Blair William & Co. IL Increases Stake in W.W. Grainger

Investment firm adds over 1,100 shares to its position in the industrial products company

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

Blair William & Co. IL, an investment management firm, has increased its stake in W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) by 2.0% during the third quarter. The firm now owns 57,404 shares of the industrial products company's stock, worth approximately $54.7 million.

Why it matters

W.W. Grainger is a major industrial supply distributor, providing maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services to businesses across various sectors. The increase in Blair William & Co. IL's stake suggests the firm sees continued growth potential in Grainger's business.

The details

According to a 13F filing with the SEC, Blair William & Co. IL acquired an additional 1,122 shares of W.W. Grainger during the third quarter, bringing its total position to 57,404 shares. This represents approximately 0.12% of Grainger's outstanding shares.

  • Blair William & Co. IL increased its stake in W.W. Grainger during the third quarter of 2026.

The players

Blair William & Co. IL

An investment management firm that has increased its stake in W.W. Grainger, Inc.

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

An industrial supply distributor that provides maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services to businesses across various sectors.

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The takeaway

The increase in Blair William & Co. IL's stake in W.W. Grainger suggests the investment firm sees continued growth potential in the industrial products company, which is a major supplier of MRO products and services to businesses across a range of industries.