W.W. Grainger, Inc. distributes maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies; and other related products and services that are used by businesses and institutions in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The company offers material handling equipment, safety and security supplies, lighting and electrical products, power and hand tools, pumps and plumbing supplies, cleaning and maintenance supplies, metalworking tools, and various other products. It also offers inventory management solutions; and distributes fasteners, gloves, ladders, motors, and janitorial supplies. The company serves small and mid-sized businesses, large corporations, government entities, and other institutions. It offers its products through various branches, sales and service representatives, contact centers, distribution centers, and catalogs, as well as through Websites. W.W. Grainger, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is based in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Wholesale trade - durable goods
Sub-IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
SectorIndustrial Products
Current SymbolNYSE:GWW
Previous Symbol
CUSIP38480210
Phone847-535-1000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.02
Current Ratio2.44
Quick Ratio1.44
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio24.67
Forward P/E Ratio17.34
P/E Growth1.41
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$10.42 billion
Price / Sales1.53
Cash Flow$16.4755 per share
Price / Cash Flow17.16
Book Value$32.45 per share
Price / Book8.71
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$11.46
Net Income$585.73 million
Net Margins6.51%
Return on Equity45.22%
Return on Assets15.18%
Miscellaneous
Employees25,700
Outstanding Shares56,320,000
Market Cap$16.02 billion
OptionableOptionable
W W Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Frequently Asked Questions
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 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, October 31st. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 12th will be paid a dividend of $1.36 per share on Saturday, December 1st. This represents a $5.44 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.92%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 8th. View W W Grainger's Dividend History.
How were W W Grainger's earnings last quarter?
W W Grainger Inc (NYSE:GWW) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October, 16th. The industrial products company reported $4.19 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $3.96 by $0.23. The industrial products company had revenue of $2.83 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.84 billion. W W Grainger had a return on equity of 45.22% and a net margin of 6.51%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $2.79 earnings per share. View W W Grainger's Earnings History.
When is W W Grainger's next earnings date?
How can I listen to W W Grainger's earnings call?
W W Grainger will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, January 24th at 11:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.
What price target have analysts set for GWW?
19 brokerages have issued 1-year target prices for W W Grainger's stock. Their predictions range from $240.00 to $386.00. On average, they expect W W Grainger's stock price to reach $305.40 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 7.5% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for W W Grainger.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for W W Grainger?
19 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for W W Grainger in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 15 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for W W Grainger.
Has W W Grainger been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about GWW stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, according to InfoTrie. The research firm scores the sentiment of news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. W W Grainger earned a news impact score of 2.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news stories about the industrial products company a news buzz of 8.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is very likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near term.
Who are some of W W Grainger's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to W W Grainger include Deere & Company (DE), Illinois Tool Works (ITW), ABB (ABB), SCHNEIDER ELEC /ADR (SBGSY), Emerson Electric (EMR), Eaton (ETN), MURATA MFG CO L/ADR (MRAAY), Johnson Controls International (JCI), FANUC LTD JAPAN/ADR (FANUY), Roper Technologies (ROP), Mitsui & Co Ltd (MITSY), Ingersoll-Rand (IR), Komatsu (KMTUY), Parker-Hannifin (PH) and ATLAS COPCO AB/S (ATLKY).
Who are W W Grainger's key executives?
W W Grainger's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Donald G. MacPherson, Chairman & CEO (Age 50)
- Mr. John L. Howard, Sr. VP & Gen. Counsel (Age 60)
- Ms. Paige K. Robbins, Sr. VP & Chief Digital Officer (Age 49)
- Mr. Joseph C. High, Exec. Officer (Age 63)
- Mr. Thomas B. Okray, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 55)
Who are W W Grainger's major shareholders?
W W Grainger's stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.97%), Vanguard Group Inc (9.97%), BlackRock Inc. (5.75%), FMR LLC (3.18%), Longview Partners Guernsey LTD (3.05%) and Clearbridge Investments LLC (2.87%). Company insiders that own W W Grainger stock include Brian P Anderson, Donald G Macpherson, Eric R Tapia, James T Ryan, John L Howard, Joseph C High, Laura D Brown, Lucas E Watson, Paige K Robbins and Ronald L Jadin. View Institutional Ownership Trends for W W Grainger.
Which major investors are selling W W Grainger stock?
GWW stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Longview Partners Guernsey LTD, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, BlackRock Inc., Clearbridge Investments LLC, Mackenzie Financial Corp, Neuberger Berman Group LLC, Vanguard Group Inc. and Vanguard Group Inc. Company insiders that have sold W W Grainger company stock in the last year include Brian P Anderson, Donald G Macpherson, Eric R Tapia, John L Howard, Laura D Brown and Ronald L Jadin. View Insider Buying and Selling for W W Grainger.
Which major investors are buying W W Grainger stock?
GWW stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including FMR LLC, Morgan Stanley, MERIAN GLOBAL INVESTORS UK Ltd, TIAA CREF Investment Management LLC, Panagora Asset Management Inc., AQR Capital Management LLC, Janus Henderson Group PLC and Bank of Montreal Can. View Insider Buying and Selling for W W Grainger.
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 Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is W W Grainger's stock price today?
One share of GWW stock can currently be purchased for approximately $284.0314.
How big of a company is W W Grainger?
W W Grainger has a market capitalization of $16.02 billion and generates $10.42 billion in revenue each year. The industrial products company earns $585.73 million in net income (profit) each year or $11.46 on an earnings per share basis. W W Grainger employs 25,700 workers across the globe.
What is W W Grainger's official website?
How can I contact W W Grainger?
W W Grainger's mailing address is 100 GRAINGER PARKWAY, LAKE FOREST IL, 60045. The industrial products company can be reached via phone at 847-535-1000 or via email at [email protected]
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