Should I buy or sell W.W. Grainger stock right now?

7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for W.W. Grainger in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" GWW shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in GWW, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View GWW analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is W.W. Grainger's stock price target for 2024?

7 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for W.W. Grainger's shares. Their GWW share price targets range from $653.00 to $800.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $749.57 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 6.7%. View analysts price targets for GWW or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have GWW shares performed in 2023?

W.W. Grainger's stock was trading at $556.25 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, GWW shares have increased by 44.5% and is now trading at $803.58. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

Are investors shorting W.W. Grainger?

W.W. Grainger saw a increase in short interest in the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,060,000 shares, an increase of 28.5% from the October 31st total of 824,700 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 258,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4.1 days. Currently, 2.4% of the shares of the company are short sold. View W.W. Grainger's Short Interest .

When is W.W. Grainger's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 1st 2024. View our GWW earnings forecast .

How were W.W. Grainger's earnings last quarter?

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) released its earnings results on Thursday, October, 26th. The industrial products company reported $9.43 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $8.85 by $0.58. The industrial products company had revenue of $4.21 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.22 billion. W.W. Grainger had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 58.02% and a net margin of 11.16%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 6.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $8.27 EPS.

How often does W.W. Grainger pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for W.W. Grainger?

W.W. Grainger declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, October 25th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 13th will be paid a dividend of $1.86 per share on Friday, December 1st. This represents a $7.44 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.93%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 10th. Read our dividend analysis for GWW .

Is W.W. Grainger a good dividend stock?

W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) pays an annual dividend of $7.44 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.93%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 52 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 20.75%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, GWW will have a dividend payout ratio of 19.14% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for GWW .

What ETFs hold W.W. Grainger's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) stock in their portfolio include Franklin Disruptive Commerce ETF (BUYZ) , Emerge EMPWR Sustainable Select Growth Equity ETF (EMGC) , Gabelli Automation ETF (GAST) , AXS Astoria Inflation Sensitive ETF (PPI) , QRAFT AI-Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Momentum ETF (AMOM) , Profound Medical (PRN) , ClearBridge Large Cap Growth ESG ETF (LRGE) and Dividend Performers ETF (IPDP) .

What guidance has W.W. Grainger issued on next quarter's earnings?

W.W. Grainger updated its FY23 earnings guidance on Thursday, October, 26th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $36.00-36.60 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $36.01. The company issued revenue guidance of $16.40-16.60 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $16.58 billion.

What is DG Macpherson's approval rating as W.W. Grainger's CEO?

543 employees have rated W.W. Grainger Chief Executive Officer DG Macpherson on Glassdoor.com . DG Macpherson has an approval rating of 87% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of W.W. Grainger own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other W.W. Grainger investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) , 3M (MMM) , AT&T (T) , Exxon Mobil (XOM) , Caterpillar (CAT) , McDonald's (MCD) , Procter & Gamble (PG) , Boeing (BA) , Walmart (WMT) and AbbVie (ABBV) .

Who are W.W. Grainger's major shareholders?

W.W. Grainger's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include FMR LLC (2.81%), Clearbridge Investments LLC (1.95%), Northern Trust Corp (1.51%), Morgan Stanley (1.26%), Invesco Ltd. (1.00%) and Stifel Financial Corp (0.92%). Insiders that own company stock include Deidra C Merriwether , Donald G Macpherson , John L Howard , Kathleen S Carroll , Laurie R Thomson , Matt Fortin and Paige K Robbins . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of W.W. Grainger?

