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Industrials - Industrial - Distribution - NYSE - US
$ 923.85
-1.97 %
$ 44.5 B
Market Cap
23.85
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one GWW stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 924 USD, W.W. Grainger, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one GWW stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 924 USD, W.W. Grainger, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one GWW stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 924 USD, W.W. Grainger, Inc. is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart GWW

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$1.3k$1.3k$1.2k$1.2k$1.2k$1.2k$1.1k$1.1k$1.1k$1.1k$1.0k$1.0k$950.0$950.0$900.0$900.015 Oct15 OctNov '24Nov '2415 Nov15 NovDec '24Dec '2415 Dec15 DecJan '25Jan '2515 Jan15 JanFeb '25Feb '2515 Feb15 FebMar '25Mar '2515 Mar15 MarApr '25Apr '25
FINANCIALS
17.2 B REVENUE
4.19%
2.64 B OPERATING INCOME
2.81%
1.99 B NET INCOME
8.75%
2.11 B OPERATING CASH FLOW
3.94%
-520 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-23.22%
-1.18 B FINANCING CASH FLOW
7.67%
4.23 B REVENUE
-3.53%
633 M OPERATING INCOME
-7.73%
475 M NET INCOME
-12.68%
428 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-29.95%
-258 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-203.53%
-565 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-381.76%
Balance Sheet W.W. Grainger, Inc.
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Current Assets 5.74 B
Cash & Short-Term Investments 1.04 B
Receivables 2.23 B
Other Current Assets 2.47 B
Non-Current Assets 3.09 B
Long-Term Investments 0
PP&E 2.3 B
Other Non-Current Assets 794 M
11.73 %25.28 %27.96 %26.03 %8.99 %Total Assets$8.8b
Current Liabilities 2.3 B
Accounts Payable 952 M
Short-Term Debt 577 M
Other Current Liabilities 776 M
Non-Current Liabilities 2.82 B
Long-Term Debt 2.61 B
Other Non-Current Liabilities 215 M
18.57 %11.26 %15.14 %50.84 %4.19 %Total Liabilities$5.1b
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall W.W. Grainger, Inc.
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Revenue 17.2 B
Cost Of Revenue 10.4 B
Gross Profit 6.76 B
Operating Expenses 4.12 B
Operating Income 2.64 B
Other Expenses 648 M
Net Income 1.99 B
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RATIOS
39.36% GROSS MARGIN
39.36%
15.36% OPERATING MARGIN
15.36%
11.12% NET MARGIN
11.12%
51.55% ROE
51.55%
21.62% ROA
21.62%
28.58% ROIC
28.58%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis W.W. Grainger, Inc.
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Net Income 1.99 B
Depreciation & Amortization 237 M
Capital Expenditures -541 M
Stock-Based Compensation 62 M
Change in Working Capital -276 M
Others -10 M
Free Cash Flow 1.57 B
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets W.W. Grainger, Inc.
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for GWW of $1.02 K, with forecasts ranging from a low of $925 to a high of $1.23 K.
GWW Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
925 USD 0.12%
GWW Average Price Target Wall Street Target
1.02 K USD 10.48%
GWW Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
1.23 K USD 33.14%
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4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
0.19% DIVIDEND YIELD
2.05 USD DIVIDEND PER SHARE
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5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership W.W. Grainger, Inc.
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1.5 M USD 2
3-6 MONTHS
11.9 M USD 4
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468 K USD 1
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7. News
W.W. Grainger: Good Execution And Market Share Gains Should Drive Long-Term Growth W.W. Grainger has strong long-term revenue growth prospects, driven by initiatives in its High-Touch Solutions and Endless Assortment segments. Near-term margin headwinds exist due to demand generation investments and unfavorable product mix, but the long-term margin outlook is positive due to operating leverage and productivity gains. GWW trades at a discount to peer Fastenal and is undervalued on an FY26 forward basis, making it an attractive buy. seekingalpha.com - 2 weeks ago
W.W. Grainger: Resilient, But Approach With Caution W.W. Grainger is a Dividend King with strong financial performance, modest growth, and a sustainable cash flow, making it appealing for long-term dividend investors. Despite a low dividend yield of 0.83%, Grainger's 53-year track record of increasing dividends and a low payout ratio indicate a safe and growing dividend. Grainger faces stiff competition from Fastenal, HD Supply, and Amazon, which could impact its market share and growth prospects. seekingalpha.com - 3 weeks ago
The Highest-Quality Dividend Champions By Quality Scores The article presents the highest-quality Dividend Champions, which are companies listed on U.S. exchanges that have consistently higher annual dividend payouts for at least 25 years. I use a quality scoring system with six quality indicators, each worth five points, for a maximum score of 30. The highest-quality Dividend Champions score four or five points for each quality indicator. Only 15 of 137 Dividend Champions made the list of highest-quality Dividend Champions. seekingalpha.com - 3 weeks ago
