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

8 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for W.W. Grainger in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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?

8 equities research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for W.W. Grainger's stock. Their GWW share price targets range from $653.00 to $1,125.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $913.89 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 4.3%. View analysts price targets for GWW or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have GWW shares performed in 2024?

W.W. Grainger's stock was trading at $828.69 at the start of the year. Since then, GWW stock has increased by 15.2% and is now trading at $954.68. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

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

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 25th 2024. View our GWW earnings forecast .

How can I listen to W.W. Grainger's earnings call?

W.W. Grainger will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, April 25th 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 earnings results on Friday, February, 2nd. The industrial products company reported $8.33 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $8.05 by $0.28. The industrial products company had revenue of $4 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.04 billion. W.W. Grainger had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 56.54% and a net margin of 11.10%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 5.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $7.14 earnings per share. Read the conference call transcript .

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, January 31st. Investors of record on Monday, February 12th will be given a dividend of $1.86 per share on Friday, March 1st. This represents a $7.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.78%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 9th. 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 0.77%. 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 20.55%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, GWW will have a dividend payout ratio of 17.24% 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) , Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth ETF (NUMG) , VictoryShares THB Mid Cap ESG ETF (MDCP) , Emerge EMPWR Sustainable Select Growth Equity ETF (EMGC) , Mohr Growth ETF (MOHR) , Gabelli Automation ETF (GAST) , Invesco Dorsey Wright Industrials Momentum ETF (PRN) and AXS Astoria Inflation Sensitive ETF (PPI) .

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

W.W. Grainger updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Friday, February, 2nd. The company provided EPS guidance of 38.000-40.500 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 38.650. The company issued revenue guidance of $17.2 billion-$17.7 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $17.5 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 retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.56%), Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.03%), Birch Capital Management LLC (0.03%), West Coast Financial LLC (0.03%), Running Oak Capital LLC (0.03%) and CHURCHILL MANAGEMENT Corp (0.02%). 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. 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

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Volume: 92,197 shs
Average Volume: 230,269 shs
Market Capitalization: $46.97 billion

P/E Ratio: 26.40
Dividend Yield: 0.78%
Price Target: $913.89

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W.W. Grainger MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 4.3% Downside
$913.89 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
2.81% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -1.49
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.97
Based on 10 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$6.66 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 9.91%
From $39.26 to $43.15 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.06 out of 5 stars

Industrial Products Sector

44th out of 168 stocks

Wholesale Trade - Durable Goods Industry

1st out of 1 stocks

2.0

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
W.W. Grainger has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, 6 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
W.W. Grainger has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
2.81% 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 5.5.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in W.W. Grainger has recently decreased by 2.34%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

3.3

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
W.W. Grainger has a dividend yield of 0.77%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
W.W. Grainger has been increasing its dividend for 53 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of W.W. Grainger is 20.55%. 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 17.24% 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.

3.3

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
W.W. Grainger has a news sentiment score of 0.97. 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 0.65 average news sentiment score of Industrial Products companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for W.W. Grainger this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 9 people have searched for GWW on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
13 people have added W.W. Grainger to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 86% 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 $6,660,926.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 9.50% of the stock of W.W. Grainger is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
80.70% 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.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for W.W. Grainger are expected to grow by 9.91% in the coming year, from $39.26 to $43.15 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of W.W. Grainger is 26.37, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 133.64.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of W.W. Grainger is 26.37, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrial Products sector average P/E ratio of about 17.83.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
W.W. Grainger has a PEG Ratio of 1.89. 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 13.77. 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., 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. It also offers technical support and inventory management services. The company serves smaller businesses to large corporations, government entities, and other institutions, as well as commercial, healthcare, and manufacturing industries 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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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/02/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/1 Dividend: 2/09/2024
Dividend Payable: 3/01/2024
Today: 4/16/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed): 4/25/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Industrial Products
Industry: Wholesale trade - durable goods
Sub-Industry: Trading Companies & Distributors
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: $913.89
High Stock Price Target: $1,125.00
Low Stock Price Target: $653.00
Potential Upside/Downside: -4.3%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
Research Coverage: 8 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $36.21
Trailing P/E Ratio: 26.36
Forward P/E Ratio: 24.31
P/E Growth: 1.89
Net Income: $1.83 billion
Net Margins: 11.10%
Pretax Margin: 15.17%
Return on Equity: 56.54%
Return on Assets: 23.03%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.66
Current Ratio: 2.88
Quick Ratio: 1.64

