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
Industry Wholesale trade - durable goods
Sub-IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
SectorIndustrial Products
Phone847-535-1000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$10.42 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees24,400
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 declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, October 31st. Investors of record on Monday, November 12th will be given a dividend of $1.36 per share on Saturday, December 1st. This represents a $5.44 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.78%. 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 earnings results on Tuesday, October, 16th. The industrial products company reported $4.19 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $3.96 by $0.23. The industrial products company had revenue of $2.83 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.84 billion. W W Grainger had a return on equity of 45.22% and a net margin of 6.51%. The company's revenue was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $2.79 EPS. 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?
20 analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for W W Grainger's stock. Their forecasts range from $240.00 to $386.00. On average, they expect W W Grainger's share price to reach $300.2631 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 1.7%. View Analyst Price Targets for W W Grainger.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for W W Grainger?
20 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for W W Grainger in the last year. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 14 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings 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 headlines about GWW stock have trended extremely positive on Saturday, according to InfoTrie. The research group identifies negative and positive media coverage by monitoring more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. W W Grainger earned a coverage optimism score of 4.3 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave headlines about the industrial products company a news buzz of 2.0 out of 10, meaning that recent media coverage is very unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of W W Grainger's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to W W Grainger include Bouygues (BOUYF), Deere & Company (DE), Illinois Tool Works (ITW), ABB (ABB), SCHNEIDER ELEC /ADR (SBGSY), Emerson Electric (EMR), FANUC LTD JAPAN/ADR (FANUY), Eaton (ETN), Johnson Controls International (JCI), Mitsui & Co Ltd (MITSY), Roper Technologies (ROP), MURATA MFG CO L/ADR (MRAAY), Komatsu (KMTUY), Ingersoll-Rand (IR) and Parker-Hannifin (PH).
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 51)
- Mr. John L. Howard, Sr. VP & Gen. Counsel (Age 61)
- Ms. Paige K. Robbins, Sr. VP & Chief Digital Officer (Age 50)
- Mr. Joseph C. High, Exec. Officer (Age 64)
- Mr. Thomas B. Okray, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 56)
Who are W W Grainger's major shareholders?
W W Grainger's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BTIM Corp. (0.22%), Scout Investments Inc. (0.19%), Fruth Investment Management (0.04%), Gofen & Glossberg LLC IL (0.04%), Boston Advisors LLC (0.03%) and Nisa Investment Advisors LLC (0.02%). 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 Boston Advisors LLC, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC, Meeder Asset Management Inc., Gulf International Bank UK Ltd, Legacy Advisors LLC, BTIM Corp., Navellier & Associates Inc and QUANTRES ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd. 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 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 bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Scout Investments Inc., XR Securities LLC, CX Institutional, TRUE Private Wealth Advisors, Fox Run Management L.L.C., Breiter Capital Management Inc., JGP Wealth Management LLC and First Midwest Bank Trust Division. 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 $305.39.
How big of a company is W W Grainger?
W W Grainger has a market capitalization of $16.86 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 24,400 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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