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The death toll in a collapsed gold mine in Zimbabwe expected to rise to 13, vice president says
Laser breakthrough could send stock soaring 2,467% (Ad)
Grant program for Black women entrepreneurs blocked by federal appeals court
Stock market today: Asian shares mixed as Japan business confidence rises and US shutdown is averted
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DOW   33,507.50
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Federal student loan payments are starting again. Here's what you need to know
Laser breakthrough could send stock soaring 2,467% (Ad)
Bank of Japan survey shows manufacturers optimistic about economy
Facing increasing pressure from customers, some miners are switching to renewable energy
Laser breakthrough could send stock soaring 2,467% (Ad)
Rishi Sunak needs to rally his flagging Conservatives. He hopes a dash of populism will do the trick
The death toll in a collapsed gold mine in Zimbabwe expected to rise to 13, vice president says
Laser breakthrough could send stock soaring 2,467% (Ad)
Grant program for Black women entrepreneurs blocked by federal appeals court
Stock market today: Asian shares mixed as Japan business confidence rises and US shutdown is averted
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Bank of Japan survey shows manufacturers optimistic about economy
Facing increasing pressure from customers, some miners are switching to renewable energy
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The death toll in a collapsed gold mine in Zimbabwe expected to rise to 13, vice president says
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Grant program for Black women entrepreneurs blocked by federal appeals court
Stock market today: Asian shares mixed as Japan business confidence rises and US shutdown is averted
NYSE:GWW

W.W. Grainger (GWW) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$691.84
-7.01 (-1.00%)
(As of 09/29/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$689.65
$703.68
50-Day Range
$681.48
$769.26
52-Week Range
$484.52
$811.60
Volume
225,786 shs
Average Volume
206,638 shs
Market Capitalization
$34.59 billion
P/E Ratio
19.94
Dividend Yield
1.08%
Price Target
$734.63

W.W. Grainger MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.22 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
6.2% Upside
$734.63 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
2.38% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.49
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.94mentions of W.W. Grainger in the last 14 days
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
6.36%
From $36.03 to $38.32 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

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

1.87 out of 5 stars

Industrial Products Sector

140th out of 177 stocks

Wholesale Trade - Durable Goods Industry

1st out of 1 stocks


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

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.

GWW Price History

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GWW Company Calendar

Last Earnings
7/27/2023
Ex-Dividend for 9/1 Dividend
8/11/2023
Dividend Payable
9/01/2023
Today
10/01/2023
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
10/26/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Wholesale trade - durable goods
Sub-Industry
Trading Companies & Distributors
CUSIP
38480210
Employees
26,000
Year Founded
1927

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$734.63
High Stock Price Forecast
$800.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$630.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+6.2%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.22
Research Coverage
9 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.55 billion
Pretax Margin
15.10%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$15.23 billion
Cash Flow
$34.63 per share
Book Value
$54.13 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
45,051,000
Market Cap
$34.59 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.21

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Donald G. MacphersonMr. Donald G. Macpherson (Age 55)
    Chairman & CEO
    Comp: $4.23M
  • Ms. Deidra Cheeks MerriwetherMs. Deidra Cheeks Merriwether (Age 54)
    CFO & Sr. VP
    Comp: $1.83M
  • Ms. Paige K. RobbinsMs. Paige K. Robbins (Age 54)
    Sr. VP & Pres of Grainger Bus. Unit
    Comp: $1.84M
  • Ms. Laurie R. Thomson (Age 48)
    VP, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer
  • Mr. Jonny LeRoy
    VP & CTO
  • Mr. Kyle Bland
    VP of Investor Relations
  • Ms. Nancy L. Berardinelli-Krantz (Age 45)
    Sr. VP & Chief Legal Officer
  • Mr. Matt Fortin
    Sr. VP & Chief HR Officer
  • Mr. Masaya Suzuki (Age 48)
    Managing Director of Endless Assortment Bus.
  • Mr. Barry Greenhouse (Age 50)
    Sr. VP & Pres of Global Supply Chain and Customer Experience













GWW Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

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

9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for W.W. Grainger in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 forecast for 2023?

9 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price targets for W.W. Grainger's shares. Their GWW share price forecasts range from $630.00 to $800.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $734.63 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 6.2% from the stock's current price.
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How have GWW shares performed in 2023?

W.W. Grainger's stock was trading at $556.25 at the beginning of the year. Since then, GWW stock has increased by 24.4% and is now trading at $691.84.
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When is W.W. Grainger's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, October 26th 2023.
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How can I listen to W.W. Grainger's earnings call?

W.W. Grainger will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, October 26th at 11:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

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

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 27th. The industrial products company reported $9.28 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $8.96 by $0.32. The industrial products company earned $4.18 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.20 billion. W.W. Grainger had a net margin of 11.04% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 60.40%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 9.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $7.19 EPS.
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How often does W.W. Grainger pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for W.W. Grainger?

W.W. Grainger announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, July 26th. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 14th will be paid a dividend of $1.86 per share on Friday, September 1st. This represents a $7.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.08%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 11th.
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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 1.08%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 53 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 21.44%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, GWW will have a dividend payout ratio of 19.42% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for GWW.

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

W.W. Grainger updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, July, 27th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $35.00-$36.75 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $35.89. The company issued revenue guidance of $16.40 billion-$16.80 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $16.57 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).

What is W.W. Grainger's stock symbol?

W.W. Grainger trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "GWW."

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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What is W.W. Grainger's stock price today?

One share of GWW stock can currently be purchased for approximately $691.84.

How much money does W.W. Grainger make?

W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) has a market capitalization of $34.59 billion and generates $15.23 billion in revenue each year. The industrial products company earns $1.55 billion in net income (profit) each year or $34.70 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does W.W. Grainger have?

The company employs 26,000 workers across the globe.

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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How can I contact W.W. Grainger?

W.W. Grainger's mailing address is 100 GRAINGER PARKWAY, LAKE FOREST IL, 60045. The official website for the company is www.grainger.com. The industrial products company can be reached via phone at (847) 535-1000, via email at estorrelations@grainger.com, or via fax at 847-535-0878.

This page (NYSE:GWW) was last updated on 10/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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