Should I buy or sell W.W. Grainger stock right now?

8 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for W.W. Grainger in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" GWW shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in GWW, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View GWW analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is W.W. Grainger's stock price target for 2024?

8 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for W.W. Grainger's shares. Their GWW share price targets range from $653.00 to $1,000.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $842.22 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 12.2%. View analysts price targets for GWW or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have GWW shares performed in 2024?

W.W. Grainger's stock was trading at $828.69 at the start of the year. Since then, GWW stock has increased by 15.7% and is now trading at $959.01. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

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

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 25th 2024. View our GWW earnings forecast .

How were W.W. Grainger's earnings last quarter?

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, February, 2nd. The industrial products company reported $8.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $8.05 by $0.28. The industrial products company had revenue of $4 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.04 billion. W.W. Grainger had a net margin of 11.10% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 56.54%. The company's revenue was up 5.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $7.14 earnings per share. Read the conference call transcript .

How often does W.W. Grainger pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for W.W. Grainger?

W.W. Grainger declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, January 31st. Stockholders of record on Monday, February 12th will be given a dividend of $1.86 per share on Friday, March 1st. This represents a $7.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.78%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 9th. Read our dividend analysis for GWW .

Is W.W. Grainger a good dividend stock?

W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) pays an annual dividend of $7.44 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.78%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 53 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 20.55%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, GWW will have a dividend payout ratio of 17.31% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for GWW .

What ETFs hold W.W. Grainger's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) stock in their portfolio include Franklin Disruptive Commerce ETF (BUYZ) , Emerge EMPWR Sustainable Select Growth Equity ETF (EMGC) , Gabelli Automation ETF (GAST) , AXS Astoria Inflation Sensitive ETF (PPI) , QRAFT AI-Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Momentum ETF (AMOM) , Profound Medical (PRN) , ClearBridge Large Cap Growth ESG ETF (LRGE) and Dividend Performers ETF (IPDP) .

What guidance has W.W. Grainger issued on next quarter's earnings?

W.W. Grainger updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Friday, February, 2nd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 38.000-40.500 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 38.650. The company issued revenue guidance of $17.2 billion-$17.7 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $17.5 billion.

What is DG Macpherson's approval rating as W.W. Grainger's CEO?

543 employees have rated W.W. Grainger Chief Executive Officer DG Macpherson on Glassdoor.com . DG Macpherson has an approval rating of 87% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of W.W. Grainger own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other W.W. Grainger investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) , 3M (MMM) , AT&T (T) , Exxon Mobil (XOM) , Caterpillar (CAT) , McDonald's (MCD) , Procter & Gamble (PG) , Boeing (BA) , Walmart (WMT) and AbbVie (ABBV) .

Who are W.W. Grainger's major shareholders?

W.W. Grainger's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Wells Fargo & Company MN (2.16%), Clearbridge Investments LLC (1.97%), Franklin Resources Inc. (1.39%), Norges Bank (0.95%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.89%) and Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.56%). Insiders that own company stock include Deidra C Merriwether , Donald G Macpherson , John L Howard , Kathleen S Carroll , Laurie R Thomson , Matt Fortin and Paige K Robbins . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of W.W. Grainger?

