W.W. Grainger (GWW)
NYSE:GWW
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GWW Stock Chart & Stats
$1162.94
$7.25(0.68%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$1162.94
$7.25(0.68%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$906.52 - $1,218.63
Previous CloseN/A
Volume71.21K
Average Volume (3M)226.75K
Market Cap
$54.11B
Enterprise Value$57.71B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$585.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.16B
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.3
Beta0.79
Next Earnings
May 07, 2026EPS Estimate
10.21Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.86%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.44
Shares Outstanding47,329,987
10 Day Avg. Volume242,468
30 Day Avg. Volume226,755
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-3.10
Price to Book (P/B)11.67
Price to Sales (P/S)2.69
P/FCF Ratio36.31
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.07
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.22
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.23
Enterprise Value/Ebitda20.87
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$1,177.43Price Target Upside1.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)43.62
Revenue Forecast (FY)$18.95B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Gross Margin ImprovementAnalyst highlights that gross margins exceeded expectations due to a favorable product mix and margin tailwinds, indicating stronger profitability compared with distributor peers facing price and cost pressure.
Guidance Implies UpsideAnalyst notes company guidance implies both gross margin and sales above consensus and is based on conservative market assumptions, creating potential upside if market trends strengthen.
Sales Momentum And Operating LeverageAnalyst points to sales momentum aided by a competitor outage and expects operating leverage to improve as sales accelerate, which could boost operating income despite ongoing investments and higher healthcare costs.
Bears Say
Inventory Accounting And Private-label HeadwindsGross margins may face near-term pressure from inventory accounting effects and private-label competition, which could weigh on short-term profitability before margins recover.
Rising Operating ExpensesHigher payroll, benefits, and healthcare costs have increased selling and administrative expenses, which reduced the benefit from margin improvement and pressured operating profit.
Sales Shortfall And Integration RiskCore business sales fell short of estimates and inclusion of acquired business sales suggests potential demand or integration challenges that could constrain performance.
WW Grainger News
GWW FAQ
What was W.W. Grainger’s price range in the past 12 months?
W.W. Grainger lowest stock price was $906.52 and its highest was $1218.63 in the past 12 months.
What is W.W. Grainger’s market cap?
W.W. Grainger’s market cap is $54.11B.
When is W.W. Grainger’s upcoming earnings report date?
W.W. Grainger’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 16 days.
How were W.W. Grainger’s earnings last quarter?
W.W. Grainger released its earnings results on Feb 03, 2026. The company reported $9.44 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $9.458 by -$0.018.
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 $2.26 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.86%. See more information on W.W. Grainger dividends here
What is W.W. Grainger’s EPS estimate?
W.W. Grainger’s EPS estimate is 10.21.
How many shares outstanding does W.W. Grainger have?
W.W. Grainger has 47,329,987 shares outstanding.
What happened to W.W. Grainger’s price movement after its last earnings report?
W.W. Grainger reported an EPS of $9.44 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $9.458. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.366%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of W.W. Grainger?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GWW
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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WW Grainger Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$1,177.43 (1.25% Upside)
$1,177.43 (1.25% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GWW Sentiment 60%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 8.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.8%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
17.00%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
45.93%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.51%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
W.W. Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc. distributes maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products and services in the United States, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment. It offers safety and security supplies, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance supplies, and metalworking and hand tools. It also offers inventory management and technical support services. The company serves businesses, corporations, government entities, and other institutions through sales and service representatives, and electronic and ecommerce channels. W.W. Grainger, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
GWW Company Deck
GWW Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted meaningful progress across strategic initiatives (assortment expansion, digital and AI capabilities, seller coverage, strong endless-assortment performance, cash generation and shareholder returns) and provided a constructive 2026 outlook with margin and EPS expansion. However, the business continues to navigate tangible near-term headwinds — tariff-driven cost and LIFO impacts, higher SG&A (notably healthcare), mixed market demand, and tax headwinds — and High-Touch outgrowth remains below long-term targets. On balance, management portrays confidence in execution and a path to improved margins and growth in 2026 while acknowledging risks and a cautious market view.View all GWW earnings summariesGWW Revenue Breakdown
77.99% High-Touch Solutions N.A.
20.20% Endless Assortment
1.81% Other
GWW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$1,177.43
▲(1.25% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
6.23% Insiders
22.23% Mutual Funds
0.32% Other Institutional Investors
45.57% Public Companies and
Individual Investors