W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)

NYSE • Industrials

$1280.3

-$1.38 (-0.1%)

Market closed

Last close at October 2, 2026 at 20:00 UTC

Open$1289.01

Day Range$1274.8 - $1300

Avg. Volume (3M)279.4K

Market Cap$60.4B

P/E Ratio32.6

52 Week Range

$906.52$1419.91

Next EarningsIn 32 daysNov 4, 2026

Metrics Over Time

Where the Money Goes

Q2 2026

Revenueeverything earned$5B100%

Gross Profitminus cost of goods$1.9B40%

Operating Incomeminus R&D and overhead$807M16%

Net Incomeminus taxes and the rest$570M11%

In plain terms: out of every $100 in revenue, W.W. Grainger, Inc. keeps $11 as net profit.

Fundamentals & Financials

Revenue (TTM)

$18.8B

Net Income (TTM)

$1.8B

EPS (TTM)

$39.24

ROA (TTM)

19.44%

Current Ratio

2.81

Dividend Yield

0.23%

TTM is calculated as the sum of the four most recently completed quarters. This is a standard approach when monthly or real-time data is not available.

Income Statement

Balance Sheet

Financial Highlights

Dividends History

Split History

Earnings

-1.0%Q3 2025$9.97

+2.3%Q4 2025$10.21

-0.2%Q1 2026$9.44

+14.1%Q2 2026$11.65

+6.3%Q3 2026$12.01

Nov 4

in 32 daysQ4 2026

% — EPS deviation from the forecast (beat / miss); quarters without a forecast show the reported EPS

Latest report — Q3 2026

Beat +6.3%

W.W. Grainger beat consensus on both revenue and EPS in the second fiscal quarter of 2026, reported Aug. 4, as revenue rose about 10% to about $5.0 billion from $4.55 billion a year ago and edged the roughly $5.0 billion estimate by 1.3%. EPS of $12.01, up about 21% from $9.97 a year ago, topped the $11.30 estimate by 6.3%, while net income rose about 18% to about $570 million from $482 million a year earlier. Gross margin held near 40% and operating margin near 16% as the company generated operating cash flow of about $444 million, repurchased about $249 million of stock, and paid about $145 million in dividends. Consensus for the next period calls for EPS of $11.79 on revenue of $5.01 billion.

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About W.W. Grainger, Inc.

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is an industrial distributor listed on the NYSE under GWW that supplies businesses with maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies and related services. Its catalog spans workplace, facility, and production needs, and the company generated $17.9 billion of revenue in FY2025.

Name

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

CEO

Donald G. Macpherson

Website

www.grainger.com

Industry

Industrials

Year Founded

1927

Employees

23,550

Today's Snapshot

AI-generated

GWW closed slightly lower at 1280.63, while its sector was firmer.

Trading Volume

Below 10d avg (284.9K)

201.9K

vs S&P 500 Today

Underperforming Market

-0.86%

Updated: October 2, 2026 at 20:13 UTC

Technical Indicators

4 Buy3 Neutral1 Sell

GWW shows a buy bias driven by price sitting above key short‑ and long‑term moving averages and constructive momentum. At about $1,280 the shares are clear of the 200‑day average near 1,207, while short‑term SMAs/EMAs are supportive and momentum readings are positive. However ADX near 14 indicates a weak directional trend and on‑balance volume is negative, suggesting participation is limited. Volatility is contained and pivot levels sit near the current zone, so upside is present but not yet broadly confirmed by volume. Technical takeaway: Buy — bullish bias present but trend strength and volume are subdued.

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