News Sentiment

GWW sentiment intelligence

WW Grainger Inc news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Chart Weekly report Factors RSS feed
Weighted score 55 Balanced news tone 48 relevant articles
Exchange NYSE United States
Sector Industrials Market context
Industry Industrial Distribution Read-through group
Latest close 1375.76 Week of 10 Jul 2026
Weighted tone 55/100

Balanced news tone

Market reaction Balanced read

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Market update

78/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 48

directly relevant articles

Source quality 4

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend active

+2.4% over one week, +4.6% over four weeks, trend active, and materially above fair value.

Latest direct headline Positive

W.W. Grainger stock trades near record levels as recent earnings highlight resilient demand

Market Reaction

Balanced read

63/100 confidence

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Market update 78/100 classification
One-week reaction 2.4% Price confirming higher
Trend fit Trend active 4.6% over four weeks
Fair value 39.8% Materially above fair value

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 16
Neutral 25
Negative 7

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 48
Industry context 0
Sector context 0

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
simplywall.st 9
Market source 9
ad-hoc-news.de 5
TradingView 4
Ad Hoc News 2
MarketWatch 2
Moomoo 2
Investing.com Nigeria 2

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Market update 23
Macro sensitivity 7
Earnings 6
Analyst action 6
Capital return 4
Guidance 1
Balance sheet 1

Sentiment Trail

Score over time

50 baseline
Above 50 Neutral zone Below 50

News Tape

Relevant headlines

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Ad Hoc News Direct company coverage

W.W. Grainger stock trades near record levels as recent earnings highlight resilient demand

W.W. Grainger stock is trading near record levels, driven by resilient demand for maintenance and safety supplies, as evidenced by consistent revenue growth and strong profitability. The company's recent earnings reports highlight solid top-line expansion, improved operating marg

Tone
Positive 74/100
Event
Earnings
Published
17 Jul 2026 16:33
Source
Ad Hoc News
TradingView Direct company coverage

GWWA Bond Coupon Profile — Rate & Payments

This article provides a coupon profile for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWWA) 3.75% bond due May 15, 2046. It details the current coupon rate of 3.75% and indicates that the next interest payment is scheduled for November 15, 2026. The piece emphasizes the importance of understanding bon

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
17 Jul 2026 04:08
Source
TradingView
MarketWatch Direct company coverage

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

Shares of W.W. Grainger Inc. (GWW) rose by 2.23% to $1,402.03 on Thursday, marking its second consecutive day of gains. This performance occurred during a generally poor trading session where the S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average both experienced declines. The compan

Tone
Positive 75/100
Event
Market update
Published
16 Jul 2026 16:45
Source
MarketWatch
MSN Direct company coverage

Grainger pricing gains seen in 3Q, but growth still trails peers: UBS

The provided article content was "MSN", which is insufficient to generate a meaningful summary or extract detailed information. Therefore, a comprehensive summary cannot be created.

Tone
Negative 39/100
Event
Market update
Published
16 Jul 2026 09:08
Source
MSN
The Globe and Mail Direct company coverage

Analysts Offer Insights on Industrial Goods Companies: Carlisle Companies (CSL) and WW Grainger (GWW)

Analysts have provided new ratings for Industrial Goods companies Carlisle Companies (CSL) and WW Grainger (GWW). Goldman Sachs maintained a Buy rating for Carlisle Companies with a $450.00 price target, while Morgan Stanley maintained a Hold rating for WW Grainger with a $1300.0

Tone
Negative 39/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
15 Jul 2026 08:12
Source
The Globe and Mail
Ad-hoc-news.de Direct company coverage

W.W. Grainger stock reflects steady industrial demand in the US market

W.W. Grainger (GWW) stock represents a leading position in the US industrial and commercial supply chain, distributing essential maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products. The company's business model focuses on a broad distribution network, strong customer service, and

Tone
Positive 73/100
Event
Macro sensitivity
Published
15 Jul 2026 05:14
Source
Ad-hoc-news.de
Investing.com Nigeria Direct company coverage

Stephens downgrades WW Grainger stock rating on valuation concerns By Investing.com

