Does W.W. Grainger Pay Dividends?
W.W. Grainger, Inc. · GWW · updated
Key facts: W.W. Grainger dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, W.W. Grainger (GWW) pays a dividend of $2.49 per share every quarter, $9.96 a year, a 0.67% yield at its share price of $1,475.64.
- W.W. Grainger (GWW) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December.
- The next dividend from W.W. Grainger (GWW), $2.49 per share, goes ex-dividend on Nov 9, 2026 and is paid on Dec 1, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Nov 6, 2026.
- W.W. Grainger (GWW) has paid a dividend since at least 1985; SmarterDividends' records hold 167 of its dividend payments.
- W.W. Grainger (GWW) has raised its dividend for 40 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from W.W. Grainger (GWW), 10.2% to $2.49 per share, went ex-dividend on May 11, 2026.
- At $9.96 a year per share, 100 shares of GWW pay $996.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of W.W. Grainger (GWW) A on an A to F scale; it pays out 21% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does W.W. Grainger Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-ww-grainger-pay-dividends
How much does W.W. Grainger pay?
W.W. Grainger (GWW) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $2.49 per share. That is $9.96 per share a year, a 0.67% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $996.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $67.00 a year, before tax. Work out your own number with the GWW dividend calculator.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | $2.49 | — |
| May 11, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 | $2.49 | +10.2% |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 | $2.26 | — |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | $2.26 | — |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 | $2.26 | — |
| May 12, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 | $2.26 | +10.2% |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 | $2.05 | — |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 | $2.05 | — |
When does W.W. Grainger pay dividends?
W.W. Grainger (GWW) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December. Its next dividend goes ex-dividend on Nov 9, 2026 and is paid on Dec 1, 2026.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The GWW ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
W.W. Grainger's dividend history
W.W. Grainger (GWW) has paid a dividend since at least 1985, and SmarterDividends' records hold 167 payments. It has raised its dividend for 40 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 10.2%, went ex-dividend on May 11, 2026.
SmarterDividends' records show no annual dividend cut. Its dividend safety grade is A on an A to F scale. Full GWW dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does W.W. Grainger pay dividends?
As of Nov 5, 2026, W.W. Grainger (GWW) pays a dividend of $2.49 per share every quarter, $9.96 a year, a 0.67% yield at its share price of $1,475.64.
How much is W.W. Grainger's dividend?
W.W. Grainger (GWW) pays $2.49 per share each payment, $9.96 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $9.50 per share in total.
How often does W.W. Grainger pay dividends?
W.W. Grainger (GWW) pays every quarter, most recently in March, June, September and December.
When is W.W. Grainger's next dividend?
The next dividend from W.W. Grainger (GWW), $2.49 per share, goes ex-dividend on Nov 9, 2026 and is paid on Dec 1, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Nov 6, 2026.
What is W.W. Grainger's dividend yield?
0.67% as of Nov 5, 2026: $9.96 a year in dividends divided by the $1,475.64 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of GWW pay?
About $996.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $249.00, at W.W. Grainger's current dividend rate.
Has W.W. Grainger ever cut its dividend?
SmarterDividends' records show no annual cut in W.W. Grainger's dividend since 1985. It has raised its dividend for 40 consecutive years.
How long has W.W. Grainger paid dividends?
Since at least 1985, the start of W.W. Grainger's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 167 payments.
When do I need to buy GWW to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date, which for the next dividend is Nov 6, 2026. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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