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W.W. Grainger, Inc. - Company Profile

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W.W. Grainger, Inc. - Overview

Description
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a public company headquartered in Illinois with an estimated 24,200 employees. In the US, the company has a notable market share in at least six industries: Online Industrial Supplies Sales, Online Plumbing & Electrical Supply Sales, Industrial Supplies Wholesaling, Industrial Machinery & Equipment Wholesaling, Tool & Hardware Wholesaling and Fluid Power Equipment Distributors. Their largest market share is in the Online Industrial Supplies Sales industry, where they account for an estimated 44.0% of total industry revenue and are considered an All Star because they display stronger market share, profit and revenue growth compared to their peers.
Company Details

Registered Name: W.W. Grainger, Inc.

Company Type: Operating

Exchange: NYSE

Headquarters: 100 Grainger Parkway Lake Forest IL 60045

Website: https://www.grainger.com/

Employees: 24200

W.W. Grainger, Inc. - Operating Industries and Main Competitors

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W.W. Grainger, Inc. - Products and Services

  • Industrial Machinery & Equipment Wholesaling in the US

    • Of the 7 core revenue-generating products and services in the Industrial Machinery & Equipment Wholesaling in the US industry, W.W. Grainger, Inc. offers:
    • Food processing machinery
    • General-purpose machinery and equipment
    • Hydraulic and pneumatic machinery and equipment
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  • Industrial Supplies Wholesaling in the US

    • Of the 6 core revenue-generating products and services in the Industrial Supplies Wholesaling in the US industry, W.W. Grainger, Inc. offers:
    • Abrasives, strapping and tape
    • Industrial containers
    • Industrial valves and fittings
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  • Tool & Hardware Wholesaling in the US

    • Of the 7 core revenue-generating products and services in the Tool & Hardware Wholesaling in the US industry, W.W. Grainger, Inc. offers:
    • Bolts, nuts, rivets and other fasteners (excludes nails)
    • Hand tools
    • Power tools
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W.W. Grainger, Inc. - Analyst Insights

Grainger reports full-year financial results

Grainger reported its earnings for the fourth quarter and full year of 2021 in February 2022. The company reported delivered sales of $13.0 billion over 2021, which represents a 10.4% increase from 2020, including a 12.4% expansion on an organic, constant currency basis. Additionally, gross margin also expanded 30 basis points to reach 36.2% over 2021, from 35.9% in 2020. Grainger attributed this growth to product mix improvement, in addition to a slightly more favorable price/cost spread

COVID|ESG|Discontinued Activity


In response to volatile demand in the wake of the first COVID-19 surge, the company undertook a comprehensive cost reduction program, aimed at shoring up labor and supply costs.

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W.W. Grainger, Inc. - SWOT Analysis

Strengths and weaknesses take into account internal factors, and are based on W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s performance in comparison to its competitors. Opportunities and Threats focus on external influences, and are based on trends and demand in the Industrial Machinery & Equipment Wholesaling in the US, Industrial Supplies Wholesaling in the US, and Tool & Hardware Wholesaling in the US industries.
Strengths
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Annual Turnover: x.x%
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Weaknesses
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Revenue per Employee: $xx
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W.W. Grainger, Inc. - Financial Statements & Ratios

pie_chartW.W. Grainger, Inc. Income Statement

BALANCE DATE12/31/202112/31/202012/31/201912/31/201812/31/2017
Revenue13,022.011,797.011,486.011,221.010,425.0
Cost of Revenue00000000000000000000
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pie_chartW.W. Grainger, Inc. Balance Sheet

BALANCE DATE12/31/202112/31/202012/31/201912/31/201812/31/2017
Cash and Equivalents241.0585.0360.0538.0327.0
Short-Term Investments00000000000000000000
Derivative Assets, Current00000000000000000000
Restricted Cash and Investments00000000000000000000
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pie_chartW.W. Grainger, Inc. Cash Flow

BALANCE DATE12/31/202112/31/202012/31/201912/31/201812/31/2017
Net Income1,114.0755.0895.0823.0623.0
Income (Loss) From Discontinued Operations00000000000000000000
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization00000000000000000000
Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts00000000000000000000
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