W.W. Grainger, Inc. · NYSE (us_market)
Industrials · Industrial Distribution · United States
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.
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DROP2022-08-18$585.57 RISE2022-09-29$486.90 PEAK2022-11-10$608.38 84d | -16.9% 42d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +24.9% 42d | Missed |
DROP2022-04-13$527.11 RISE2022-06-17$442.09 PEAK2022-08-18$585.57 127d | -16.1% 65d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +32.5% 62d | Missed |
DROP2021-06-04$464.65 RISE2021-09-30$393.06 PEAK2021-12-27$516.15 206d | -15.4% 118d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +31.3% 88d | Missed |
DROP2020-01-02$344.71 RISE2020-03-23$209.49 PEAK2020-06-08$328.38 158d | -39.2% 81d | 2020-03-20 $213.78 | 2020-06-08 $328.38 | 74Deep Value | 47Watch | +56.8% 77d | +53.6% Held 80d |
Are Wall Street analysts favoring W.W. Grainger’s stock post its Q1 earnings?
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) is included among the 10 Best Blue Chip Stocks to Buy for Your Retirement Portfolio. On May 12, Barclays raised its price target on W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) to $1,171 from $1,047 and maintained an Underweight rating on the stock. The firm viewed the company’s Q1 report positively but said ongoing headwinds […]
Here is how Graham (GHM) and W.W. Grainger (GWW) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Here is how Graham (GHM) and W.W. Grainger (GWW) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Dividend growth among Kings accelerated to 3.71%, with notable increases from W.W. Grainger, Parker-Hannifin, and RLI Corp. Read more on Dividend Kings here.
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Wall Street is rediscovering the stock-split playbook. KLA (NASDAQ: KLAC) announced a 10-for-1 forward stock split in May 2026 alongside a fiscal Q3 earnings beat and a roughly 21% dividend hike, with shares trading near the $1,800 range. Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) has completed a 25-for-1 split announced in February 2026, dragging its share price down ... Will AutoZone, Grainger, or United Rentals Be the Next Big Stock Split?
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W.W. Grainger’s first quarter results were well received by the market. Management attributed the outperformance to solid execution in both core segments, with CEO Donald Macpherson noting that “healthy price realization, strong operational execution, and improved market demand” were key drivers. The company also benefited from broad-based acceleration across end markets, particularly among manufacturing, government, and contractor customers.
W.W. Grainger’s first quarter results were well received by the market. Management attributed the outperformance to solid execution in both core segments, with CEO Donald Macpherson noting that “healthy price realization, strong operational execution, and improved market demand” were key drivers. The company also benefited from broad-based acceleration across end markets, particularly among manufacturing, government, and contractor customers.
Over the past year, many W.W. Grainger, Inc. ( NYSE:GWW ) insiders sold a significant stake in the company which may...
Over the past year, many W.W. Grainger, Inc. ( NYSE:GWW ) insiders sold a significant stake in the company which may...
Wall Street’s bearish price targets for the stocks in this article signal serious concerns. Such forecasts are uncommon in an industry where maintaining cordial corporate relationships often trumps delivering the hard truth.
Wall Street’s bearish price targets for the stocks in this article signal serious concerns. Such forecasts are uncommon in an industry where maintaining cordial corporate relationships often trumps delivering the hard truth.
Grainger (LON:GRI) reported higher first-half rental income and reiterated its medium-term earnings targets, with management pointing to high occupancy, rental growth and a committed development pipeline as key supports for future growth. Chief Executive Helen Gordon said the company delivered “a s
Barclays analyst Guy Hardwick maintains W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $1047 to $1171.
