W.w. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) Shareholders & Insider Trades
W.w. Grainger shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of W.w. Grainger stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 3.6 million shares (7.73% of the company), worth about $4.77 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 39.3%.
In Q2 2026, 1,436 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $48.00 billion.
Insiders reported 40 transactions in the last two years: 18 sales worth $49.40 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from May 12, 2026 (Robbins Paige K, Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 12, 2026.
W.w. Grainger, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest W.w. Grainger shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 3.6 million | 7.73% | $4.8B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 2.9 million | 6.12% | $3.8B |
| Susan Williams5.932 % | 2.8 million | 5.93% | $3.7B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 2.3 million | 4.90% | $3.0B |
| State Street Corporation | 2.0 million | 4.26% | $2.6B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 1.4 million | 2.91% | $1.8B |
| Wells Fargo Bank NA | 1.1 million | 2.28% | $1.4B |
| BlackRock Life Ltd. | 915,593 | 1.94% | $1.2B |
| Wellington Trust Co., NA | 775,644 | 1.65% | $1.0B |
| Clearbridge Investments LLC (13f Subfiler) | 754,171 | 1.60% | $988.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
W.w. Grainger institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,436 | – | $48.0B |
| Q1 2026 | 1,329 | 34.4 million | $37.5B |
| Q4 2025 | 1,302 | 35.6 million | $35.9B |
| Q3 2025 | 1,268 | 34.0 million | $32.4B |
| Q2 2025 | 1,333 | 34.9 million | $36.3B |
| Q1 2025 | 1,309 | 34.8 million | $34.4B |
| Q4 2024 | 1,332 | 35.0 million | $36.9B |
| Q3 2024 | 1,252 | 36.5 million | $37.8B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
W.w. Grainger insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbins Paige K | May 12, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 1229.68 - 1234.89 per share. | $1.8M |
| Thomson Laurie R. | May 12, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 1230.82 - 1236.43 per share. | $385,519 |
| Leroy Jonathan Michael | May 12, 2026 | Chief Technology Officer | Sale at price 1229.45 - 1233.43 per share. | $1.1M |
| Merriwether Deidra C | Apr 2, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Sale at price 1097.27 - 1122.39 per share. | $1.7M |
| Berardinelli Krantz Nancy L | Apr 1, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Leroy Jonathan Michael | Apr 1, 2026 | Chief Technology Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Robbins Paige K | Apr 1, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Tinto Melanie J | Apr 1, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Merriwether Deidra C | Apr 1, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Thomson Laurie R. | Apr 1, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Macpherson Donald G | Apr 1, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Merriwether Deidra C | Mar 24, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Sale at price 1044.84 - 1072.56 per share. | $2.5M |
Newest 12 of 40 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most W.w. Grainger stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 7.73% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Vanguard Capital Management LLC (6.12%) and Susan Williams5.932 % (5.93%).
How many institutions own W.w. Grainger stock?
1,436 institutional holdings reports listed W.w. Grainger shares in Q2 2026 worth $48.00 billion.
Are W.w. Grainger insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 18 sales and no purchases (40 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 12, 2026.
