GWW Stock - W.W. Grainger, Inc.
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Financial Statements
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $17.17B | $16.48B | $15.23B | $13.02B | $11.80B |
| Gross Profit | $6.69B | $6.50B | $5.85B | $4.72B | $4.24B |
| Gross Margin | 39.0% | 39.4% | 38.4% | 36.2% | 35.9% |
| Operating Income | $2.64B | $2.56B | $2.21B | $1.55B | $1.02B |
| Net Income | $1.91B | $1.83B | $1.55B | $1.04B | $695.00M |
| Net Margin | 11.1% | 11.1% | 10.2% | 8.0% | 5.9% |
| EPS | $39.04 | $36.65 | $30.39 | $20.10 | $12.99 |
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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Price Targets
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 12th 2025 | Bernstein | Initiation | Market Perform | $975 |
| October 8th 2025 | Barclays | Initiation | Underweight | $963 |
| April 3rd 2025 | Wolfe Research | Downgrade | Underperform | $966 |
| March 10th 2025 | William Blair | Upgrade | Outperform | - |
| November 13th 2024 | UBS | Resumed | Neutral | $1280← $1000 |
| October 29th 2024 | Northcoast | Initiation | Neutral | - |
| October 17th 2024 | Oppenheimer | Downgrade | Perform | - |
| October 16th 2024 | Robert W. Baird | Upgrade | Outperform | $1230← $975 |
| October 7th 2024 | BofA Securities | Initiation | Underperform | $925 |
| September 6th 2024 | Morgan Stanley | Initiation | Equal Weight | $990 |
| May 29th 2024 | Robert W. Baird | Downgrade | Neutral | $975← $1000 |
| April 29th 2024 | Stephens | Upgrade | Overweight | $1250← $1000 |
| February 20th 2024 | Loop Capital | Downgrade | Hold | $1000← $925 |
| January 3rd 2024 | Oppenheimer | Reiterated | Outperform | $930← $800 |
| December 20th 2023 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Hold | $825 |
Earnings History & Surprises
GWWEPS Surprise History
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2 2026 | Apr 29, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q1 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | $9.45 | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | $9.98 | $10.21 | +2.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | $10.07 | $9.97 | -1.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2025 | May 1, 2025 | $9.48 | $9.86 | +4.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | $9.74 | $9.71 | -0.3% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $9.97 | $9.87 | -1.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 | $9.58 | $9.76 | +1.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2024 | Apr 25, 2024 | $9.62 | $9.62 | 0.0% | = MET |
Q1 2024 | Feb 2, 2024 | $8.05 | $8.33 | +3.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2023 | Oct 26, 2023 | $8.93 | $9.43 | +5.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2023 | Jul 27, 2023 | $9.13 | $9.28 | +1.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2023 | Apr 27, 2023 | $8.51 | $9.61 | +12.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2023 | Feb 2, 2023 | $7.01 | $7.14 | +1.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2022 | Oct 28, 2022 | $7.25 | $8.27 | +14.1% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 | $6.65 | $7.19 | +8.1% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2022 | Apr 28, 2022 | $6.12 | $7.07 | +15.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2022 | Feb 3, 2022 | $5.24 | $5.44 | +3.8% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2021 | Oct 29, 2021 | $5.30 | $5.65 | +6.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 | $4.61 | $4.27 | -7.4% | ✗ MISS |
Latest News
Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on W.W. Grainger, Lowers Price Target to $1100
➖ NeutralBernstein Initiates Coverage On W.W. Grainger with Market Perform Rating, Announces Price Target of $975
➖ NeutralBarclays Maintains Underweight on W.W. Grainger, Raises Price Target to $975
➖ NeutralRBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on W.W. Grainger, Raises Price Target to $1050
📈 PositiveW.W. Grainger shares are trading higher after the company reported Q3 results above estimates.
📈 PositiveW.W. Grainger Narrows FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance from $38.50-$40.25 to $39.00-$39.75 vs $39.51 Est; Lowers FY2025 Sales Guidance from $17.9B-$18.2B to $17.8B-$18B vs $18.019B Est
➖ NeutralW.W. Grainger Q3 2025 Adj. EPS $10.21 Beats $9.95 Estimate, Sales $4.657B Beat $4.643B Estimate
📈 PositiveGrainger Sells UK Cromwell Business To AURELIUS, Takes Up To $205M One-Time Loss As It Exits British Market
📉 NegativeJP Morgan Maintains Neutral on W.W. Grainger, Raises Price Target to $1050
➖ NeutralBarclays Initiates Coverage On W.W. Grainger with Underweight Rating, Announces Price Target of $963
📉 NegativeJP Morgan Maintains Neutral on W.W. Grainger, Lowers Price Target to $1035
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