Maintenance and repair supplier W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) reported Q1 CY2026 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 10.1% year on year to $4.74 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $19.4 billion at the midpoint came in 2.4% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $11.65 per share was 15% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Maintenance and repair supplier W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) reported Q1 CY2026 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 10.1% year on year to $4.74 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $19.4 billion at the midpoint came in 2.4% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $11.65 per share was 15% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
| 30d | 90d | YTD | 1y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWW | +7.45% | +7.12% | +22.32% | +13.49% |
| XLI | +0.10% | -3.23% | +11.61% | +21.22% |
| Alpha (stock − sector) | +7.36% | +10.34% | +10.71% | -7.74% |
| Filed | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Robbins Paige K | Sr. VP | S Open-market sale | 121 | $1234.89 | −$149.4K |
| 2026-05-14 | Robbins Paige K | Sr. VP | S Open-market sale | 356 | $1233.89 | −$439.3K |
| 2026-05-14 | Robbins Paige K | Sr. VP | S Open-market sale | 351 | $1232.98 | −$432.8K |
| 2026-05-14 | Robbins Paige K | Sr. VP | S Open-market sale | 247 | $1231.78 | −$304.2K |
| 2026-05-14 | Robbins Paige K | Sr. VP | S Open-market sale | 382 | $1229.68 | −$469.7K |
| 2026-05-05 | Tinto Melanie J | SVP & Chief HR Officer | F Tax withholding | 413 | $1161.35 | −$479.6K |
| 2026-05-05 | Tinto Melanie J | SVP & Chief HR Officer | F Tax withholding | 109 | $1161.35 | −$126.6K |
| 2026-05-01 | Adkins Rodney C | Director | A Grant / award(deriv) | 176 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-05-01 | Davis George S | Director | A Grant / award(deriv) | 142 | $1160.14 | +$164.7K |
| 2026-05-01 | Davis George S | Director | A Grant / award(deriv) | 176 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-05-01 | Jaspon Katherine D. | Director | A Grant / award(deriv) | 112 | $1160.14 | +$129.9K |
| 2026-05-01 | Jaspon Katherine D. | Director | A Grant / award(deriv) | 176 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-05-01 | KLEIN CHRISTOPHER J | Director | A Grant / award(deriv) | 176 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-05-01 | Miller Cindy J | Director | A Grant / award(deriv) | 176 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-05-01 | NOVICH NEIL S | Director | A Grant / award(deriv) | 112 | $1160.14 | +$129.9K |
| 2026-05-01 | NOVICH NEIL S | Director | A Grant / award(deriv) | 176 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-05-01 | Perez Beatriz R | Director | A Grant / award(deriv) | 69 | $1160.14 | +$80.0K |
| 2026-05-01 | Perez Beatriz R | Director | A Grant / award(deriv) | 176 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SANTI ERNEST SCOTT | Director | A Grant / award(deriv) | 176 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-05-01 | Watson Lucas E | Director | A Grant / award(deriv) | 112 | $1160.14 | +$129.9K |
| 2026-05-01 | Watson Lucas E | Director | A Grant / award(deriv) | 176 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-05-01 | White Steven Andrew | Director | A Grant / award(deriv) | 112 | $1160.14 | +$129.9K |
| 2026-05-01 | White Steven Andrew | Director | A Grant / award(deriv) | 176 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-05-01 | Williams Susan Slavik | Director | A Grant / award(deriv) | 112 | $1160.14 | +$129.9K |
| 2026-05-01 | Williams Susan Slavik | Director | A Grant / award(deriv) | 176 | — | +$0 |
| Report Date | EPS Estimate | EPS Actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04upcoming | 11.22 | — | — |
| 2026-05-07 | 10.21 | 11.65 | +14.08% |
| 2026-02-03 | 9.46 | 9.44 | -0.22% |
| 2025-10-31 | 9.95 | 10.21 | +2.58% |
| 2025-08-01 | 10.07 | 9.97 | -1.03% |
| 2025-05-01 | 9.51 | 9.86 | +3.69% |
| 2025-01-31 | 9.74 | 9.71 | -0.32% |
| 2024-10-31 | 9.98 | 9.87 | -1.13% |
| 2024-08-01 | 9.59 | 9.76 | +1.75% |
| 2024-04-25 | 9.63 | 9.62 | -0.14% |
| 2024-02-02 | 8.08 | 8.33 | +3.14% |
| 2023-10-26 | 8.93 | 9.43 | +5.63% |
| 2023-07-27 | 9.09 | 9.28 | +2.05% |
| 2023-04-27 | 8.53 | 9.61 | +12.71% |
| 2023-02-02 | 7.00 | 7.14 | +2.07% |
| 2022-10-28 | 7.25 | 8.27 | +14.07% |