GWW – Dividend Returns, History & Calculator
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. It operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions North America and Endles
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Calculate your GWW Dividend Returns
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Portfolio Growth Over Time
Year-by-Year Portfolio Growth (Realistic DRIP Scenario)
| Year | Start Balance | Start Shares | Share Price | Dividend / Share | Dividend Yield | Yield on Cost | Annual Dividend | Total Dividends | End Shares | End Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $10,000 | 200 | $50.00 | $1.02 | 8.16% | 8.16% | $904 | $904 | 242 | $12,104 |
| 2 | $12,709 | 242 | $52.50 | $1.07 | 8.16% | 8.57% | $1,132 | $2,035 | 286 | $15,041 |
| 3 | $15,793 | 286 | $55.13 | $1.12 | 8.16% | 9.00% | $1,391 | $3,427 | 333 | $18,384 |
| 4 | $19,303 | 333 | $57.88 | $1.18 | 8.16% | 9.45% | $1,686 | $5,113 | 383 | $22,189 |
| 5 | $23,299 | 383 | $60.78 | $1.24 | 8.16% | 9.92% | $2,023 | $7,136 | 436 | $26,522 |
| 6 | $27,848 | 436 | $63.81 | $1.30 | 8.16% | 10.41% | $2,405 | $9,541 | 493 | $31,453 |
| 7 | $33,026 | 493 | $67.00 | $1.37 | 8.16% | 10.94% | $2,841 | $12,382 | 553 | $37,066 |
| 8 | $38,920 | 553 | $70.36 | $1.44 | 8.16% | 11.48% | $3,337 | $15,719 | 618 | $43,457 |
| 9 | $45,629 | 618 | $73.87 | $1.51 | 8.16% | 12.06% | $3,901 | $19,620 | 687 | $50,731 |
| 10 | $53,267 | 687 | $77.57 | $1.58 | 8.16% | 12.66% | $4,544 | $24,164 | 761 | $59,011 |
GWW Dividend History
GWW 10-yr Total Return ($10,000 invested)
This chart compares the 10-year total return performance of GWW with and without dividend reinvestment (DRIP). The analysis demonstrates how reinvesting dividends can significantly enhance long-term investment returns through the power of compounding, showing the difference between collecting dividends as cash versus automatically purchasing additional shares.
Projected Future Returns & Dividends for GWW
Based on past 10-year performance, here are GWW growth metrics:
Using GWW CAGR metrics, we can estimate that your initial $10,000 investment, over the next 10 years, should grow as follows:
| GWW (DRIP) | GWW (No DRIP) | |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | $1,018.47 | $1,018.47 |
| Start Shares | 9.82 | 9.82 |
| Start Value | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| After 10 years: | ||
| Final Share Count | 10.44 | 9.82 |
| Dividends Payment | $17.39 | $17.39 |
| Annual Dividends | $181 | $171 |
| Yield on cost | 1.81% | 1.71% |
| Share Price | $3,898.92 | $3,898.92 |
| Total Dividends | $1,340 | $1,295 |
| Final Value | $40,722 | $39,577 |
Estimated Future Value + Dividends – GWW
Dividend History: Payments & Yield
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Dividend Growth
Lifetime quarterly dividend amounts, with range controls for 1Y/2Y/5Y/10Y. Useful to visualize the cadence and pace of dividend increases over time.
Dividend Payments & Yield
Quarterly dividends with TTM yield and a 5âyear rolling average overlay. Helps compare current yield versus recent history across different ranges.
GWW Dividend History
Dividend Payout Ratio
Tracks the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends each quarter. Lower and stable ratios often indicate safer, more sustainable payouts.
Dividend to Free Cash Flow Ratio
Shows dividends as a percentage of free cash flow. Consistently high values may signal limited reinvestment capacity or potential dividend risk.
Share Price
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Price to Earnings
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Price to Sales
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Revenue
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Net Income
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Revenue vs Net Income
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Gross Profit
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Operating Income
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EBITDA
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Operating Cash Flow
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Free Cash Flow
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Free Cash Flow / Share
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Earnings Per Share (EPS)
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Return on Equity (ROE)
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Return on Assets (ROA)
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Net Profit Margin
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Gross Profit Margin
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Cash & Debt
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Shares Outstanding
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Stock-Based Comp
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FCF vs Stock Based Comp
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FCF vs FCF / Share
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Revenue: Actual + Estimates
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EPS: Actual + Estimates
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Net Income: Actual + Estimates
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EBITDA: Actual + Estimates
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