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W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW), headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products and services. Valued at $62.9 billion by market cap, the company's products include motors, HVAC equipment, lighting, hand and power tools, pumps, packaging, material handling, adhesives, safety, janitorial, electrical, and metalworking equipment.
Shares of this MRO giant have outperformed the broader market over the past year. GWW has gained 29.9% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 19.3%. In 2026, GWW stock is up 30.9%, surpassing the SPX’s 12.9% rise on a YTD basis.