Stephens has downgraded WW Grainger (NYSE:GWW) to Equal Weight from Overweight, while maintaining a price target of $1,355.00, citing valuation concerns after the stock achieved its target. The stock has climbed significantly, trading close to its 52-week high and now commands a

Tone
Negative 38/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
15 Jul 2026 01:07
Source
Investing.com Nigeria
MarketWatch Direct company coverage

W.W. Grainger Inc. stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitors

Shares of W.W. Grainger Inc. (GWW) fell by 1.48% on Tuesday, closing at $1,371.07. This underperformance occurred during a generally positive trading session where the S&P 500 Index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average both saw gains. The decline for W.W. Grainger Inc. ended a th

Tone
Negative 37/100
Event
Market update
Published
14 Jul 2026 16:45
Source
MarketWatch
Moomoo Direct company coverage

WW Grainger Cut to Equal-Weight From Overweight by Stephens & Co.

Stephens & Co. has downgraded WW Grainger's stock from Overweight to Equal-Weight. The firm previously held a Buy rating on the industrial supply company. Further details on the price target or reasoning behind the downgrade were not provided in this snippet.

Tone
Negative 37/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
14 Jul 2026 15:38
Source
Moomoo
inkl Direct company coverage

Earnings Preview: What to Expect From W.W. Grainger's Report

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) is expected to release its fiscal second-quarter earnings for 2026, with analysts anticipating a profit of $11.28 per share, a 13.1% increase year-over-year. The company has surpassed consensus estimates in three of the last four quarters and its stock h

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
14 Jul 2026 13:39
Source
inkl
www.marketscreener.com Direct company coverage

Stephens Downgrades W.W. Grainger to Equalweight From Overweight, Price Target is $1,355

Stephens downgraded W.W. Grainger (NYSE: GWW) from "Overweight" to "Equalweight" and set a new price target of $1,355. This change was reported on July 14, 2026, at 06:24 am EDT. The article also lists other recent analyst activities and company news for W.W. Grainger.

Tone
Negative 32/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
14 Jul 2026 10:24
Source
www.marketscreener.com
TradingView Direct company coverage

GWW5887189 Bond Risk Profile

This page provides a risk profile for the W.W. Grainger, Inc. 4.45% 15-SEP-2034 corporate bond (GWW5887189), detailing its overview and credit risk assessment. It highlights key metrics for evaluating bond reliability, such as security level, inflation protection, and issuer rati

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Balance sheet
Published
14 Jul 2026 09:08
Source
TradingView
Investing.com Direct company coverage

Grainger W.W. stock hits all-time high at 1392.45 USD

Grainger W.W. stock recently achieved an all-time high of $1392.45, reflecting strong investor confidence and a 30.8% increase over the past year. Despite its current trading price of $1388.10 and InvestingPro's suggestion of overvaluation, the company demonstrates financial disc

Tone
Positive 73/100
Event
Market update
Published
14 Jul 2026 08:38
Source
Investing.com
TradingView Direct company coverage

US384802AF1 Bond Profile — Key Metrics

This article provides key metrics for the W.W. Grainger, Inc. US384802AF1 bond, including its 4.45% coupon rate and maturity date of September 15, 2034. It details the issuer's profile as a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating products, with operations in North Ameri

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
13 Jul 2026 19:38
Source
TradingView
Investing.com Nigeria Direct company coverage

Grainger W.W. stock hits all-time high at 1392.45 USD By Investing.com

Grainger W.W. (GWW) stock achieved an all-time high of $1392.45 and is currently trading near its 52-week high, reflecting a 30.8% increase over the past year. Despite its high valuation according to InvestingPro, the company boasts a 33-year dividend increase streak and reported

Tone
Positive 71/100
Event
Capital return
Published
13 Jul 2026 15:08
Source
Investing.com Nigeria
Ad Hoc News Direct company coverage

W.W. Grainger stock holds steady as business model supports long-term growth

W.W. Grainger (ISIN US3848021040) is highlighted as a mature industrial distributor with a robust business model supporting long-term growth through its wide product range and service offerings. The company benefits from a diversified demand base, strong competitive advantages th

Tone
Positive 74/100
Event
Macro sensitivity
Published
13 Jul 2026 09:08
Source
Ad Hoc News