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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%22.23%0.32%25.65%45.57%
0.32% Other Institutional Investors
25.65% ETFs
45.57% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
The ownership structure of WW Grainger (GWW) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 48.20% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 6.23% is owned by Insiders, and 45.57% 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 22.56% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 6.23% is owned by Insiders, and 25.65% 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

Recent Hedge Fund Trading Activity

Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
5,079,058Institution10.73%5,868,445,194
4,476,527Institution9.46%5,172,268,826
2,794,042Insider5.90%3,228,292,008
2,660,888Institution5.62%3,074,443,213
1,712,537Institution3.62%1,978,699,501
738,207Institution1.56%852,939,132
545,453Institution1.15%630,227,305
521,517Institution1.10%602,571,172
520,081Institution1.10%600,911,989
497,332Institution1.05%574,627,339

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
4,476,527Institution9.46%5,172,268,826
738,207Institution1.56%852,939,132
520,081Institution1.10%600,911,989
497,332Institution1.05%574,627,339
395,000Institution0.83%456,390,900
310,421Institution0.66%358,666,632
308,515Institution0.65%356,464,401
307,427Institution0.65%355,207,304
285,329Institution0.60%329,674,833
272,546Institution0.58%314,905,099

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
1,428,287Institution3.02%1,635,002,978
1,125,910Institution2.38%1,288,862,954
981,805Institution2.07%1,123,901,638
559,804Institution1.18%646,808,738
546,412Institution1.15%625,494,209
524,318Institution1.11%567,422,183
517,511Institution1.09%601,171,828
375,068Institution0.79%429,351,592
247,844Institution0.52%287,910,461
246,477Institution0.52%284,784,455

FAQ

Who Owns W.W. Grainger (GWW)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 0.32% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 6.23% is held by insiders, and 45.57% 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 0.32% 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 45.57% 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.