 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
AI summary of the GWW 10-K filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGARHow to read a 10-K
AI 10-Q Quarterly Report Analysis
Latest 10-Q, quarter ended Jun 30, 2026
Risk Factors
- No Risk Factors section provided; quarter-to-quarter risk changes cannot be assessed
- Share-repurchase authorization: 2,742,741 shares remaining under the 2024 Program
- Insider trading exposure: Novich Family Trust plan covers 33,644 deferred stock units through November 5, 2027
- Compliance disclosure: Rule 10b5-1 arrangement adopted June 9, 2026 by director Neil Novich’s family trust
AI summary of the GWW 10-Q filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGAR10-K vs 10-Q vs 8-K
AI 8-K Current Report Analysis
The most recent material events, by 8-K item
Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Q2 fiscal 2026 results for quarter ended June 30, 2026
- Grainger furnished the earnings release as Exhibit 99.1 for detailed financial results
Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1
- Q2 sales $5.021B, up 10.3%; daily organic constant-currency growth 13.7%, signaling strong underlying demand
- Operating margin 16.1%, up 120 bps, including $43M of IEEPA tariff refunds that boosted gross profit
Item 5.02: Departure/Appointment of Directors or Principal Officers
- CFO Deidra Merriwether resigns September 4, 2026 to pursue another opportunity
- Resignation unrelated to operations, financial statements, internal controls, policies, practices, or auditors
Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Q1 fiscal 2026 results for period ended March 31, 2026
- Press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 contains financial results and investor-relevant details
AI summaries of GWW 8-K current reports filed with the SEC. What 8-K item codes mean
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Recent Insider Transactions (Form 4)
Latest reported trades by officers, directors and 10% owners
| Insider | Type | Date | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomson Laurie R | A | Oct 1, 2026 | 590 | - |
| NOVICH NEIL S | G | Sep 1, 2026 | 64 | - |
| Watson Lucas E | A | Sep 1, 2026 | 12 | $1309.49 |
| Davis George S | A | Sep 1, 2026 | 2 | $1309.49 |
| KLEIN CHRISTOPHER J | A | Sep 1, 2026 | 2 | $1309.49 |
| NOVICH NEIL S | A | Sep 1, 2026 | 64 | $1309.49 |
| NOVICH NEIL S | G | Sep 1, 2026 | 64 | - |
| SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | A | Sep 1, 2026 | 20 | $1309.49 |
Financial SummaryXBRL
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | |||
| Revenue | - | $17.2B | $17.9B |
| Gross Profit | - | $6.8B | $7.0B |
| Operating Income | - | $2.6B | $2.5B |
| Net Income | - | $1.9B | $1.7B |
| Gross Margin | - | 39.4% | 39.1% |
| Op. Margin | - | 15.4% | 13.9% |
| Net Margin | - | 11.1% | 9.5% |
| Balance Sheet | |||
| Total Assets | $8.1B | $8.8B | $9.0B |
| Equity | $3.1B | $3.4B | $3.7B |
| ROE | - | 56.8% | 45.7% |
| Per Share | |||
| EPS | - | $38.71 | $35.40 |
| Cash Flow | |||
| Operating CF | - | $2.1B | $2.0B |
| CapEx | - | $541.0M | $684.0M |
Source: XBRL data in W. W. Grainger (GWW)'s 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, in USD. Compare across companies →
13F Fund Holdings: Quarterly Trend
Latest: Q2 2026Aggregate GWW share value held by 13F filers tracked by SignalX, by quarter.
Quarterly totals table
| Quarter | Funds | Total value |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 49 | $26.04B |
| Q1 2026 | 47 | $20.65B |
| Q4 2025 | 46 | $19.37B |
| Q3 2025 | 47 | $18.53B |
| Q2 2025 | 46 | $20.57B |
| Q1 2025 | 44 | $15.33B |
| Q4 2024 | 41 | $14.41B |
| Q3 2024 | 36 | $6.74B |
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Source: 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR (aggregated from 356 fund-quarter rows). Reflects only 13F filers tracked by SignalX, not the full institutional ownership universe. How 13F filings work
GWW filing archive
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Latest 2026 SEC Filings: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K & Form 4
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| 4 | Sep 1, 2026 | - | - | - |
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| 10-Q | Aug 4, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 8-K | Aug 4, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 8-K | Aug 3, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Jun 8, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 14, 2026 | - | - | |
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| 4 | May 12, 2026 | - | - | |
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| 8-K | May 8, 2026 | - | Analysis | |
| 10-Q | May 7, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 4 | May 5, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | May 1, 2026 | - | - | - |
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GWW SEC filings: frequently asked questions
Which institutions hold GWW stock?
As of June 30, 2026, the largest W. W. Grainger (GWW) holders among the 13F filers tracked by SignalX were BlackRock ($6.3 billion), Vanguard Capital Management LLC ($3.9 billion), Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC ($3.1 billion), State Street Corp ($2.7 billion), Wells Fargo & Co ($1.2 billion). 13F-HR reports are filed up to 45 days after each quarter ends.
What was GWW's revenue in fiscal year 2025?
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), W. W. Grainger (GWW) reported revenue of $17.9 billion (up 4.5% from FY2024) and net income of $1.7 billion. Diluted EPS was $35.40. The figures come from the XBRL data in the 10-K.
What are the main risks in GWW's latest 10-K?
In the 10-K filed February 19, 2026, W. W. Grainger (GWW) flagged: 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. (AI summary of the Risk Factors section.)
What did GWW report in its latest 8-K?
W. W. Grainger (GWW) filed an 8-K on August 4, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition). Q2 fiscal 2026 results for quarter ended June 30, 2026.
What are the latest GWW SEC filings?
W. W. Grainger (GWW) filed its latest 10-K annual report on February 19, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on August 4, 2026, an 8-K current report on August 4, 2026 and a Form 4 insider filing on October 2, 2026.
What is GWW's SEC CIK number?
W. W. Grainger (GWW)'s SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 277135. EDGAR lists every GWW filing under that number.
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