W. W. Grainger (GWW) returns
W. W. Grainger returns over 10 years
$1,000 invested in W. W. Grainger ten years ago was worth $7,562 at the close on October 30, 2026, with dividends reinvested: an average return of 22.4% a year. The same $1,000 in the S&P 500 (SPY) became $4,166.
Total return by period
| Period | Total return | A year, on average | $1,000 became | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +9.1% | — | $1,091 | -0.9% |
| 3 months | +0.5% | — | $1,005 | +2.1% |
| Year to date | +35.5% | — | $1,355 | +11.7% |
| 1 year | +43.3% | — | $1,433 | +12.4% |
| 3 years | +91.9% | +24.3% | $1,919 | +88.5% |
| 5 years | +208.3% | +25.3% | $3,083 | +76.0% |
| 10 years | +656.2% | +22.4% | $7,562 | +316.6% |
W. W. Grainger return by calendar year
| Year | GWW | S&P 500 (SPY) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | +35.5% | +11.7% | +23.8% |
| 2025 | -3.4% | +17.7% | -21.1% |
| 2024 | +28.2% | +24.9% | +3.3% |
| 2023 | +50.5% | +26.2% | +24.3% |
| 2022 | +8.7% | -18.2% | +26.9% |
| 2021 | +28.8% | +28.7% | +0.1% |
| 2020 | +22.8% | +18.4% | +4.5% |
| 2019 | +22.3% | +31.2% | -8.9% |
| 2018 | +21.7% | -4.6% | +26.2% |
| 2017 | +4.4% | +21.7% | -17.3% |
| 2016 | +17.2% | +12.0% | +5.2% |
Past returns do not predict future returns. Returns are computed from our daily closes, adjusted for splits and with dividends reinvested on their ex-dates; taxes and trading costs are left out.
See also: GWW financials · GWW valuation
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Figures as of the close on Oct 30, 2026 unless a row says otherwise. Prices are split adjusted; returns include dividends reinvested. Data may be delayed. See the disclaimer and how TrendArc works.