WW Grainger Inc (GWW)

Currency in USD
1,277.55
-5.03(-0.39%)
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1,277.550.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
1,269.311,295.72
52 wk Range
906.521,419.91
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
1,282.58
Open
1,275.44
Day's Range
1,269.31-1,295.72
52 wk Range
906.52-1,419.91
Volume
301.7K
Average Volume (3m)
310.25K
1-Year Change
34.4605%
Book Value / Share
87.5
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Fair Price
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Price Target
1,316.93
Upside
+3.08%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
11 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

WW Grainger Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

3 Buy
14 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
19 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 1,316.93
(+3.08% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
DA Davidson
Hold1,260.00-1.37%1,250.00MaintainAug 06, 2026
RBC Capital
Hold1,428.00+11.78%1,460.00MaintainAug 05, 2026
RBC Capital
Hold1,460.00+14.28%1,337.00MaintainJul 16, 2026
Stephens
Hold---DowngradeJul 14, 2026
Wolfe Research
Hold---UpgradeJul 09, 2026

WW Grainger Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • W.W. Grainger Q2 EPS of $12.01 beat estimates by $0.73; revenue rose 10.3% to $5.02B, topping forecasts despite shares falling 6.13%.
  • Gross margin expanded 100bps to 39.5%, aided by $43M in tariff refunds adding ~90bps; operating margin rose 120bps to 16.1% year-over-year.
  • Full-year guidance raised: EPS now $45.50-$47.25, organic sales growth 11.5%-13%, operating margin 15.8%-16.2% amid strong MRO demand momentum.
  • Q3 outlook calls for mid-15% operating margin and 12%+ organic growth; September pricing actions expected to add 1pp annually to reach 4% pricing.
  • Stock decline reflects investor concern over margin sustainability as one-time tariff benefits fade and freight costs, mix headwinds pressure H2 results.
Last Updated: 2026-08-04, 12:14 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 04, 2026
EPS / Forecast
12.01 / 11.28
Revenue / Forecast
5.02B / 4.95B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 39.17%
Dividend Yield
0.78%
Industry Median 1.45%
Annualized payout
9.96
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+8.34%
Growth Streak

GWW Income Statement

Compare GWW to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
GWW
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
32.2x23.7x12.3x
PEG Ratio
−52.420.520.03
Price/Book
14.6x1.6x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
3.2x0.3x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
3.7%8.0%25.4%
Fair Value Upside
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W.W. Grainger, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products and services primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions North America and Endless Assortment. It provides safety, security, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance, and metalworking and hand tools. The company also offers technical support and inventory management services. It serves smaller businesses to large corporations, government entities, and other institutions, as well as commercial, healthcare, and manufacturing industries 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.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
18.99M40.31%24.26B
Other Institutional Investors
16.68M35.42%21.31B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
11.43M24.27%14.60B
Total
47.1M100.00%60.17B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.9.85%4,641,6755,929,972
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC6.66%3,135,0144,005,137

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FAQ

What Is the WW Grainger (GWW) Stock Price Today?

The WW Grainger stock price today is 1,277.55 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does WW Grainger Trade On?

WW Grainger is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for WW Grainger?

The stock symbol for WW Grainger is "GWW."

Does WW Grainger Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The WW Grainger dividend yield is 0.78%.

What Is the WW Grainger Market Cap?

As of today, WW Grainger market cap is 60.41B USD.

What Is WW Grainger's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The WW Grainger EPS (TTM) is 39.17.

When Is the Next WW Grainger Earnings Date?

WW Grainger will release its next earnings report on Nov 04, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is GWW a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has WW Grainger Stock Split?

WW Grainger has split 4 times.

How Many Employees Does WW Grainger Have?

WW Grainger has 23550 employees.

What is the current trading status of WW Grainger (GWW)?

As of Aug 08, 2026, WW Grainger (GWW) is trading at a price of 1,277.55 USD, with a previous close of 1,282.58 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 1,269.31 USD to 1,295.72 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 906.52 USD to 1,419.91 USD.

What Is WW Grainger (GWW) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for WW Grainger is 1,316.93 USD, with a high estimate of 1440 USD and a low estimate of 1100 USD. 3 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +3.08% Upside potential.

What Is the GWW Premarket Price?

GWW's last pre-market stock price is 1,304.00 USD. The pre-market share volume is 150.00, and the stock has decreased by 21.42, or 1.67%.
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