Shares of GWW stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Does W.W. Grainger have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of W.W. Grainger: Acklands - Grainger Inc., Acklands-Grainger, Alliance Energy Solutions, Anfreixo, Apex Industrial Limited, Asia Pacific Brands, Bogle and Timms Limited, C.J. Bent & Son Limited, Cromwell, Cromwell Czech Republic s.r.o., Cromwell Group (Holdings) Limited, Cromwell Group (International) Limited, Cromwell Industrial Supplies Private Limited, Cromwell Logistics Limited, Cromwell SAS, Cromwell Tools (Thailand) Co. Ltd., Cromwell Tools Limited, Cromwell Tools Sdn. Bhd., Cromwell sp. z.o.o., Dayton Electric Manufacturing Co., E & R Industrial Sales Inc., E&R Industrial, E&R Tooling and Solutions de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V., East Midlands Property Developments Limited, Fabory Group, GHC Specialty Brands LLC, GMMI LLC, GWW UK Holdings Ltd., Gamut Supply LLC, Grainger Brasil Comércio e Distribuição Ltda., Grainger Brasil Participações Ltda., Grainger Canada Holdings ULC, Grainger Caribe Inc., Grainger Colombia Holding Company LLC, Grainger Dominicana SRL, Grainger Global Holdings Inc., Grainger Global Online Business Ltd, Grainger Global Trading (Shanghai) Company Limited, Grainger Guam L.L.C., Grainger Industrial Supply India Private Limited, Grainger International Holdings B.V., Grainger International Inc., Grainger Management LLC, Grainger Mexico LLC, Grainger Panama Services S. de R.L., Grainger Procurement Company LLC, Grainger Registry Services LLC, Grainger S.A. de C.V., Grainger Service Holding Company Inc., Grainger Services International Inc., Grainger Singapore Pte. Ltd., IB MonotaRO Private Limited, Imperial Supplies, Imperial Supplies Holdings Inc., Imperial Supplies LLC, India Pacific Brands, LN Participações Ltda., Lab Safety Supply, MRO Soluciones S.A. de C.V., Merlin Business Software Limited, MonotaRO Co., MonotaRO Co. Ltd., Mountain Ventures WWG IV LLC, Mountain Ventures WWG LLC, Mountain Ventures WWG V LLC, NAVIMRO Co. Ltd., Norwell Engineering Limited, PT Cromwell Tools, PT MonotaRO Indonesia, Safety Registry Services LLC, Safety Solutions, Safety Solutions Inc., SafetyCertified, Techni-Tool, Tooling & Engineering Distributors (TED) Limited, Tooling & Engineering Distributors (TED) NI Limited, WFS (USA) Ltd., WFS Enterprises, WFS Holding Company Inc., WFS Ltd., WWG Servicios S.A. de C.V., WWG de Mexico S.A. de C.V., WWGH LLC, Windsor Factory Supply Inc., Zoro IP Holdings LLC, Zoro Tools Europe GmbH in Liquidation, Zoro Tools Inc., and Zoro UK Limited. Read More

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W.W. Grainger (GWW) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$959.01

+9.08 (+0.96%)

(As of 02/9/2024 08:56 PM ET)

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Volume: 237,200 shs
Average Volume: 282,993 shs
Market Capitalization: $47.60 billion

P/E Ratio: 26.48
Dividend Yield: 0.78%
Price Target: $842.22

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W.W. Grainger MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.13 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 12.2% Downside
$842.22 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
2.69% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -1.49
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.80
Based on 29 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$5.12 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 9.51%
From $39.24 to $42.97 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.04 out of 5 stars

Industrial Products Sector

48th out of 176 stocks

Wholesale Trade - Durable Goods Industry

1st out of 1 stocks

2.1

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
W.W. Grainger has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.13, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $842.22, W.W. Grainger has a forecasted downside of 12.2% from its current price of $959.01.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
W.W. Grainger has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

2.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
2.69% of the float of W.W. Grainger has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
W.W. Grainger has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.7.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in W.W. Grainger has recently increased by 2.54%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

3.3

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
W.W. Grainger has a dividend yield of 0.78%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
W.W. Grainger has been increasing its dividend for 53 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of W.W. Grainger is 20.55%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, W.W. Grainger will have a dividend payout ratio of 17.31% next year. This indicates that W.W. Grainger will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

1.3

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
W.W. Grainger has received a -36.69% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of W. W. Grainger in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Wholesale of motors and engines", "Wholesale of cleaning supplies", "Wholesale of industrial tapes", "Wholesale of material cutting equipment", "Wholesale of industrial heating equipment", and "Wholesale of compressed air machinery" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for W.W. Grainger is -1.49.

