W.W. Grainger, Inc. filed an 8-K on October 28, 2026, announcing that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.49 per share, payable December 1, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Dividend amount: $2.49 per share, declared as a quarterly cash dividend.
  • Payment date: December 1, 2026, according to the filing.
  • Record date: Shareholders of record as of November 9, 2026 are eligible.
  • Exchange and ticker: NYSE:GWW, as stated in the filing.
  • Company scale: Grainger reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion, according to the filing.

Grainger Board Approves Q4 2026 Quarterly Dividend of $2.49 Per Share

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) disclosed on October 28, 2026, that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.49 per share. According to the filing, the dividend will be payable on December 1, 2026, to shareholders of record on November 9, 2026.

The filing characterizes the dividend as reflecting "Grainger's ongoing commitment to delivering long-term value to shareholders and maintaining a disciplined capital allocation strategy." No additional details regarding changes to the dividend rate or total payout amount were provided in the announcement.

According to the filing, W.W. Grainger, Inc. is described as "a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan," serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products. The company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion, as stated in the filing's company description.

What Was Disclosed

Grainger's board declared a $2.49 per share quarterly cash dividend on October 28, 2026. The dividend is payable December 1, 2026, to shareholders of record on November 9, 2026.