When did GWW join the S&P 500?

W. W. Grainger joined the S&P 500 index on 1981-06-30.

What sector is GWW in?

GWW is in the Industrials sector, Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components industry.

GWW — W. W. Grainger

Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components · Industrials

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a supplier of maintenance, repair, and operations products, operating in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. It operates through the following segments: High-Touch Solutions N.A., Endless Aisle, and Other. The High-Touch Solutions N.A. segment involves value-added MRO solutions rooted in deep product knowledge and customer expertise. The Endless Aisle segment provides a streamlined and transparent online platform for one-stop shopping across millions of products. The Other segment refers to the company's Cromwell operations in the United Kingdom and wholly owned captive insurance entity.

Industry Peers

DOV FTV HUBB IEX IR ITW NDSN OTIS PH PNR

Sector Peers

ADP ALLE AME AOS AXON BA BLDR BR CARR CAT

Key Facts

Status	Active
Sector	Industrials
Industry	Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components
Joined	1981-06-30
Tenure	45 yrs

S&P 500 Timeline

1981-06-30Joined S&P 500

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