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W.W. Grainger NYSE:GWW Stock Report

Last Price

US$1.18k

Market Cap

US$57.1b

7D

-2.0%

1Y

45.7%

Updated

20 Nov, 2024

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W.W. Grainger, Inc.

NYSE:GWW Stock Report

Market Cap: US$57.1b

GWW Stock Overview

Distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products and services primarily in North America, Japan, the United Kingdom, and internationally. More details

GWW fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation0/6
Future Growth2/6
Past Performance4/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends0/6

Rewards

Earnings are forecast to grow 8.16% per year

Earnings grew by 0.6% over the past year

Risk Analysis

GWW passed our risk checks.

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Muted Demand And Rising Costs Challenge Growth But Innovations And Expansions Offer Hope

Key Takeaways Sluggish macroeconomic conditions and competitive pressures may limit revenue growth and market share, impacting long-term revenue projections. Increasing SG&A costs and reliance on price increases amid wage inflation could pressure margins, influencing earnings stability.
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11.6% overvalued intrinsic discount
6.46%
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Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for W.W. Grainger
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$1,178.45
52 Week HighUS$1,227.66
52 Week LowUS$772.13
Beta1.15
11 Month Change5.18%
3 Month Change20.60%
1 Year Change45.67%
33 Year Change136.43%
5 Year Change269.14%
Change since IPO60,478.94%

Recent News & Updates

A Look Into W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) Impressive Returns On Capital

Nov 16
A Look Into W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) Impressive Returns On Capital

Recent updates

A Look Into W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) Impressive Returns On Capital

Nov 16
A Look Into W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) Impressive Returns On Capital

Getting In Cheap On W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Is Unlikely

Oct 10
Getting In Cheap On W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Is Unlikely

Is W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Potentially Undervalued?

Sep 24
Is W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Potentially Undervalued?

Like A Certain Battery-Powered Bunny, W.W. Grainger Keeps Going... And Going

Aug 28

W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Aug 23
W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Will Pay A Dividend Of $2.05

Aug 06
W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Will Pay A Dividend Of $2.05

The Trend Of High Returns At W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Has Us Very Interested

Jul 30
The Trend Of High Returns At W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Has Us Very Interested

W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s (NYSE:GWW) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

Jul 03
W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s (NYSE:GWW) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

W.W. Grainger Stock: Plenty Of Reasons To Stay Cautious

Jun 20

Here's Why We Think W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Is Well Worth Watching

Jun 19
Here's Why We Think W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Is Well Worth Watching

Is It Time To Consider Buying W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW)?

May 24
Is It Time To Consider Buying W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW)?

W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

May 10
W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $2.05

Apr 27
W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $2.05

Investors Shouldn't Overlook W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) Impressive Returns On Capital

Apr 14
Investors Shouldn't Overlook W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) Impressive Returns On Capital

W.W Grainger: Seriously Overvalued Here

Apr 05

Getting In Cheap On W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Is Unlikely

Mar 31
Getting In Cheap On W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Is Unlikely

What Is W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s (NYSE:GWW) Share Price Doing?

Feb 19
What Is W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s (NYSE:GWW) Share Price Doing?

Here's Why We Think W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Jan 22
Here's Why We Think W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

W.W. Grainger: Great Business, Great (Long-Term) Stock

Jan 14

Investors Should Be Encouraged By W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) Returns On Capital

Jan 08
Investors Should Be Encouraged By W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) Returns On Capital

Subdued Growth No Barrier To W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s (NYSE:GWW) Price

Dec 25
Subdued Growth No Barrier To W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s (NYSE:GWW) Price

Is W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Using Too Much Debt?

Nov 26
Is W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Using Too Much Debt?

At US$792, Is It Time To Put W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) On Your Watch List?

Nov 13
At US$792, Is It Time To Put W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) On Your Watch List?

W.W. Grainger: Good Long-Term Prospects But Moderating Growth

Oct 30

W.W. Grainger: Compounder In An Ever-Changing Industrial Landscape

Oct 17

Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW)

Oct 02
Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW)

Should You Be Adding W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) To Your Watchlist Today?

Sep 17
Should You Be Adding W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) To Your Watchlist Today?

We Think W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Aug 17
We Think W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

W.W. Grainger: 43% Overvalued Despite Stellar Growth Prospects

Aug 16

Is W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

Aug 05
Is W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

Is W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Potentially Undervalued?

Jul 09
Is W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Potentially Undervalued?

Investors Shouldn't Overlook W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) Impressive Returns On Capital

Jun 25
Investors Shouldn't Overlook W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) Impressive Returns On Capital

W.W. Grainger: A Good Company, Cash Out Profits And Re-Enter Cheaply

Jun 14

Here's Why We Think W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Jun 11
Here's Why We Think W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Does W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Apr 24
Does W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

When Should You Buy W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW)?

Mar 27
When Should You Buy W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW)?

Under The Bonnet, W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) Returns Look Impressive

Mar 13
Under The Bonnet, W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) Returns Look Impressive

Here's Why W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Mar 01
Here's Why W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

W.W. Grainger Q4 2022 Earnings Preview

Feb 01

Shareholder Returns

GWWUS Trade DistributorsUS Market
7D-2.0%-2.5%-1.2%
1Y45.7%38.5%30.4%

Return vs Industry: GWW exceeded the US Trade Distributors industry which returned 38.5% over the past year.

Return vs Market: GWW exceeded the US Market which returned 30.4% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is GWW's price volatile compared to industry and market?
GWW volatility
GWW Average Weekly Movement3.4%
Trade Distributors Industry Average Movement6.0%
Market Average Movement6.2%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market15.5%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.1%

Stable Share Price: GWW has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: GWW's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
192724,650DG Macphersonwww.grainger.com

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.

W.W. Grainger, Inc. Fundamentals Summary

How do W.W. Grainger's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
GWW fundamental statistics
Market capUS$57.08b
Earnings (TTM)US$1.83b
Revenue (TTM)US$16.93b

31.4x

P/E Ratio

3.4x

P/S Ratio

Is GWW overvalued?

See Fair Value and valuation analysis

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
GWW income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$16.93b
Cost of RevenueUS$10.29b
Gross ProfitUS$6.65b
Other ExpensesUS$4.82b
EarningsUS$1.83b

Last Reported Earnings

Sep 30, 2024

Next Earnings Date

Jan 31, 2025

Earnings per share (EPS)37.56
Gross Margin39.25%
Net Profit Margin10.80%
Debt/Equity Ratio72.1%

How did GWW perform over the long term?

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Dividends

0.7%

Current Dividend Yield

21%

Payout Ratio

Does GWW pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy GWW by to receive an upcoming dividend?
W.W. Grainger dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateNov 08 2024
Dividend Pay DateDec 01 2024
Days until Ex dividend13 days
Days until Dividend pay date10 days

Does GWW pay a reliable dividends?

See GWW dividend history and benchmarks