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W.W. Grainger (GWW) Lifts Guidance After Earnings, Is The Stock Fully Valued?

W.W. Grainger (GWW) recently reported strong Q2 2026 earnings, leading to lifted guidance, but also signaled slightly lower operating margins ahead. Despite a P/E ratio of 33.3x, which is higher than its industry and peer averages and suggests the stock is overvalued, its long-term …

Grainger (GWW) Stock Could Be 12% Above Fair Value Following Q2 Outlook Raise

W.W. Grainger (GWW) stock appears overvalued according to both Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and P/E multiple analyses, despite a strong 5-year performance and recent Q2 outlook raise. The DCF model suggests the stock is 12.3% overvalued, while its P/E ratio of 32.8x exceeds industry …

W.W. Grainger Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

W.W. Grainger Inc. (GWW) saw its stock rally 1.26% to $1,321.38, outperforming the broader market on a strong trading day. This marks the fourth consecutive day of gains for the company's stock. The S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average also rose during …

5 Insightful Analyst Questions From W.W. Grainger’s Q2 Earnings Call

5 Insightful Analyst Questions From W.W. Grainger's Q2 Earnings Call W.W. Grainger's second quarter was marked by solid execution but was met with a sharp negative market reaction, as shares declined over 5% post-results. Management pointed to robust growth in both the High-Touch and …

WW Grainger Inc (GWW) Earnings Forecast: Future EPS & Revenue Growth Estimates

The article provides an earnings forecast for WW Grainger Inc (GWW), highlighting a current earnings forecast score of 6.40, ranking 146th in its industry. Analysts have a consensus "Hold" rating with an average price target of $1042.50. The company's expected revenue for the next …

Handelsbanken Fonder AB Buys 7,297 Shares of W.W. Grainger, Inc. $GWW

Handelsbanken Fonder AB increased its stake in W.W. Grainger, Inc. by 48.5% in the second quarter, purchasing an additional 7,297 shares, bringing its total to 22,328 shares valued at approximately $30.4 million. This move is part of broader institutional interest, with collective institutional ownership …

Barclays Adjusts Price Target on W.W. Grainger to $1,185 From $1,166, Keeps Underweight Rating

Barclays has increased its price target for W.W. Grainger (GWW) to $1,185 from $1,166, while maintaining an Underweight rating on the stock. This adjustment reflects a modest change in their valuation outlook for the industrial supplies distributor. Other recent analyst actions on W.W. Grainger …

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Receives Average Rating of "Hold" from Analysts

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) has received an average "Hold" rating from analysts, with a consensus 12-month price target of $1,271.75, which is slightly below its current share price. The company recently reported strong quarterly results, surpassing EPS and revenue estimates, and announced a quarterly …

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Raises Stock Position in W.W. Grainger, Inc. $GWW

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. significantly increased its stake in W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) by 1,353.1% in the second quarter, now owning 31,242 shares valued at $42.5 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in the industrial products company. Meanwhile, some company insiders have …

Wall Street Zen Upgrades W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) to Buy

Wall Street Zen upgraded W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) to a "buy" rating from "hold," despite the broader analyst consensus remaining "hold" with an average price target of $1,271.75. This upgrade follows Grainger's strong quarterly results, which surpassed expectations with earnings of $12.01 per share and …

Grainger’s 28-week Trend Signal meets a volume test near the top of its yearly range

WW Grainger is holding close to its 52-week high while Industrial Distribution breadth remains soft, but baseline turnover and a wide Fair Value premium leave the next leg dependent on stronger confirmation.

W.W. Grainger: Why I Bought The Post-Earnings Pullback (NYSE:GWW)

Is W.W. Grainger (GWW) Fully Priced Following Its Latest Guidance?

Track your investments for FREE with Simply Wall St, the portfolio command center trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. W.W. Grainger (GWW) drew investor attention after issuing third quarter 2026 earnings guidance that points to sequentially lower operating margins in the mid …

W.W. Grainger Inc. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day

W.W. Grainger Inc. (GWW) shares fell by 1.18% to $1,285.07 on Wednesday, marking its third consecutive day of losses. Despite this, the stock outperformed the broader market, which saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise by 0.49% and the S&P 500 Index fall by …

W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Price Target Cut to $1,428.00 by Analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada

Royal Bank of Canada analysts have reduced their price target for W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) to $1,428.00 from $1,460.00, while maintaining a "sector perform" rating. Despite the lowered target, the company recently reported strong quarterly earnings, beating revenue and EPS estimates, and raised its 2026 …

Grainger Strategy Shifts Toward Data Centers, Customer Productivity and Distribution Network Expansion

Grainger is accelerating investments in data center projects, customer productivity, fulfillment, and digital commerce, as it sharpens its growth strategy and raises its outlook for 2026. The company reported strong Q2 sales of $5.02 billion, up 10.3% year-over-year, and increased net income by 18.3%. …

RBC Capital Adjusts W.W. Grainger Price Target to $1,428 From $1,460, Maintains Sector Perform Rating

RBC Capital has adjusted its price target for W.W. Grainger to $1,428 from $1,460, while maintaining a Sector Perform rating on the stock. This update follows a series of recent news for W.W. Grainger, including earnings calls, revised guidance, and dividend declarations, alongside another …

W.W. GRAINGER, INC. : OPPENHEIMER RAISES TARGET PRICE TO $1375 FROM $1350

Oppenheimer has raised its target price for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW.N) from $1350 to $1375. This adjustment indicates an increased positive outlook by the analyst firm on the company's stock performance. The news was reported by Reuters.