Shares of GWW stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull , Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Does W.W. Grainger have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of W.W. Grainger: Acklands - Grainger Inc., Acklands-Grainger, Alliance Energy Solutions, Anfreixo, Apex Industrial Limited, Asia Pacific Brands, Bogle and Timms Limited, C.J. Bent & Son Limited, Cromwell, Cromwell Czech Republic s.r.o., Cromwell Group (Holdings) Limited, Cromwell Group (International) Limited, Cromwell Industrial Supplies Private Limited, Cromwell Logistics Limited, Cromwell SAS, Cromwell Tools (Thailand) Co. Ltd., Cromwell Tools Limited, Cromwell Tools Sdn. Bhd., Cromwell sp. z.o.o., Dayton Electric Manufacturing Co., E & R Industrial Sales Inc., E&R Industrial, E&R Tooling and Solutions de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V., East Midlands Property Developments Limited, Fabory Group, GHC Specialty Brands LLC, GMMI LLC, GWW UK Holdings Ltd., Gamut Supply LLC, Grainger Brasil Comércio e Distribuição Ltda., Grainger Brasil Participações Ltda., Grainger Canada Holdings ULC, Grainger Caribe Inc., Grainger Colombia Holding Company LLC, Grainger Dominicana SRL, Grainger Global Holdings Inc., Grainger Global Online Business Ltd, Grainger Global Trading (Shanghai) Company Limited, Grainger Guam L.L.C., Grainger Industrial Supply India Private Limited, Grainger International Holdings B.V., Grainger International Inc., Grainger Management LLC, Grainger Mexico LLC, Grainger Panama Services S. de R.L., Grainger Procurement Company LLC, Grainger Registry Services LLC, Grainger S.A. de C.V., Grainger Service Holding Company Inc., Grainger Services International Inc., Grainger Singapore Pte. Ltd., IB MonotaRO Private Limited, Imperial Supplies, Imperial Supplies Holdings Inc., Imperial Supplies LLC, India Pacific Brands, LN Participações Ltda., Lab Safety Supply, MRO Soluciones S.A. de C.V., Merlin Business Software Limited, MonotaRO Co., MonotaRO Co. Ltd., Mountain Ventures WWG IV LLC, Mountain Ventures WWG LLC, Mountain Ventures WWG V LLC, NAVIMRO Co. Ltd., Norwell Engineering Limited, PT Cromwell Tools, PT MonotaRO Indonesia, Safety Registry Services LLC, Safety Solutions, Safety Solutions Inc., SafetyCertified, Techni-Tool, Tooling & Engineering Distributors (TED) Limited, Tooling & Engineering Distributors (TED) NI Limited, WFS (USA) Ltd., WFS Enterprises, WFS Holding Company Inc., WFS Ltd., WWG Servicios S.A. de C.V., WWG de Mexico S.A. de C.V., WWGH LLC, Windsor Factory Supply Inc., Zoro IP Holdings LLC, Zoro Tools Europe GmbH in Liquidation, Zoro Tools Inc., and Zoro UK Limited. Read More

W.W. Grainger Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:GWW)

$803.58

+17.39 (+2.21%)

(As of 12/1/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $785.05
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50-Day Range: $677.41
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$812.31
52-Week Range: $534.01
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$815.52

Volume: 281,450 shs
Average Volume: 256,185 shs
Market Capitalization: $39.88 billion

P/E Ratio: 22.41
Dividend Yield: 0.93%
Price Target: $749.57

W.W. Grainger MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.29 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 6.7% Downside
$749.57 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
2.36% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -1.49
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.76
Based on 16 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$4.48 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 6.87%
From $36.37 to $38.87 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.82 out of 5 stars

Industrial Products Sector

132nd out of 169 stocks

Wholesale Trade - Durable Goods Industry

1st out of 1 stocks

1.1

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
W.W. Grainger has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.29, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $749.57, W.W. Grainger has a forecasted downside of 6.7% from its current price of $803.58.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
W.W. Grainger has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

2.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
2.36% of the float of W.W. Grainger has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
W.W. Grainger has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.1.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in W.W. Grainger has recently increased by 28.53%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

3.3

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
W.W. Grainger has a dividend yield of 0.93%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
W.W. Grainger has been increasing its dividend for 52 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of W.W. Grainger is 20.75%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, W.W. Grainger will have a dividend payout ratio of 19.14% next year. This indicates that W.W. Grainger will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

1.3

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
W.W. Grainger has received a -36.69% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of W. W. Grainger in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Wholesale of motors and engines", "Wholesale of cleaning supplies", "Wholesale of industrial tapes", "Wholesale of material cutting equipment", "Wholesale of industrial heating equipment", and "Wholesale of compressed air machinery" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for W.W. Grainger is -1.49.

