If you'd invested in W. W. Grainger (GWW): performance and returns
Looking for W. W. Grainger's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would W. W. Grainger have returned?
This calculator shows how much W. W. Grainger stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in W. W. Grainger
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,280 | +28% |
| 3 years ago | $2,308 | +131% |
| 5 years ago | $3,733 | +273% |
| 10 years ago | $6,916 | +592% |
| since inception (1984) | $161,233 | +16023% |
Return by year (W. W. Grainger)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +26% | $1,260 (+26%) |
| 2025 | +2% | $1,280 (+28%) |
| 2024 | +19% | $1,519 (+52%) |
| 2023 | +52% | $2,308 (+131%) |
| 2022 | +19% | $2,748 (+175%) |
| 2021 | +36% | $3,733 (+273%) |
| 2020 | +20% | $4,495 (+349%) |
| 2019 | +2% | $4,605 (+361%) |
| 2018 | +10% | $5,045 (+404%) |
| 2017 | +7% | $5,386 (+439%) |
| 2016 | +28% | $6,916 (+592%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does GWW return?
$1,000 invested in W. W. Grainger 10 years ago would be worth $6,916 today, i.e. +21%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was GWW's best/worst year?
Best year: 2023 (+52%). Worst year: 2025 (+2%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in GWW since inception be worth?
Since 1984, $1,000 would have become $161,233 (+16023%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do W. W. Grainger's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If W. W. Grainger pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is W. W. Grainger's average annual return (ROI)?
W. W. Grainger's return on investment is about +21%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.