GWW Stock Chart & Stats
€1194.00
€17.00(1.44%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€1194.00
€17.00(1.44%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€793.20 - €1,222.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)3.00
Market Cap
€56.57B
Enterprise Value€54.20K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€695.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€2.78B
Price to Earnings (P/E)37.0
Beta0.25
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
9.86Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)37.32
Shares Outstanding47,213,120
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume3
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-3.11
Price to Book (P/B)12.94
Price to Sales (P/S)2.69
P/FCF Ratio36.31
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€1,129.10Price Target Upside-5.44% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)40
Revenue Forecast (FY)€17.06B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Durable Margins & ProfitabilitySustained gross and operating margins near multi‑year highs signal durable pricing power and cost structure advantages across MRO categories. High structural margins support reinvestment, steady earnings in varied cycles, and the capacity to absorb transient cost shocks while funding returns to shareholders.
Scale And Distribution AdvantagesLarge procurement scale and extensive logistics create a competitive moat for industrial distribution: better vendor terms, broad assortment, and reliable fulfillment drive repeat purchases and higher share‑of‑wallet with mid/large customers, making it difficult for smaller rivals to replicate service density and national coverage.
Solid Cash Generation And Improving LeverageConsistent multi‑hundred‑million dollar operating and free cash flows underpin capital allocation flexibility—supporting dividends, buybacks and selective reinvestment. Coupled with improving leverage trends, this enhances financial resilience and reduces refinancing risks over the medium term.
Bears Say
Revenue Growth DecelerationA marked slowdown in top‑line growth reduces operating leverage and makes future margin and EPS expansion harder to sustain. Slower revenue momentum increases sensitivity to competitive pricing and market share shifts, pressuring the company to extract more from pricing or cross‑sell to maintain earnings growth.
Weakened Cash ConversionLower cash conversion versus earnings reflects higher working capital needs or heavier capex, reducing free cash flow available for debt reduction, M&A or shareholder returns. In a downturn this weaker conversion magnifies liquidity strain and limits the margin for operational or strategic moves.
Structural Margin Headwinds & Policy/supply RisksPersistent pass‑through limits (fuel/accessorial leakage), timing of higher‑cost private‑label inventory, LIFO accounting swings and tariff/geopolitical uncertainty can structurally compress margins. These factors make margin recovery volatile and could erode the high ROE if not resolved or offset by pricing/efficiency.
GWW FAQ
What was W.W. Grainger’s price range in the past 12 months?
W.W. Grainger lowest stock price was €793.20 and its highest was €1222.00 in the past 12 months.
What is W.W. Grainger’s market cap?
W.W. Grainger’s market cap is €56.57B.
When is W.W. Grainger’s upcoming earnings report date?
W.W. Grainger’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 2 days.
How were W.W. Grainger’s earnings last quarter?
W.W. Grainger released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported €10.171 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €8.916 by €1.255.
Is W.W. Grainger overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts W.W. Grainger’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does W.W. Grainger pay dividends?
W.W. Grainger does not currently pay dividends.
What is W.W. Grainger’s EPS estimate?
W.W. Grainger’s EPS estimate is 9.86.
How many shares outstanding does W.W. Grainger have?
W.W. Grainger has 47,213,120 shares outstanding.
What happened to W.W. Grainger’s price movement after its last earnings report?
W.W. Grainger reported an EPS of €10.171 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €8.916. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.604%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of W.W. Grainger?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:GWW
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
€1,129.10 (-5.44% Downside)
€1,129.10 (-5.44% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:GWW Sentiment 71%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €2.8M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
32.54%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.67%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.41%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
W.W. Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stands as a significant global supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies and related services. Its market presence spans several international regions, including the United States, Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The company structures its operations into two principal divisions: High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment. Grainger's extensive product offerings cover essential categories such as safety and security provisions, equipment for material handling and storage, plumbing and pump components, cleaning and facility upkeep items, and both metalworking and general hand tools. Furthermore, it delivers vital support functions, including inventory management and expert technical assistance. The firm serves a wide array of organizational customers, from private businesses and large corporations to government bodies and other institutions, reaching them through both dedicated sales and service teams and its robust digital and e-commerce platforms. Established in 1927, W.W. Grainger, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois.
GWW Company Deck
GWW Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong, broad-based revenue and profit growth, healthy cash generation, and raised full-year guidance driven by solid price realization, share gains, and strength in both High-Touch and Endless Assortment segments. Counterbalancing these positives are near-term margin headwinds from fuel costs, private-label cost timing, LIFO accounting effects, and geopolitical/tariff uncertainty that are expected to pressure margins in Q2. Overall, management projects these headwinds as transitory while emphasizing continued execution and confidence in long-term strategy.View all DE:GWW earnings summariesGWW Revenue Breakdown
77.99% High-Touch Solutions N.A.
20.20% Endless Assortment
1.81% Other

GWW Stock 12 Month Forecast
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