W.W. Grainger Inc. (GWW)
NYSE: GWWIndustrialsOffice Equipment/Supplies/ServicesUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
GWW stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $59.51B
- P/E (TTM)
- 32.22
- Forward P/E
- 24.77
- EPS (TTM)
- $39.21
- Dividend yield
- 0.73% ($9.27)
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 10, 2026
- 52-week range
- 906.52 – 1,419.91
- Day range
- 1,260.21 – 1,281.80
- Volume / Avg
- 237.33K / 262.07K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 47.10M
- Next earnings
- Nov 4, 2026
52-week range
GWW stock today
W.W. Grainger (GWW) closed at $1,263.51 on Oct 7, down 0.94% (-$12.05), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 11.0% below their 52-week high of $1,419.91, set on Jul 17, 2026 and 39.4% above the 52-week low of $906.52, in the middle of the past year's range. GWW is up 25.2% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 31.8%.
At 32.2x trailing earnings, W.W. Grainger trades above the peer-group median of 16.2x. Its forward P/E of 24.8x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. W.W. Grainger's next earnings report is expected on Nov 4, 2026. W.W. Grainger pays an annual dividend of $9.27 per share, a 0.73% yield at the current price.
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About W.W. Grainger
Company profileW.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.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Office Equipment/Supplies/Services
- CEO
- Mr. Donald G. Macpherson
- Headquarters
- Lake Forest, IL
- Employees
- 22,100
- Website
- grainger.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, W.W. Grainger generated $17.94 billion in revenue, up 4.5% from fiscal 2024, its 16th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $1.71 billion (-10.6% year over year), for a net margin of 9.5% versus a median of 10.2% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 39.1% (down from 39.4%) and operating margin 13.9%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $17.94B | $17.17B | $16.48B | $15.23B | $13.02B |
| Growth | +4.51% | +4.19% | +8.21% | +16.94% | +10.38% |
| Net income | $1.71B | $1.91B | $1.83B | $1.55B | $1.04B |
| EPS (diluted) | $35.40 | $38.71 | $36.23 | $30.06 | $19.84 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (19 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$1,331.64+5.39%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 3
- Hold 13
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 2
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 4, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $11.61
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Aug 4, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $12.01 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $9.27
- Dividend yield
- 0.73%
- Last payment
- $2.49
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 10, 2026
GWW news
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- Why Is W.W. Grainger (GWW) Down 0% Since Last Earnings Report?Nasdaq
- All You Need to Know About W.W. Grainger (GWW) Rating Upgrade to BuyNasdaq
- Is Flowserve (FLS) Outperforming Other Industrial Products Stocks This Year?NasdaqFLS, GWW
- Grainger buys AWM technology assets for $210MSeeking Alpha
W.W. Grainger peers
Industrials sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATLNCR Atleos Corporation | 45.47 | -0.44% | $3.36B | vs GWW |
| HNIHNI Corporation | 46.48 | -0.56% | $3.36B | vs GWW |
| PBIPitney Bowes Inc. | 16.48 | -0.48% | $2.26B | vs GWW |
| DBDDiebold Nixdorf Incorporated | 65.04 | -0.67% | $2.21B | vs GWW |
| MLKNMillerKnoll Inc. | 20.65 | -0.34% | $1.42B | vs GWW |
| VYXNCR Voyix Corporation | 6.71 | -0.30% | $926.45M | vs GWW |
| PARPAR Technology Corporation | 14.78 | +1.93% | $611.34M | vs GWW |
| EBFEnnis Inc. | 22.50 | -0.27% | $569.65M | vs GWW |
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W.W. Grainger stock FAQ
What is W.W. Grainger's stock price today?
GWW last traded at $1,263.51 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 0.94% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does W.W. Grainger pay a dividend?
Yes. W.W. Grainger pays $9.27 per share annually, a 0.73% yield. The most recent dividend of $2.49 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 10, 2026.
When is W.W. Grainger's next earnings date?
W.W. Grainger is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $11.61.
What is GWW's P/E ratio?
GWW trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 32.22 and a forward P/E of 24.77, compared with a median of 16.2 for its closest peers.
Is W.W. Grainger in the S&P 500?
Yes. W.W. Grainger (GWW) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is W.W. Grainger's CEO?
Mr. Donald G. Macpherson is the chief executive officer of W.W. Grainger Inc., which has about 22,100 employees.
Has GWW ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent GWW stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Jun 15, 1998, one of 3 splits on record.