GWW Dividend History & Analysis | 1.1% Yield

GWW has a dividend yield of 1.1% and paid 9.27 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.08%
Payout Ratio 22.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.42%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.09%
Payout FCF 33.4%
Streak Years 40
Dividend Rating 66.14%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Trading Companies & Distributors

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
RXL 12,543 M 7.99% 8.71%
SIX2 3,921 M 3.36% 5.62%
MSM 5,992 M 3.85% 4.39%
GIC 1,098 M 3.58% 3.70%
WSO 17,269 M 3.02% 4.77%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
INTR 2,826 M 166.67% 100.0%
HRI 4,799 M 53.83% 100.0%
AER 23,057 M 44.00% 18.0%
RXL 12,543 M 27.09% 65.8%
FAST 50,491 M 11.80% 88.7%
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1.09% Yield MSM MSC Industrial Direct
3.85% Yield FTAI FTAI Aviation
1.02% Yield
GWW Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 2026-06-01 2.49 +10.2% 0.2%
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 2026-03-01 Quarterly 2.26 0% 0.19%
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% N/A
2021-02-05 2021-02-08 2021-03-01 Quarterly 1.53 0% N/A
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

GWW Dividend FAQ

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) is a broad-line distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies serving industrial, commercial, and institutional markets. Operating primarily through its High-Touch Solutions and Endless Assortment segments, the company provides technical support, inventory management, and a vast catalog of products ranging from safety equipment to metalworking tools.

What is the Dividend Yield of GWW?

As of May 2026, GWW's dividend yield is 1.08%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 9.27 USD by the current share price of 1272.47.

Does GWW pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, GWW paid a dividend of 9.27 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-11 and the payout was 2.49 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 2026-05-11.

GWW dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GWW for the next payments are between 2.471 (-0.8%) and 2.595 (+4.2%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.79%.

Will GWW pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 2.49 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-11. 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 8.42% 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 2.09%. If you bought GWW's shares at 443.71 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (9.27 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.09% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GWW?

GWW Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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 1.08% 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 22.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of GWW?

GWW's Overall Dividend Rating is 66.14%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GWW Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in GWW's Outstanding Shares?

WW Grainger's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.08% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has GWW ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 15, 1998 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 115,628,000 0%
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 47,600,000 -2.26%
2026 47,400,000 -0.42%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-10 02:15 UTC