Joel Greenblatt's GWW Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 18,553 shares of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) worth $17.68 M, representing 0.08% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 49 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in GWW, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2015, adding 146,624 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2015, reducing 174,384 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's WW Grainger (GWW) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly WW Grainger (GWW) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +2,643 | Add 0.00% | 2,642 | $252.08 |
| Q3 2013 | +14,380 | Add 544.28% | 17,022 | $261.72 |
| Q4 2013 | +27,374 | Add 160.82% | 44,396 | $255.43 |
| Q1 2014 | -21,773 | Reduce 49.04% | 22,623 | $252.66 |
| Q2 2014 | +50,035 | Add 221.17% | 72,658 | $254.27 |
| Q3 2014 | -52,383 | Reduce 72.10% | 20,275 | $251.64 |
| Q4 2014 | +7,485 | Add 36.92% | 27,760 | $254.90 |
| Q1 2015 | +146,624 | Add 528.18% | 174,384 | $235.81 |
| Q2 2015 | -174,384 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2015 | +25,593 | New Buy | 25,593 | $202.59 |
| Q1 2016 | +41,383 | Add 161.70% | 66,976 | $233.43 |
| Q2 2016 | -15,314 | Reduce 22.86% | 51,662 | $227.25 |
| Q3 2016 | +15,579 | Add 30.16% | 67,241 | $224.83 |
| Q4 2016 | +35,303 | Add 52.50% | 102,544 | $232.25 |
| Q1 2017 | +71,117 | Add 69.35% | 173,661 | $232.76 |
| Q2 2017 | +12,148 | Add 7.00% | 185,809 | $180.53 |
| Q3 2017 | -87,154 | Reduce 46.91% | 98,655 | $179.75 |
| Q4 2017 | +1,599 | Add 1.62% | 100,254 | $236.25 |
| Q1 2018 | -17,863 | Reduce 17.82% | 82,391 | $282.28 |
| Q2 2018 | -8,397 | Reduce 10.19% | 73,994 | $308.40 |
| Q3 2018 | -19,063 | Reduce 25.76% | 54,931 | $357.41 |
| Q4 2018 | -2,567 | Reduce 4.67% | 52,364 | $282.35 |
| Q1 2019 | -19,644 | Reduce 37.51% | 32,720 | $300.92 |
| Q2 2019 | -13,707 | Reduce 41.89% | 19,013 | $268.24 |
| Q3 2019 | -14,973 | Reduce 78.75% | 4,040 | $297.03 |
| Q4 2019 | -2,342 | Reduce 57.97% | 1,698 | $338.63 |
| Q1 2020 | +6,199 | Add 365.08% | 7,897 | $248.45 |
| Q2 2020 | -4,752 | Reduce 60.17% | 3,145 | $314.15 |
| Q3 2020 | +6,222 | Add 197.84% | 9,367 | $356.78 |
| Q4 2020 | -3,428 | Reduce 36.60% | 5,939 | $408.32 |
| Q1 2021 | -2,314 | Reduce 38.96% | 3,625 | $400.83 |
| Q2 2021 | +1,985 | Add 54.76% | 5,610 | $437.97 |
| Q3 2021 | +6,690 | Add 119.25% | 12,300 | $393.09 |
| Q4 2021 | -5,746 | Reduce 46.72% | 6,554 | $518.31 |
| Q1 2022 | -2,939 | Reduce 44.84% | 3,615 | $515.91 |
| Q2 2022 | +6,013 | Add 166.33% | 9,628 | $454.40 |
| Q3 2022 | +3,842 | Add 39.90% | 13,470 | $489.16 |
| Q4 2022 | +644 | Add 4.78% | 14,114 | $556.25 |
| Q1 2023 | -1,712 | Reduce 12.13% | 12,402 | $688.81 |
| Q2 2023 | -1,625 | Reduce 13.10% | 10,777 | $788.59 |
| Q3 2023 | +667 | Add 6.19% | 11,444 | $691.84 |
| Q4 2023 | -1,474 | Reduce 12.88% | 9,970 | $828.69 |
| Q1 2024 | -3,302 | Reduce 33.12% | 6,668 | $1017.30 |
| Q2 2024 | +4,954 | Add 74.30% | 11,622 | $902.24 |
| Q3 2024 | -680 | Reduce 5.85% | 10,942 | $1038.81 |
| Q4 2024 | +1,003 | Add 9.17% | 11,945 | $1054.05 |
| Q1 2025 | -3,039 | Reduce 25.44% | 8,906 | $987.83 |
| Q2 2025 | +6,262 | Add 70.31% | 15,168 | $1040.24 |
| Q3 2025 | +3,385 | Add 22.32% | 18,553 | $952.96 |
Joel Greenblatt's WW Grainger Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) in Q2 2013, acquiring 2,642 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) for 49 quarters since Q2 2013.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was in Q1 2015, adding 174,384 shares worth $41.12 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 18,553 shares of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW), valued at approximately $17.68 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) represents approximately 0.08% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was 185,809 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2017.