Rank
282
W.W. Grainger
Grainger continues to invest in its supply chain capabilities, so it can ensure our customers get the right products, in the right place, at the right time.Courtesy of W.W. Grainger
- Previous Rank285
- Revenues ($M)10137
- Revenue Percent Change1.6
- Profits ($M)605.9
- Profits Percent Change-21.2
- Assets ($M)5694
- Employees25000
- Market Value — as of March 31, 2017 ($M)13668
The supplier company distributes maintenance, repair and operating equipment to businesses.
Company Info
| CEO | D.G. Macpherson |
| CEO Title | Chief Executive Officer & Director |
| Sector | Wholesalers |
| Industry | Wholesalers: Diversified |
| HQ Location | Lake Forest, IL |
| Website | www.grainger.com |
| Years on Fortune 500 List | 23 |
| Employees | 25,000 |
Key Financials (Last Fiscal Year)
| Revenues ($M) | $10,137 |
| Profits ($M) | $605.9 |
| Assets ($M) | $5,694 |
| Total Stockholder Equity ($M) | $1,798 |
| Market Value — as of March 31, 2017 ($M) | $13,668 |
Profit Ratios
| Profit as % of Revenues | 6% |
| Profits as % of Assets | 10.6% |
| Profits as % of Stockholder Equity | 33.7% |
Earnings Per Share (Last Fiscal Year)
| Earnings Per Share ($) | 10 |
| EPS % Change (from 2015) | -14.8% |
| EPS % Change (5 year annual rate) | 1.7% |
| EPS % Change (10 year annual rate) | 8.8% |
Total Return
| Total Return to Investors (2016) | 17.1% |
| Total Return to Investors (5 year, annualized) | 6.3% |
| Total Return to Investors (10 year, annualized) | 14.8% |