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W.W. Grainger (GWW)
NYSE:GWW
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 01, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
9.54Last Year’s EPS
9.62Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 7 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jan 31, 2025
|% Change Since: -10.32%
|Next Earnings Date:May 01, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call reflects a balanced sentiment with notable successes in financial performance, particularly in the Endless Assortment segment and technology investments. However, challenges such as a sluggish demand environment and potential tariff uncertainties present risks. The company shows resilience and confidence in its strategic direction despite these challenges.Company Guidance
During the W.W. Grainger Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call, the company reported robust financial performance and outlined its strategic guidance for 2025. Grainger achieved $17.2 billion in sales for 2024, reflecting a 4.2% increase on a reported basis, with a 15.5% operating margin and adjusted EPS of $38.96, up over 6% from the previous year. The company's ROIC stood at 41.6%, and operating cash flows exceeded $2.1 billion. Looking ahead to 2025, Grainger projects total company revenue to range between $17.6 billion and $18.1 billion, with an operating margin of 15.1% to 15.5%. The guidance includes 4% to 6.5% growth in daily constant currency sales, with the High-Touch Solutions segment expected to grow between 2.5% and 4.5%, and Endless Assortment sales projected to rise between 11% and 15%. Additionally, Grainger plans capital expenditures of $450 million to $550 million, with a continued focus on investing in supply chain capacity and technology advancements to maintain industry-leading service levels. The company also aims to return $1.6 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, reflecting its commitment to creating sustainable value for stakeholders.Strong Full Year 2024 Performance
Grainger achieved over $17.2 billion in sales, marking a 4.2% increase on a reported basis and a 4.7% increase on a daily organic constant currency basis. Adjusted EPS grew by over 6% to $38.96 per share, with an ROIC of 41.6%.
Endless Assortment Segment Success
The segment showed significant improvement with daily constant currency sales up 11.6%. MonotaRO achieved 29% growth with enterprise customers, and Zoro returned to double-digit sales growth by the end of the year.
High-Touch Solutions Market Outgrowth
The High-Touch Solutions U.S. business outgrew the market by approximately 100 basis points, driven by 325 basis points of volume outgrowth for the year.
Investment in Technology and Data
Grainger continues to leverage technology and data, including machine learning and AI, to improve customer service and operational efficiency, notably in inventory management and customer interaction.
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GWW Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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GWW Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2025 | $1123.84 | $1060.57 | -5.63% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $1095.27 | $1105.13 | +0.90% |
| Aug 01, 2024 | $971.16 | $936.91 | -3.53% |
| Apr 25, 2024 | $950.73 | $940.34 | -1.09% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does W.W. Grainger (GWW) report earnings?
W.W. Grainger (GWW) is schdueled to report earning on May 01, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is W.W. Grainger (GWW) earnings time?
W.W. Grainger (GWW) earnings time is at May 01, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is GWW EPS forecast?
GWW EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 9.54.
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