NYSE:GWW

W.W. Grainger Stock Forecast, Price & News

$461.31

+6.88 (+1.51%)

(As of 07/1/2022 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range: $451.08
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$463.69
50-Day Range: $442.09
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$514.93
52-Week Range: $391.16
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$529.91

Volume: 276,504 shs
Average Volume: 303,017 shs
Market Capitalization: $23.57 billion

P/E Ratio: 20.57
Dividend Yield: 1.51%
Price Target: $511.38

W.W. Grainger Stock Forecast (MarketRank)

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.20 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 10.9% Upside
$511.38 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
2.44% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -1.49
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: -0.35
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$6.37 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 10.54%
From $26.29 to $29.06 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as 30% analysis score, 20% valuation score, 10% short interest score, 10% dividend score, 10% sustainability score, 10% news and social score, and 10% insider trading score.

1.98 out of 5 stars

Industrial Products Sector

49th out of 255 stocks

Wholesale Trade - Durable Goods Industry

1st out of 3 stocks

2.1 Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
W.W. Grainger has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.20, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $511.38, W.W. Grainger has a forecasted upside of 10.9% from its current price of $461.31.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
W.W. Grainger has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

3.0 Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
2.44% 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 3.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in W.W. Grainger has recently increased by 8.91%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

4.2 Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
W.W. Grainger pays a meaningful dividend of 1.51%, higher than 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 30.67%. 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 23.68% next year. This indicates that W.W. Grainger will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

0.0 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.

0.9 News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
W.W. Grainger has a news sentiment score of -0.35. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.51 average news sentiment score of Industrial Products companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for W.W. Grainger this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 3 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
Only 2 people have added W.W. Grainger to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -71% 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 $6,370,241.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 10.00% of the stock of W.W. Grainger is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
79.47% 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.

2.5 Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for W.W. Grainger are expected to grow by 10.54% in the coming year, from $26.29 to $29.06 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of W.W. Grainger is 20.57, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 47.16.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of W.W. Grainger is 20.57, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrial Products sector average P/E ratio of about 201.03.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
W.W. Grainger has a PEG Ratio of 1.35. 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 11.00. 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 (NYSE:GWW)

W.W. Grainger, Inc. distributes maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) 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. It offers 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 inventory management and technical support 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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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: 24,200
Year Founded: 1927

Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 4/28/2022
Ex-Dividend for 6/1 Dividend: 5/06/2022
Dividend Payable: 6/01/2022
Today: 7/02/2022
Next Earnings (Confirmed): 7/29/2022
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2022

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: $511.38
High Stock Price Forecast: $580.00
Low Stock Price Forecast: $400.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +10.9%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.2
Research Coverage: 10 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $22.43
Trailing P/E Ratio: 20.57
Forward P/E Ratio: 17.55
P/E Growth: 1.35
Net Income: $1.04 billion
Net Margins: 8.58%
Pretax Margin: 12.21%
Return on Equity: 53.07%
Return on Assets: 17.64%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.99
Current Ratio: 2.55
Quick Ratio: 1.44

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $13.02 billion
Price / Sales: 1.81
Cash Flow: $23.69 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 19.47
Book Value: $41.92 per share
Price / Book: 11.00

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 51,102,000
Free Float: 45,992,000
Market Cap: $23.57 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.20

