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W. W. Grainger
S&P 500Industrials· USA

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Status-Quo-Player

W. W. Grainger

$1,161.66

-0.93%

Open $1,168.00·Prev $1,172.60

as of 13 Apr

STATUS-QUO-PLAYER

Power Core

Grainger's moat is the accumulated infrastructure and data advantage that converts the chaos of fragmented MRO procurement into a single, integrated, and deeply embedded customer relationship.

Published1 Apr 2026
UniverseS&P 500
SectorIndustrials

Direction of Movement

Share Gains and Margin Expansion Drive Upward Trajectory

ROC 200

+4.3%

Referenced in 1 other analysis

Company Profile

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies and services, operating primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The company serves over 4.5 million customers worldwide through two distinct business models. Its High-Touch Solutions North America segment offers approximately 2 million MRO products alongside technical support and inventory management services tailored to larger businesses. The Endless Assortment segment operates two online platforms—Zoro and MonotaRO—providing streamlined access to millions of products for smaller businesses and enterprises seeking one-stop shopping solutions. W.W. Grainger distributes a comprehensive range of products including safety and security equipment, material handling and storage solutions, pumps and plumbing supplies, cleaning and maintenance products, and metalworking and hand tools. Founded in 1927 in Chicago, the company leverages innovative technology and deep customer relationships to deliver products and solutions across its distribution network, which includes physical branches, online channels, and distribution facilities.

Sector

Industrials

Industry

Industrial Distribution

Employees

22,100

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