3.2

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
W.W. Grainger has a news sentiment score of 0.76. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.50 average news sentiment score of Industrial Products companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 16 news articles for W.W. Grainger this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 7 people have searched for GWW on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -13% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
7 people have added W.W. Grainger to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 250% compared to the previous 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, W.W. Grainger insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $4,484,937.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 9.90% of the stock of W.W. Grainger is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
71.24% of the stock of W.W. Grainger is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for W.W. Grainger are expected to grow by 6.87% in the coming year, from $36.37 to $38.87 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of W.W. Grainger is 22.41, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 109.97.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of W.W. Grainger is 22.41, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrial Products sector average P/E ratio of about 20.08.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
W.W. Grainger has a PEG Ratio of 1.70. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
W.W. Grainger has a P/B Ratio of 11.79. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About W.W. Grainger Stock (NYSE:GWW)

W.W. Grainger, Inc. distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products and services in the United States, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment. The company provides safety and security supplies, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance supplies, and metalworking and hand tools. It also offers technical support and inventory management services. The company serves businesses, corporations, government entities, and other institutions through sales and service representatives, and electronic and ecommerce channels. W.W. Grainger, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.

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GWW Stock News Headlines

December 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) is largely controlled by institutional shareholders who own 74% of the company

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Donald G. Macpherson Sells 2,478 Shares of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Stock

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Insider Sell: W.W. Grainger Inc's CEO Donald Macpherson Offloads Shares

November 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Zacks Research Research Analysts Increase Earnings Estimates for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW)

November 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Is W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s (NYSE:GWW) Recent Stock Performance Tethered To Its Strong Fundamentals?

November 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Here's Why You Should Hold Grainger (GWW) in Your Portfolio Now

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Here's How Much $100 Invested In W.W. Grainger 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on GWW Options

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Microsoft, NIKE, BP, Hilton and W.W. Grainger

November 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Insider Sell: SVP & Chief HR Officer Matt Fortin Sells 4,281 Shares of W.W. Grainger Inc

November 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

GIC vs. GWW: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

October 30, 2023 | bizjournals.com

Grainger Foundation gifts $1M to Miami University's Farmer School, Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship

October 30, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

W.W. Grainger: Good Long-Term Prospects But Moderating Growth

October 28, 2023 | msn.com

W.W. Grainger (GWW) Declares $1.86 Dividend

October 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

October 27, 2023 | finanznachrichten.de

W.W. Grainger, Inc.: Grainger Reports Results For The Third Quarter 2023

October 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Q3 2023 WW Grainger Inc Earnings Call

October 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Compared to Estimates, W.W. Grainger (GWW) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

October 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

W.W. Grainger (GWW) Tops Q3 Earnings Estimates

October 26, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

W.W. Grainger Revises Annual Outlook In Line With Estimates

October 26, 2023 | msn.com

W.W. Grainger beats profit estimates on resilient U.S. industrial demand

October 26, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Grainger 3Q Earnings Rise with Steady Sales Growth

October 26, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Grainger (W.W.) Inc. Profit Rises In Q3, Beats estimates

October 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER 2023

October 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) five-year total shareholder returns outpace the underlying earnings growth

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 10/26/2023
Ex-Dividend for 12/1 Dividend: 11/10/2023
Dividend Payable: 12/01/2023
Today: 12/03/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 2/01/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Wholesale trade - durable goods
Sub-Industry: Trading Companies & Distributors
Sector: Industrial Products
Current Symbol: NYSE:GWW
CUSIP: 38480210
CIK: 277135
Web: www.grainger.com
Phone: (847) 535-1000
Fax: 847-535-0878
Employees: 26,000
Year Founded: 1927

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $749.57
High Stock Price Target: $800.00
Low Stock Price Target: $653.00
Potential Upside/Downside: -6.7%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.29
Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $35.86
Trailing P/E Ratio: 22.41
Forward P/E Ratio: 22.09
P/E Growth: 1.7
Net Income: $1.55 billion
Net Margins: 11.16%
Pretax Margin: 15.26%
Return on Equity: 58.02%
Return on Assets: 22.76%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.67
Current Ratio: 2.85
Quick Ratio: 1.69

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $15.23 billion
Price / Sales: 2.62
Cash Flow: $34.64 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 23.20
Book Value: $68.14 per share
Price / Book: 11.79

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 49,630,000
Free Float: 44,720,000
Market Cap: $39.88 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.12

