Gross Profit for W.W. Grainger (GWW)
According to W.W. Grainger's latest reported financial statements, the company's current gross profit (TTM) is $7.01B USD. Gross profit equals revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) — what remains from sales after the direct cost of producing the product or service. It does not yet subtract operating expenses, interest, or taxes (see operating income and net income for those steps). Higher gross profit (and gross margin) generally signals pricing power and production efficiency.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$7.01B
YoY change
+4.8%
5Y CAGR
+10.6%
Peak year (2025)
$7.01B
Cumulative gross profit
$110.62B
Gross Profit history chart for W.W. Grainger (GWW) from 1985 to 2025
Gross Profit history table for W.W. Grainger (GWW) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Gross Profit | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7.01B | +4.8% | ||
| 2024 | $6.69B | +3.0% | ||
| 2023 | $6.50B | +11.1% | ||
| 2022 | $5.85B | +23.9% | ||
| 2021 | $4.72B | +11.4% | ||
| 2020 | $4.24B | -3.6% | ||
| 2019 | $4.40B | +1.1% | ||
| 2018 | $4.35B | +6.1% | ||
| 2017 | $4.10B | -0.4% | ||
| 2016 | $4.11B | -2.8% | ||
| 2015 | $4.23B | -1.9% | ||
| 2014 | $4.31B | +4.3% | ||
| 2013 | $4.14B | +5.6% | ||
| 2012 | $3.92B | +11.5% | ||
| 2011 | $3.51B | +16.8% | ||
| 2010 | $3.01B | +15.7% | ||
| 2009 | $2.60B | -7.5% | ||
| 2008 | $2.81B | +7.9% | ||
| 2007 | $2.60B | +10.6% | ||
| 2006 | $2.35B | +8.9% | ||
| 2005 | $2.16B | +13.4% | ||
| 2004 | $1.91B | +16.4% | ||
| 2003 | $1.64B | +2.5% | ||
| 2002 | $1.60B | +0.6% | ||
| 2001 | $1.59B | -6.1% | ||
| 2000 | $1.69B | -3.4% | ||
| 1999 | $1.75B | +4.4% | ||
| 1998 | $1.68B | +6.5% | ||
| 1997 | $1.57B | +17.3% | ||
| 1996 | $1.34B | +7.1% | ||
| 1995 | $1.25B | +10.0% | ||
| 1994 | $1.14B | +10.1% | ||
| 1993 | $1.03B | +13.8% | ||
| 1992 | $908.60M | +19.3% | ||
| 1991 | $761.50M | +7.4% | ||
| 1990 | $709.20M | +11.6% | ||
| 1989 | $635.30M | +13.8% | ||
| 1988 | $558.30M | +18.2% | ||
| 1987 | $472.50M | +16.5% | ||
| 1986 | $405.70M | +8.0% | ||
| 1985 | $375.70M | — |
Gross Profit values are taken from W.W. Grainger's reported income 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
As of the 2025 fiscal year, W.W. Grainger (GWW) reported gross profit of $7.01B – edged up 4.8% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), W.W. Grainger gross profit delivered a +10.6% annualised rate; sustaining 5 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Across the available history, gross profit reached its high of $7.01B in 2025 and its low of $375.70M in 1985.
W.W. Grainger (GWW) sits 8th of 8 Industrials peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $15.42B.
W.W. Grainger Gross Profit by Year
W.W. Grainger Gross Profit 2025: $7.01B
W.W. Grainger gross profit in 2025 was $7.01B, edged up 4.8% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
W.W. Grainger Gross Profit 2024: $6.69B
W.W. Grainger gross profit in 2024 was $6.69B, edged up 3.0% from 2023.
W.W. Grainger Gross Profit 2023: $6.50B
W.W. Grainger gross profit in 2023 was $6.50B, grew 11.1% from 2022.
W.W. Grainger Gross Profit 2022: $5.85B
W.W. Grainger gross profit in 2022 was $5.85B, grew 23.9% from 2021.
W.W. Grainger Gross Profit 2021: $4.72B
W.W. Grainger gross profit in 2021 was $4.72B.
See more financial history for W.W. Grainger (GWW).
Sector peers — Gross Profit
Companies in the same sector as W.W. Grainger, ranked by their latest gross profit.
| Company | Gross Profit | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $21.86B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $17.79B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $16.89B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $16.30B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $14.55B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $13.83B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $10.32B | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $4.29B | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is W.W. Grainger's gross profit?
- Latest reported gross profit for W.W. Grainger (GWW) is $7.01B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has W.W. Grainger gross profit changed year-over-year?
- W.W. Grainger (GWW) gross profit changed +4.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of W.W. Grainger gross profit?
- W.W. Grainger (GWW) gross profit compound annual growth rate is +10.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did W.W. Grainger gross profit hit its highest annual value?
- W.W. Grainger gross profit reached its highest annual value of $7.01B in 2025.
What was W.W. Grainger gross profit in 2024?
- W.W. Grainger (GWW) gross profit in 2024 was $6.69B.
What was W.W. Grainger gross profit in 2025?
- W.W. Grainger (GWW) gross profit in 2025 was $7.01B.
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