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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

6.23%22.87%1.88%25.55%43.47%
1.88% Other Institutional Investors
25.55% ETFs
43.47% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
The ownership structure of WW Grainger (GWW) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 50.30% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 6.23% is owned by Insiders, and 43.47% 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 24.75% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 6.23% is owned by Insiders, and 25.55% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.

Recent Insider Trading Activity

Date
Name
Activity
Value
Dec 17, 2025
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$199666
Sep 11, 2025
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$496430
May 27, 2025
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$301056
May 08, 2025
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$793613

Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
5,007,041Institution10.58%5,732,110,607
4,476,527Institution9.46%5,124,772,875
2,794,042Insider5.90%3,198,647,222
2,663,348Institution5.63%3,049,027,424
1,715,863Institution3.63%1,964,337,121
768,840Institution1.62%880,175,720
742,798Institution1.57%850,362,578
547,404Institution1.16%626,673,573
520,081Institution1.10%595,393,930
519,182Institution1.10%594,364,745

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
4,476,527Institution9.46%5,124,772,875
768,840Institution1.62%880,175,720
742,798Institution1.57%850,362,578
520,081Institution1.10%595,393,930
395,000Institution0.83%452,199,950
328,532Institution0.69%376,106,719
310,421Institution0.66%355,373,065
291,222Institution0.62%333,393,858
285,329Institution0.60%326,647,492
272,546Institution0.58%312,013,386

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
1,428,706Institution3.02%1,558,446,792
1,113,238Institution2.35%1,214,331,143
972,191Institution2.05%1,060,475,665
563,964Institution1.19%645,631,627
524,318Institution1.11%567,422,183
522,120Institution1.10%569,533,717
519,486Institution1.10%602,676,488
342,310Institution0.72%373,395,171
247,079Institution0.52%282,858,510
244,933Institution0.52%267,175,366

FAQ

Who Owns W.W. Grainger (GWW)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 1.88% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 6.23% is held by insiders, and 43.47% 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 1.88% 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 43.47% 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.