Company / Capital Expenditures
W. W. Grainger Capital Expenditures History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Capital Expenditures
$684.0M
FY2025
5-year range
$197.0M / $684.0M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+26.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#32 of 336
Industrials
What the data says
Among 336 Industrials companies, W. W. Grainger is in the top 10% for capital expenditures. Capital Expenditures has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $197M in FY2022 to $684M in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$684M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +23.4%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from $445M to $684M over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Capital Expenditures over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +51.4%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +23.4%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 10% in IndustrialsTop 10% of 336This company $684.0M Sector average $298.9M
▼
+128.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- W. W. Grainger's capital expenditures has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +23.4%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, capital expenditures increased 26.4% year-over-year.
- Ranks #32 out of 336 companies in the Industrials sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 4.86 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 48.8%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Capital ExpendituresValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $684.0M | +26.4% |
| FY2024 | $541.0M | +21.6% |
| FY2023 | $445.0M | +125.9% |
| FY2022 | $197.0M | -10.9% |
| FY2021 | $221.0M | -7.5% |
| FY2020 | $239.0M | +8.1% |
| FY2019 | $221.0M | -22.2% |
| FY2018 | $284.0M | +19.8% |
| FY2017 | $237.0M | -16.5% |
| FY2016 | $284.0M | +4.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026