Is GWW a good investment in 2026?

W.W. Grainger trades at a P/E ratio of 31.2, with high volatility (35.6% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of GWW?

Based on 30-day volatility of 35.6%, GWW has HIGH risk. Beta of 1.11 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

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

Q: Does GWW pay dividends?

Yes, W.W. Grainger has a dividend yield of 0.81%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$52.88B

P/E RATIO

31.2

BETA

1.11

More volatile

DIV YIELD

0.81%

52W HIGH

$1218.63

52W LOW

$893.99

VOLATILITY

35.6%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$1057.56 → $1105.52+4.53%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$1021.21 → $1105.52+8.3%

GWW | 52-week chartLast updated: 2/27/2026

Industrials Sector Context

Manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and infrastructure companies.

METRIC	GWW	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	31.2x	18.5x	↑ 69%
Beta	1.11	1.05	More volatile
Div Yield	0.81%	1.80%	Below avg
30d Volatility	35.6%	22%	Higher risk

TOP INDUSTRIALS PEERS

CAT HON

Competitors Analysis

Compare GWW's key metrics against its main industrials sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
GWW(You are here)	$1105.52	$52.88B	Industrials	—
CAT	$752.93	$352.36B	Industrials	VIEW →
HON	$240.88	$162.32B	Industrials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

W.W. Grainger is currently trading at $1105.52, which is 9.3% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.11, the stock shows average sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERSOLD

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME0.4M(Above avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GWW a good buy right now?

W.W. Grainger trades at 31.2x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is High based on 35.6% volatility.

Does GWW pay dividends?

Yes, W.W. Grainger offers a dividend yield of 0.81%. This translates to approximately $8.95 per share annually.

How volatile is GWW?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 35.6% and beta of 1.11,GWW is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.

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Last updated: 2/27/2026, 2:03:44 PM