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GWW Dividend History & Analysis | 0.9% Yield

GWW has a dividend yield of 0.9% and paid 8.83 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.87%
Dividends per Share 12m 8.83
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.76%
Dividend Rating 58.08%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.27%
Payout Ratio 22.2%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.33%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -5.7%
Total Return 5y: 161.6%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
RXL 11,390 M 3.71% 11.9%
MSM 4,839 M 3.97% 4.80%
WSO 14,437 M 3.38% 5.84%
FAST 48,883 M 3.13% 5.96%
FTAI 18,147 M 0.77% 7.73%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
VSTS 705 M 300% 100%
ALTG 162 M 174% 100%
RXL 11,390 M 37.7% 64.5%
WSO 14,437 M 11.1% 92.7%
URI 50,823 M 10.1% 100%

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GWW Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-10 2025-11-10 2025-12-01 Quarterly 2.26 0% 0.24%
2025-08-11 2025-08-11 2025-09-01 Quarterly 2.26 0% 0.24%
2025-05-12 2025-05-12 2025-06-01 Quarterly 2.26 10.2% 0.21%
2025-02-10 2025-02-10 2025-03-01 Quarterly 2.05 0% 0.2%
2024-11-08 2024-11-11 2024-12-01 Quarterly 2.05 0% 0.17%
2024-08-12 2024-08-12 2024-09-01 Quarterly 2.05 0% 0.21%
2024-05-10 2024-05-13 2024-06-01 Quarterly 2.05 10.2% 0.21%
2024-02-09 2024-02-12 2024-03-01 Quarterly 1.86 0% 0.2%
2023-11-10 2023-11-13 2023-12-01 Quarterly 1.86 0% 0.24%
2023-08-11 2023-08-14 2023-09-01 Quarterly 1.86 0% 0.26%
2023-05-05 2023-05-08 2023-06-01 Quarterly 1.86 8.1% 0.28%
2023-02-10 2023-02-13 2023-03-01 Quarterly 1.72 0% 0.26%
2022-11-10 2022-11-14 2022-12-01 Quarterly 1.72 0% 0.28%
2022-08-05 2022-08-08 2022-09-01 Quarterly 1.72 0% 0.32%
2022-05-06 2022-05-09 2022-06-01 Quarterly 1.72 6.2% 0.36%
2022-02-11 2022-02-14 2022-03-01 Quarterly 1.62 0% 0.34%
2021-11-05 2021-11-08 2021-12-01 Quarterly 1.62 0% 0.34%
2021-08-06 2021-08-09 2021-09-01 Quarterly 1.62 0% 0.37%
2021-05-07 2021-05-10 2021-06-01 Quarterly 1.62 5.9% 0.36%
2021-02-05 2021-02-08 2021-03-01 Quarterly 1.53 0% 0.41%
2020-11-06 2020-11-09 2020-12-01 Quarterly 1.53 0% N/A
2020-08-07 2020-08-10 2020-09-01 Quarterly 1.53 6.3% N/A
2020-05-08 2020-05-11 2020-06-01 Quarterly 1.44 0% N/A
2020-02-07 2020-02-10 2020-03-01 Quarterly 1.44 0% N/A
2019-11-07 2019-11-11 2019-12-01 Quarterly 1.44 0% N/A
2019-08-09 2019-08-12 2019-09-01 Quarterly 1.44 0% N/A
2019-05-10 2019-05-13 2019-06-01 Quarterly 1.44 5.9% N/A
2019-02-08 2019-02-11 2019-03-01 Quarterly 1.36 0% N/A
2018-11-08 2018-11-12 2018-12-01 Quarterly 1.36 0% N/A
2018-08-10 2018-08-13 2018-09-01 Quarterly 1.36 0% N/A
2018-05-11 2018-05-14 2018-06-01 Quarterly 1.36 6.3% N/A
2018-02-09 2018-02-12 2018-03-01 Quarterly 1.28 0% N/A
2017-11-10 2017-11-13 2017-12-01 Quarterly 1.28 0% N/A
2017-08-10 2017-08-14 2017-09-01 Quarterly 1.28 0% N/A
2017-05-04 2017-05-08 2017-06-01 Quarterly 1.28 4.9% N/A
2017-02-09 2017-02-13 2017-03-01 Quarterly 1.22 0% N/A
2016-11-09 2016-11-14 2016-12-01 Quarterly 1.22 0% N/A
2016-08-04 2016-08-08 2016-09-01 Quarterly 1.22 0% N/A
2016-05-05 2016-05-09 2016-06-01 Quarterly 1.22 4.3% N/A
2016-02-04 2016-02-08 2016-03-01 Quarterly 1.17 0% N/A
2015-11-05 2015-11-09 2015-12-01 Quarterly 1.17 0% N/A
2015-08-06 2015-08-10 2015-09-01 Quarterly 1.17 0% N/A
2015-05-07 2015-05-11 2015-06-01 Quarterly 1.17 8.3% N/A
2015-02-05 2015-02-09 2015-03-01 Quarterly 1.08 0% N/A
2014-11-06 2014-11-10 2014-12-01 Quarterly 1.08 0% N/A
2014-08-07 2014-08-11 2014-09-01 Quarterly 1.08 0% N/A
2014-05-08 2014-05-12 2014-06-01 Quarterly 1.08 16.1% N/A
2014-02-06 2014-02-10 2014-03-01 Quarterly 0.93 0% N/A
2013-11-06 2013-11-11 2013-12-01 Quarterly 0.93 0% N/A
2013-08-08 2013-08-12 2013-09-01 Quarterly 0.93 0% N/A

