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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

6.01%21.23%11.55%25.88%35.33%
11.55% Other Institutional Investors
25.88% ETFs
35.33% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
The ownership structure of WW Grainger (GWW) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 58.66% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 6.01% is owned by Insiders, and 35.33% 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 32.78% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 6.01% is owned by Insiders, and 25.88% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.

Recent Insider Trading Activity

Date
Name
Activity
Value
Mar 12, 2025
Laurie R Thomson
Vp, Controller
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$340774
Nov 15, 2024
Laurie R Thomson
Vp, Controller
xxxxxxxxxxxxx
$150754
Nov 08, 2024
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$301706
Nov 07, 2024
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$10705559

Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
4,923,209Institution10.21%4,764,780,134
4,345,525Institution9.01%4,205,686,006
2,805,137Institution5.82%2,714,867,691
2,794,042Insider5.70%2,704,129,728
1,639,961Institution3.40%1,587,187,055
867,182Institution1.80%839,276,083
723,471Institution1.50%700,189,703
721,283Institution1.50%698,072,113
523,525Institution1.09%506,677,966
477,500Institution0.99%462,134,050

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
4,345,525Institution9.01%4,205,686,006
867,182Institution1.80%839,276,083
723,471Institution1.50%700,189,703
477,500Institution0.99%462,134,050
397,880Institution0.83%385,076,222
372,809Institution0.77%360,812,006
323,415Institution0.67%313,007,505
319,397Institution0.66%309,118,805
302,271Institution0.63%292,543,919
240,236Institution0.50%232,505,206

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
1,382,247Institution2.87%1,411,564,459
1,228,905Institution2.55%1,254,970,075
946,645Institution1.96%966,723,340
559,980Institution1.16%541,959,844
559,798Institution1.16%533,789,785
503,905Institution1.05%487,689,337
464,117Institution0.96%473,960,922
329,107Institution0.68%336,087,359
242,910Institution0.50%258,133,170
221,633Institution0.46%211,335,931

FAQ

Who Owns W.W. Grainger (GWW)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 11.55% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 6.01% is held by insiders, and 35.33% 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 11.55% 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 35.33% 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.
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