3.2

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
W.W. Grainger has a news sentiment score of 0.80. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Industrial Products companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 29 news articles for W.W. Grainger this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
19 people have searched for GWW on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 73% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
16 people have added W.W. Grainger to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 433% compared to the previous 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, W.W. Grainger insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $5,121,311.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 9.90% of the stock of W.W. Grainger is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
71.24% of the stock of W.W. Grainger is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for W.W. Grainger are expected to grow by 9.51% in the coming year, from $39.24 to $42.97 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of W.W. Grainger is 26.48, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 123.39.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of W.W. Grainger is 26.48, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrial Products sector average P/E ratio of about 18.50.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
W.W. Grainger has a PEG Ratio of 1.88. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
W.W. Grainger has a P/B Ratio of 13.83. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About W.W. Grainger Stock (NYSE:GWW)

W.W. Grainger, Inc. distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products and services in the United States, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment. The company provides safety and security supplies, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance supplies, and metalworking and hand tools. It also offers technical support and inventory management services. The company serves businesses, corporations, government entities, and other institutions 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.

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GWW Stock News Headlines

February 7, 2024 | marketbeat.com

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February 12, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Insider Selling: W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) VP Sells $2,966,586.84 in Stock

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W.W. Grainger's (NYSE:GWW) investors will be pleased with their solid 226% return over the last five years

February 9, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

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February 8, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Downgraded by StockNews.com

February 7, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Price Target Raised to $925.00 at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Given New $1,000.00 Price Target at Stephens

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W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) PT Raised to $907.00 at Royal Bank of Canada

February 6, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.com

GWW Feb 2024 1060.000 call

February 6, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

What Analysts Are Saying About W.W. Grainger Stock

February 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s (NYSE:GWW) large institutional owners must be happy as stock continues to impress, up 3.4% over the past week

February 5, 2024 | realmoney.thestreet.com

Grainger price target raised by $98 at RBC Capital, here's why

February 5, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

KeyBanc Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on WW Grainger (GWW)

February 4, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.com

GWW Feb 2024 960.000 put

February 4, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) Shares Up 6% After Better-Than-Expected Earnings

February 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

February 2, 2024 | seekingalpha.com

W.W. Grainger, Inc. 2023 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

February 2, 2024 | bizjournals.com

Grainger plans to open one of its largest US facilities in Hockley, employ 400 people

February 2, 2024 | msn.com

Industrial Supply Company W.W. Grainger Shares Are Higher After Reporting Q4 Earnings

February 2, 2024 | marketwatch.com

Grainger Posts Higher 4Q Earnings, Sales

February 2, 2024 | msn.com

W.W. Grainger reports mixed Q4 results; initiates FY24 outlook

February 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

Grainger (W.W.) Inc. Reveals Climb In Q4 Profit

February 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

Grainger Expects Annual Earnings, Sales To Climb; Aims To Repurchase Up To $1.1 Bln Of Shares

February 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2023

February 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

W.W. Grainger Inc (GWW) Reports Solid Q4 and Record Full Year Earnings for 2023

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 12/1 Dividend: 11/10/2023
Dividend Payable: 12/01/2023
Last Earnings: 2/02/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/1 Dividend: 2/09/2024
Today: 2/12/2024
Dividend Payable: 3/01/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 4/25/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Industrial Products
Industry: Wholesale trade - durable goods
Sub-Industry: Trading Companies & Distributors
Current Symbol: NYSE:GWW
CUSIP: 38480210
CIK: 277135
Web: www.grainger.com
Phone: (847) 535-1000
Fax: 847-535-0878
Employees: 26,000
Year Founded: 1927

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $842.22
High Stock Price Target: $1,000.00
Low Stock Price Target: $653.00
Potential Upside/Downside: -12.2%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.13
Research Coverage: 8 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $36.21
Trailing P/E Ratio: 26.48
Forward P/E Ratio: 24.44
P/E Growth: 1.88
Net Income: $1.83 billion
Net Margins: 11.10%
Pretax Margin: 15.17%
Return on Equity: 56.54%
Return on Assets: 23.03%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.66
Current Ratio: 2.88
Quick Ratio: 1.64

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $16.48 billion
Price / Sales: 2.89
Cash Flow: $41.61 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 23.05
Book Value: $69.33 per share
Price / Book: 13.83

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 49,634,000
Free Float: 44,720,000
Market Cap: $47.60 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.13