GWW Dividend FAQ

W.W. Grainger Inc. (NYSE:GWW) distributes maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products and services across North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom, operating through two segments: High-Touch Solutions North America and Endless Assortment.

What is the Dividend Yield of GWW?

As of December 2025, GWW`s dividend yield is 0.87%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 8.83 USD by the current share price of 1019.52.

Does GWW pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, GWW paid a dividend of 8.83 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-10 and the payout was 2.26 USD.

How often does GWW pay dividends?

GWW pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GWW has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-10.

GWW dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GWW for the next 4 payments are between 2.257 (-0.1%) and 2.403 (+6.3%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will GWW pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 2.26 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for WW Grainger (GWW) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GWW?

The next Ex-Dividend date for WW Grainger (GWW) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of GWW?

GWW's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.76% per year.
Strong growth: GWW's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GWW?

GWW's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.27%. If you bought GWW's shares at 389.73 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (8.83 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.27% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GWW?

GWW Payout Consistency is 97.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: WW Grainger has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does GWW have a good Dividend Yield?

GWW`s 0.87% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GWW?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GWW is 22.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of GWW?

GWW`s Overall Dividend Rating is 58.08%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GWW Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GWW`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

WW Grainger`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.62% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has WW Grainger ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1998-06-15 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 115,628,000
1986 115,840,000 +0.18%
1987 115,584,000 -0.22%
1988 110,700,000 -4.23%
1989 106,666,700 -3.64%
1990 108,620,700 +1.83%
1991 108,965,500 +0.32%
1992 106,000,000 -2.72%
1993 101,842,100 -3.92%
1994 101,956,500 +0.11%
1995 102,244,900 +0.28%
1996 103,018,900 +0.76%
1997 96,949,200 -5.89%
1998 92,295,100 -4.8%
1999 92,917,800 +0.67%
2000 93,026,300 +0.12%
2001 92,618,900 -0.44%
2002 90,865,300 -1.89%
2003 90,219,300 -0.71%
2004 90,395,400 +0.2%
2005 89,637,700 -0.84%
2006 83,979,100 -6.31%
2007 77,934,000 -7.2%
2008 74,260,400 -4.71%
2009 72,577,000 -2.27%
2010 69,403,000 -4.37%
2011 70,133,000 +1.05%
2012 70,809,000 +0.96%
2013 70,191,000 -0.87%
2014 68,705,000 -2.12%
2015 62,550,000 -8.96%
2016 59,566,000 -4.77%
2017 56,954,000 -4.39%
2018 56,377,000 -1.01%
2019 54,100,000 -4.04%
2020 53,600,000 -0.92%
2021 51,700,000 -3.54%
2022 50,700,000 -1.93%
2023 49,700,000 -1.97%
2024 48,700,000 -2.01%
2025 48,100,000 -1.23%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-16 04:40