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $16.48 billion
Price / Sales: 2.85
Cash Flow: $41.16 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 23.19
Book Value: $69.33 per share
Price / Book: 13.77

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 49,130,000
Free Float: 44,465,000
Market Cap: $46.90 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.14

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Key Executives

Mr. Donald G. Macpherson (Age 56)
Chairman & CEO
Comp: $3.53M
Ms. Deidra Cheeks Merriwether (Age 55)
CFO & Senior VP
Comp: $1.68M
Ms. Nancy L. Berardinelli-Krantz (Age 46)
Senior VP & Chief Legal Officer
Comp: $2.45M
Mr. Matt Fortin (Age 57)
Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Comp: $1.97M
Ms. Paige K. Robbins (Age 55)
Senior VP & President of Grainger Business Unit
Comp: $1.68M
Ms. Laurie R. Thomson (Age 49)
VP, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer
Mr. Jonny LeRoy
Senior VP & CTO
Mr. Kyle Bland
Vice President of Investor Relations
Mr. Masaya Suzuki (Age 49)
Managing Director of Endless Assortment Business
Mr. Barry Greenhouse (Age 51)
Senior Vice President of Merchandising & Supplier Management

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

Pros

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

W.W. Grainger, Inc. operates in the wholesale trade - durable goods industry, providing a stable foundation for long-term growth and profitability.
The company offers a diverse range of maintenance, repair, and operating products and services, catering to various industries and customer segments.
With a strong presence in North America, Japan, the United Kingdom, and internationally, W.W. Grainger has a broad market reach and potential for global expansion.
W.W. Grainger's focus on safety, security, and technical support services aligns with the increasing demand for workplace safety solutions, especially in the current business environment.
Considering the current stock price and the company's market position, investing in W.W. Grainger could offer potential value growth opportunities for investors.

Cons

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

Market volatility and economic uncertainties can impact the demand for industrial products and services, affecting W.W. Grainger's revenue and profitability.
As a distributor of maintenance and repair products, W.W. Grainger may face challenges in maintaining competitive pricing strategies in a highly competitive market environment.
Changes in government regulations related to safety standards and trade policies could pose risks to W.W. Grainger's operations and financial performance.
Fluctuations in commodity prices, especially in metalworking and plumbing equipment, may influence W.W. Grainger's cost structure and margins.
Investors should consider the impact of macroeconomic factors, such as interest rates and inflation, on W.W. Grainger's business operations and overall financial health.

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these W.W. Grainger pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

GWW Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell W.W. Grainger stock right now?: 8 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for W.W. Grainger in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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?: 8 equities research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for W.W. Grainger's stock. Their GWW share price targets range from $653.00 to $1,125.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $913.89 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 4.3%.
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How have GWW shares performed in 2024?: W.W. Grainger's stock was trading at $828.69 at the start of the year. Since then, GWW stock has increased by 15.2% and is now trading at $954.68.
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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, April 25th 2024.
View our GWW earnings forecast.
How can I listen to W.W. Grainger's earnings call?: W.W. Grainger will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, April 25th 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 earnings results on Friday, February, 2nd. The industrial products company reported $8.33 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $8.05 by $0.28. The industrial products company had revenue of $4 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.04 billion. W.W. Grainger had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 56.54% and a net margin of 11.10%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 5.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $7.14 earnings per share.
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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, January 31st. Investors of record on Monday, February 12th will be given a dividend of $1.86 per share on Friday, March 1st. This represents a $7.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.78%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 9th.
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 0.77%. 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 20.55%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, GWW will have a dividend payout ratio of 17.24% 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), Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth ETF (NUMG), VictoryShares THB Mid Cap ESG ETF (MDCP), Emerge EMPWR Sustainable Select Growth Equity ETF (EMGC), Mohr Growth ETF (MOHR), Gabelli Automation ETF (GAST), Invesco Dorsey Wright Industrials Momentum ETF (PRN) and AXS Astoria Inflation Sensitive ETF (PPI).
What guidance has W.W. Grainger issued on next quarter's earnings?: W.W. Grainger updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Friday, February, 2nd. The company provided EPS guidance of 38.000-40.500 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 38.650. The company issued revenue guidance of $17.2 billion-$17.7 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $17.5 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 retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.56%), Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.03%), Birch Capital Management LLC (0.03%), West Coast Financial LLC (0.03%), Running Oak Capital LLC (0.03%) and CHURCHILL MANAGEMENT Corp (0.02%). 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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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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