Risk factors

W.w. Grainger (GWW) risk factors

Item 1A of every W.w. Grainger, Inc. 10-K on file, and what changed from one year to the next. Readings are automated and can be wrong; check the filing for the exact wording.

  • FY2025 10-K risk factors
    26 risks2 new6 reworded

    Grainger newly highlights GPO contract risk, new-product execution, Grainger-branded product liability, and insurance limitations.

    Filed Feb 19, 2026
  • FY2024 10-K risk factors
    24 risks

    Grainger faces prominent risks from supply chain disruptions, macroeconomic customer weakness, and global procurement dependencies across over 5,000 primary suppliers. The company must navigate intense competition, digital and eCommerce platform execution, and emerging liabilities associated with artificial intelligence adoption.

    Filed Feb 20, 2025