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| Metric | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $11,797 | $13,022 | $15,228 | $16,478 | $17,168 |
| Gross Profit | $4,238 | $4,720 | $5,849 | $6,496 | $6,758 |
| Operating Income | $1,019 | $1,547 | $2,215 | $2,565 | $2,637 |
| Net Income | $695 | $1,043 | $1,547 | $1,829 | $1,909 |
Over the past five years, W.W. Grainger, Inc. has demonstrated consistent growth across all major income statement line items. Revenue increased from USD 11.8 billion in 2020 to approximately USD 17.2 billion in 2024. Gross profit followed a similar trend, rising from USD 4.24 billion to USD 6.76 billion, while operating income expanded from USD 1.02 billion to USD 2.64 billion. Net income also saw a healthy increase from USD 695 million in 2020 to USD 1.91 billion in 2024. Notably, the jump from 2020 to 2021 in net income (an increase of about 50%) and the robust gain in operating income reflect operational improvements and effective cost management during a period when supply chain challenges and inflationary pressures were common in the industrial distribution sector. The growth rates, while strong overall, did show some variability. Revenue growth peaked between 2021 and 2022 at nearly 17% before moderating to around 4% from 2023 to 2024, which might be attributed to market saturation or stabilization following a period of rapid expansion. The sequential improvements in gross profit and operating income margins suggest that the company has been successful in converting higher revenues into profit despite potential external headwinds. Based on these metrics and the steady year-over-year performance, W.W. Grainger, Inc. appears to be financially healthy and sustainable, exhibiting signs of strong operational efficiency and resilience within a competitive industrial supplies market.
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