ETHISPHERE NAMES GRAINGER AS ONE OF THE 2025 WORLD'S MOST ETHICAL COMPANIES® Annual recognition honors organizations committed to business integrity through robust ethics, compliance, and governance programs CHICAGO , March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, has received the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. This is Grainger's first time applying for and receiving this recognition, placing Grainger as one of only four honorees in its industry. prnewswire.com - 1 month ago
Top 50 High-Quality Dividend Stocks For March 2025 I track 50 high-quality dividend stocks, updating their valuations daily to identify Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, and Trim opportunities based on historical free cash flow trends. Today, I will highlight 9 new stocks from the list that appear to be attractively positioned. I will present 3 unique valuations for each of these stocks. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
ASHTY or GWW: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now? Investors with an interest in Industrial Services stocks have likely encountered both Ashtead Group PLC (ASHTY) and W.W. Grainger (GWW). zacks.com - 1 month ago
2025 Dividend Kings - Off To A Strong Start The Dividend Kings are outperforming the S&P 500 in 2025, up 4% YTD versus 1.39% for SPY. Ten Dividend Kings have already achieved double-digit returns, led by National Fuel Gas (+22.08%) and Abbott Laboratories (+20.71%). 2025 Dividend growth is looking promising, with ABM Industries and Walmart leading with 17.78% and 15.69% increases, respectively. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Grainger (GWW) Stock? Investors need to pay close attention to Grainger (GWW) stock based on the movements in the options market lately. zacks.com - 1 month ago
TWELVE DIRECTORS SLATED FOR GRAINGER'S BOARD TO BE VOTED ON AT THE COMPANY'S ANNUAL MEETING ON APRIL 30, 2025 CHICAGO , Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW) today announced that the Board of Directors has selected a slate of nominees to serve for the 2025-2026 period. The 12 candidates, all current Board members, to be voted on at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are: George S. prnewswire.com - 1 month ago
ASHTY vs. GWW: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option? Investors interested in stocks from the Industrial Services sector have probably already heard of Ashtead Group PLC (ASHTY) and W.W. Grainger (GWW). zacks.com - 2 months ago
6 Dividend Growth Stocks That Can Provide a Lifetime of Passive Income Dividend stocks have long been a favorite for investors seeking reliable passive income. However, not all dividend-paying companies offer the same long-term investment potential. fool.com - 2 months ago
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call January 31, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Kyle Bland - VP, IR Donald Macpherson - Chairman & CEO Deidra Merriwether - CFO & SVP Conference Call Participants Tommy Moll - Stephens Ryan Merkel - William Blair Sabrina Abrams - Bank of America Merrill Lynch David Manthey - Baird Jacob Levenson - Melius Research Christopher Snyder - Morgan Stanley Christopher Glynn - Oppenheimer Ken Newman - KeyBanc Capital Markets Patrick Baumann - JPMorgan Chris Dankert - Loop Capital Markets Deane Dray - RBC Capital Markets Operator Greetings and welcome to the W.W. Grainger Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. seekingalpha.com - 2 months ago
8. Profile Summary

W.W. Grainger, Inc. GWW

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Industrial - Distribution
MARKET CAP $ 44.5 B
Dividend Yield 0.19%
Description W.W. Grainger, Inc. distributes maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) 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. It offers 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 inventory management and technical support 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.
Contact 100 Grainger Parkway, Lake Forest, IL, 60045-5201 https://www.grainger.com
IPO Date Feb. 21, 1973
Employees 23500
Officers Mr. Kyle Bland Vice President of Investor Relations Mr. Barry Greenhouse Senior Vice President of Merchandising & Supplier Management Mr. Donald G. Macpherson Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Mr. Masaya Suzuki Managing Director of Endless Assortment Business Mr. Jonny LeRoy Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer Ms. Nancy L. Berardinelli-Krantz Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer Ms. Laurie R. Thomson Vice President, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer Mr. Brian Walker Senior Vice President & Chief Product Officer Ms. Paige K. Robbins Senior Vice President & President of Grainger Business Unit Ms. Deidra Cheeks Merriwether Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President