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W.W. Grainger (GWW)
NYSE:GWW
GWW Stock Chart & Stats
$1020.05
$7.25(0.68%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$1020.05
$7.25(0.68%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$893.99 - $1,139.15
Previous CloseN/A
Volume71.21K
Average Volume (3M)270.69K
Market Cap
$48.60B
Enterprise Value$48.23B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$535.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.72B
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.5
Beta0.80
Next Earnings
Feb 03, 2026EPS Estimate
9.45Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.87%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.21
Shares Outstanding47,549,335
10 Day Avg. Volume304,276
30 Day Avg. Volume270,693
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.14
Price to Book (P/B)15.35
Price to Sales (P/S)3.00
P/FCF Ratio32.83
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.99
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.72
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.95
Enterprise Value/Ebitda17.46
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$1,038.50Price Target Upside1.81% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsGWW posted Q3 EPS of $10.21, ahead of market expectations, driven by a material gross margin beat.
Financial PerformanceGWW is raising its full-year gross margin guidance, signaling increased confidence in a strong exit rate.
Operational EfficiencyGWW's operating margin performance surpassed market expectations, indicating strong operational efficiency.
Bears Say
Earnings GuidanceImplied Q4 EPS guidance suggests potential downside at the midpoint, though gross margin is considered the key performance indicator.
Investor ConcernsInvestors are worried about third-quarter gross margins and lack of volume recovery.
Sales ExpectationsFourth-quarter sales expectations are lower than previously guided, even after removing the impact of Cromwell.
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 $893.99 and its highest was $1139.15 in the past 12 months.
What is W.W. Grainger’s market cap?
W.W. Grainger’s market cap is $48.60B.
When is W.W. Grainger’s upcoming earnings report date?
W.W. Grainger’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 03, 2026 which is in 46 days.
How were W.W. Grainger’s earnings last quarter?
W.W. Grainger released its earnings results on Oct 31, 2025. The company reported $10.21 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $9.977 by $0.233.
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 0.87%. See more information on W.W. Grainger dividends here
What is W.W. Grainger’s EPS estimate?
W.W. Grainger’s EPS estimate is 9.45.
How many shares outstanding does W.W. Grainger have?
W.W. Grainger has 47,549,335 shares outstanding.
What happened to W.W. Grainger’s price movement after its last earnings report?
W.W. Grainger reported an EPS of $10.21 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $9.977. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.38%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
WW Grainger Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$1,038.50 (1.81% Upside)
$1,038.50 (1.81% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GWW Sentiment 77%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 10.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $199.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.1%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-9.53%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
48.98%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.92%
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
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Grainger reported strong earnings and revenue growth with significant contributions from the Endless Assortment segment and continued shareholder returns. However, the company faces challenges from LIFO inventory valuation headwinds and the need to exit the U.K. market. The impact of the government shutdown also presents a potential risk to future sales.View all GWW earnings summariesGWW Revenue Breakdown
79.92% High-Touch Solutions N.A.
18.25% Endless Assortment
1.83% Other
GWW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$1,038.50
▲(1.81% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
6.18% Insiders
21.61% Mutual Funds
12.23% Other Institutional Investors
34.65% Public Companies and
Individual Investors