W.W. Grainger (GWW)
NYSE:GWW
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Rating:81Outperform
Price Target:
$1,425.00
â–²(22.53% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:05/09/26
Overall score reflects strong fundamentals and an upbeat earnings outlook (raised full-year guidance on robust growth and profitability). Technicals are supportive with clear trend strength, while valuation is the main constraint due to a premium P/E and low dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Broad MRO distribution and omnichannel model
Grainger’s multi-channel model—large High‑Touch solutions plus online Endless Assortment businesses like Zoro and MonotaRO—creates durable revenue diversification across customer sizes and end markets. Scale, wide assortment and inventory services support sticky customer relationships and repeat revenue over time.
Negative Factors
Recent deceleration in revenue growth
The clear slowdown from earlier mid‑to‑high single‑digit growth to low single digits reduces the tailwind from scale and diminishes operating leverage. Persistently slower top‑line growth would increase reliance on pricing and margin improvements to sustain earnings growth over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Broad MRO distribution and omnichannel model
Grainger’s multi-channel model—large High‑Touch solutions plus online Endless Assortment businesses like Zoro and MonotaRO—creates durable revenue diversification across customer sizes and end markets. Scale, wide assortment and inventory services support sticky customer relationships and repeat revenue over time.
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WW Grainger (GWW) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$58.25B
Dividend Yield0.86%
Average Volume (3M)226.75K
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.2
Beta (1Y)0.79
Revenue Growth6.61%
EPS Growth-4.69%
CountryUS
Employees23,500
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryIndustrial - Distribution
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)37.32
Shares Outstanding47,213,120
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 Cap1.04
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.28
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.39
Enterprise Value/Ebitda20.94
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$1,252.71Price Target Upside7.72% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)45.14
Revenue Forecast (FY)$19.34B
WW Grainger Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
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 E...
How the Company Makes Money
Grainger makes money primarily by purchasing MRO and related products from manufacturers and reselling them to end customers at a markup through multiple channels (e-commerce sites, digital ordering tools, inside/outside sales, and branches). Its ...
WW Grainger Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Revenue by Segment
Breaks down sales across various business segments, revealing which areas contribute most to overall revenue and indicating potential areas for expansion or risk.
Breaks down sales across various business segments, revealing which areas contribute most to overall revenue and indicating potential areas for expansion or risk.
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The FlyWW Grainger Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 07, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 23, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed strong, broad-based revenue and profit growth, healthy cash generation, and raised full-year guidance driven by solid price realization, share gains, and strength in both High-Touch and Endless Assortment segments. Counterbalancing these positives are near-term margin headwinds from fuel costs, private-label cost timing, LIFO accounting effects, and geopolitical/tariff uncertainty that are expected to pressure margins in Q2. Overall, management projects these headwinds as transitory while emphasizing continued execution and confidence in long-term strategy.Positive Updates
Strong Top-Line Growth
Total company reported sales increased 10.1% year-over-year and 12.2% on a daily organic constant currency basis; preliminary April sales were up north of 13% on a daily organic constant currency basis.
Negative Updates
Near-Term Margin Pressure from Fuel and Private Label Timing
Management expects Q2 operating margins to step down to the low-15% range due to fuel cost leakage and the timing of higher-cost private label inventory hitting in Q2 (private-label cost impact ~20 bps Q1→Q2).
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Top-Line Growth
Total company reported sales increased 10.1% year-over-year and 12.2% on a daily organic constant currency basis; preliminary April sales were up north of 13% on a daily organic constant currency basis.
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Company Guidance
The company raised its full‑year 2026 guide after a strong Q1 (total sales +10.1% reported, +12.2% daily organic constant currency; gross margin 40% up 30 bps; operating margin 16.7%; diluted EPS $11.65, +18.2%; operating cash flow $739M; returned $345M to shareholders), now expecting daily organic constant currency sales growth of 9.5%–12%, operating margin ticked up slightly at the midpoint, and EPS of $44.25–$46.25 (≈15% y/y at the midpoint and a $1.75 midpoint raise versus prior guide); supplemental guidance shows higher operating cash flow versus prior. Management flagged Q2 sales north of $4.9B (approaching 12% daily organic) with Q2 operating margins in the low‑15% range (Q2 gross margin roughly 39%, about a 1‑point sequential decline driven ~60 bps normal seasonality, ~20 bps private‑label costs and the remainder from fuel leakage), and noted April prelim sales north of 13% daily organic. Assumptions baked into the guide include modest market volume growth (~0–1%), price contribution moderating from ~5 points in Q1 to ~4% for the year, SG&A growth of ~5.5–6%, LIFO normalization (~70 bps Q4→Q1), and the potential for incremental headwinds (incentive comp, fuel, private‑label timing) that make added revenue dollars less profitable in the near term.WW Grainger Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
86
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
74
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 18.38B | 17.94B | 17.17B | 16.48B | 15.23B | 13.02B |
| Gross Profit | 7.20B | 7.01B | 6.69B | 6.50B | 5.85B | 4.72B |
| EBITDA | 2.88B | 2.77B | 2.90B | 2.81B | 2.40B | 1.74B |
| Net Income | 1.78B | 1.71B | 1.91B | 1.83B | 1.55B | 1.04B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 9.47B | 8.96B | 8.83B | 8.15B | 7.59B | 6.59B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 695.00M | 585.00M | 1.04B | 660.00M | 325.00M | 241.00M |
| Total Debt | 2.78B | 3.16B | 3.18B | 2.75B | 2.71B | 2.76B |
| Total Liabilities | 5.13B | 4.82B | 5.13B | 4.71B | 4.85B | 4.43B |
| Stockholders Equity | 3.93B | 4.14B | 3.36B | 3.12B | 2.44B | 1.87B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.38B | 1.33B | 1.57B | 1.59B | 1.08B | 682.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 2.11B | 2.02B | 2.11B | 2.03B | 1.33B | 937.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -698.00M | -645.00M | -520.00M | -422.00M | -263.00M | -226.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -1.37B | -1.82B | -1.18B | -1.28B | -972.00M | -1.04B |
WW Grainger Technical Analysis
Positive
1162.94
Price Trends
1119.15
Positive
1070.33
Positive
1025.33
Positive
Market Momentum
17.17
Negative
62.41
Neutral
65.21
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GWW, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1162.94 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1110.33, above the 50-day MA of 1119.15, and above the 200-day MA of 1025.33, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 17.17 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 62.41 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 65.21 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GWW.
WW Grainger Risk Analysis
WW Grainger disclosed 24 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. WW Grainger reported the most risks in the "Ability to Sell" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
WW Grainger Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81 Outperform | $58.25B | 23.24 | 46.57% | 0.86% | 6.61% | -4.69% | |
77 Outperform | $17.12B | 43.67 | 17.84% | 3.38% | -4.53% | -7.76% | |
74 Outperform | $50.71B | 39.20 | 33.25% | 2.10% | 10.94% | 12.68% | |
71 Outperform | $17.31B | 22.02 | 13.70% | 0.72% | 11.16% | 6.33% | |
65 Neutral | $46.80B | 27.41 | 35.56% | 1.35% | -0.80% | -9.36% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
62 Neutral | $5.82B | 31.30 | 15.00% | 3.96% | 2.16% | -2.18% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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WW Grainger Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
WW Grainger Shareholders Approve Directors, Auditor and Pay
Positive
May 1, 2026
W.W. Grainger shareholders held their annual meeting on April 29, 2026, with 41,240,433 of 47,329,985 eligible shares present in person or by proxy as of the March 2, 2026 record date. Management’s slate of directors, including Chairman and ...
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