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W.W. Grainger (GWW)
NYSE:GWW
GWW Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$874.98 - $1,227.66
Previous CloseN/A
Volume71.21K
Average Volume (3M)309.50K
Market Cap
$49.88B
Enterprise Value$53.48B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)N/A
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.5
Beta0.98
Next Earnings
May 01, 2025EPS Estimate
9.54Last Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 10, 2025Dividend Yield0.78%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)38.88
Shares Outstanding48,700,165
10 Day Avg. Volume259,816
30 Day Avg. Volume309,495
Standard Deviation0.08
R-Squared0.54
Alpha0.01
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)2.94
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)20.40
P/FCF Ratio23.20
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.07
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.91
Enterprise Value/Ebitda18.90
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$1,121.40Price Target Upside9.48% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering7
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceEPS forecasts and price target are being raised to $1,215 due to organic and gross margin upside into FY'25.
Market PositionAs the largest US Industrial distributor, GWW has a strong pulse on market trends and tariffs into 2025.
Bears Say
Earnings GuidanceThe key miss was 2025 guide which came in short across sales, margins, and EPS.
Market Share And MarginsGWW struggled in 2024 with slowing market share gains and year-over-year margin contraction.
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Ownership Overview
6.00% Insiders
21.49% Mutual Funds
11.30% Other Institutional Investors
37.54% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Ability to SellRisks related to the company’s ability to sell goods and services
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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GWW FAQ
What was W.W. Grainger’s price range in the past 12 months?
W.W. Grainger lowest stock price was $874.98 and its highest was $1227.66 in the past 12 months.
What is W.W. Grainger’s market cap?
W.W. Grainger’s market cap is $49.88B.
When is W.W. Grainger’s upcoming earnings report date?
W.W. Grainger’s upcoming earnings report date is May 01, 2025 which is in 68 days.
How were W.W. Grainger’s earnings last quarter?
W.W. Grainger released its earnings results on Jan 31, 2025. The company reported $9.71 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $9.74 by -$0.03.
Is W.W. Grainger overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts W.W. Grainger’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does W.W. Grainger pay dividends?
W.W. Grainger pays a Quarterly dividend of $2.049 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.78%. See more information on W.W. Grainger dividends here
What is W.W. Grainger’s EPS estimate?
W.W. Grainger’s EPS estimate is 9.54.
How many shares outstanding does W.W. Grainger have?
W.W. Grainger has 48,700,165 shares outstanding.
What happened to W.W. Grainger’s price movement after its last earnings report?
W.W. Grainger reported an EPS of $9.71 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $9.74. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.63%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of W.W. Grainger?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GWW
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WW Grainger Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$1,121.40 (9.48% Upside)
$1,121.40 (9.48% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GWW Sentiment 66%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 367.0 Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $150.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.2%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
10.40%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
56.00%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.37%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
W.W. Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc. operates as a supplier of maintenance, repair and operating products (MRO), with operations also in Europe, Asia and Latin America. It operates through two segments: United States and Canada. The United States segment offers a selection of MRO products and services through its eCommerce platforms, catalogs, branches and sales and service representatives. The Canada segment provides a combination of product breadth, local availability, speed of delivery, detailed product information and competitively priced products and services. The company was founded by William Wallace Grainger in 1927 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, IL.
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GWW Company Deck
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GWW Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
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.Read More>---
GWW Revenue Breakdown
80.51% High-Touch Solutions N.A.
17.70% Endless Assortment
1.79% Other
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GWW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$1,121.40
▲(9.48% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering GWW
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
20/26 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+25.31%
reiterated a buy rating 19 days ago
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