10-Q Filing

W.W. GRAINGER, INC. CIK: 277135 Q3 2025

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0000277135-25-000148`
Period End Date	20250930
Filing Date	20251031
Fiscal Year	2025
Fiscal Period	Q3
XBRL Instance	gww-20250930_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 186 Income Statement 144 Cash Flow Statement 148 Stockholders Equity 118 Comprehensive Income 96

Balance Sheet 186 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Allowance for doubtful accounts	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$32.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for doubtful accounts	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$32.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for doubtful accounts	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$36.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for doubtful accounts	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$36.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cumulative preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$5.00	USD	Point-in-time
Cumulative preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$5.00	USD	Point-in-time
Cumulative preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$5.00	USD	Point-in-time
Cumulative preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$5.00	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$535.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$535.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cumulative preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	12.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Cumulative preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	12.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Cumulative preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	12.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Cumulative preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	12.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable (less allowance for credit losses of $36 and $32, respectively)	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$2.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable (less allowance for credit losses of $36 and $32, respectively)	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$2.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable (less allowance for credit losses of $36 and $32, respectively)	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$2.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable (less allowance for credit losses of $36 and $32, respectively)	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$2.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Cumulative preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Cumulative preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Cumulative preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Cumulative preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Inventories net	`InventoryNet`	$2.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories net	`InventoryNet`	$2.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories net	`InventoryNet`	$2.27B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories net	`InventoryNet`	$2.27B	USD	Point-in-time
Cumulative preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Cumulative preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Cumulative preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Cumulative preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.50	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.50	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.50	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.50	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$163.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$163.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$206.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$206.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Assets held for sale	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Assets held for sale	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Assets held for sale	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$50.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Assets held for sale	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$50.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	300.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	300.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	300.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	300.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$5.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$5.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$5.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$5.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	109.66M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	109.66M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	109.66M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	109.66M	shares	Point-in-time
Property, buildings and equipment net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$1.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, buildings and equipment net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$1.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, buildings and equipment net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, buildings and equipment net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares at cost (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	61.33M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares at cost (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	61.33M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares at cost (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	62.03M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares at cost (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	62.03M	shares	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$370.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$370.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$355.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$355.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$361.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$361.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangibles net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$243.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangibles net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$243.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangibles net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$264.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangibles net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$264.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$371.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$371.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$320.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$320.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$196.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$196.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$192.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$192.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$8.83B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$8.83B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$8.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$8.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Current maturities	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$499.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current maturities	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$499.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current maturities	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$2.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current maturities	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$2.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Trade accounts payable	`AccountsPayableTradeCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$952.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Trade accounts payable	`AccountsPayableTradeCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$952.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Trade accounts payable	`AccountsPayableTradeCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$1.12B	USD	Point-in-time
Trade accounts payable	`AccountsPayableTradeCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$1.12B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued compensation and benefits	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$324.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued compensation and benefits	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$324.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued compensation and benefits	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$297.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued compensation and benefits	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$297.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liability	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$78.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liability	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$78.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liability	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$76.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liability	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$76.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$407.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$407.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$410.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$410.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Income taxes payable	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$45.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Income taxes payable	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$45.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Income taxes payable	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$25.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Income taxes payable	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$25.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Liabilities held for sale	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Liabilities held for sale	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Liabilities held for sale	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$82.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Liabilities held for sale	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$82.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$2.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$2.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$2.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$2.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term operating lease liability	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$327.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term operating lease liability	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$327.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term operating lease liability	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$275.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term operating lease liability	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$275.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes and tax uncertainties	`DeferredIncomeTaxesAndOtherTaxLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$101.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes and tax uncertainties	`DeferredIncomeTaxesAndOtherTaxLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$101.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes and tax uncertainties	`DeferredIncomeTaxesAndOtherTaxLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$135.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes and tax uncertainties	`DeferredIncomeTaxesAndOtherTaxLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$135.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other non-current liabilities	`OtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$114.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other non-current liabilities	`OtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$114.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other non-current liabilities	`OtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$95.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other non-current liabilities	`OtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$95.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cumulative preferred stock $5 par value 12,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Cumulative preferred stock $5 par value 12,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Cumulative preferred stock $5 par value 12,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Cumulative preferred stock $5 par value 12,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock $0.50 par value 300,000,000 shares authorized; 109,659,219 shares issued	`CommonStockValue`	$55.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock $0.50 par value 300,000,000 shares authorized; 109,659,219 shares issued	`CommonStockValue`	$55.