Is GWW a good investment in 2026?

W.W. Grainger trades at a P/E ratio of 33.1, with medium volatility (22.2% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.

What is the risk level of GWW?

Based on 30-day volatility of 22.2%, GWW has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 1.09 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

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

Q: Does GWW pay dividends?

Yes, W.W. Grainger has a dividend yield of 0.77%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$55.52B

P/E RATIO

33.1

BETA

1.09

More volatile

DIV YIELD

0.77%

52W HIGH

$1218.63

52W LOW

$906.52

VOLATILITY

22.2%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$1073.94 → $1172.07+9.14%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$1002.69 → $1172.07+16.9%

GWW | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/13/2026

Industrials Sector Context

Manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and infrastructure companies.

METRIC	GWW	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	33.1x	18.5x	↑ 79%
Beta	1.09	1.05	More volatile
Div Yield	0.77%	1.80%	Below avg
30d Volatility	22.2%	22%	Higher risk

TOP INDUSTRIALS PEERS

CACAT HOHON

Competitors Analysis

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

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
GWGWW(You are here)	$1172.07	$55.52B	Industrials	—
CACAT	$790.66	$370.01B	Industrials	VIEW →
HOHON	$235.04	$149.41B	Industrials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

W.W. Grainger is currently trading at $1172.07, which is 3.8% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.09, the stock shows average sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERBOUGHT

30-DAY TRENDBULLISH

VOLUME0.1M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GWW a good buy right now?

W.W. Grainger trades at 33.1x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 22.2% volatility.

Does GWW pay dividends?

Yes, W.W. Grainger offers a dividend yield of 0.77%. This translates to approximately $9.02 per share annually.

How volatile is GWW?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 22.2% and beta of 1.09,GWW is classified as Medium risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.