Trailing Dividend / Share
$9.73
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.7%
Payout Ratio
27.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
41 years
GWW Dividend Income Check
Safety
27.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
41 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.2% and trend is rising.
GWW Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.7%
Trailing DPS$9.73
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout27.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout33.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak41 years
3Y CAGR9.2%
5Y CAGR8.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.6%
Total Shareholder Yield2.3%
1Y Total Return31.8%
5Y Total Return221.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$32,17010Y ago$64,26220Y ago$206,655
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
GWW Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
GWW Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
W.W. Grainger, Inc. distributes 27.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 33.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
GWW has raised its dividend for 41 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.2% and 5-year CAGR of 8.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GWW returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.7% dividend yield, 1.6% buyback yield, 2.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 221.7%, with dividends contributing 8.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $64,262 today.
GWW Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$38.91
Avg/Payment$1.9455
Latest Change+10.2%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026Latest | $2.4900 | ↑ +10.2% | 75.61% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $2.2600 | — | 75.96% | Mar 1, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $2.2600 | — | 92.95% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $2.2600 | — | 91.73% | Sep 1, 2025 |
| May 12, 2025 | $2.2600 | ↑ +10.2% | 78.79% | Jun 1, 2025 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | $2.0500 | — | 78.96% | Mar 1, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $2.0500 | — | 66.62% | Dec 1, 2024 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | $2.0500 | — | 81.51% | Sep 1, 2024 |
GWW Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.7%
#6 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
27.4% payout
Streak
41Y
8.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.3%
#4 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWWW.W. Grainger, Inc. | $64.5B | 0.7% | 27.4% | 41 | Sustainable |
3rd  MSMMSC Industrial Direc… | $6.6B | 2.9% | 95.1% | 5 | At Risk |
 FASTFastenal Company | $52.7B | 1.9% | 79.8% | 27 | Watch |
 DXPEDXP Enterprises, Inc… | $2.7B | 0.0% | — | 4 | Unknown |
2nd  WSOWatsco, Inc. | $16.3B | 3.1% | 95.3% | 12 | At Risk |
1st  GPCGenuine Parts Compan… | $15.1B | 3.7% | 8.6% | 43 | Sustainable |
 AITApplied Industrial T… | $12.5B | 0.5% | 16.2% | 16 | Sustainable |
 WDFCWD-40 Company | $4.5B | 1.6% | 55.2% | 10 | Sustainable |
GWW Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $4.75 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2025 | $8.83 | 10.2% | 4 | $35.40 | 24.9% | 4.01x | 2.2% |
| 2024 | $8.01 | 9.7% | 4 | $38.71 | 20.7% | 4.83x | 2.0% |
| 2023 | $7.30 | 7.7% | 4 | $36.51 | 20.0% | 5.00x | 1.9% |
| 2022 | $6.78 | 6.1% | 4 | $30.27 | 22.4% | 4.46x | 1.7% |
| 2021 | $6.39 | 7.6% | 4 | $19.98 | 32.0% | 3.13x | 1.6% |
| 2020 | $5.94 | 4.6% | 4 | $12.94 | 45.9% | 2.18x | 1.5% |
| 2019 | $5.68 | 6.0% | 4 | $15.46 | 36.7% | 2.72x | 1.4% |
| 2018 | $5.36 | 5.9% | 4 | $13.83 | 38.8% | 2.58x | 1.4% |
| 2017 | $5.06 | 4.8% | 4 | $10.02 | 50.5% | 1.98x | 1.3% |
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GWW — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GWW stock.
How much dividend does GWW pay per share?
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $9.73 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is GWW's next ex-dividend date?
GWW's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GWW typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is GWW's dividend safe?
GWW's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +27.4% and FCF payout ratio of +33.3%. With 41 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is GWW a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, W.W. Grainger, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 41 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does GWW pay dividends?
W.W. Grainger, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $9.73 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GWW grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GWW five years ago would be worth approximately $32,170 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GWW's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GWW's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.