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Key Executives

Mr. Donald G. Macpherson (Age 55)
Chairman & CEO
Comp: $4.23M
Ms. Deidra Cheeks Merriwether (Age 54)
CFO & Senior VP
Comp: $1.83M
Ms. Paige K. Robbins (Age 54)
Senior VP & President of Grainger Business Unit
Comp: $1.84M
Ms. Laurie R. Thomson (Age 48)
VP, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer
Mr. Jonny LeRoy
Senior VP & CTO
Mr. Kyle Bland
Vice President of Investor Relations
Ms. Nancy L. Berardinelli-Krantz (Age 45)
Senior VP & Chief Legal Officer
Mr. Matt Fortin
Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Mr. Masaya Suzuki (Age 48)
Managing Director of Endless Assortment Business
Mr. Barry Greenhouse (Age 50)
Senior Vice President of Merchandising & Supplier Management

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Insiders & Institutions

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Should I Buy W.W. Grainger Stock? GWW Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of W.W. Grainger was last updated on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 10:06 AM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in W.W. Grainger, Inc.:

Strong presence in multiple countries, including the United States, Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom, providing diversification and potential for growth in different markets.
Wide range of products and services, including safety and security supplies, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance supplies, and metalworking and hand tools. This diverse product offering allows the company to cater to various industries and customer needs.
Operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment, which provide different avenues for revenue generation and potential for cross-selling opportunities.
Offers technical support and inventory management services, which can enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Insiders own a significant portion (9.90%) of the company's stock, indicating confidence in the company's future prospects.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in W.W. Grainger, Inc. for these reasons:

The company operates in the wholesale trade - durable goods industry, which can be susceptible to economic downturns and fluctuations in demand.
Competition from other trading companies and distributors in the industry may impact market share and profitability.
The stock price of W.W. Grainger, Inc. should be considered, as it is subject to market volatility and can fluctuate based on various factors such as economic conditions, industry trends, and company performance.
Investors should carefully analyze the company's financial statements and performance metrics to assess its ability to generate consistent revenue and profitability.
It is important to stay updated on any recent developments or news related to the company, as they can have an impact on its stock performance and investment prospects.

GWW Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell W.W. Grainger stock right now?: 7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for W.W. Grainger in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" GWW shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in GWW, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is W.W. Grainger's stock price target for 2024?: 7 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for W.W. Grainger's shares. Their GWW share price targets range from $653.00 to $800.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $749.57 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 6.7%.
View analysts price targets for GWW or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have GWW shares performed in 2023?: W.W. Grainger's stock was trading at $556.25 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, GWW shares have increased by 44.5% and is now trading at $803.58.
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Are investors shorting W.W. Grainger?: W.W. Grainger saw a increase in short interest in the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,060,000 shares, an increase of 28.5% from the October 31st total of 824,700 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 258,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4.1 days. Currently, 2.4% of the shares of the company are short sold.
View W.W. Grainger's Short Interest.
When is W.W. Grainger's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 1st 2024.
View our GWW earnings forecast.
How were W.W. Grainger's earnings last quarter?: W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) released its earnings results on Thursday, October, 26th. The industrial products company reported $9.43 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $8.85 by $0.58. The industrial products company had revenue of $4.21 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.22 billion. W.W. Grainger had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 58.02% and a net margin of 11.16%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 6.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $8.27 EPS.
How often does W.W. Grainger pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for W.W. Grainger?: W.W. Grainger declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, October 25th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 13th will be paid a dividend of $1.86 per share on Friday, December 1st. This represents a $7.44 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.93%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 10th.
Read our dividend analysis for GWW.
Is W.W. Grainger a good dividend stock?: W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) pays an annual dividend of $7.44 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.93%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 52 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 20.75%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, GWW will have a dividend payout ratio of 19.14% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for GWW.

