Is GWW stock a buy or a sell according to analysts?

Of the 39 analyst ratings on W.W. Grainger, Inc., 23% are Buy or Strong Buy, 26 are Hold, and 4 are Sell. The overall consensus rating is Hold. Analyst ratings are opinions, not investment advice.

What is the analyst price target for GWW?

The average analyst price target for W.W. Grainger, Inc. is $1,333.75. Individual targets range from $1,172.00 to $1,428.00.

When is W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s next earnings date?

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is scheduled to report earnings on November 4, 2026. Analysts expect earnings of $11.68 per share.

Does W.W. Grainger, Inc. pay a dividend?

Yes — W.W. Grainger, Inc. has paid $9.50 per share in dividends over the trailing twelve months.

How volatile is GWW stock?

GWW has a beta of 1.01, meaning it has historically been about as volatile as the broader market.

What sector is W.W. Grainger, Inc. in?

W.W. Grainger, Inc. operates in the Industrials sector, the Industrial - Distribution industry, and its stock trades on NYSE.

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W.W. Grainger, Inc. at a glance

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W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) is an Industrials company in the Industrial - Distribution industry, headquartered in Lake Forest, IL, with about 23,550 employees. Its shares trade on NYSE, and its IPO date is February 21, 1973. With a market capitalization of $63.6 billion, GWW is a large-cap stock.

It trades an average of 285,459 shares a day.

In its latest reported quarter (results released August 4, 2026), W.W. Grainger, Inc. posted revenue of $5.0 billion and earnings of $12.01 per share, against estimates of $5.0 billion and $11.30.

Figures as of October 25, 2026, from market data providers. Descriptive only, not financial advice.

GWW: Frequently asked questions

As of October 25, 2026, W.W. Grainger, Inc. has a market capitalization of $63.6 billion, making it a large-cap company in the Industrials sector.

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