Grainger Generates Five Dollars of Cash for Every Dollar Paid to Shareholders

Grainger Generates Five Dollars of Cash for Every Dollar Paid to Shareholders

Quick Read Grainger (GWW) has raised its dividend for 53 consecutive years. The company generated $2.11B in operating cash flow against $421M in dividend payments. Grainger’s free cash flow payout ratio sits at 27%. This leaves substantial room for dividend growth or economic downturns. Grainger returned $1.62B to shareholders in 2024 through $421M in dividends and $1.20B in buybacks. If you’re focused on picking the right stocks and ETFs yo…