Renaissance Technologies's GWW Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 74,280 shares of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) worth $74.95 M, representing 0.12% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 44 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in GWW, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2017, adding 300,700 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2017, reducing 431,300 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's WW Grainger (GWW) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly WW Grainger (GWW) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +46,500 | Add 0.00% | 46,500 | $252.17 |
| Q3 2013 | +121,500 | Add 261.29% | 168,000 | $261.71 |
| Q4 2013 | +169,300 | Add 100.77% | 337,300 | $255.42 |
| Q1 2014 | -337,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2015 | +96,200 | New Buy | 96,200 | $235.81 |
| Q2 2015 | -28,600 | Reduce 29.73% | 67,600 | $236.66 |
| Q3 2015 | -67,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2016 | +22,200 | New Buy | 22,200 | $227.25 |
| Q3 2016 | -22,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2017 | +300,700 | New Buy | 300,700 | $232.76 |
| Q2 2017 | +130,600 | Add 43.43% | 431,300 | $180.53 |
| Q3 2017 | -431,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2018 | +259,500 | New Buy | 259,500 | $282.27 |
| Q2 2018 | -132,000 | Reduce 50.87% | 127,500 | $308.40 |
| Q3 2018 | +47,700 | Add 37.41% | 175,200 | $357.41 |
| Q4 2018 | -175,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | +114,700 | New Buy | 114,700 | $300.93 |
| Q2 2019 | -75,100 | Reduce 65.48% | 39,600 | $268.23 |
| Q3 2019 | +150,600 | Add 380.30% | 190,200 | $297.15 |
| Q4 2019 | +123,200 | Add 64.77% | 313,400 | $338.52 |
| Q1 2020 | +10,200 | Add 3.25% | 323,600 | $248.50 |
| Q2 2020 | +75,300 | Add 23.27% | 398,900 | $314.16 |
| Q3 2020 | -120,000 | Reduce 30.08% | 278,900 | $356.77 |
| Q4 2020 | -191,300 | Reduce 68.59% | 87,600 | $408.34 |
| Q1 2021 | +20,400 | Add 23.29% | 108,000 | $400.93 |
| Q2 2021 | -108,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2021 | +2,300 | New Buy | 2,300 | $393.04 |
| Q4 2021 | +110,700 | Add 4813.04% | 113,000 | $518.24 |
| Q1 2022 | -33,300 | Reduce 29.47% | 79,700 | $515.78 |
| Q2 2022 | +11,600 | Add 14.55% | 91,300 | $454.42 |
| Q3 2022 | +124,600 | Add 136.47% | 215,900 | $489.19 |
| Q4 2022 | -30,800 | Reduce 14.27% | 185,100 | $0.56 |
| Q1 2023 | -6,500 | Reduce 3.51% | 178,600 | $0.69 |
| Q2 2023 | -82,200 | Reduce 46.02% | 96,400 | $0.79 |
| Q3 2023 | +5,400 | Add 5.60% | 101,800 | $691.84 |
| Q4 2023 | -70,900 | Reduce 69.65% | 30,900 | $828.71 |
| Q1 2024 | -20,000 | Reduce 64.72% | 10,900 | $1017.34 |
| Q2 2024 | +61,400 | Add 563.30% | 72,300 | $902.24 |
| Q3 2024 | -8,600 | Reduce 11.89% | 63,700 | $1038.81 |
| Q4 2024 | -35,000 | Reduce 54.95% | 28,700 | $1054.05 |
| Q1 2025 | -500 | Reduce 1.74% | 28,200 | $987.83 |
| Q2 2025 | +18,450 | Add 65.43% | 46,650 | $1040.24 |
| Q3 2025 | +20,150 | Add 43.19% | 66,800 | $952.96 |
| Q4 2025 | +7,480 | Add 11.20% | 74,280 | $1009.05 |
Renaissance Technologies's WW Grainger Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) in Q2 2013, acquiring 46,500 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies has held W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) for 44 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was in Q1 2017, adding 300,700 shares worth $69.99 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 74,280 shares of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW), valued at approximately $74.95 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) represents approximately 0.12% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was 431,300 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2017.