W.W. Grainger (GWW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$1,113.05 +2.70 (+0.24%)

As of 01/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

W.W. Grainger - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
9

Buy
3

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for W.W. Grainger in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 13 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 9 have given a hold rating, 2 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for GWW.

Consensus Price Target

$1,140.56
2.47% Upside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for W.W. Grainger, the average price target is $1,140.56. The highest price target for GWW is $1,280.00, while the lowest price target for GWW is $925.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2.47% from the current price of $1,113.05.

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GWW Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/21/24 to 1/20/25	1 Month Ago 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	3 Months Ago 10/23/23 to 10/22/24	1 Year Ago 1/21/23 to 1/21/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)
Hold	9 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$1,140.56	$1,140.56	$1,043.20	$775.25
Forecasted Upside	2.47% Upside	4.35% Upside	-5.07% Downside	-10.27% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

GWW Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

GWW Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

W.W. Grainger Stock vs. The Competition

Type	W.W. Grainger	Industrial Products Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.23	2.58	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	2.47% Upside	44.10% Upside	12.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent GWW News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
11/19/2024	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$990.00 ➝ $1,215.00	+3.66%
11/13/2024	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	A. Mehrotra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$1,000.00 ➝ $1,280.00	+5.48%
11/1/2024	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$1,018.00 ➝ $1,125.00	+1.99%
10/29/2024	Northcoast Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Reed Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral
10/21/2024	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$900.00 ➝ $1,100.00	-2.44%
10/17/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
10/16/2024	Baird R W Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Manthey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/16/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$975.00 ➝ $1,230.00	+13.25%
10/7/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Underperform	$925.00	-10.48%
9/22/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	N. Coe Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
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8/2/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$1,000.00 ➝ $1,015.00	+6.53%
6/14/2024	Erste Group Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold
4/29/2024	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight	$1,000.00 ➝ $1,250.00	+34.52%
12/20/2023	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$825.00	-0.62%

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Should I Buy W.W. Grainger Stock? GWW Pros and Cons Explained

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 Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these W.W. Grainger pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

W.W. Grainger
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in W.W. Grainger, Inc.:

The stock recently crossed above its 200-day moving average, indicating a potential upward trend in price, which can be a positive signal for investors looking for growth.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. reported a year-over-year revenue increase of 4.3%, demonstrating its ability to grow sales despite market challenges, which is a strong indicator of business health.
The current stock price is approximately $1,058.21, which is significantly above its one-year low of $800.97, suggesting a recovery and potential for further appreciation.
Analysts have varying ratings, with some upgrading their price targets, indicating confidence in the company's future performance. For instance, Morgan Stanley raised their price target to $1,215.00.
The company has a solid market capitalization of around $51.33 billion, which reflects its stability and ability to withstand market fluctuations.

W.W. Grainger
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in W.W. Grainger, Inc. for these reasons:

W.W. Grainger, Inc. recently missed earnings expectations, reporting $9.87 EPS compared to the consensus estimate of $9.98, which may raise concerns about its profitability.
Several analysts have downgraded their ratings, including a recent downgrade to "hold" by StockNews.com, which may indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
The stock has experienced a decline of approximately 0.4% recently, which could suggest bearish sentiment among investors.
With a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 28.57, the stock may be considered overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.59, which, while manageable, indicates that it relies on debt financing, potentially increasing financial risk in a rising interest rate environment.

GWW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for W.W. Grainger is $1,140.56, with a high forecast of $1,280.00 and a low forecast of $925.00.
: 13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for W.W. Grainger in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 9 hold ratings, 2 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" GWW shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in GWW, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, W.W. Grainger's stock has a predicted upside of 2.47% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: W.W. Grainger has been rated by research analysts at Morgan Stanley, Northcoast Research, Royal Bank of Canada, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like W.W. Grainger less than other "industrial products" companies. The consensus rating for W.W. Grainger is Hold while the average consensus rating for "industrial products" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how GWW compares to other companies.

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W.W. Grainger (GWW) Stock Forecast & Price Target