W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)

Industrials
$1,148.62▼ 12.73 (1.10%)
Real-time prices · US Markets
Earnings in 4dMay 7, 2026
Neutral
6.2 / 10
High-quality business with 46% return on equity.
cautious analyst consensus — few Buy ratings.
Quality
8.5
Health
6.9
Growth
4.5
Valuation
6
Sentiment
3.8
Analyst Target
$1163.47
▲ +1.3% from current

Price Chart

Fundamentals

Trailing P/E
32.5×
price-to-earnings
Forward P/E
23.6×
next 12 months est.
Market Cap
$54.4B
market capitalization
Div Yield
0.81%
dividend yield
Profit Margin
9.5%
net profit margin
Gross Margin
39.1%
revenue minus COGS
ROE
46.1%
return on equity
Beta
1.09
vs S&P 500
Price / Book
P/B ratio
52-Week Range
$907 — $1,219
annual min — max

EPS — Estimate vs Actual

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GWW a good stock to buy right now?
W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s Q·Score is 6.2/10 (Neutral), reflecting its current fundamentals, analyst data, and valuation metrics. High-quality business with 46% return on equity. Key area to monitor: cautious analyst consensus — few Buy ratings. This is an informational data summary only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research before making any investment decision.
What is the analyst price target for GWW?
The consensus price target for GWW is $1163.47, based on ratings from 15 Wall Street analysts. This is 1.3% above the current price of $1148.62. Price targets are forward-looking estimates and not guarantees of future performance.
Is GWW overvalued or undervalued?
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) scores in line with sector averages on valuation metrics. Its forward P/E ratio stands at 23.6×.
When does W.W. Grainger, Inc. report its next earnings?
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is scheduled to report earnings in 4 days, on May 7, 2026.
What is W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s profit margin?
W.W. Grainger, Inc. has a net profit margin of 9.5%, which is positive but relatively thin. Its gross margin stands at 39.1%, reflecting a more cost-intensive business model.
What is GWW's dividend yield?
W.W. Grainger, Inc. currently offers a dividend yield of 0.81%, a modest payout typical for growth-oriented companies. Dividend yields can change based on price movements and company payout decisions.
Is W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s revenue growing?
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is reporting modest revenue growth of 4.5%. However, earnings declined 2.0%, which warrants monitoring.
How much debt does W.W. Grainger, Inc. have?
W.W. Grainger, Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69×, reflecting a moderate debt level, which is manageable for most profitable companies. Its current ratio is 2.83×, indicating comfortable short-term liquidity.