Company / EPS (Basic)
W. W. Grainger EPS (Basic) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest EPS (Basic)
$36.39
FY2025
5-year range
$12.88 / $36.39
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+20.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#3 of 354
Industrials
What the data says
Among 354 Industrials companies, W. W. Grainger is in the top 1% for eps (basic). EPS (Basic) has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $12.88 in FY2022 to $36.39 in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
36.39 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +21.4%. Ranks 3rd among 354 companies in Industrials.
Improved from $19.94 to $36.39 over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
EPS (Basic) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +41.4%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +21.4%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 1% in IndustrialsTop 1% of 354This company $36.39 Sector average -$59.81
▼
+160.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- W. W. Grainger's eps (basic) has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, eps (basic) increased 20.4% year-over-year.
- Ranks #3 out of 354 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Lowest eps (basic) in the period was in FY2018.
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 | EPS (Basic)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $36.39 | +20.4% |
| FY2024 | $30.22 | +51.6% |
| FY2023 | $19.94 | +54.8% |
| FY2022 | $12.88 | -16.3% |
| FY2021 | $15.39 | +11.4% |
| FY2020 | $13.82 | +37.2% |
| FY2019 | $10.07 | +1.3% |
| FY2018 | $9.94 | -15.0% |
| FY2017 | $11.69 | +0.9% |
| FY2016 | $11.59 | +2.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026