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W.W. Grainger (GWW)
NYSE:GWW
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GWW Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$800.97 - $1,227.66
Previous Close$1,082.63
Volume173.53K
Average Volume (3M)229.36K
Market Cap
$52.72B
Enterprise Value$54.84B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.45B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.21B
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.4
Beta1.02
Next Earnings
Jan 31, 2025EPS Estimate
$9.77Last Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 08, 2024Dividend Yield0.73%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)37.12
Shares Outstanding48,700,165
10 Day Avg. Volume328,778
30 Day Avg. Volume229,362
Standard Deviation0.08
R-Squared0.53
Alpha0.01
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio10.38
Price to Book (P/B)15.05
Price to Sales (P/S)3.14
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)21.70
P/FCF Ratio24.80
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.24
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.44
Enterprise Value/Ebitda19.22
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$1,150.00Price Target Upside7.58% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering11
WW Grainger News
PremiumCompany Announcements
W.W. Grainger Reports Strong Q3 2024 Earnings
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings PotentialEPS forecasts and price target are being raised to $1,215 due to organic and gross margin upside into FY'25.
Growth ProspectsGWW stands out as having a more achievable bar on 2025 consensus organic growth.
Market PositionAs the largest US Industrial distributor, GWW has a strong pulse on market trends and tariffs into 2025.
Bears Say
Financial PerformanceMarket share gains slowed and margins contracted in 1H24, which is expected to continue.
Market ChallengesThe #1 industrial distribution player is facing challenges.
Valuation ConcernsShares are trading at an unwarranted premium to historical average.
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Ownership Overview
6.00% Insiders
21.46% Mutual Funds
12.18% Other Institutional Investors
35.91% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Ability to SellRisks related to the company’s ability to sell goods and services
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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GWW FAQ
What was W.W. Grainger’s price range in the past 12 months?
W.W. Grainger lowest stock price was $800.97 and its highest was $1227.66 in the past 12 months.
What is W.W. Grainger’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is W.W. Grainger’s upcoming earnings report date?
W.W. Grainger’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 31, 2025 which is in 34 days.
How were W.W. Grainger’s earnings last quarter?
W.W. Grainger released its earnings results on Oct 31, 2024. The company reported $9.87 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $9.965 by -$0.095.
Is W.W. Grainger overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts W.W. Grainger’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does W.W. Grainger pay dividends?
W.W. Grainger pays a Quarterly dividend of $2.049 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.73%. See more information on W.W. Grainger dividends here
What is W.W. Grainger’s EPS estimate?
W.W. Grainger’s EPS estimate is $9.77.
How many shares outstanding does W.W. Grainger have?
W.W. Grainger has 48,700,165 shares outstanding.
What happened to W.W. Grainger’s price movement after its last earnings report?
W.W. Grainger reported an EPS of $9.87 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $9.965. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.9%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of W.W. Grainger?
Among the largest hedge funds holding W.W. Grainger’s share is Suncoast Equity Management. It holds W.W. Grainger’s shares valued at 31M.
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WW Grainger Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$1,150.00 (7.58% Upside)
$1,150.00 (7.58% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
GWW Sentiment 55%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 3.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $11.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
31.72%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
55.48%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.97%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
W.W. Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc. operates as a supplier of maintenance, repair and operating products (MRO), with operations also in Europe, Asia and Latin America. It operates through two segments: United States and Canada. The United States segment offers a selection of MRO products and services through its eCommerce platforms, catalogs, branches and sales and service representatives. The Canada segment provides a combination of product breadth, local availability, speed of delivery, detailed product information and competitively priced products and services. The company was founded by William Wallace Grainger in 1927 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, IL.
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GWW Company Deck
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GWW Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed picture. While there were notable achievements such as strong growth in the Endless Assortment segment and shareholder returns, challenges like a muted demand environment and operating margin declines were evident. The overall sentiment is balanced with both positive and negative aspects being addressed.Read More>---
GWW Revenue Breakdown
80.51% High-Touch Solutions N.A.
17.70% Endless Assortment
1.79% Other
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GWW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$1,150.00
▲(7.58% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering GWW
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
20/25 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+26.53%
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