What smart money is saying about W.W. Grainger, Inc.
2 funds in our archive have pitched W.W. Grainger, Inc. — most recently Aoris in December 2025.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. distributes maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products and services in the United States, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment. It offers safety and security supplies, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance supplies, and metalworking and hand tools. It also offers inventory management and technical support services. The company serves businesses, corporations, government entities, and other institutions through sales and service representatives, and electronic and ecommerce channels. W.W. Grainger, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
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Position history
Between Q1 2025 and Q2 2026, 1 fund letter reported a position in W.W. Grainger, Inc., with no move described.
| Quarter | Letters | Bought | Sold | Theses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Q1 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fund activity · 1 position
- HoldsJensen Quality Mid Cap FundJune 2026
“The company is a core portfolio holding due to its strong market share, diversified customer base, significant purchasing economies of scale, and solid balance sheet.”
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Also mentioned · 1
These funds discuss W.W. Grainger, Inc. — as a competitor, benchmark or comparable — without disclosing a position in it.
- MentionedCambiar International Equity FundMarch 2026
“(a U.S. proxy would be W.W. Grainger).”
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Fund coverage · 2 theses
- AorisDecember 2025
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading MRO distributor with consistent share gains, strong EPS growth, and a long dividend record underpinning continued attractive earnings growth.
Read the full thesis - AorisMarch 2025
W.W. Grainger is a leading US distributor of maintenance, repair, and operations products, boasting a diverse customer base and a consistent earnings growth of 12% per year alongside 54 consecutive years of dividend increases.
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