W.W. Grainger, Inc.(GWW)Earnings, Financials & Key RatiosW.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
the company's ability to sustain a 40.0% gross margin while generating $569 million in free cash flow during 2026Q1 suggests a durable competitive advantage in the MRO market.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 7, 2026 | $11.65vs $10.21+14.1% | $4.7Bvs $4.6B+3.6% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 3, 2026 | $9.44vs $9.46-0.2% | $4.4Bvs $4.4B+0.6% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | $10.21vs $9.98+2.3% | $4.7Bvs $4.6B+0.3% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | $9.97vs $10.07-1.0% | $4.6Bvs $4.5B+0.6% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)
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CHICAGO, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad-line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, today announced it is celebrating 25 years of partnership with the American Red Cross. Together, the organizations are advancing disaster preparedness and response across the United States, where the Red Cross responds to more than 60,000 disasters each year.
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W.W. Grainger (GWW) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock suggests that there could be more strength down the road.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1356.43 | $64.04B | 38.32 | 4.51% | 9.51% | 43.5% | 0.72% | |
| $120.07 | $6.71B | 33.63 | -1.35% | 5.9% | 16.51% | — | |
| $47.11 | $54.08B | 43.22 | 8.67% | 15.39% | 33.25% | — | |
| $109.99 | $4.87B | 32.64 | 3.62% | 3.24% | 9.09% | — | |
| $155.29 | $2.41B | 28.97 | 11.89% | 4.27% | 17.9% | — | |
| $389.44 | $15.83B | 31.79 | -4.98% | 6.85% | 15.31% | — |
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
May 8, 2026·SEC
May 1, 2026·SEC
Feb 3, 2026·SEC
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W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) reported $18.38B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 420% increase from $3.54B in 1996.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) grew revenue by 4.5% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Yes, W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) is profitable, generating $1.78B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (9.5% net margin).
Yes, W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.72%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) has a return on equity (ROE) of 43.5%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) generated $1.38B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
