Lowest-Rated StocksLowest-RatedNYSE:GWW W.W. Grainger (GWW) Stock Price, News & Analysis $947.93 +9.45 (+1.01%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$942.08▼$957.0850-Day Range$896.19▼$988.0752-Week Range$674.41▼$1,034.18Volume174,308 shsAverage Volume241,558 shsMarket Capitalization$46.51 billionP/E Ratio26.17Dividend Yield0.87%Price Target$1,014.11 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get W.W. Grainger alerts: Email Address W.W. Grainger MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.18 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside7.0% Upside$1,014.11 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.23% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-1.49Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.00Based on 12 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$467,667 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth9.33%From $38.71 to $42.32 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.41 out of 5 starsIndustrial Products Sector85th out of 165 stocksWholesale Trade - Durable Goods Industry1st out of 1 stocks 1.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingW.W. Grainger has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.18, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 9 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageW.W. Grainger has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about W.W. Grainger's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.23% of the float of W.W. Grainger has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverW.W. Grainger has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.6.Change versus previous monthShort interest in W.W. Grainger has recently decreased by 0.69%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldW.W. Grainger has a dividend yield of 0.85%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthW.W. Grainger has been increasing its dividend for 54 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of W.W. Grainger is 22.64%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, W.W. Grainger will have a dividend payout ratio of 19.38% next year. This indicates that W.W. Grainger will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about W.W. Grainger's dividend. Previous Next 1.3 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreW.W. Grainger has received a -36.69% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of W. W. Grainger in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Wholesale of motors and engines", "Wholesale of cleaning supplies", "Wholesale of industrial tapes", "Wholesale of material cutting equipment", "Wholesale of industrial heating equipment", and "Wholesale of compressed air machinery" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for W.W. Grainger is -1.49. Previous Next 2.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentW.W. Grainger has a news sentiment score of 1.00. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.70 average news sentiment score of Industrial Products companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for W.W. Grainger this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 10 people have searched for GWW on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -29% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 4 people have added W.W. Grainger to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -43% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, W.W. Grainger insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $467,667.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 9.50% of the stock of W.W. Grainger is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions80.70% of the stock of W.W. Grainger is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about W.W. Grainger's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for W.W. Grainger are expected to grow by 9.33% in the coming year, from $38.71 to $42.32 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of W.W. Grainger is 26.17, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 128.02.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of W.W. Grainger is 26.17, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrial Products sector average P/E ratio of about 19.22.Price to Earnings Growth RatioW.W. Grainger has a PEG Ratio of 1.96. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioW.W. Grainger has a P/B Ratio of 12.90. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about W.W. Grainger's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Mode MobilePre-IPO| 32,481% Growth: First Disruption to $martphones in 15 Years🤳45M Users | 32,481% Growth Rate Get in on the biggest disruption to smartphones in over a decade. Reg A investment now open.Claim Exclusive 100% Bonus: $0.25/Share About W.W. Grainger Stock (NYSE:GWW)W.W. Grainger, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products and services primarily in North America, Japan, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment. The company provides safety, security, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance, and metalworking and hand tools. It also offers technical support and inventory management services. The company 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.Read More GWW Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart GWW Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 6 at 6:12 PM | nasdaq.comMorgan Stanley Initiates Coverage of W.W. Grainger (WBAG:GWW) with Equal-Weight RecommendationSeptember 3, 2024 | msn.comIs WW Grainger Inc. (GWW) Splitting Soon?September 7, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)“Fed Proof” Your Bank Account with THESE 4 Simple StepsStarting as soon as a few months from now, the United States government will make a sweeping change to bank accounts nationwide. It will give them unprecedented powers to control your bank account.September 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comW.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) is favoured by institutional owners who hold 74% of the companyAugust 31, 2024 | marketwatch.comW.W. Grainger Inc. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitors despite daily gainsAugust 31, 2024 | fool.com6 Dividend Growth Stocks That Can Provide a Lifetime of Passive IncomeAugust 30, 2024 | theglobeandmail.comQ2 Earnings Highs And Lows: W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Vs The Rest Of The Maintenance and Repair Distributors StocksAugust 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comW.W. Grainger, Inc.'s (NYSE:GWW) Stock Been Rising: Are Strong Financials Guiding The Market?September 7, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)“Fed Proof” Your Bank Account with THESE 4 Simple StepsStarting as soon as a few months from now, the United States government will make a sweeping change to bank accounts nationwide. It will give them unprecedented powers to control your bank account.August 21, 2024 | benzinga.comThis Is What Whales Are Betting On W.W. GraingerAugust 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comGWW Sep 2024 820.000 put (GWW240920P00820000)August 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvesting in W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) five years ago would have delivered you a 289% gainAugust 15, 2024 | benzinga.comLooking At W.W. Grainger's Recent Unusual Options ActivityAugust 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAt US$959, Is W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Worth Looking At Closely?August 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comW.