W.W. Grainger (GWW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$1,329.10 -2.07 (-0.16%)

Closing price 10/16/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

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$1,329.80 +0.69 (+0.05%)

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W.W. Grainger - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
8

Buy
3

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for W.W. Grainger in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 13 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for GWW.

Consensus Price Target

$1,253.85
-5.66% Downside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for W.W. Grainger, the average price target is $1,253.85. The highest price target for GWW is $1,427.00, while the lowest price target for GWW is $1,041.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -5.66% from the current price of $1,329.10.

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

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GWW Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/18/25 to 10/18/26	1 Month Ago 9/18/25 to 9/18/26	3 Months Ago 7/20/25 to 7/20/26	1 Year Ago 10/18/24 to 10/18/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$1,253.85	$1,254.92	$1,228.50	$1,053.71
Forecasted Upside	-5.66% Downside	-0.98% Downside	-10.36% Downside	10.18% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

GWW Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

GWW Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

W.W. Grainger Stock vs. The Competition

Type	W.W. Grainger	Industrials Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.08	2.31	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-5.66% Downside	136.65% Upside	18.02% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent GWW News	Positive News	Positive News

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
10/15/2026	Weiss Ratings 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Buy (B)
10/14/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada 2 of 5 stars	Jeffrey Reive Not Rated	Lower Target	Sector Perform	$1,428.00 ➝ $1,427.00	+10.72%
9/25/2026	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Guy Hardwick 3 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Underweight	$1,185.00 ➝ $1,172.00	-8.31%
9/15/2026	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Nigel Coe Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Initiated Coverage	Peer Perform
8/24/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Chris Snyder Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Boost Target	Equal Weight	$1,300.00 ➝ $1,400.00	+6.54%
8/6/2026	DA Davidson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Chris Dankert Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Boost Target	Neutral	$1,250.00 ➝ $1,260.00	-1.70%
8/5/2026	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Boost Target	Outperform	$1,365.00 ➝ $1,400.00	+7.47%
8/5/2026	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Christopher Glynn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Boost Target	Outperform	$1,350.00 ➝ $1,375.00	+5.92%
7/20/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Boost Target	Hold	$1,150.00 ➝ $1,300.00	-0.21%
7/14/2026	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Tommy Moll Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight	$1,355.00	-2.60%
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5/11/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Boost Target		$1,190.00 ➝ $1,350.00	+3.63%
4/21/2026	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Connor Cerniglia Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Boost Target	Market Perform	$1,052.00 ➝ $1,125.00	-3.30%
2/6/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Patrick Baumann Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Boost Target	Neutral	$1,100.00 ➝ $1,165.00	-2.76%
1/12/2026	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Boost Target	Hold	$950.00 ➝ $1,050.00	-19.39%
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10/29/2024	Northcoast Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Aaron Reed Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Initiated Coverage	Neutral

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

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 Thursday, October 15, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these W.W. Grainger pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

W.W. Grainger
Bull Case

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

W.W. Grainger, Inc. recently beat its earnings expectations, reporting $12.01 in earnings per share for the quarter ended in August 2026, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $11.30 by $0.71, demonstrating strong profitability and operational efficiency that can drive shareholder value.
The company has seen a positive revision in its financial outlook, with Zacks Research raising its full-year 2027 earnings per share estimate to $50.53 and its full-year 2028 estimate to $54.59, signaling analyst confidence in the company's sustained growth trajectory and future revenue generation.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. maintains a consistent dividend policy, having recently paid a quarterly dividend of $2.49 per share, which translates to an annualized yield of approximately 0.76%, providing a steady income stream for investors while the company retains a manageable payout ratio of 25.40%.
The stock has demonstrated strong momentum, trading at a current price of $1,331.26, which is well above its 52-week low of $906.52 and approaching its 52-week high of $1,419.91, indicating robust investor demand and a positive market sentiment toward the industrial distribution sector.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. benefits from a diversified customer base that includes government organizations and large corporations, which provides a stable revenue foundation and reduces reliance on any single economic sector, thereby mitigating risk during periods of economic volatility.

W.W. Grainger
Bear Case

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

The stock is currently trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.94, which is relatively high compared to many industrial peers, suggesting that the market has priced in significant future growth that may be difficult to sustain if economic conditions slow down or if the company faces increased competition.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. carries a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53, indicating a moderate level of leverage that could become a burden if interest rates remain elevated or if the company's cash flows are impacted by a downturn in industrial spending, potentially limiting its financial flexibility.
Several analysts have issued cautious ratings, with the consensus rating standing at "Hold" and a consensus price target of $1,253.85, which is below the current stock price of $1,331.26, implying that the stock may be overvalued relative to its expected future performance and offering limited upside potential.
Recent insider activity shows a pattern of selling, with executives such as the CFO and various Vice Presidents selling shares in early 2026, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term appreciation or a desire to diversify personal holdings at current price levels.
The company faces potential headwinds from macroeconomic factors, as its business is tied to industrial maintenance and repair spending, which can be sensitive to economic cycles, and any slowdown in manufacturing or construction activity could directly impact its revenue growth and profit margins.

GWW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for W.W. Grainger is $1,253.85, with a high forecast of $1,427.00 and a low forecast of $1,041.00.

13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for W.W. Grainger in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 8 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.

According to analysts, W.W. Grainger's stock has a predicted downside of -5.66% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

W.W. Grainger has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, DA Davidson, Jefferies Financial Group, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank Of Canada, Weiss Ratings, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like W.W. Grainger less than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating score for W.W. Grainger is 2.08 while the average consensus rating score for "industrials" companies is 2.31. Learn more on how GWW compares to other companies.

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W.W. Grainger (GWW) Stock Forecast & Price Target