What ETFs hold W.W. Grainger's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) stock in their portfolio include Franklin Disruptive Commerce ETF (BUYZ), Emerge EMPWR Sustainable Select Growth Equity ETF (EMGC), Gabelli Automation ETF (GAST), AXS Astoria Inflation Sensitive ETF (PPI), QRAFT AI-Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Momentum ETF (AMOM), Profound Medical (PRN), ClearBridge Large Cap Growth ESG ETF (LRGE) and Dividend Performers ETF (IPDP).
What guidance has W.W. Grainger issued on next quarter's earnings?: W.W. Grainger updated its FY23 earnings guidance on Thursday, October, 26th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $36.00-36.60 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $36.01. The company issued revenue guidance of $16.40-16.60 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $16.58 billion.
What is DG Macpherson's approval rating as W.W. Grainger's CEO?: 543 employees have rated W.W. Grainger Chief Executive Officer DG Macpherson on Glassdoor.com. DG Macpherson has an approval rating of 87% among the company's employees.
What other stocks do shareholders of W.W. Grainger own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other W.W. Grainger investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), 3M (MMM), AT&T (T), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Caterpillar (CAT), McDonald's (MCD), Procter & Gamble (PG), Boeing (BA), Walmart (WMT) and AbbVie (ABBV).
Who are W.W. Grainger's major shareholders?: W.W. Grainger's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include FMR LLC (2.81%), Clearbridge Investments LLC (1.95%), Northern Trust Corp (1.51%), Morgan Stanley (1.26%), Invesco Ltd. (1.00%) and Stifel Financial Corp (0.92%). Insiders that own company stock include Deidra C Merriwether, Donald G Macpherson, John L Howard, Kathleen S Carroll, Laurie R Thomson, Matt Fortin and Paige K Robbins.
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How do I buy shares of W.W. Grainger?: Shares of GWW stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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Does W.W. Grainger have any subsidiaries?: The following companies are subsidiares of W.W. Grainger: Acklands - Grainger Inc., Acklands-Grainger, Alliance Energy Solutions, Anfreixo, Apex Industrial Limited, Asia Pacific Brands, Bogle and Timms Limited, C.J. Bent & Son Limited, Cromwell, Cromwell Czech Republic s.r.o., Cromwell Group (Holdings) Limited, Cromwell Group (International) Limited, Cromwell Industrial Supplies Private Limited, Cromwell Logistics Limited, Cromwell SAS, Cromwell Tools (Thailand) Co. Ltd., Cromwell Tools Limited, Cromwell Tools Sdn. Bhd., Cromwell sp. z.o.o., Dayton Electric Manufacturing Co., E & R Industrial Sales Inc., E&R Industrial, E&R Tooling and Solutions de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V., East Midlands Property Developments Limited, Fabory Group, GHC Specialty Brands LLC, GMMI LLC, GWW UK Holdings Ltd., Gamut Supply LLC, Grainger Brasil Comércio e Distribuição Ltda., Grainger Brasil Participações Ltda., Grainger Canada Holdings ULC, Grainger Caribe Inc., Grainger Colombia Holding Company LLC, Grainger Dominicana SRL, Grainger Global Holdings Inc., Grainger Global Online Business Ltd, Grainger Global Trading (Shanghai) Company Limited, Grainger Guam L.L.C., Grainger Industrial Supply India Private Limited, Grainger International Holdings B.V., Grainger International Inc., Grainger Management LLC, Grainger Mexico LLC, Grainger Panama Services S. de R.L., Grainger Procurement Company LLC, Grainger Registry Services LLC, Grainger S.A. de C.V., Grainger Service Holding Company Inc., Grainger Services International Inc., Grainger Singapore Pte. Ltd., IB MonotaRO Private Limited, Imperial Supplies, Imperial Supplies Holdings Inc., Imperial Supplies LLC, India Pacific Brands, LN Participações Ltda., Lab Safety Supply, MRO Soluciones S.A. de C.V., Merlin Business Software Limited, MonotaRO Co., MonotaRO Co. Ltd., Mountain Ventures WWG IV LLC, Mountain Ventures WWG LLC, Mountain Ventures WWG V LLC, NAVIMRO Co. Ltd., Norwell Engineering Limited, PT Cromwell Tools, PT MonotaRO Indonesia, Safety Registry Services LLC, Safety Solutions, Safety Solutions Inc., SafetyCertified, Techni-Tool, Tooling & Engineering Distributors (TED) Limited, Tooling & Engineering Distributors (TED) NI Limited, WFS (USA) Ltd., WFS Enterprises, WFS Holding Company Inc., WFS Ltd., WWG Servicios S.A. de C.V., WWG de Mexico S.A. de C.V., WWGH LLC, Windsor Factory Supply Inc., Zoro IP Holdings LLC, Zoro Tools Europe GmbH in Liquidation, Zoro Tools Inc., and Zoro UK Limited.
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