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Key Executives

Mr. Donald G. Macpherson (Age 56)
Chairman & CEO
Comp: $4.23M
Ms. Deidra Cheeks Merriwether (Age 55)
CFO & Senior VP
Comp: $1.83M
Ms. Paige K. Robbins (Age 55)
Senior VP & President of Grainger Business Unit
Comp: $1.84M
Ms. Laurie R. Thomson (Age 49)
VP, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer
Mr. Jonny LeRoy
Senior VP & CTO
Mr. Kyle Bland
Vice President of Investor Relations
Ms. Nancy L. Berardinelli-Krantz (Age 46)
Senior VP & Chief Legal Officer
Mr. Matt Fortin
Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Mr. Masaya Suzuki (Age 49)
Managing Director of Endless Assortment Business
Mr. Barry Greenhouse (Age 51)
Senior Vice President of Merchandising & Supplier Management

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Insiders & Institutions

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Should I Buy W.W. Grainger Stock? GWW Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of W.W. Grainger was last updated on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 1:18 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in W.W. Grainger, Inc.:

W.W. Grainger, Inc. operates in multiple countries, providing investors with international exposure and potential for growth.
The company offers a wide range of maintenance, repair, and operating products and services, catering to various industries and sectors.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. has a long history, being founded in 1927, which demonstrates its stability and resilience in the market.
The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment, allowing for diversified revenue streams.
Investors can benefit from the company's technical support and inventory management services, which can enhance operational efficiency for businesses.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in W.W. Grainger, Inc. for these reasons:

The stock price of W.W. Grainger, Inc. may be subject to market volatility and fluctuations, which can pose risks to investors.
The wholesale trade industry, in which W.W. Grainger, Inc. operates, can be highly competitive, potentially impacting the company's market share and profitability.
Changes in economic conditions, both domestically and internationally, can affect the demand for maintenance, repair, and operating products and services, impacting the company's revenue.
Investors should consider the potential impact of currency exchange rates on the company's international operations and financial performance.
Regulatory changes and compliance requirements in different countries can pose challenges and additional costs for W.W. Grainger, Inc.

GWW Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell W.W. Grainger stock right now?: 8 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for W.W. Grainger in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" GWW shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in GWW, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View GWW analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is W.W. Grainger's stock price target for 2024?: 8 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for W.W. Grainger's shares. Their GWW share price targets range from $653.00 to $1,000.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $842.22 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 12.2%.
View analysts price targets for GWW or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have GWW shares performed in 2024?: W.W. Grainger's stock was trading at $828.69 at the start of the year. Since then, GWW stock has increased by 15.7% and is now trading at $959.01.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
When is W.W. Grainger's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 25th 2024.
View our GWW earnings forecast.
How were W.W. Grainger's earnings last quarter?: W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, February, 2nd. The industrial products company reported $8.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $8.05 by $0.28. The industrial products company had revenue of $4 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.04 billion. W.W. Grainger had a net margin of 11.10% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 56.54%. The company's revenue was up 5.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $7.14 earnings per share.
Read the conference call transcript.
How often does W.W. Grainger pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for W.W. Grainger?: W.W. Grainger declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, January 31st. Stockholders of record on Monday, February 12th will be given a dividend of $1.86 per share on Friday, March 1st. This represents a $7.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.78%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 9th.
Read our dividend analysis for GWW.
Is W.W. Grainger a good dividend stock?: W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) pays an annual dividend of $7.44 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.78%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 53 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 20.55%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, GWW will have a dividend payout ratio of 17.31% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for GWW.
What ETFs hold W.W. Grainger's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) stock in their portfolio include Franklin Disruptive Commerce ETF (BUYZ), Emerge EMPWR Sustainable Select Growth Equity ETF (EMGC), Gabelli Automation ETF (GAST), AXS Astoria Inflation Sensitive ETF (PPI), QRAFT AI-Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Momentum ETF (AMOM), Profound Medical (PRN), ClearBridge Large Cap Growth ESG ETF (LRGE) and Dividend Performers ETF (IPDP).