W.W. Grainger Earnings: Firing on All Cylinders, but Shares Mostly Reflect That

W.W. Grainger reported strong second-quarter results with underlying organic sales growth of 13.7% and a 120-basis-point expansion in operating margin, leading to 20.5% earnings per share growth. Despite management raising full-year guidance, the company's shares experienced a significant drop on the morning of August …

WW Grainger Inc (GWW) Gewinnprognose: Zukünftige EPS & Umsatzwachstumsprognosen

W.W. Grainger 2026: Revenue $5.02B, EPS $12.01— 10-Q Summary

W.W. Grainger, Inc. reported strong financial results for the quarter, with revenue reaching $5.02 billion and diluted EPS at $12.01, both showing significant increases compared to the prior year. The growth was driven by volume, margin expansion, and strong performance in both its High‑Touch …

Grainger (GWW) Stock Falls As Margin Boost Faces Repeatability Doubts

Compared to Estimates, W.W. Grainger (GWW) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

W.W. Grainger (GWW) reported $5.02 billion in revenue for the quarter ended June 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 10.3%. EPS of $12.01 for the same period compares to $9.97 a year ago. The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.95 …

W.W. Grainger Inc (GWW) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Sales Growth and Raised ...

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Total Company Sales: Up 10.3% on a reported basis, or 13.7% on a daily organic constant currency basis. Gross Margin: 39.5%, up 100 basis points year-over-year, including a 90 basis point tailwind from IEEPA tariff refunds. Operating Margin: …

W.W. Grainger, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Total Company Sales: Up 10.3% on a reported basis, or 13.7% on a daily organic constant currency basis. Gross Margin: 39.5%, up 100 basis points year-over-year, including a 90 basis point tailwind from IEEPA tariff refunds. Operating Margin: …

W.W. Grainger, Inc. | GWW Stock Price & Real-time Quotes

This page provides real-time stock quotes and financial information for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW). It includes current and after-hours trading data, historical price performance, key financial metrics like market cap and PE ratio, and company profile details. The article emphasizes that the information is …

Grainger’s Cost Advantage Expands As It Grows With Its Customers

W.W. Grainger operates in the highly fragmented maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) product distribution market. The company's industry-leading sales of high-touch solutions in North America give it a high-single-digit percentage market share, while its smaller endless assortment segment holds less than 1% market share …

Grainger Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates on Margin Gains, Raises Outlook

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) reported strong second-quarter 2026 earnings of $12.01 per share, surpassing estimates due to robust sales growth and improved gross and operating margins. The company's sales increased by 10.3% year over year to $5.02 billion, also beating consensus expectations. Following this …

W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results

W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) exceeded quarterly earnings expectations, with EPS rising 20.5% to $12.01 and revenue increasing 10.3% to $5.0 billion. The company also raised its fiscal 2026 guidance for EPS and revenue, citing strong demand across its business segments. Despite the strong results, shares …

Grainger falls as gross margin, CFO resignation overshadows earnings beat

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) reported strong second-quarter earnings and revenue that exceeded analyst expectations, yet its shares fell 5.8%. The decline was primarily due to a gross margin miss and the announcement of CFO Deidra C. Merriwether's resignation effective September 4, 2026. Despite the …

Why W.W. Grainger (GWW) Stock Is Trading Lower Today

Why W.W. Grainger (GWW) Stock Is Trading Lower Today What Happened? Shares of maintenance and repair supplier W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) fell 1% in the afternoon session after the company announced that its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Deidra C. Merriwether, has decided …

W.W. Grainger beats estimates, raises outlook amid strong demand (GWW:NYSE)

W.W. Grainger (GWW) reported better-than-expected Q2 results and raised its full-year outlook, yet its stock fell in premarket trading. The company's performance was driven by strong demand, healthy industrial spending, and growth in both its High-Touch Solutions and Endless Assortment businesses. The stock drop …

W.W. Grainger’s (NYSE:GWW) Q2 CY2026: Beats On Revenue But Stock Drops

W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) Q2 CY2026: Beats On Revenue But Stock Drops Maintenance and repair supplier W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) reported Q2 CY2026 results exceeding the market's revenue expectations , with sales up 10.3% year on year to $5.02 billion. The company expects the full year's …