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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

6.24%22.94%11.49%25.48%33.86%
11.49% Other Institutional Investors
25.48% ETFs
33.86% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
The ownership structure of WW Grainger (GWW) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 59.90% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 6.24% is owned by Insiders, and 33.86% 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 34.43% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 6.24% is owned by Insiders, and 25.48% 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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$385519
May 14, 2026
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$1051327
Dec 17, 2025
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$199666

Recent Hedge Fund Trading Activity

Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
5,028,812Institution10.65%6,256,093,569
4,476,527Institution9.48%5,569,023,414
2,794,042Insider5.92%3,475,927,950
2,657,526Institution5.63%3,306,095,220
1,713,791Institution3.63%2,132,041,694
768,840Institution1.63%956,475,402
742,798Institution1.57%924,077,852
545,886Institution1.16%679,109,478
531,793Institution1.13%661,577,082
528,119Institution1.12%657,006,442

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
4,476,527Institution9.48%5,569,023,414
768,840Institution1.63%956,475,402
742,798Institution1.57%924,077,852
531,793Institution1.13%661,577,082
395,000Institution0.84%491,399,750
328,532Institution0.70%408,710,235
310,421Institution0.66%386,179,245
291,222Institution0.62%362,294,729
285,329Institution0.60%354,963,542
272,546Institution0.58%339,060,851

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
1,428,706Institution3.03%1,558,446,792
1,134,020Institution2.40%1,316,994,127
972,191Institution2.06%1,060,475,665
567,240Institution1.20%702,407,620
529,936Institution1.12%659,462,957
524,318Institution1.11%567,422,183
522,120Institution1.11%569,533,717
342,310Institution0.73%373,395,171
246,047Institution0.52%304,677,540
245,621Institution0.52%285,251,948

FAQ

Who Owns W.W. Grainger (GWW)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 11.49% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 6.24% is held by insiders, and 33.86% 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 11.49% 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 33.86% 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.