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W.W. Grainger Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell W.W. Grainger stock right now?: 10 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for W.W. Grainger in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 2 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" W.W. Grainger stock. 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 2022?: 10 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for W.W. Grainger's shares. Their GWW stock forecasts range from $400.00 to $580.00. On average, they predict W.W. Grainger's stock price to reach $511.38 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 10.9% from the stock's current price.
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How has W.W. Grainger's stock performed in 2022?: W.W. Grainger's stock was trading at $518.24 at the beginning of the year. Since then, GWW stock has decreased by 11.0% and is now trading at $461.31.
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When is W.W. Grainger's next earnings date?: W.W. Grainger is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, July 29th 2022.
View our earnings forecast for W.W. Grainger.
How can I listen to W.W. Grainger's earnings call?: W.W. Grainger will be holding an earnings conference call on Friday, July 29th 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) posted its earnings results on Thursday, April, 28th. The industrial products company reported $7.07 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $6.16 by $0.91. The industrial products company earned $3.65 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.51 billion. W.W. Grainger had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 53.07% and a net margin of 8.58%. W.W. Grainger's revenue was up 18.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $4.48 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 announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, April 27th. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 9th will be given a dividend of $1.72 per share on Wednesday, June 1st. This represents a $6.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.49%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 6th. This is a boost from W.W. Grainger's previous quarterly dividend of $1.62.
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Is W.W. Grainger a good dividend stock?: W.W. Grainger(NYSE:GWW) pays an annual dividend of $6.88 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.51%. W.W. Grainger 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 of W.W. Grainger is 30.67%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, W.W. Grainger will have a dividend payout ratio of 23.68% next year. This indicates that W.W. Grainger will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has W.W. Grainger issued on next quarter's earnings?: W.W. Grainger updated its FY 2022 earnings guidance on Monday, May, 9th. The company provided EPS guidance of $25.00-$27.00 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $24.71. The company issued revenue guidance of $14.50 billion-$14.90 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $14.31 billion.
Who are W.W. Grainger's key executives?: W.W. Grainger's management team includes the following people:
Mr. Donald G. Macpherson, Chairman & CEO (Age 54, Pay $3.77M) (LinkedIn Profile)
Ms. Deidra Cheeks Merriwether, CFO & Sr. VP (Age 53, Pay $1.54M) (LinkedIn Profile)
Mr. John L. Howard, Sr. VP & Gen. Counsel (Age 64, Pay $1.66M) (LinkedIn Profile)
Ms. Kathleen S. Carroll, Sr. VP & Chief HR Officer (Age 53, Pay $900.8k)
Ms. Paige K. Robbins, Sr. VP & Pres of Grainger Bus. Unit (Age 53, Pay $1.54M) (LinkedIn Profile)
Ms. Laurie R. Thomson, VP, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer (Age 47) (LinkedIn Profile)
Mr. Jonny LeRoy, VP & CTO
Irene Holman, VP of Investor Relations
Mr. Masaya Suzuki, Managing Director of Endless Assortment Bus. (Age 47)
Mr. Barry Greenhouse, Sr. VP & Pres of Global Supply Chain and Customer Experience (Age 49)

What is DG Macpherson's approval rating as W.W. Grainger's CEO?: 543 employees have rated W.W. Grainger CEO DG Macpherson on Glassdoor.com. DG Macpherson has an approval rating of 87% among W.W. Grainger's employees.
Who are some of W.W. Grainger's key competitors?: Some companies that are related to W.W. Grainger include Fastenal (FAST), United Rentals (URI), Watsco (WSO), WESCO International (WCC), MSC Industrial Direct (MSM), Air Lease (AL), Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT), Beacon Roofing Supply (BECN), GATX (GATX), Rush Enterprises (RUSHA), Textainer Group (TGH), H&E Equipment Services (HEES), Kaman (KAMN), MRC Global (MRC) and BlueLinx (BXC).
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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 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 $461.31.
How much money does W.W. Grainger make?: W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) has a market capitalization of $23.57 billion and generates $13.02 billion in revenue each year. The industrial products company earns $1.04 billion in net income (profit) each year or $22.43 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does W.W. Grainger have?: W.W. Grainger employs 24,200 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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When was W.W. Grainger founded?: W.W. Grainger was founded in 1927.
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 W.W. Grainger is www.grainger.com. The industrial products company can be reached via phone at (847) 535-1000, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 847-535-0878.

This page (NYSE:GWW) was last updated on 7/2/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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W.W. Grainger Stock Forecast, Price & News

W.W. Grainger Stock Forecast (MarketRank)

Overall MarketRank™

2.1 Analyst's Opinion

3.0 Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

4.2 Dividend Strength

0.0 Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

0.9 News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

2.5 Company Ownership

2.5 Earnings and Valuation

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About W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW)

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W.W. Grainger Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is W.W. Grainger's stock price forecast for 2022?

How has W.W. Grainger's stock performed in 2022?

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

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

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

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

Is W.W. Grainger a good dividend stock?

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

Who are W.W. Grainger's key executives?

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

Who are some of W.W. Grainger's key competitors?

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

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

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How much money does W.W. Grainger make?

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