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock $0.50 par value 300,000,000 shares authorized; 109,659,219 shares issued	`CommonStockValue`	$55.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock $0.50 par value 300,000,000 shares authorized; 109,659,219 shares issued	`CommonStockValue`	$55.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional contributed capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional contributed capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional contributed capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$1.43B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional contributed capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$1.43B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$13.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$13.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$14.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$14.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive losses	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-274.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive losses	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-274.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive losses	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-219.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive losses	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-219.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost 62,034,184 and 61,326,349 shares, respectively	`TreasuryStockValue`	$11.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost 62,034,184 and 61,326,349 shares, respectively	`TreasuryStockValue`	$11.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost 62,034,184 and 61,326,349 shares, respectively	`TreasuryStockValue`	$12.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost 62,034,184 and 61,326,349 shares, respectively	`TreasuryStockValue`	$12.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Total W.W. Grainger, Inc. shareholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Total W.W. Grainger, Inc. shareholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Total W.W. Grainger, Inc. shareholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Total W.W. Grainger, Inc. shareholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$345.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$345.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$400.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$400.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.59B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.59B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$8.83B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$8.83B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$8.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$8.85B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 144 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.39B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.39B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$12.94B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$12.94B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.66B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.66B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$13.52B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$13.52B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.67B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.67B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$7.85B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$7.85B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.86B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.86B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$8.25B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of goods sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$8.25B	USD	3 Qtrs
Gross profit	`GrossProfit`	$1.72B	USD	1 Quarter
Gross profit	`GrossProfit`	$1.72B	USD	1 Quarter
Gross profit	`GrossProfit`	$5.08B	USD	3 Qtrs
Gross profit	`GrossProfit`	$5.08B	USD	3 Qtrs
Gross profit	`GrossProfit`	$1.80B	USD	1 Quarter
Gross profit	`GrossProfit`	$1.80B	USD	1 Quarter
Gross profit	`GrossProfit`	$5.26B	USD	3 Qtrs
Gross profit	`GrossProfit`	$5.26B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.03B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.03B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$3.08B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$3.08B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.29B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.29B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$3.40B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$3.40B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating earnings	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$686.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating earnings	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$686.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating earnings	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating earnings	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating earnings	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$511.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating earnings	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$511.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating earnings	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.86B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating earnings	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.86B	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNet`	$-19.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNet`	$-19.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNet`	$-60.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNet`	$-60.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNet`	$-20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNet`	$-20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNet`	$-61.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNet`	$-61.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$18.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$18.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$10.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$10.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other expense net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-15.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-15.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-42.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other expense net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-42.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other expense net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-19.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-19.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-51.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other expense net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-51.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$671.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$671.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.96B	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.96B	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$492.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$492.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.81B	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.81B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$166.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$166.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$470.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$470.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$171.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$171.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$481.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax provision	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$481.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$497.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$497.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$490.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$490.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$505.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$505.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.49B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.49B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$500.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$500.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$508.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$508.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$321.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$321.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.33B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.33B	USD	3 Qtrs
Less net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$58.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$58.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$74.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$74.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to W.W. Grainger, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$486.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to W.W. Grainger, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$486.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to W.W. Grainger, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.43B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to W.W. Grainger, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.43B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to W.W. Grainger, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$294.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to W.W. Grainger, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$294.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to W.W. Grainger, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.25B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to W.W. Grainger, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.25B	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$9.90	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$9.90	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$29.10	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$29.10	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$6.13	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$6.13	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$26.02	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$26.02	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$9.87	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$9.87	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$29.00	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$29.00	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$6.12	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$6.12	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$25.97	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$25.97	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	48.80M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	48.80M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	49.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	49.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	47.80M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	47.80M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	48.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	48.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	48.90M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	48.90M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	49.20M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	49.20M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	47.90M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	47.90M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	48.10M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	48.10M	shares	3 Qtrs

