W.W. Grainger (W.W. Grainger) EPS (Basic)

: $36.38 (TTM As of Dec. 2023)

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W.W. Grainger's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Dec. 2023 was $7.93. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was $36.38.

W.W. Grainger's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Dec. 2023 was $7.89. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was $36.21.

W.W. Grainger's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Dec. 2023 was $8.33. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was 36.65.

During the past 12 months, W.W. Grainger's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 23.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 31.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 21.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 11.50% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, W.W. Grainger's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 31.40% per year. The lowest was -5.10% per year. And the median was 11.40% per year.

W.W. Grainger EPS (Basic) Historical Data

The historical data trend for W.W. Grainger's EPS (Basic) can be seen below:

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W.W. Grainger Annual Data

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EPS (Basic)

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15.39

12.88

19.94

30.22

36.39

W.W. Grainger Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
EPS (Basic)	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															7.58	9.66	9.32	9.47	7.93

W.W. Grainger EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

W.W. Grainger's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2023 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(1829	-	0)	/	49.900
	=	36.65

W.W. Grainger's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Dec. 2023 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(395	-	0)	/	49.300
	=	8.01

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $36.38

W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

Be Aware

Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

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W.W. Grainger (W.W. Grainger) Business Description

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Address

100 Grainger Parkway, Lake Forest, IL, USA, 60045-5201

Website

https://www.grainger.com

W.W. Grainger distributes approximately 1.5 million maintenance, repair, and operating products that are sourced from over 4,500 suppliers. The company serves about 5 million customers through its online and electronic purchasing platforms, vending machines, catalog distribution, and network of over 300 global branches. In recent years, Grainger has invested in its e-commerce capabilities and is the 11th-largest e-retailer in North America.

Executives

Laurie R Thomson	officer: VP, Controller	100 GRAINGER PARKWAY, LAKE FOREST IL 60045
Donald G Macpherson	director, officer: Chairman and CEO	100 GRAINGER PARKWAY, LAKE FOREST IL 60045
Matt Fortin	officer: SVP & Chief HR Officer	100 GRAINGER PARKWAY, LAKE FOREST IL 60045
George S Davis	director	100 GRAINGER PARKWAY, LAKE FOREST IL 60045
Rodney C Adkins	director	55 GLENLAKE PARKWAY, NE, ATLANTA GA 30328
Katherine D. Jaspon	director	130 ROYALL STREET, C/O DUNKIN' BRANDS, INC., CANTON MA 02021
Susan Slavik Williams	director	4450 MACARTHUR BLVD., SECOND FLOOR, NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660
Stuart L Levenick	director	100 NE ADAMS STREET, PEORIA IL 61629
Neil S Novich	director	RYERSON LTULL INC, 2621 W 15TH PLACE, CHICAGO IL 60603
V Ann Hailey	director	THREE LIMITED PARKWAY, COLUMBUS OH 43230
Steven Andrew White	director	1 HORMEL PLACE, AUSTIN MN 55912
Beatriz R Perez	director	ONE COCA-COLA PLAZA, ATLANTA GA 30313
Ernest Scott Santi	director	ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC., 155 HARLEM AVE., GLENVIEW IL 60025
Lucas E Watson	director	100 GRAINGER PARKWAY, LAKE FOREST IL 60045
Paige K Robbins	officer: Sr. VP (see Remarks)	100 GRAINGER PARKWAY, LAKE FOREST IL 60045