W.W. Grainger, Inc. announced that Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Deidra C. Merriwether resigned effective September 4, 2026, to pursue another opportunity. The Board appointed Laurie R. Thomson as interim CFO effective September 5, 2026, while she continues serving as Vice President, Controller. Thomson’s base salary increased from $455,271 to $500,000, and she received a one-time restricted stock unit award valued at approximately $750,000 on October 1, 2026, vesting in three equal installments over the following three years. The company initiated an immediate search for a permanent CFO. W.W. Grainger operates as a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating supplies.

W.W. Grainger, Inc. issued a press release on May 7, 2026, announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The filing serves as the formal disclosure of the company's quarterly operating results and financial condition.

W.W. Grainger, Inc. announced its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, through a press release issued on February 3, 2026. The filing serves as the formal notification of the company's quarterly earnings release.

W.W. Grainger, Inc. issued a press release on October 31, 2025, announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The specific financial figures are contained in the accompanying press release filed as Exhibit 99.1.