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W.W. GRAINGER, INC. · 2026-08-04 · Importance 31 · Surprise 6 · In source text
Grainger generated $444 million of operating cash flow in the second quarter of 2026. The company returned $341 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases during the quarter. A quarterly dividend of $2.49 per share was also reported.
Key facts
- Grainger returned $341 million to shareholders in Q2 2026 through dividends and share repurchases. source
- Marketscreener and other sources noted Grainger declared a quarterly dividend of $2.49 per share. source
- Marketscreener reported Grainger posted a quarterly dividend of $2.49 per share (repeated reference). source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | realized | — | Grainger returned $341 million to shareholders in Q2 2026 through dividends and share repurchases. |
| liability | negative | committed | — | Marketscreener and other sources noted Grainger declared a quarterly dividend of $2.49 per share. |