W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)

US — Industrials Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol GWW
  • Rev/Share 369.7917
  • Book/Share 84.5
  • PB 5.1299
  • Debt/Equity 0.3072
  • CurrentRatio 2.7166
  • ROIC 0.271

 

  • MktCap 44965011270.0
  • FreeCF/Share 25.6667
  • PFCF 36.4976
  • PE 27.8121
  • Debt/Assets 0.3072
  • DivYield 0.0093
  • ROE 0.3372

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 2

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Initiation GWW Bernstein -- Market Perform -- $975 Nov. 12, 2025
Initiation GWW Barclays -- Underweight -- $963 Oct. 8, 2025
Downgrade GWW Wolfe Research Peer Perform Underperform -- $966 April 3, 2025
Upgrade GWW William Blair Market Perform Outperform -- -- March 10, 2025
Downgrade GWW Oppenheimer Outperform Perform -- -- Oct. 17, 2024
Upgrade GWW Robert W. Baird Neutral Outperform $975 $1230 Oct. 16, 2024
Initiation GWW BofA Securities -- Underperform -- $925 Oct. 7, 2024
Initiation GWW Morgan Stanley -- Equal Weight -- $990 Sept. 6, 2024

News

Ex-Dividend Reminder: Apple, International Business Machines And W.W. Grainger
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Published: November 06, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

On 11/10/25, Apple, International Business Machines, and W.W. Grainger will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends.

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W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
GWW
Published: October 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

W.W. Grainger, Inc. ( GWW ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 31, 2025 11:00 AM EDT Company Participants Kyle Bland - Vice President of Investor Relations Donald Macpherson - Chairman & CEO Deidra Merriwether - CFO & Senior VP Conference Call Participants David Manthey - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division Christopher Snyder - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Jacob Levinson - Melius Research LLC Ryan Merkel - William Blair & Company L.L.C.

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Grainger Q3 Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates, Increase Y/Y
GWW
Published: October 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

GWW tops Q3 estimates with higher revenues and earnings as both High-Touch Solutions and Endless Assortment drive growth.

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W.W. Grainger (GWW) Tops Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
GWW
Published: October 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

W.W. Grainger (GWW) came out with quarterly earnings of $10.21 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $9.93 per share. This compares to earnings of $9.87 per share a year ago.

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Grainger Ready to Report Q3 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
GWW
Published: October 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

GWW's Q3 results are likely to reflect steady sales growth, led by High-Touch and Endless Assortment gains, though costs are anticipated to have pressured margins.

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W.W. Grainger (GWW) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
GWW
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

W.W. Grainger (GWW) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Top 50 High-Quality Dividend Growth Stocks For October 2025
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Published: October 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

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GIC vs. GWW: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
GIC, GWW
Published: September 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors looking for stocks in the Industrial Services sector might want to consider either Global Industrial (GIC) or W.W. Grainger (GWW).

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GIC or GWW: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
GIC, GWW
Published: September 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors looking for stocks in the Industrial Services sector might want to consider either Global Industrial (GIC) or W.W. Grainger (GWW).

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GIC vs. GWW: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
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Published: August 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors interested in Industrial Services stocks are likely familiar with Global Industrial (GIC) and W.W. Grainger (GWW).

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Top 50 High-Quality Dividend Stocks For August 2025
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Published: August 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

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GIC or GWW: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
GIC, GWW
Published: August 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors interested in stocks from the Industrial Services sector have probably already heard of Global Industrial (GIC) and W.W. Grainger (GWW).

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W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
GWW
Published: August 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 1, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Deidra Cheeks Merriwether - CFO & Senior VP Donald G. Macpherson - Chairman & CEO Kyle Bland - Vice President of Investor Relations Conference Call Participants Christopher D.

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Grainger Earnings Miss Estimates in Q2, Revenues Increase Y/Y
GWW
Published: August 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

GWW posts Q2 earnings miss despite solid revenue growth, with strong gains in its Endless Assortment segment.

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W.W. Grainger (GWW) Misses Q2 Earnings Estimates
GWW
Published: August 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

W.W. Grainger (GWW) came out with quarterly earnings of $9.97 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $10 per share. This compares to earnings of $9.76 per share a year ago.

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GRAINGER DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
GWW
Published: July 30, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CHICAGO , July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) today announced its board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.26 per share.

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Why W.W. Grainger (GWW) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Grainger Stock Gears Up to Report Q2 Earnings: What to Expect?
GWW
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

GWW is expected to see $4.52B in Q2 sales and $10 EPS, driven by strong growth in High-Touch and Endless Assortment segments.

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Unveiling W.W. Grainger (GWW) Q2 Outlook: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
GWW
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for W.W. Grainger (GWW), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended June 2025.

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W.W. Grainger (GWW) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
GWW
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

W.W. Grainger (GWW) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Here's Why W.W. Grainger (GWW) is a Strong Momentum Stock
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Published: July 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Published: July 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

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SIEGY or GWW: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
GWW, SIEGY
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors interested in stocks from the Industrial Services sector have probably already heard of Siemens AG (SIEGY) and W.W. Grainger (GWW).

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W.W. Grainger: Price Increases, Easing Chinese Tensions And Further Re-Rating Potential
GWW
Published: June 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

W.W. Grainger is poised for strong growth, leveraging pricing power, scale, and investments in distribution and digital capabilities to outpace the U.S. MRO market. Recent and upcoming price increases, especially in response to tariffs, should boost sales and support margin expansion, with positive customer sentiment and minimal inventory destocking. The Endless Assortment segment is delivering double-digit growth, driven by B2B traction and retention, while reshoring trends support long-term demand for MRO products.

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Here's Why W.W. Grainger (GWW) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Published: June 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Published: June 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I track 50 high-quality dividend growth stocks to identify opportune investments, updating valuation ratings daily to focus on attractive opportunities. In this turbulent year, my investable universe outperformed SPY and SCHD year-to-date, with a gain of 2.08% compared to 0.56% and -3.36%. This month, 12 stocks had valuation rating changes; 5 were upgrades, including Ferrari, Pool Corporation and Accenture PLC, all with strong expected returns.

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Why W.W. Grainger (GWW) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: June 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Reasons Why You Should Retain Grainger Stock in Your Portfolio Now
GWW
Published: May 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

GWW's strong volume growth and strategic moves in the High-Touch Solutions and Endless Assortment segments make it a smart stock to hold in your portfolio.

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SIEGY vs. GWW: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
GWW, SIEGY
Published: May 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors interested in stocks from the Industrial Services sector have probably already heard of Siemens AG (SIEGY) and W.W. Grainger (GWW).

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W.W. Grainger (GWW) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
GWW
Published: May 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The headline numbers for W.W. Grainger (GWW) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

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About W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)

  • IPO Date 1973-02-21
  • Website https://www.grainger.com
  • Industry Industrial - Distribution
  • CEO Donald G. Macpherson
  • Employees 23500

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.