What guidance has W.W. Grainger issued on next quarter's earnings?: W.W. Grainger updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Friday, February, 2nd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 38.000-40.500 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 38.650. The company issued revenue guidance of $17.2 billion-$17.7 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $17.5 billion.
What is DG Macpherson's approval rating as W.W. Grainger's CEO?: 543 employees have rated W.W. Grainger Chief Executive Officer DG Macpherson on Glassdoor.com. DG Macpherson has an approval rating of 87% among the company's employees.
What other stocks do shareholders of W.W. Grainger own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other W.W. Grainger investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), 3M (MMM), AT&T (T), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Caterpillar (CAT), McDonald's (MCD), Procter & Gamble (PG), Boeing (BA), Walmart (WMT) and AbbVie (ABBV).
Who are W.W. Grainger's major shareholders?: W.W. Grainger's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Wells Fargo & Company MN (2.16%), Clearbridge Investments LLC (1.97%), Franklin Resources Inc. (1.39%), Norges Bank (0.95%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.89%) and Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.56%). Insiders that own company stock include Deidra C Merriwether, Donald G Macpherson, John L Howard, Kathleen S Carroll, Laurie R Thomson, Matt Fortin and Paige K Robbins.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of W.W. Grainger?: Shares of GWW stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does W.W. Grainger have any subsidiaries?: The following companies are subsidiares of W.W. Grainger: Acklands - Grainger Inc., Acklands-Grainger, Alliance Energy Solutions, Anfreixo, Apex Industrial Limited, Asia Pacific Brands, Bogle and Timms Limited, C.J. Bent & Son Limited, Cromwell, Cromwell Czech Republic s.r.o., Cromwell Group (Holdings) Limited, Cromwell Group (International) Limited, Cromwell Industrial Supplies Private Limited, Cromwell Logistics Limited, Cromwell SAS, Cromwell Tools (Thailand) Co. Ltd., Cromwell Tools Limited, Cromwell Tools Sdn. Bhd., Cromwell sp. z.o.o., Dayton Electric Manufacturing Co., E & R Industrial Sales Inc., E&R Industrial, E&R Tooling and Solutions de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V., East Midlands Property Developments Limited, Fabory Group, GHC Specialty Brands LLC, GMMI LLC, GWW UK Holdings Ltd., Gamut Supply LLC, Grainger Brasil Comércio e Distribuição Ltda., Grainger Brasil Participações Ltda., Grainger Canada Holdings ULC, Grainger Caribe Inc., Grainger Colombia Holding Company LLC, Grainger Dominicana SRL, Grainger Global Holdings Inc., Grainger Global Online Business Ltd, Grainger Global Trading (Shanghai) Company Limited, Grainger Guam L.L.C., Grainger Industrial Supply India Private Limited, Grainger International Holdings B.V., Grainger International Inc., Grainger Management LLC, Grainger Mexico LLC, Grainger Panama Services S. de R.L., Grainger Procurement Company LLC, Grainger Registry Services LLC, Grainger S.A. de C.V., Grainger Service Holding Company Inc., Grainger Services International Inc., Grainger Singapore Pte. Ltd., IB MonotaRO Private Limited, Imperial Supplies, Imperial Supplies Holdings Inc., Imperial Supplies LLC, India Pacific Brands, LN Participações Ltda., Lab Safety Supply, MRO Soluciones S.A. de C.V., Merlin Business Software Limited, MonotaRO Co., MonotaRO Co. Ltd., Mountain Ventures WWG IV LLC, Mountain Ventures WWG LLC, Mountain Ventures WWG V LLC, NAVIMRO Co. Ltd., Norwell Engineering Limited, PT Cromwell Tools, PT MonotaRO Indonesia, Safety Registry Services LLC, Safety Solutions, Safety Solutions Inc., SafetyCertified, Techni-Tool, Tooling & Engineering Distributors (TED) Limited, Tooling & Engineering Distributors (TED) NI Limited, WFS (USA) Ltd., WFS Enterprises, WFS Holding Company Inc., WFS Ltd., WWG Servicios S.A. de C.V., WWG de Mexico S.A. de C.V., WWGH LLC, Windsor Factory Supply Inc., Zoro IP Holdings LLC, Zoro Tools Europe GmbH in Liquidation, Zoro Tools Inc., and Zoro UK Limited.
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