W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)

NYSE: GWW · IEX Real-Time Price · USD
942.65
+5.11 (0.55%)
At close: Apr 19, 2024, 4:00 PM
940.20
-2.45 (-0.26%)
After-hours: Apr 19, 2024, 4:23 PM EDT
0.55%
Market Cap 46.35B
Revenue (ttm) 16.48B
Net Income (ttm) 1.83B
Shares Out 49.17M
EPS (ttm) 36.23
PE Ratio 26.02
Forward PE 23.74
Dividend $7.44 (0.79%)
Ex-Dividend Date Feb 9, 2024
Volume 214,283
Open 940.52
Previous Close 937.54
Day's Range 932.79 - 946.13
52-Week Range 641.95 - 1,034.18
Beta 1.16
Analysts Hold
Price Target 872.73 (-7.42%)
Earnings Date Apr 25, 2024

About 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 sma... [Read more]

Sector Industrials
Founded 1927
Employees 26,000
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol GWW
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2023, W.W. Grainger's revenue was $16.48 billion, an increase of 8.21% compared to the previous year's $15.23 billion. Earnings were $1.83 billion, an increase of 18.23%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 11 analysts, the average rating for GWW stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price forecast is $872.73, which is a decrease of -7.42% from the latest price.

Price Target
$872.73
(-7.42% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

W.W. Grainger, Inc. Adds Cindy J. Miller as a Nominee to its Board of Directors to be Voted on at the Company's Annual Meeting on April 24, 2024

Miller brings extensive leadership experience in business-to-business strategy, operations, transportation, logistics and customer segmentation CHICAGO , March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: ...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

TWELVE DIRECTORS SLATED FOR GRAINGER'S BOARD TO BE VOTED ON AT THE COMPANY'S ANNUAL MEETING ON APRIL 24, 2024

CHICAGO , Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW) today announced that the Board of Directors has selected a slate of nominees to serve for the 2024-2025 period. The 12 candidates, all curr...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2023

Focused execution delivers solid quarter and record full year earnings; Company issues 2024 guidance, including 4% to 7% sales growth Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights Delivered sales of $4.0 billion, up...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Grainger Announces Plans for New Distribution Center Near Houston

Company Purchases Site for 1.2 Million-Square-Foot Facility in Hockley, Texas CHICAGO , Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and o...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

GRAINGER DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

CHICAGO , Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) announced today that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share.

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

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3 months ago - Kiplinger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. Names Chris Klein to its Board of Directors

Klein brings extensive leadership experience in growth strategies and understanding of customer and market dynamics CHICAGO , Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line d...

4 months ago - PRNewsWire

Grainger Announces Agreement to Sell E&R Industrial Sales, Inc.

CHICAGO , Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced ...

4 months ago - PRNewsWire

Grainger Hires Tech Industry Leader Cecelia Myers as Vice President, Group Product Manager

CHICAGO , Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announce...

5 months ago - PRNewsWire

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6 months ago - Kiplinger

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6 months ago - CNBC Television

GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER 2023

Advancing strategic initiatives while driving continued strong results; Company narrows full-year 2023 guidance range Third Quarter Highlights Delivered sales of $4.2 billion, up 6.7%, or 8.7% on a da...

6 months ago - PRNewsWire

Grainger Names Matt Fortin as Chief Human Resources Officer

CHICAGO , Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announc...

7 months ago - PRNewsWire

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9 months ago - Barrons

GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER 2023

Focused execution driving continued strong results; Company raises midpoint of full year 2023 guidance Second Quarter Highlights Delivered sales of $4.2 billion, up 9.0%, or 10.1% on a daily, constant...

9 months ago - PRNewsWire

W.W. Grainger, Inc. Names George Davis to its Board of Directors

Davis joins Board after serving as Chief Financial Officer for three multinational companies CHICAGO , July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenan...

9 months ago - PRNewsWire

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9 months ago - Barrons

Grainger announces plans for new Oregon distribution center

Company purchases site for 500,000-square-foot facility in Gresham CHICAGO , July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating...

10 months ago - PRNewsWire

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10 months ago - CNBC Television

Grainger Releases 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

Report Highlights Company's Progress on ESG Objectives CHICAGO , July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) produ...

10 months ago - PRNewsWire

GRAINGER NOW PROVIDES TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR PART-TIME TEAM MEMBERS

Grainger's best-in-class educational assistance program is now available to all team members day one with some degrees to specific universities at no cost CHICAGO , June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Graing...

11 months ago - PRNewsWire

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1 year ago - Barrons

GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER 2023

Continued strong performance amidst resilient demand environment; Company raises full year 2023 guidance First Quarter Highlights Delivered sales of $4.1 billion, up 12.2%, or 14.5% on a daily, consta...

1 year ago - PRNewsWire

GRAINGER'S SHAREHOLDERS ELECT 11 DIRECTORS AND OTHER ANNUAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

CHICAGO , April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) held its annual meeting of shareholders in Lake Forest, Ill.

1 year ago - PRNewsWire

GRAINGER INCREASES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND by 8%

CHICAGO , April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) announced today that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share, an increase of 8% from the m...

1 year ago - PRNewsWire