Where it trades today
trading 70% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Order-book quality, backlog conversion, and operating leverage usually tell you more than a single quarter of revenue growth.
- GWW trades at 32.3x earnings, well above the industrials average of 18.5x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- GWW carries a beta of 1.03, which means the stock should be judged on how it affects total portfolio swings, not just on standalone upside.
- Relative performance versus CAT, HON matters here because leadership inside industrials rarely stays static for long.
Portfolio Use Case
- GWW is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside industrials than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- The risk profile looks balanced enough for a diversified core-plus portfolio, provided the position size reflects sector concentration.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in GWW.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as CAT, HON start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for GWW come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Industrials so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as CAT, HON.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for GWW. Last refresh: Sep 18, 2026, 10:56 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as CAT, HON.
What W.W. Grainger does
W.W. Grainger, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products and services primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions North America and Endless Assortment. It provides safety, security, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance, and metalworking and hand tools. The company also offers technical support and inventory management services. It serves smaller businesses to large corporations, government entities, and other institutions, as well as commercial, healthcare, and manufacturing industries through sales and…
Employees
22,100
Industry
Industrial Distribution
Headquarters
Lake Forest, United States
What analysts expect
GWW carries a hold consensus from 14 analysts, with an average price target of $1332.57 versus $1266.61 today (+5.2%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
GWW generated $18.84B in trailing revenue (10.3% year over year), with a 9.9% net margin, and $1.25B of free cash flow, against $2.21B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17.94B | $7.01B | $2.50B | $1.71B | $35.47 | $1.33B |
| 2024 | $17.17B | $6.76B | $2.64B | $1.91B | $38.84 | $1.57B |
| 2023 | $16.48B | $6.50B | $2.56B | $1.83B | $36.39 | $1.59B |
| 2022 | $15.23B | $5.85B | $2.21B | $1.55B | $30.22 | $1.08B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in industrials
Manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and infrastructure companies.
The companies it competes with
GWW beside the industrials names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
W.W. Grainger trades at $1266.61, 10.8% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.03, it shows about average sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is GWW a good buy right now?
W.W. Grainger trades at 32.3x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 19.1% volatility.
Does GWW pay dividends?
Yes, W.W. Grainger offers a dividend yield of 0.79%. That is roughly $10.01 per share a year.
How volatile is GWW?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 19.1% and beta of 1.03, GWW is classified as Medium risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.
What is the analyst price target for GWW?
The average analyst price target for W.W. Grainger (GWW) is $1332.57 based on 14 analyst estimates, about 5.2% above the current price of $1266.61. The published range runs from $1100.00 to $1500.00.
How much revenue does GWW generate?
W.W. Grainger reported $18.84B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 10.3% year over year. Net margin sits at 9.9%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.