Company / Gross Profit per Share
W. W. Grainger Gross Profit per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Gross Profit per Share
$139.90
FY2025
5-year range
$78.92 / $139.90
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+5.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#4 of 196
Industrials
What the data says
Among 196 Industrials companies, W. W. Grainger is in the top 2% for gross profit per share. Gross Profit per Share has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $78.92 in FY2022 to $139.90 in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
139.90 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +12.7%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from $124.44 to $139.90 over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Gross Profit per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +21.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +12.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-94.0% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- W. W. Grainger's gross profit per share has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, gross profit per share increased 5.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #4 out of 196 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Lowest gross profit per share in the period was in FY2016.
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 | Gross Profit per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $139.90 | +5.8% |
| FY2024 | $132.25 | +6.3% |
| FY2023 | $124.44 | +57.7% |
| FY2022 | $78.92 | -1.5% |
| FY2021 | $80.09 | +4.1% |
| FY2020 | $76.96 | +1.5% |
| FY2019 | $75.81 | +12.1% |
| FY2018 | $67.64 | +8.5% |
| FY2017 | $62.31 | +4.8% |
| FY2016 | $59.46 | +1.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026