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StocksUpdated×2•Originally published 29 April 2026•Updated 30 April 2026•

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W.W. Grainger Boosts Quarterly Dividend by 10% to $2.49 Per Share

Key Facts

1W.W. Grainger's board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.49 per share.

2The new dividend represents a 10% increase from the company's most recent dividend.

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) has approved a 10% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $2.49 per share, marking its 55th consecutive year of dividend growth. The dividend is scheduled for payment on June 1 to shareholders of record as of May 11, with an ex-dividend date set for May 11, 2026. This milestone underscores the industrial supplier's financial stability, despite recent filings showing $4.1 million in insider sales. Simultaneously, American Water (AWK) announced an 8.2% boost to its quarterly dividend, raising it to $0.895 per share. These adjustments highlight a broader trend of returning capital to shareholders within the industrial and utility sectors. Overall, these corporate actions signal continued management confidence in future cash flow generation.

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What changed: Added specific dividend payment, record, and ex-dividend dates, along with the official GWW ticker symbol and exchange listing.

Version 1about 1 month ago

What changed: Added historical context of GWW's 55-year dividend growth streak, recent insider selling activity, and a new dividend increase announcement from American Water (AWK).