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W.W. Grainger NYSE:GWW Stock Report

Last Price

US$1.06k

Market Cap

US$54.8b

7D

-5.3%

1Y

9.3%

Updated

31 Jan, 2025

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W.W. Grainger, Inc.

NYSE:GWW Stock Report

Market Cap: US$54.8b

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
Dividends4/6

Rewards

Earnings are forecast to grow 7.18% per year

Earnings grew by 4.4% over the past year

Risk Analysis

Has a high level of debt


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Consensus Narrative from 13 Analysts

Digital Supply Chain Investments Will Drive Future Operational Efficiency

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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US$1.08k
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1.2% undervalued intrinsic discount
6.44%
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W.W. Grainger, Inc. Competitors

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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for W.W. Grainger
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$1,062.67
52 Week HighUS$1,227.66
52 Week LowUS$874.98
Beta1.18
1 Month Change0.82%
3 Month Change-3.84%
1 Year Change9.27%
3 Year Change117.90%
5 Year Change254.58%
Change since IPO54,527.20%

Recent News & Updates

These 4 Measures Indicate That W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Jan 15
These 4 Measures Indicate That W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

W.W. Grainger: Stability Is The Key

Jan 13

Recent updates

These 4 Measures Indicate That W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Jan 15
These 4 Measures Indicate That W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

W.W. Grainger: Stability Is The Key

Jan 13

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

Jan 01
Is It Time To Consider Buying W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW)?

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?

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

Jan 14

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

Oct 30

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

Oct 17

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

Aug 16

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

Jun 14

Shareholder Returns

GWWUS Trade DistributorsUS Market
7D-5.3%-0.4%-0.5%
1Y9.3%13.0%24.3%

Return vs Industry: GWW underperformed the US Trade Distributors industry which returned 13% over the past year.

Return vs Market: GWW underperformed the US Market which returned 24.3% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is GWW's price volatile compared to industry and market?
GWW volatility
GWW Average Weekly Movement3.0%
Trade Distributors Industry Average Movement5.7%
Market Average Movement6.5%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market18.8%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.3%

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$54.84b
Earnings (TTM)US$1.83b
Revenue (TTM)US$16.93b

28.3x

P/E Ratio

3.1x

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

May 01, 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?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

0.8%

Current Dividend Yield

21%

Payout Ratio

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/01/31 23:11
End of Day Share Price 2025/01/31 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

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Analyst Sources

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is covered by 46 analysts. 20 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Fabrizio SpagnaAxia Financial Research
David MantheyBaird
Ishan MajumdarBaptista Research