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W.W. Grainger (GWW)
NYSE: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%26.28%33.34%
11.22% Other Institutional Investors
26.28% ETFs
33.34% Public Companies and Individual Investors
The ownership structure of WW Grainger (GWW) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 60.40% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 6.25% is owned by Insiders, and 33.34% 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 26.28% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.

Recent Insider Trading Activity

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

Recent Hedge Fund Trading Activity

Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
5,033,743Institution10.69%6,443,191,040
4,428,543Institution9.40%5,668,535,040
2,794,042Insider5.93%3,576,373,760
2,695,520Institution5.72%3,450,265,600
1,736,728Institution3.69%2,223,011,840
768,840Institution1.63%984,115,200
744,065Institution1.58%952,403,200
574,424Institution1.22%735,262,720
531,793Institution1.13%680,695,040
529,873Institution1.12%678,237,440

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
4,428,543Institution9.40%5,668,535,040
768,840Institution1.63%984,115,200
744,065Institution1.58%952,403,200
531,793Institution1.13%680,695,040
390,000Institution0.83%499,200,000
328,551Institution0.70%420,545,280
312,612Institution0.66%400,143,360
291,222Institution0.62%372,764,160
288,326Institution0.61%369,057,280
268,364Institution0.57%343,505,920

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
1,427,833Institution3.03%1,973,579,329
1,139,232Institution2.42%1,574,669,255
970,697Institution2.06%1,341,716,807
547,645Institution1.16%700,985,600
530,936Institution1.13%675,079,815
524,318Institution1.11%567,422,183
513,601Institution1.09%709,909,574
342,899Institution0.73%473,961,856
250,623Institution0.53%318,664,638
245,756Institution0.52%339,688,858

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 33.34% 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 33.34% 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.