How does W.W. Grainger (GWW) make money?

W.W. Grainger (GWW) primarily makes money through High-Touch Solutions (N.A.), which accounts for 79.4% of total revenue. For TTM through Q4 2025, W.W. Grainger generated $17.94B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 9.5%.

What is W.W. Grainger (GWW) gross profit margin?

W.W. Grainger (GWW) reported a gross profit margin of 39.1% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $7.01B in gross profit. This means W.W. Grainger retains 39.1% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.

What is W.W. Grainger (GWW) operating profit margin?

W.W. Grainger (GWW) reported an operating profit margin of 13.9% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $2.50B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.

What is W.W. Grainger (GWW) net profit margin?

W.W. Grainger (GWW) reported a net profit margin of 9.5% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $1.71B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.

How much does W.W. Grainger (GWW) spend on capital expenditures?

W.W. Grainger (GWW) spent $684.00M on capital expenditures in TTM through Q4 2025 (3.8% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.

What is W.W. Grainger (GWW) free cash flow?

W.W. Grainger (GWW) generated $1.33B in free cash flow for TTM through Q4 2025 (7.4% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

What is W.W. Grainger (GWW) effective tax rate?

W.W. Grainger (GWW) had an effective tax rate of 25.6% for TTM through Q4 2025. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

How W.W. Grainger (GWW) Makes Money: A Visual Guide

W.W. Grainger (GWW) generated $17.94B in revenue, earning $1.71B in net profit (9.5% margin). Its largest revenue source is High-Touch Solutions (N.A.) (79.4% of revenue). Below is an interactive breakdown of how revenue flows through the income statement.

W.W. Grainger (GWW) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q4 2025

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending December 31, 2025 (reported February 19, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

How does W.W. Grainger (GWW) make money?: W.W. Grainger (GWW) primarily makes money through High-Touch Solutions (N.A.), which accounts for 79.4% of total revenue. For TTM through Q4 2025, W.W. Grainger generated $17.94B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 9.5%.
What is W.W. Grainger (GWW) gross profit margin?: W.W. Grainger (GWW) reported a gross profit margin of 39.1% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $7.01B in gross profit. This means W.W. Grainger retains 39.1% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.
What is W.W. Grainger (GWW) operating profit margin?: W.W. Grainger (GWW) reported an operating profit margin of 13.9% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $2.50B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.
What is W.W. Grainger (GWW) net profit margin?: W.W. Grainger (GWW) reported a net profit margin of 9.5% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $1.71B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.
How much does W.W. Grainger (GWW) spend on capital expenditures?: W.W. Grainger (GWW) spent $684.00M on capital expenditures in TTM through Q4 2025 (3.8% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.
What is W.W. Grainger (GWW) free cash flow?: W.W. Grainger (GWW) generated $1.33B in free cash flow for TTM through Q4 2025 (7.4% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
What is W.W. Grainger (GWW) effective tax rate?: W.W. Grainger (GWW) had an effective tax rate of 25.6% for TTM through Q4 2025. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

Data & methodology

What is a Sankey diagram?: A Sankey diagram shows how money flows through a company from revenue to net profit. The width of each flow represents its proportion.
How is the data calculated?: We use the income statement from company filings. For TTM (Trailing Twelve Months), we use a pre-aggregated twelve-month view aligned with our latest four quarterly periods. Revenue flows to cost of revenue and gross profit, then to operating expenses (R&D, S&M, G&A) and operating profit.
When was this data last updated?: Based on company filings through TTM through Q4 2025.