Dividends Paid for W.W. Grainger (GWW)
Dividends Paid for W.W. Grainger (GWW): headline value $467.00M · YoY +10.9%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$467.00M
YoY change
+10.9%
5Y CAGR
+6.7%
Peak year (2025)
$467.00M
Latest annual
$467.00M
Dividends Paid history chart for W.W. Grainger (GWW) from 1989 to 2025
Dividends Paid history table for W.W. Grainger (GWW) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $467.00M | +10.9% | ||
| 2024 | $421.00M | +7.4% | ||
| 2023 | $392.00M | +5.9% | ||
| 2022 | $370.00M | +3.6% | ||
| 2021 | $357.00M | +5.6% | ||
| 2020 | $338.00M | +3.0% | ||
| 2019 | $328.00M | +3.8% | ||
| 2018 | $316.00M | +3.9% | ||
| 2017 | $304.00M | +0.3% | ||
| 2016 | $303.00M | -1.1% | ||
| 2015 | $306.47M | +5.2% | ||
| 2014 | $291.39M | +14.1% | ||
| 2013 | $255.47M | +16.1% | ||
| 2012 | $220.08M | +21.9% | ||
| 2011 | $180.53M | +18.5% | ||
| 2010 | $152.34M | +13.1% | ||
| 2009 | $134.68M | +10.8% | ||
| 2008 | $121.50M | +7.4% | ||
| 2007 | $113.09M | +15.5% | ||
| 2006 | $97.90M | +18.4% | ||
| 2005 | $82.66M | +16.0% | ||
| 2004 | $71.24M | +5.9% | ||
| 2003 | $67.28M | +1.2% | ||
| 2002 | $66.47M | +1.6% | ||
| 2001 | $65.44M | +4.1% | ||
| 2000 | $62.86M | +6.9% | ||
| 1999 | $58.80M | +3.7% | ||
| 1998 | $56.70M | +5.2% | ||
| 1997 | $53.90M | +7.8% | ||
| 1996 | $50.00M | +10.6% | ||
| 1995 | $45.20M | +14.1% | ||
| 1994 | $39.60M | +9.1% | ||
| 1993 | $36.30M | +5.8% | ||
| 1992 | $34.30M | +4.9% | ||
| 1991 | $32.70M | +5.5% | ||
| 1990 | $31.00M | +14.0% | ||
| 1989 | $27.20M | — |
Dividends Paid values are taken from W.W. Grainger's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
W.W. Grainger (GWW) most recent annual dividends paid stands at $467.00M (2025) – grew 10.9% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, W.W. Grainger dividends paid compounded at +6.7% per year, sustaining 9 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Across the available history, dividends paid reached its high of $467.00M in 2025 and its low of $27.20M in 1989.
W.W. Grainger (GWW) sits 8th of 8 Industrials peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $2.23B.
W.W. Grainger Dividends Paid by Year
W.W. Grainger Dividends Paid 2025: $467.00M
W.W. Grainger dividends paid in 2025 was $467.00M, grew 10.9% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
W.W. Grainger Dividends Paid 2024: $421.00M
W.W. Grainger dividends paid in 2024 was $421.00M, grew 7.4% from 2023.
W.W. Grainger Dividends Paid 2023: $392.00M
W.W. Grainger dividends paid in 2023 was $392.00M, grew 5.9% from 2022.
W.W. Grainger Dividends Paid 2022: $370.00M
W.W. Grainger dividends paid in 2022 was $370.00M, edged up 3.6% from 2021.
W.W. Grainger Dividends Paid 2021: $357.00M
W.W. Grainger dividends paid in 2021 was $357.00M.
See more financial history for W.W. Grainger (GWW).
Sector peers — Dividends Paid
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| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $3.57B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $3.24B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $2.98B | Industrials |
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $2.75B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $1.72B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $1.63B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $1.45B | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $0 | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is W.W. Grainger's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for W.W. Grainger (GWW) is $467.00M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has W.W. Grainger dividends paid changed year-over-year?
W.W. Grainger (GWW) dividends paid changed +10.9% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of W.W. Grainger dividends paid?
W.W. Grainger (GWW) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +6.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did W.W. Grainger dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
W.W. Grainger dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $467.00M in 2025.
What was W.W. Grainger dividends paid in 2024?
W.W. Grainger (GWW) dividends paid in 2024 was $421.00M.
What was W.W. Grainger dividends paid in 2025?
W.W. Grainger (GWW) dividends paid in 2025 was $467.00M.
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