Cash Flow Statement 148 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$497.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$497.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$490.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$490.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$505.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$505.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.49B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.49B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$500.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$500.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$508.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$508.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$321.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$321.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.33B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.33B	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for credit losses	`ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts`	$18.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for credit losses	`ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts`	$18.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for credit losses	`ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts`	$20.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for credit losses	`ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts`	$20.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes and tax uncertainties	`OtherIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitContinuingOperations`	$24.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes and tax uncertainties	`OtherIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitContinuingOperations`	$24.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes and tax uncertainties	`OtherIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitContinuingOperations`	$37.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes and tax uncertainties	`OtherIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitContinuingOperations`	$37.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$175.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$175.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$190.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$190.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash lease expense	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAssetAmortizationExpense`	$61.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash lease expense	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAssetAmortizationExpense`	$61.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash lease expense	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAssetAmortizationExpense`	$62.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash lease expense	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAssetAmortizationExpense`	$62.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Impairment loss and net losses from business divestitures	`AssetImpairmentLossAndGainLossOnDispositionOfAssets`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Impairment loss and net losses from business divestitures	`AssetImpairmentLossAndGainLossOnDispositionOfAssets`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Impairment loss and net losses from business divestitures	`AssetImpairmentLossAndGainLossOnDispositionOfAssets`	$-196.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Impairment loss and net losses from business divestitures	`AssetImpairmentLossAndGainLossOnDispositionOfAssets`	$-196.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$48.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$48.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$49.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$49.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$183.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$183.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$252.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$252.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-86.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-86.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$27.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$27.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$26.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$26.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$32.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$32.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Trade accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableTrade`	$99.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Trade accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableTrade`	$99.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Trade accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableTrade`	$185.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Trade accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableTrade`	$185.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating lease liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseLiability`	$-73.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating lease liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseLiability`	$-73.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating lease liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseLiability`	$-79.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating lease liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseLiability`	$-79.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accrued liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherAccruedLiabilities`	$36.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accrued liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherAccruedLiabilities`	$36.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accrued liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherAccruedLiabilities`	$4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accrued liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherAccruedLiabilities`	$4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedIncomeTaxesPayable`	$-64.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedIncomeTaxesPayable`	$-64.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedIncomeTaxesPayable`	$-42.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedIncomeTaxesPayable`	$-42.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other non-current liabilities	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$-10.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other non-current liabilities	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$-10.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other non-current liabilities	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$-20.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other non-current liabilities	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$-20.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.68B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.68B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.62B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.62B	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$283.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$283.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$558.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$558.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-19.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-19.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-11.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-11.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-262.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-262.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-543.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-543.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from debt	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	$503.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from debt	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	$503.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from debt	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	$90.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from debt	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	$90.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments of debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$38.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments of debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$38.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments of debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$503.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments of debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$503.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from stock options exercised	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$26.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from stock options exercised	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$26.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from stock options exercised	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from stock options exercised	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for employee taxes withheld from stock awards	`PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$44.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for employee taxes withheld from stock awards	`PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$44.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for employee taxes withheld from stock awards	`PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$31.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for employee taxes withheld from stock awards	`PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$31.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of treasury stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$739.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of treasury stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$739.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of treasury stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$798.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of treasury stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$798.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$321.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$321.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$358.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$358.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-615.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-615.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.60B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.60B	USD	3 Qtrs
Exchange rate effect on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-18.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Exchange rate effect on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-18.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Exchange rate effect on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$21.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Exchange rate effect on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$21.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$788.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$788.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-501.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-501.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$660.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$660.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$535.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$535.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$660.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$660.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$535.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$535.00M	USD	Point-in-time

Stockholders Equity 118 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Cash dividends paid per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$1.86	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$1.86	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$2.05	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$2.05	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$2.05	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$2.05	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$2.05	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$2.05	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$2.26	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$2.26	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$2.26	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$2.26	USD	1 Quarter
