W.W. Grainger (W.W. Grainger) Dividend Payout Ratio : 0.19 (As of Mar. 2024)

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What is W.W. Grainger Dividend Payout Ratio?

W.W. Grainger's dividend payout ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2024 was 0.19.

The historical rank and industry rank for W.W. Grainger's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

GWW' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.35 Max: 0.44
Current: 0.2

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of W.W. Grainger was 0.44. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.35.

GWW's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
80.22% of 91 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.34 vs GWW: 0.20

As of today (2024-04-26), the Dividend Yield % of W.W. Grainger is 0.78%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of W.W. Grainger was 3.09%. The lowest was 0.71%. And the median was 1.64%.

W.W. Grainger's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2024 was $1.86.

During the past 12 months, W.W. Grainger's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of W.W. Grainger was 20.00% per year. The lowest was 3.10% per year. And the median was 9.50% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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W.W. Grainger Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

The historical data trend for W.W. Grainger's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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W.W. Grainger Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

W.W. Grainger Annual Data

Trend

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Dec15

Dec16

Dec17

Dec18

Dec19

Dec20

Dec21

Dec22

Dec23

Dividend Payout Ratio

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0.33

0.37

0.32

0.23

0.20

W.W. Grainger Quarterly Data
	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23	Mar24
Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.18	0.20	0.20	0.22	0.19

Competitive Comparison of W.W. Grainger's Dividend Payout Ratio

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, W.W. Grainger's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

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W.W. Grainger's Dividend Payout Ratio Distribution in the Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, W.W. Grainger's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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W.W. Grainger Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Dividend payout ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.

W.W. Grainger's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2023 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2023 )
	=	7.3	/	36.67
	=	0.20

W.W. Grainger's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2024 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2024 )
	=	1.86	/	9.62
	=	0.19

W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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

Industry

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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