Macpherson Donald G, an insider at WW Grainger Inc (GWW), sold 110,461 shares of the company's stock at a price of $972.77 per share on December 4, 2025. This transaction amounted to a total value of $107.45 million. Following this sale, Macpherson retains 110,461 shares in the company.
WW Grainger, headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, is a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating products and services, employing approximately 23,500 people. The company operates in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom, with its business segmented into High-Touch Solutions North America and Endless Assortment. The former focuses on value-added MRO solutions, while the latter offers an online platform for a diverse range of products.
As of December 4, 2025, WW Grainger holds a market capitalization of $46.2 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.69, and an EPS of 35.85. The company’s dividend yield stands at 93.1%. Upcoming earnings are anticipated on July 30, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $11.00 and revenue of $4.8 billion, followed by an April 29, 2026 report expecting an EPS of $10.51 and revenue of $4.6 billion.
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