GWW

$1068.06+7.60 (+0.72%)

Market OpenAs of Mar 17, 7:13 PM UTC

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Whystock Valuation Model

Calculated using a trailing P/E relative model adjusted by sector ROE and historical growth.
Current Price$1068.06
Potential Downside
9.7%
Whystock Fair Value$964.13
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Fundamentals

SectorIndustrials
IndustryIndustrial Distribution

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).
$50.79B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
30.15
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.09
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
85.00%
ROIC
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
46.10%
Quick Ratio
Pristine liquidity. Sufficient cash to cover all near-term obligations.
1.50

Recent News

Insider Monkey
Mar 17, 2026

Barclays Sees Short-Cycle Recovery, Updates View on W.W. Grainger (GWW)

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) is included among the 15 Best Safe Dividend Stocks for 2026. On March 16, Barclays raised its price recommendation on W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) to $1,047 from $1,044. It reiterated an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm said a short-cycle recovery has arrived for the industrial technology and distribution group. […]

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
StockStory
Mar 12, 2026

Maintenance and Repair Distributors Stocks Q4 Teardown: W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Vs The Rest

The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) and the rest of the maintenance and repair distributors stocks fared in Q4.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Simply Wall St.
Mar 10, 2026

How The W.W. Grainger (GWW) Investment Narrative Is Shifting With Fresh Analyst Valuations

W.W. Grainger’s modeled fair value has been nudged higher, moving from US$1,131.31 to US$1,143.88, a change of about 1%. Recent analyst commentary, including target moves such as the US$1,190 figure cited by Morgan Stanley and at least one rating upgrade, sits alongside more cautious stances. This creates a mixed but active debate around where the stock should trade. As you read on, you will see how these shifting targets fit into the broader narrative and what to watch as the story...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
StockStory
Mar 9, 2026

W.W. Grainger (GWW): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q4 Earnings?

Since March 2021, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 76%. But one standout stock has more than doubled the market - over the past five years, W.W. Grainger has surged 186% to $1,112 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 11.8% in the last six months, beating the S&P by 7%.

NEUTRAL
Neutral flow. Standard news cycle with no clear sentiment tilt.
Motley Fool
Mar 9, 2026

This Industrial Stock Could Be a Hidden Gem (and Here's Why)

W.W. Grainger's combination of a sleepy business model and commitment to shareholder rewards could make the stock a winner.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.