WW Grainger Inc (GWW)


W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a common stock listing on the NYSE under the ticker GWW. Through its subsidiaries, the company distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products and related services across North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Its business is organized into two segments, High-Touch Solutions North America and Endless Assortment. Grainger’s product range includes safety and security items, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing supplies, cleaning and maintenance products, and metalworking and hand tools. The company also provides technical support and inventory management services to customers ranging from small businesses to large corporations, as well as government, healthcare, and manufacturing organizations. Sales are made through representatives, digital channels, and ecommerce platforms. Founded in 1927, W.W. Grainger is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.


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Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-GWW
$1,098
-18.7% Downside
Overvalued
$1,292
-4.4% Downside
Fair
Good
9.96
0.7%
August 4, 2026
35.8x
16.2x
3.5x
64.74 B
66.269 B
4.1%
91.5%
13.6
24.4%
77.4%
Valuation • Fair Value

WW Grainger Inc (NYSE-GWW) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for WW Grainger Inc (NYSE-GWW) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$1,098

Estimated downside of 18.7% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$1,102

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$418.79

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$1,076

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$1,101

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$1,292

Analysts imply downside of 4.4%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for WW Grainger Inc (NYSE-GWW) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for WW Grainger Inc (NYSE-GWW)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

18.378 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

19.474 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

3.085 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

3.356 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review WW Grainger Inc (NYSE-GWW) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for WW Grainger Inc (NYSE-GWW)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

5

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.52

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

13.6

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

77.4%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for WW Grainger Inc (NYSE-GWW). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for WW Grainger Inc (NYSE-GWW)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 4, 2026

Days to Earnings

14

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

0.7%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

9.96

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

24.4%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for WW Grainger Inc (NYSE-GWW), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

WW Grainger Inc (NYSE-GWW) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review WW Grainger Inc (NYSE-GWW) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for WW Grainger Inc (NYSE-GWW) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for WW Grainger Inc (NYSE-GWW) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Neutral

The daily technical read for WW Grainger Inc (NYSE-GWW) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for WW Grainger Inc (NYSE-GWW) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for WW Grainger Inc (NYSE-GWW) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for WW Grainger Inc (NYSE-GWW)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, WW Grainger Inc (NYSE-GWW) has a Hold consensus, with 3 buy, 14 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 3
Hold 14
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

WW Grainger Inc (NYSE-GWW) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about WW Grainger Inc (NYSE-GWW) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$1,098
Estimated downside 18.7%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 18.7%
Analyst Target
$1,292
Implied downside 4.4%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for WW Grainger Inc (NYSE-GWW) is $1,098. This implies an estimated downside of 18.7% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 18.7% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for WW Grainger Inc (NYSE-GWW) is $1,292. The analyst target implies estimated downside of 4.4%.

The current financial health read for WW Grainger Inc (NYSE-GWW) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for WW Grainger Inc (NYSE-GWW) is August 4, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.7%, upcoming dividend amount is 9.96.

The current P/E ratio listed for WW Grainger Inc (NYSE-GWW) is 35.8x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for WW Grainger Inc is 64.74 B.

The current enterprise value listed for WW Grainger Inc is 66.269 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for WW Grainger Inc is NYSE-GWW, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

WW Grainger Inc (NYSE-GWW) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for WW Grainger Inc is 4.1%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for WW Grainger Inc is 91.5%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.