Company / Share Buybacks
W. W. Grainger Share Buybacks History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Share Buybacks
$1.0B
FY2025
5-year range
$601.0M / $1.2B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-13.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#25 of 256
Industrials
What the data says
Among 256 Industrials companies, W. W. Grainger is in the top 10% for share buybacks. Share Buybacks has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $425M in FY2020 to $1.2B in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1.0B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +19.7%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from $850M to $1.0B over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Share Buybacks over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +20.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +19.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 10% in IndustrialsTop 10% of 256This company $1.0B Sector average $440.5M
▼
+137.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +19.7%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, share buybacks decreased 13.0% year-over-year.
- Ranks #25 out of 256 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Peak share buybacks was recorded in FY2024.
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 | Share BuybacksValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.0B | -13.0% |
| FY2024 | $1.2B | +41.3% |
| FY2023 | $850.0M | +41.4% |
| FY2022 | $601.0M | -14.1% |
| FY2021 | $700.0M | +64.7% |
| FY2020 | $425.0M | -39.3% |
| FY2019 | $700.0M | -11.4% |
| FY2018 | $790.0M | +30.6% |
| FY2017 | $605.0M | -23.4% |
| FY2016 | $790.0M | +80.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026