Update shared on04 Sep 2025
With consensus estimates for both revenue growth (6.7% per annum) and the discount rate (8.00%) unchanged, analysts have maintained their fair value for W.W. Grainger at $1049 per share.
What's in the News
- Revised 2025 earnings guidance: net sales expected at $17.9–$18.2 billion (up from prior $17.6–$18.1 billion), sales growth at 4.4%–5.9% (vs. prior 2.7%–5.2%), and diluted EPS at $38.50–$40.25 (down from prior $39.00–$41.50).
- Completed buyback of 1,316,496 shares (2.71% of shares outstanding) for $1.37 billion; 220,794 shares repurchased for $226.64 million in the most recent quarter.
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for W.W. Grainger
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target remained effectively unchanged, at $1049.
- The Consensus Revenue Growth forecasts for W.W. Grainger remained effectively unchanged, at 6.7% per annum.
- The Discount Rate for W.W. Grainger remained effectively unchanged, at 8.00%.
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