W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)

US — Industrials Sector
Peers: FERG  FAST  AME  PAYX  FER  CARR  PCAR  OTIS  WCN  ROK 

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol GWW
  • Rev/Share 363.4304
  • Book/Share 84.8857
  • PB 12.7799
  • Debt/Equity 0.7428
  • CurrentRatio 2.8222
  • ROIC 0.2928

 

  • MktCap 46691923303.0
  • FreeCF/Share 29.4387
  • PFCF 32.9745
  • PE 24.4294
  • Debt/Assets 0.3054
  • DivYield 0.0088
  • ROE 0.5486

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
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

SIEGY or GWW: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
GWW, SIEGY
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors interested in Industrial Services stocks are likely familiar with Siemens AG (SIEGY) and W.W. Grainger (GWW).

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4 Industrial Services Stocks to Watch Amid Industry Challenges
ADRZY, ASHTY, CLIR, GWW
Published: April 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Although a weak manufacturing sector clouds the Zacks Industrial Services industry's outlook, GWW, ASHTY, ADRZY and CLIR are navigating the challenges effectively.

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ETHISPHERE NAMES GRAINGER AS ONE OF THE 2025 WORLD'S MOST ETHICAL COMPANIES®
GWW
Published: March 11, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Annual recognition honors organizations committed to business integrity through robust ethics, compliance, and governance programs CHICAGO , March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, has received the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. This is Grainger's first time applying for and receiving this recognition, placing Grainger as one of only four honorees in its industry.

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

Investors interested in stocks from the Industrial Services sector have probably already heard of Ashtead Group PLC (ASHTY) and W.W. Grainger (GWW).

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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.