Net Income for W.W. Grainger (GWW)
According to W.W. Grainger's latest reported financial statements, the company's current net income (TTM) is $1.71B USD. Net income is the bottom-line profit after all expenses — cost of goods sold, operating expenses, interest, and taxes — are subtracted from revenue. It is the figure used to compute earnings per share (EPS) and is the residual available to shareholders.
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)
$1.71B
YoY change
-10.6%
5Y CAGR
+19.7%
Peak year (2024)
$1.91B
Cumulative net income
$21.12B
Net Income history chart for W.W. Grainger (GWW) from 1985 to 2025
Net Income history table for W.W. Grainger (GWW) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Net Income | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.71B | -10.6% | ||
| 2024 | $1.91B | +4.4% | ||
| 2023 | $1.83B | +18.2% | ||
| 2022 | $1.55B | +48.3% | ||
| 2021 | $1.04B | +50.1% | ||
| 2020 | $695.00M | -18.1% | ||
| 2019 | $849.00M | +8.6% | ||
| 2018 | $782.00M | +33.5% | ||
| 2017 | $585.73M | -3.3% | ||
| 2016 | $605.93M | -21.2% | ||
| 2015 | $769.00M | -4.1% | ||
| 2014 | $801.73M | +0.6% | ||
| 2013 | $797.04M | +15.5% | ||
| 2012 | $689.88M | +4.8% | ||
| 2011 | $658.42M | +28.9% | ||
| 2010 | $510.87M | +18.7% | ||
| 2009 | $430.47M | -9.4% | ||
| 2008 | $475.36M | +13.1% | ||
| 2007 | $420.12M | +9.6% | ||
| 2006 | $383.40M | +10.7% | ||
| 2005 | $346.32M | +20.7% | ||
| 2004 | $286.92M | +26.4% | ||
| 2003 | $226.97M | +7.3% | ||
| 2002 | $211.57M | +21.2% | ||
| 2001 | $174.53M | -9.5% | ||
| 2000 | $192.90M | +6.8% | ||
| 1999 | $180.70M | -24.2% | ||
| 1998 | $238.50M | +2.9% | ||
| 1997 | $231.80M | +11.2% | ||
| 1996 | $208.50M | +11.7% | ||
| 1995 | $186.70M | +46.0% | ||
| 1994 | $127.90M | -13.9% | ||
| 1993 | $148.50M | +8.2% | ||
| 1992 | $137.20M | +7.4% | ||
| 1991 | $127.70M | +0.7% | ||
| 1990 | $126.80M | +6.0% | ||
| 1989 | $119.60M | +9.9% | ||
| 1988 | $108.80M | +20.2% | ||
| 1987 | $90.50M | +5.1% | ||
| 1986 | $86.10M | +19.9% | ||
| 1985 | $71.80M | — |
Net Income 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
W.W. Grainger (GWW) most recent annual net income stands at $1.71B (2025) – declined 10.6% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, W.W. Grainger net income compounded at +19.7% per year, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Between 2024 and 2025, W.W. Grainger net income declined 10.6%, falling from $1.91B to $1.71B.
2024 marks the peak net income at $1.91B, with the historical low of $71.80M recorded in 1985.
Among 8 Industrials peers, W.W. Grainger (GWW) ranks 9th; the peer median for net income is $5.88B.
W.W. Grainger Net Income by Year
W.W. Grainger Net Income 2025: $1.71B
W.W. Grainger net income in 2025 was $1.71B, declined 10.6% below 2024.
W.W. Grainger Net Income 2024: $1.91B
W.W. Grainger net income in 2024 was $1.91B, edged up 4.4% from 2023. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
W.W. Grainger Net Income 2023: $1.83B
W.W. Grainger net income in 2023 was $1.83B, grew 18.2% from 2022.
W.W. Grainger Net Income 2022: $1.55B
W.W. Grainger net income in 2022 was $1.55B, surged 48.3% from 2021.
W.W. Grainger Net Income 2021: $1.04B
W.W. Grainger net income in 2021 was $1.04B.
See more financial history for W.W. Grainger (GWW).
Sector peers — Net Income
Companies in the same sector as W.W. Grainger, ranked by their latest net income.
| Company | Net Income | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $8.87B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $8.70B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $7.14B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $6.73B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $5.03B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $4.73B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $4.09B | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $2.23B | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is W.W. Grainger's net income?
- Latest reported net income for W.W. Grainger (GWW) is $1.71B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has W.W. Grainger net income changed year-over-year?
- W.W. Grainger (GWW) net income changed -10.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of W.W. Grainger net income?
- W.W. Grainger (GWW) net income compound annual growth rate is +19.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did W.W. Grainger net income hit its highest annual value?
- W.W. Grainger net income reached its highest annual value of $1.91B in 2024.
What was W.W. Grainger net income in 2024?
- W.W. Grainger (GWW) net income in 2024 was $1.91B.
What was W.W. Grainger net income in 2025?
- W.W. Grainger (GWW) net income in 2025 was $1.71B.
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