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Passed Our Checks, And It's About To Pay A US$2.05 DividendAugust 6, 2024 | benzinga.comWhat the Options Market Tells Us About W.W. GraingerAugust 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comW.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) Dividend Will Be $2.05August 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Industrial Goods Stocks: Beacon Roofing Supply (BECN), Tetra Tech (TTEK) and WW Grainger (GWW)See More Headlines Receive GWW Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for W.W. Grainger and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings8/01/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/1 Dividend8/12/2024Dividend Payable9/01/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/24/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorIndustrial Products Industry Wholesale trade - durable goods Sub-IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors Current SymbolNYSE:GWW CUSIP38480210 CIK277135 Webwww.grainger.com Phone(847) 535-1000Fax847-535-0878Employees26,000Year Founded1927Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$1,014.11 High Stock Price Target$1,250.00 Low Stock Price Target$825.00 Potential Upside/Downside+7.0%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.18 Research Coverage11 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$36.22 Trailing P/E Ratio26.17 Forward P/E Ratio24.49 P/E Growth1.96Net Income$1.83 billion Net Margins10.86% Pretax Margin14.83% Return on Equity53.25% Return on Assets22.43% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.50 Current Ratio2.30 Quick Ratio1.40 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$16.75 billion Price / Sales2.78 Cash Flow$40.05 per share Price / Cash Flow23.67 Book Value$73.46 per share Price / Book12.90Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares49,069,000Free Float44,407,000Market Cap$46.51 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.17 Social Links These 7 Stocks Will Be Magnificent in 2024With average gains of 150% since the start of 2023, now is the time to give these stocks a look and pump up your 2024 portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Donald G. Macpherson (Age 56)Chairman & CEO Comp: $3.53MMs. Deidra Cheeks Merriwether (Age 55)CFO & Senior VP Comp: $1.68MMs. Nancy L. Berardinelli-Krantz (Age 46)Senior VP & Chief Legal Officer Comp: $2.45MMr. Matt Fortin (Age 57)Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer Comp: $1.97MMs. Paige K. Robbins (Age 55)Senior VP & President of Grainger Business Unit Comp: $1.68MMs. Laurie R. Thomson (Age 49)VP, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer Mr. Jonny LeRoySenior VP & CTOMr. Kyle BlandVice President of Investor RelationsMr. Masaya Suzuki (Age 49)Managing Director of Endless Assortment Business Mr. Barry Greenhouse (Age 51)Senior Vice President of Merchandising & Supplier Management More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsUnited RentalsNYSE:URIFastenalNASDAQ:FASTWatscoNYSE:WSOApplied Industrial TechnologiesNYSE:AITWESCO InternationalNYSE:WCCView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSanctuary Advisors LLCBought 4,905 shares on 9/5/2024Ownership: 0.010%Strategic Investment Solutions Inc. ILBought 719 shares on 8/30/2024Ownership: 0.001%Maven Securities LTDBought 13,700 shares on 8/29/2024Ownership: 0.000%SRN Advisors LLCBought 144 shares on 8/29/2024Ownership: 0.004%Birmingham Capital Management Co. Inc. ALSold 122 shares on 8/28/2024Ownership: 0.007%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy W.W. Grainger Stock? GWW Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in W.W. Grainger, Inc.: W.W. Grainger reported earnings per share (EPS) of $9.62 for the quarter, exceeding analysts' consensus estimates by $0.05. This indicates strong financial performance and potential for growth. The company had a return on equity of 54.31%, showcasing efficient utilization of shareholder equity to generate profits. W.W. Grainger's revenue was up 3.5% compared to the same quarter last year, demonstrating positive revenue growth. Insiders own 9.50% of the company's stock, indicating confidence in the company's future prospects. Despite a recent dip in stock price, W.W. Grainger has a market cap of $47.83 billion, reflecting its position as a significant player in the market. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in W.W. Grainger, Inc. for these reasons: Several analysts have downgraded W.W. Grainger's rating from "buy" to "hold," indicating potential concerns about future performance. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, suggesting a negative outlook on the company's stock performance. Recent insider selling activity, such as SVP Matt Fortin selling shares, may raise concerns about insider sentiment towards the company. The stock price of W.W. Grainger has experienced a 1.3% decline, which could signal short-term volatility or market sentiment shifts. With an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $959.44, analysts may have mixed opinions on the stock's future trajectory. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these W.W. Grainger pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. GWW Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have GWW shares performed this year? W.W. Grainger's stock was trading at $828.69 at the start of the year. Since then, GWW stock has increased by 14.4% and is now trading at $947.93. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were W.W. Grainger's earnings last quarter? W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 1st. The industrial products company reported $9.76 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $9.58 by $0.18. The business's revenue was up 3.1% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. What is DG Macpherson's approval rating as W.W. Grainger's CEO? 543 employees have rated W.W. Grainger Chief Executive Officer DG Macpherson on Glassdoor.com. DG Macpherson has an approval rating of 87% among the company's employees. Does W.W. Grainger have any subsidiaries? W.W. Grainger subsidiaries include Cromwell, WFS Enterprises, Safety Solutions, E&R Industrial, Techni-Tool, Anfreixo, Fabory Group, and others. Who are W.W. Grainger's major shareholders? W.W. Grainger's top institutional shareholders include Clearbridge Investments LLC (2.22%), Legal & General Group Plc (0.87%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.73%) and Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (0.63%). Insiders that own company stock include Donald G Macpherson, John L Howard, Deidra C Merriwether, Paige K Robbins, Kathleen S Carroll, Matt Fortin and Laurie R Thomson. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of W.W. Grainger? Shares of GWW stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of W.W. Grainger own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that W.W. Grainger investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), 3M (MMM), AT&T (T), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Caterpillar (CAT), McDonald's (MCD) and Procter & Gamble (PG). 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