Q3 EPS Estimates for W.W. Grainger Reduced by Zacks Research

Key Points

• Zacks Research has revised its Q3 2027 EPS estimate for W.W. Grainger down to $12.11, slightly lower than the previous estimate of $12.14, while the full-year earnings consensus remains at $40.30 per share.
• Various analysts have cut their price targets for W.W. Grainger, with Royal Bank of Canada lowering its target from $1,176.00 to $1,007.00, while JPMorgan Chase and Loop Capital have also reduced their projections.
• W.W. Grainger's stock has a current consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $1,069.13, amidst mixed analyst ratings and recent insider trading activities.

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW - Free Report) - Zacks Research decreased their Q3 2027 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of W.W. Grainger in a research note issued to investors on Monday, September 29th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the industrial products company will earn $12.11 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $12.14. The consensus estimate for W.W. Grainger's current full-year earnings is $40.30 per share.

Several other research analysts also recently issued reports on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price objective on shares of W.W. Grainger from $1,176.00 to $1,007.00 and set a "sector perform" rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, August 4th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on W.W. Grainger from $1,125.00 to $1,035.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, September 4th. Loop Capital dropped their target price on W.W. Grainger from $1,000.00 to $950.00 and set a "hold" rating on the stock in a report on Monday, August 4th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reduced their target price on shares of W.W. Grainger from $1,215.00 to $1,160.00 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 11th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $1,069.13.

W.W. Grainger Stock Performance

Shares of GWW opened at $945.24 on Thursday. The company's 50 day simple moving average is $991.61 and its 200-day simple moving average is $1,017.19. The firm has a market cap of $45.21 billion, a PE ratio of 23.98, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.77 and a beta of 1.17. W.W. Grainger has a 12-month low of $893.99 and a 12-month high of $1,227.66. The company has a current ratio of 2.82, a quick ratio of 1.64 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57.

W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, August 1st. The industrial products company reported $9.97 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $10.07 by ($0.10). The firm had revenue of $4.55 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.52 billion. W.W. Grainger had a return on equity of 49.63% and a net margin of 10.99%.The company's quarterly revenue was up 5.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $9.76 EPS. W.W. Grainger has set its FY 2025 guidance at 38.500-40.250 EPS.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On W.W. Grainger

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Hilltop National Bank acquired a new stake in W.W. Grainger in the second quarter valued at $25,000. Quaker Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in W.W. Grainger by 196.0% in the 2nd quarter. Quaker Wealth Management LLC now owns 24 shares of the industrial products company's stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 49 shares during the last quarter. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in W.W. Grainger in the 1st quarter valued at about $25,000. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. increased its holdings in W.W. Grainger by 316.7% during the 2nd quarter. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. now owns 25 shares of the industrial products company's stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 19 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Loomis Sayles & Co. L P acquired a new position in W.W. Grainger during the second quarter worth about $27,000. 80.70% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other W.W. Grainger news, SVP Jonny M. Leroy sold 500 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $992.86, for a total value of $496,430.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 1,771 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,758,355.06. This trade represents a 22.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 6.10% of the company's stock.

W.W. Grainger Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, September 1st. Investors of record on Monday, August 11th were paid a $2.26 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, August 11th. This represents a $9.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.0%. W.W. Grainger's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 22.94%.

About W.W. Grainger

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.

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