W.W. Grainger, Inc.(GWW)Company Profile & BusinessNYSE
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Company Profile
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Business Overview
W.W. Grainger, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products and services primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions North America and Endless Assortment. It provides safety, security, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance, and metalworking and hand tools. The company also offers technical support and inventory management services. It serves smaller businesses to large corporations, government entities, and other institutions, as well as commercial, healthcare, and manufacturing industries through sales and service representatives, and electronic and ecommerce channels. W.W. Grainger, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Insider Transactions
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Insider Activity Summary
Insider trading activity for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) between Jun 20, 2024 and May 12, 2026 consists of 51 total transactions. Among these, company executives and board members conducted 38 buys (totaling 211,928 shares) and 13 sells (totaling 2,524 shares). This activity resulted in a net change of 209,404 shares, reflecting net buying interest with an estimated net sales value of $486,967.93.
51 insider transactions found. Showing 10 of 51 transactions.
| Insider Name | Relation to Company | Shares Changed | Price | Transaction Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBBINS PAIGE K | Officer | 1,457 | $1.80 | May 12, 2026 |
| THOMSON LAURIE R. | Officer | 313 | $0.39 | May 12, 2026 |
| LEROY JONATHAN MICHAEL | Chief Technology Officer | 854 | $1.05 | May 12, 2026 |
| Thomson Laurie R | VP, Controller | -240 | $1230.82 | May 12, 2026 |
| Thomson Laurie R | VP, Controller | -10 | $1231.52 | May 12, 2026 |
| Thomson Laurie R | VP, Controller | -20 | $1234.70 | May 12, 2026 |
| Thomson Laurie R | VP, Controller | -23 | $1236.43 | May 12, 2026 |
| LeRoy Jonny M | SVP, Chief Technology Officer | -350 | $1229.45 | May 12, 2026 |
| LeRoy Jonny M | SVP, Chief Technology Officer | -111 | $1231.65 | May 12, 2026 |
| LeRoy Jonny M | SVP, Chief Technology Officer | -233 | $1232.70 | May 12, 2026 |
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