W.W. GRAINGER, INC.

W.W. Grainger, Inc. distributes maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies and services. The company provides items such as safety gear, material handling equipment, pumps, cleaning products, and hand tools. It operates through two primary business segments: High-Touch Solutions North America and Endless Assortment. High-Touch Solutions provides technical expertise and onsite inventory management for clients with complex requirements, while Endless Assortment delivers an extensive selection through online storefronts such as Zoro and MonotaRO. Grainger serves more than 4.6 million customers, spanning small enterprises, large corporations, healthcare institutions, and government bodies across various commercial and manufacturing sectors.

Grainger maintains operations primarily in North America and Japan, having exited the United Kingdom in late 2025. Its supply network encompasses branch locations and distribution centers stocked by over 5,000 primary suppliers worldwide. The company employs roughly 25,000 people globally, with about 90% located in North America and 10% in Asia. The provided text does not state the city of Grainger's corporate headquarters.

Summary of the business section of W.W. Grainger's latest annual report, written by StockData.

“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.

“As of December 31, 2025 , Grainger had approximately 25,000 team members worldwide, of whom approximately 22,100 were full-time and 2,900 were part-time or temporary.”