W.W. Grainger Inc. (GWW)
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Why is GWW moving today?
+0.0%GWW is +0.0% today, inside the ordinary range for a session (under 3%). No stories about it reached the feed in the last 24 hours.
What this does not prove. A story on the same day is evidence of timing, not of cause: it explains a move only if it accounts for the size and the direction, and most single-stock moves carry a sector or index component too. Nothing here is a forecast.
Source: Yahoo Finance - quote as of 14 hours ago
W.W. Grainger Inc. (GWW) overview
W.W. Grainger is a leading distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operating supplies.
GWW is a member of the S&P 500. It sits in the Industrials sector. That sector covers manufacturers, aerospace, defense and transport companies tied to economic activity.
W.W. Grainger Inc. trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol GWW. The most recent market data puts the share price at about $1,331.17. That is up 0.04% on the session. At that price the company is worth roughly $62.70B.
Over the past 52 weeks, GWW has traded between $906.52 and $1,419.91. Shares change hands at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of about 33.9. The P/E ratio sets the share price against a year of earnings. A higher number means the market is paying more for each dollar the company earns. GWW also pays a dividend. It yields around 0.75% at the current price.
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Source: Yahoo Finance - quote as of 14 hours ago
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Why investors watch GWW
GWW is one of the larger names in the Industrials sector, so investors follow it closely. It tends to move with the rest of the sector. This page sums up each GWW story as it breaks, and tags it bullish, bearish or neutral.
What moves GWW
- Earnings. GWW reports results four times a year. A surprise against the estimate tends to move the stock that day.
- Analyst calls. Upgrades, downgrades and new price targets change what the market expects from GWW.
- Sector news. Industrials stocks often move together, so a rival's news can move GWW too.
Market Mood
Latest GWW news
AutoZone (AZO), United Rentals (URI) Stock Split Analysis Released
AutoZone (AZO) trades at $3,406.50 with a market cap of $56.4 billion, reporting Q2 FY26 EPS of $27.63 and revenue of $4.27 billion. W.W. Grainger (GWW) stock is priced at $1,247.79, with a market cap of $58.9 billion, exceeding Q1 FY26 EPS estimates by 14.08% and revenue of $4.74 billion. Grainger raised FY26 adjusted EPS guidance to $44.25 to $46.25 and increased its dividend by 10%. Despite recent stock splits in the market, neither company has announced or hinted at any upcoming splits, indicating an uncertain future for potential stock splits.
Read More: AutoZone (AZO), United Rentals (URI) Stock Split Analysis Released
W.W. Grainger Reports Q4 Revenue of $4.43B, EPS Guidance for 2026 at $42.25-$44.75
W.W. Grainger, Inc. reported Q4 revenue of $4.43 billion, exceeding estimates by $40 million. The trailing and forward P/E ratios are 29.43 and 23.70, respectively. Adjusted EPS for the quarter was $9.44, slightly below expectations. For 2026, Grainger anticipates net sales between $18.7 billion and $19.1 billion, with diluted EPS expected in the range of $42.25 to $44.75. The company generated $2.0 billion in operating cash flow and plans to return over $950 million to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.
Read More: W.W. Grainger Reports Q4 Revenue of $4.43B, EPS Guidance for 2026 at $42.25-$44.75More Industrials stocks
Frequently asked questions
Is W.W. Grainger Inc. in the S&P 500?
Yes. W.W. Grainger Inc. trades as GWW and is a member of the S&P 500. The index lists it in the Industrials sector.
What sector is GWW in?
GWW sits in the Industrials sector of the S&P 500.
Where can I find the latest GWW news?
Right here. This page collects recent GWW news and market analysis. Every story gets an AI summary and a bullish, bearish or neutral tag.
What is W.W. Grainger Inc.'s stock price?
GWW last traded at about $1,331.17. Prices move all through the session, so this is the latest quote rather than a live one.
What is W.W. Grainger Inc.'s market cap?
GWW is worth roughly $62.70B. Market cap is the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
What is GWW's P/E ratio?
GWW trades at a trailing P/E ratio of about 33.9. The ratio compares the share price with earnings per share over the past year.