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W.W. Grainger (GWW)
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WW Grainger (GWW) Ownership - Who Owns WW Grainger?

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WW Grainger (GWW) Ownership Overview

6.25%22.91%11.22%26.31%33.31%
11.22% Other Institutional Investors
26.31% ETFs
33.31% Public Companies and Individual Investors
The ownership structure of WW Grainger (GWW) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 60.44% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 6.25% is owned by Insiders, and 33.31% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.
The ownership structure of WW Grainger (GWW) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 34.12% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 6.25% is owned by Insiders, and 26.31% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.

Recent Insider Trading Activity

Date
Name
Activity
Value
May 14, 2026
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$385519
May 14, 2026
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$1051327
May 14, 2026
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$1795450
Dec 17, 2025
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$199666

Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
5,046,740Institution10.71%6,372,064,391
4,428,543Institution9.40%5,591,522,677
2,794,042Insider5.93%3,527,785,370
2,696,536Institution5.73%3,404,673,319
1,739,695Institution3.69%2,196,556,304
768,840Institution1.63%970,745,072
744,065Institution1.58%939,463,910
573,934Institution1.22%724,654,808
531,793Institution1.13%671,447,160
530,296Institution1.13%669,557,033

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
4,428,543Institution9.40%5,591,522,677
768,840Institution1.63%970,745,072
744,065Institution1.58%939,463,910
531,793Institution1.13%671,447,160
390,000Institution0.83%492,417,900
328,551Institution0.70%414,831,778
312,612Institution0.66%394,707,037
291,222Institution0.62%367,699,809
288,326Institution0.61%364,043,291
268,364Institution0.57%338,839,070

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
1,424,827Institution3.03%1,865,796,708
1,153,428Institution2.45%1,510,402,432
970,183Institution2.06%1,270,444,937
552,187Institution1.17%697,196,828
524,318Institution1.11%567,422,183
522,761Institution1.11%657,769,256
512,767Institution1.09%671,463,259
344,567Institution0.73%451,207,041
249,795Institution0.53%314,307,057
245,881Institution0.52%321,978,711

FAQ

Who Owns W.W. Grainger (GWW)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 11.22% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 6.25% is held by insiders, and 33.31% is held by retail investors.
    What percentage of W.W. Grainger (GWW) stock is held by institutional investors?
    According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 11.22% of W.W. Grainger (GWW) stock is held by institutional investors.
      What percentage of W.W. Grainger (GWW) stock is held by retail investors?
      According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 33.31% of W.W. Grainger (GWW) stock is held by retail investors.
        Who owns the most shares of W.W. Grainger (GWW)?
        Vanguard owns the most shares of W.W. Grainger (GWW).
          What is the significance of the ownership structure for a publicly traded company?
          The ownership structure can impact the company's decision making, as large institutional investors may exert influence on the company's management and can also affect the company's stock price with their buying and selling patterns.