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W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)
$1382.60+15.14 (+1.11%)
Market ClosedLast close Jul 24
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Historical Price
Price (Candle)
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200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
W.W. Grainger, Inc. in the Industrials sector is trading at $1,382.60 with a market capitalization of $60.6B. Wall Street consensus targets $1,292.29 (14 analysts), implying a -6.5% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $1,419.91, remaining 23.4% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 6/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 95/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply -6.5% downside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $4.74B↑ | $4.42B↓ | $4.66B↑ | $4.55B↑ | $4.31B |
| Gross Profit | $1.90B↑ | $1.75B↓ | $1.80B↑ | $1.75B↑ | $1.71B |
| Operating Income | $793.00M↑ | $634.00M↑ | $511.00M↓ | $678.00M↑ | $672.00M |
| Net Income | $555.00M↑ | $451.00M↑ | $294.00M↓ | $482.00M↑ | $479.00M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
W.W. Grainger, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products and services primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions North...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$60.63B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
34.56
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.04
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.49%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
45.34%
Volume
Today's trading volume
191,831
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