GWW Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with GWW's current 0.75% yield and 6.7% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 0.75%
Annual Dividend: $9.27 per share
Share Price: $1324.95
Payout Ratio: 23.6%
GWW DRIP Calculator
Model GWW dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 6.7% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in GWW 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in GWW on 2016-09-30 would be worth $6,691.84 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 569.2%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $6,082.37 (508.2% return). Reinvesting dividends added $609.47 in extra value.
Starting share price: $224.84 — Current share price: $1289.79
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is GWW's current dividend yield?
- GWW (W.W. Grainger, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 0.75%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $75 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much GWW do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from GWW at its current yield of 0.75%, you would need approximately $1,600,000 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does GWW pay monthly dividends?
- No, GWW pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is GWW's dividend safe?
- GWW's payout ratio is 23.6%, which is generally considered safe. The company retains enough earnings to sustain and potentially grow its dividend.
- What is GWW's dividend growth rate?
- GWW's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 6.7% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in GWW 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in GWW on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $6,691.84 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 569.2% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $6,082.37 — meaning DRIP added $609.47 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the GWW dividend page.