W.W. Grainger Future Growth
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W.W. Grainger is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 8.2% and 6% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 6.8% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 42.9% in 3 years.
Key information
8.2%
Earnings growth rate
6.8%
EPS growth rate
| Trade Distributors earnings growth | 8.5% |
| Revenue growth rate | 6.0% |
| Future return on equity | 42.9% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 06 Sep 2024 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Like A Certain Battery-Powered Bunny, W.W. Grainger Keeps Going... And Going
Aug 28W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Aug 23
W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Will Pay A Dividend Of $2.05
Aug 06The Trend Of High Returns At W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Has Us Very Interested
Jul 30W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s (NYSE:GWW) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing
Jul 03W.W. Grainger Stock: Plenty Of Reasons To Stay Cautious
Jun 20Here's Why We Think W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Is Well Worth Watching
Jun 19Is It Time To Consider Buying W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW)?
May 24W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
May 10W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $2.05
Apr 27Investors Shouldn't Overlook W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) Impressive Returns On Capital
Apr 14W.W Grainger: Seriously Overvalued Here
Apr 05Getting In Cheap On W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Is Unlikely
Mar 31What Is W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s (NYSE:GWW) Share Price Doing?
Feb 19Here's Why We Think W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Jan 22W.W. Grainger: Great Business, Great (Long-Term) Stock
Jan 14Investors Should Be Encouraged By W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) Returns On Capital
Jan 08Subdued Growth No Barrier To W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s (NYSE:GWW) Price
Dec 25Is W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Using Too Much Debt?
Nov 26At US$792, Is It Time To Put W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) On Your Watch List?
Nov 13W.W. Grainger: Good Long-Term Prospects But Moderating Growth
Oct 30W.W. Grainger: Compounder In An Ever-Changing Industrial Landscape
Oct 17Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW)
Oct 02Should You Be Adding W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) To Your Watchlist Today?
Sep 17We Think W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Aug 17W.W. Grainger: 43% Overvalued Despite Stellar Growth Prospects
Aug 16Is W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value
Aug 05Is W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Potentially Undervalued?
Jul 09Investors Shouldn't Overlook W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) Impressive Returns On Capital
Jun 25W.W. Grainger: A Good Company, Cash Out Profits And Re-Enter Cheaply
Jun 14Here's Why We Think W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Jun 11Does W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Apr 24When Should You Buy W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW)?
Mar 27Under The Bonnet, W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) Returns Look Impressive
Mar 13Here's Why W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Mar 01W.W. Grainger Q4 2022 Earnings Preview
Feb 01W.W. Grainger declares $1.72 dividend
Jan 25W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly
Jan 12Why W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Could Be Worth Watching
Dec 05W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Knows How To Allocate Capital Effectively
Nov 22Here's Why We Think W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Nov 10Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2026 | 19,757 | 2,232 | 1,854 | 2,218 | 8 |
| 12/31/2025 | 18,373 | 2,065 | 1,712 | 2,115 | 17 |
| 12/31/2024 | 17,224 | 1,909 | 1,572 | 2,038 | 16 |
| 6/30/2024 | 16,752 | 1,819 | 1,752 | 2,199 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 16,622 | 1,819 | 1,772 | 2,238 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 16,478 | 1,829 | 1,586 | 2,031 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 16,283 | 1,818 | 1,421 | 1,787 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 16,017 | 1,768 | 1,358 | 1,644 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 15,672 | 1,669 | 1,147 | 1,444 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 15,228 | 1,547 | 1,077 | 1,333 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 14,785 | 1,446 | 920 | 1,186 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 14,215 | 1,317 | 696 | 967 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 13,585 | 1,171 | 747 | 986 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 13,022 | 1,043 | 682 | 937 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 12,604 | 928 | 818 | 1,060 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 12,250 | 871 | 959 | 1,210 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 11,880 | 760 | 953 | 1,173 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 11,797 | 695 | 926 | 1,123 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 11,703 | 630 | 849 | 1,059 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 11,632 | 623 | 861 | 1,068 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 11,688 | 769 | 948 | 1,159 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 11,486 | 849 | 821 | 1,042 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 11,402 | 955 | 851 | 1,084 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 11,286 | 826 | 869 | 1,112 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 11,254 | 803 | 787 | 1,037 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 11,221 | 782 | 818 | 1,057 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 11,091 | 723 | 864 | 1,079 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 10,896 | 779 | 871 | 1,080 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 10,650 | 640 | N/A | 1,023 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 10,425 | 586 | N/A | 1,057 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 10,263 | 491 | N/A | 1,056 | N/A |
| 6/30/2017 | 10,223 | 515 | N/A | 1,053 | N/A |
| 3/31/2017 | 10,172 | 589 | N/A | 1,044 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 10,137 | 601 | N/A | 1,024 | N/A |
| 9/30/2016 | 10,145 | 684 | N/A | 943 | N/A |
| 6/30/2016 | 10,081 | 690 | N/A | 963 | N/A |
| 3/31/2016 | 10,040 | 738 | N/A | 994 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 9,973 | 761 | N/A | 1,036 | N/A |
| 9/30/2015 | 10,006 | 765 | N/A | 1,033 | N/A |
| 6/30/2015 | 10,035 | 802 | N/A | 1,001 | N/A |
| 3/31/2015 | 10,019 | 787 | N/A | 949 | N/A |
| 12/31/2014 | 9,965 | 792 | N/A | 960 | N/A |
| 9/30/2014 | 9,831 | 800 | N/A | 909 | N/A |
| 6/30/2014 | 9,667 | 780 | N/A | 928 | N/A |
| 3/31/2014 | 9,543 | 791 | N/A | 978 | N/A |
| 12/31/2013 | 9,438 | 785 | N/A | 986 | N/A |
| 9/30/2013 | 9,287 | 784 | N/A | 981 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: GWW's forecast earnings growth (8.2% per year) is above the savings rate (2.5%).
Earnings vs Market: GWW's earnings (8.2% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (15% per year).
High Growth Earnings: GWW's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.
Revenue vs Market: GWW's revenue (6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (8.5% per year).
High Growth Revenue: GWW's revenue (6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: GWW's Return on Equity is forecast to be very high in 3 years time (42.9%).