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.59B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.59B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Stock-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalShareBasedCompensationEmployeeStockPurchaseProgramRequisiteServicePeriodRecognition`	$10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalShareBasedCompensationEmployeeStockPurchaseProgramRequisiteServicePeriodRecognition`	$10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalShareBasedCompensationEmployeeStockPurchaseProgramRequisiteServicePeriodRecognition`	$-6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalShareBasedCompensationEmployeeStockPurchaseProgramRequisiteServicePeriodRecognition`	$-6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalShareBasedCompensationEmployeeStockPurchaseProgramRequisiteServicePeriodRecognition`	$27.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalShareBasedCompensationEmployeeStockPurchaseProgramRequisiteServicePeriodRecognition`	$27.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalShareBasedCompensationEmployeeStockPurchaseProgramRequisiteServicePeriodRecognition`	$11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalShareBasedCompensationEmployeeStockPurchaseProgramRequisiteServicePeriodRecognition`	$11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalShareBasedCompensationEmployeeStockPurchaseProgramRequisiteServicePeriodRecognition`	$-4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalShareBasedCompensationEmployeeStockPurchaseProgramRequisiteServicePeriodRecognition`	$-4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalShareBasedCompensationEmployeeStockPurchaseProgramRequisiteServicePeriodRecognition`	$13.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalShareBasedCompensationEmployeeStockPurchaseProgramRequisiteServicePeriodRecognition`	$13.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of treasury stock	`StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue`	$277.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of treasury stock	`StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue`	$277.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of treasury stock	`StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue`	$244.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of treasury stock	`StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue`	$244.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of treasury stock	`StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue`	$223.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of treasury stock	`StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue`	$223.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of treasury stock	`StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue`	$288.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of treasury stock	`StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue`	$288.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of treasury stock	`StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue`	$228.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of treasury stock	`StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue`	$228.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of treasury stock	`StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue`	$293.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of treasury stock	`StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue`	$293.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$497.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$497.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$490.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$490.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$505.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$505.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.49B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.49B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$500.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$500.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$508.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$508.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$321.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$321.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.33B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.33B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-57.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-57.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-61.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-61.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$76.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$76.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-42.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-42.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$36.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$36.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$71.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$71.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-31.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-31.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$76.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$76.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital contribution	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Capital contribution	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Capital contribution	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital contribution	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital contribution	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCapitalContribution`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital contribution	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCapitalContribution`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$105.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$105.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$101.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$101.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$116.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$116.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$115.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$115.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$110.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$110.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$133.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$133.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.59B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.59B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.96B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 96 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Postretirement benefit plan reclassification, net of tax benefit	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Postretirement benefit plan reclassification, net of tax benefit	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Postretirement benefit plan reclassification, net of tax benefit	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Postretirement benefit plan reclassification, net of tax benefit	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Postretirement benefit plan reclassification, net of tax benefit	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Postretirement benefit plan reclassification, net of tax benefit	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Postretirement benefit plan reclassification, net of tax benefit	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Postretirement benefit plan reclassification, net of tax benefit	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$497.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$497.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$490.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$490.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$505.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$505.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.49B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.49B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$500.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$500.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$508.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$508.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$321.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$321.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.33B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.33B	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$79.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$79.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-32.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-32.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-28.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-28.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$85.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$85.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Postretirement benefit plan losses net of tax expense of $1, $1, $3, and $3, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansNetOfTax`	$-3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Postretirement benefit plan losses net of tax expense of $1, $1, $3, and $3, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansNetOfTax`	$-3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Postretirement benefit plan losses net of tax expense of $1, $1, $3, and $3, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansNetOfTax`	$-10.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Postretirement benefit plan losses net of tax expense of $1, $1, $3, and $3, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansNetOfTax`	$-10.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Postretirement benefit plan losses net of tax expense of $1, $1, $3, and $3, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansNetOfTax`	$-3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Postretirement benefit plan losses net of tax expense of $1, $1, $3, and $3, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansNetOfTax`	$-3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Postretirement benefit plan losses net of tax expense of $1, $1, $3, and $3, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansNetOfTax`	$-9.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Postretirement benefit plan losses net of tax expense of $1, $1, $3, and $3, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansNetOfTax`	$-9.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-57.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-57.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-61.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-61.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$76.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$76.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-42.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-42.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$36.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$36.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$71.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$71.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-31.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-31.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$76.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive earnings (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$76.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings net of tax	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$581.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings net of tax	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$581.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings net of tax	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.45B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings net of tax	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.45B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings net of tax	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$290.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings net of tax	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$290.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings net of tax	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.41B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings net of tax	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.41B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$58.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$58.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$74.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$74.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$38.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$38.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$21.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$21.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total comprehensive earnings (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$57.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive earnings (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$57.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive earnings (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$54.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total comprehensive earnings (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$54.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total comprehensive earnings (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$16.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive earnings (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$16.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive earnings (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$95.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total comprehensive earnings (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$95.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings attributable to W.W. Grainger, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$524.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings attributable to W.W. Grainger, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$524.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings attributable to W.W. Grainger, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.40B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings attributable to W.W. Grainger, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.40B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings attributable to W.W. Grainger, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$274.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings attributable to W.W. Grainger, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$274.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings attributable to W.W. Grainger, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.31B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings attributable to W.W. Grainger, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.31B	USD	3 Qtrs

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.