GWW stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering W.W. Grainger, Inc. currently rate the stock a Hold on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $1,318.29 — +1.0% versus the last price of $1,304.88. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
GWW historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in GWW.
GWW annual returns by year
Congress trading in GWW
10 members of Congress have disclosed trading GWW — 7 purchases and 6 sales worth an estimated $153,000. Most recent disclosure: Apr 7, 2025.
See who in Congress traded GWW →About W.W. Grainger, Inc.
W.W. Grainger, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products and services primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions North America and Endless Assortment. It provides safety, security, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance, and metalworking and hand tools. The company also offers technical support and inventory management services. It serves smaller businesses to large corporations, government entities, and other institutions, as well as commercial, healthcare, and manufacturing industries through sales and service representatives, and electronic and ecommerce channels. W.W. Grainger, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
GWW Key Statistics
GWW in plain English
- P/E ratio (33.2) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of GWW's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (46.09%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (9.92%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (0.77%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
GWW stock: frequently asked questions
What is W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s stock price today?
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) last traded at $1,304.88 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $906.52 and $1,419.91.
Is GWW stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on GWW is "Hold", with an average 12-month price target of $1,318.29 — about +1.0% versus the current price of $1,304.88. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in GWW 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in W.W. Grainger, Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $6,559 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 556%, or 20.7% per year.
Does GWW pay a dividend?
Yes. W.W. Grainger, Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 0.77% per year at today's share price.
What is GWW's P/E ratio?
GWW trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 33.2, and 25.6 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade GWW stock?
Yes — 10 members of Congress have disclosed trades in GWW under the STOCK Act, totaling 7 purchases and 6 sales worth an estimated $153,000.
What is W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s ticker symbol?
W.W. Grainger, Inc. trades under the ticker symbol GWW on the NYSE.
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