About GWW
W.W. Grainger, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products and services primarily in North America, Japan, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment. The company provides safety, security, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance, and metalworking and hand tools. It also offers technical support and inventory management services. The company serves sma... [Read more]
Industry Industrial Distribution
Sector Industrials
Founded 1927
Employees 26,000
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol GWW
Full Company Profile
Financial Performance
In 2023, W.W. Grainger's revenue was $16.48 billion, an increase of 8.21% compared to the previous year's $15.23 billion. Earnings were $1.83 billion, an increase of 18.23%.
Financial Statements
Analyst Forecast
According to 10 analysts, the average rating for GWW stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price forecast is $927.0, which is an increase of 4.33% from the latest price.
Price Target
$927.0
(4.33% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts
News
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5 days ago - CNBC Television
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER 2024
Strategic focus driving business forward; Company reaffirms full year 2024 guidance ranges First Quarter Highlights Delivered sales of $4.2 billion, up 3.5%, or 4.9% on a daily, organic constant curre...
5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire
GRAINGER'S SHAREHOLDERS ELECT 13 DIRECTORS AND OTHER ANNUAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
CHICAGO , April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) held its annual meeting of shareholders in Lake Forest, Ill.
5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire
GRAINGER INCREASES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND BY 10%; REFRESHES SHARE REPURCHASE AUTHORIZATION
CHICAGO , April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) announced today that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.05 per share, an increase of 10% from the ...
5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Adds Cindy J. Miller as a Nominee to its Board of Directors to be Voted on at the Company's Annual Meeting on April 24, 2024
Miller brings extensive leadership experience in business-to-business strategy, operations, transportation, logistics and customer segmentation CHICAGO , March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --Grainger (NYSE: ...
3 months ago - PRNewsWire
TWELVE DIRECTORS SLATED FOR GRAINGER'S BOARD TO BE VOTED ON AT THE COMPANY'S ANNUAL MEETING ON APRIL 24, 2024
CHICAGO , Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW) today announced that the Board of Directors has selected a slate of nominees to serve for the 2024-2025 period. The 12 candidates, all curr...
3 months ago - PRNewsWire
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2023
Focused execution delivers solid quarter and record full year earnings; Company issues 2024 guidance, including 4% to 7% sales growth Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights Delivered sales of $4.0 billion, up...
4 months ago - PRNewsWire
Grainger Announces Plans for New Distribution Center Near Houston
Company Purchases Site for 1.2 Million-Square-Foot Facility in Hockley, Texas CHICAGO , Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and o...
4 months ago - PRNewsWire
GRAINGER DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
CHICAGO , Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) announced today that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share.
4 months ago - PRNewsWire
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Names Chris Klein to its Board of Directors
Klein brings extensive leadership experience in growth strategies and understanding of customer and market dynamics CHICAGO , Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line d...
6 months ago - PRNewsWire
Grainger Announces Agreement to Sell E&R Industrial Sales, Inc.
CHICAGO , Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced ...
6 months ago - PRNewsWire
Grainger Hires Tech Industry Leader Cecelia Myers as Vice President, Group Product Manager
CHICAGO , Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announce...
7 months ago - PRNewsWire
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7 months ago - CNBC Television
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER 2023
Advancing strategic initiatives while driving continued strong results; Company narrows full-year 2023 guidance range Third Quarter Highlights Delivered sales of $4.2 billion, up 6.7%, or 8.7% on a da...
7 months ago - PRNewsWire
Grainger Names Matt Fortin as Chief Human Resources Officer
CHICAGO , Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announc...
9 months ago - PRNewsWire
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GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER 2023
Focused execution driving continued strong results; Company raises midpoint of full year 2023 guidance Second Quarter Highlights Delivered sales of $4.2 billion, up 9.0%, or 10.1% on a daily, constant...
11 months ago - PRNewsWire
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Names George Davis to its Board of Directors
Davis joins Board after serving as Chief Financial Officer for three multinational companies CHICAGO , July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenan...
11 months ago - PRNewsWire
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11 months ago - Barrons
Grainger announces plans for new Oregon distribution center
Company purchases site for 500,000-square-foot facility in Gresham CHICAGO , July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating...
11 months ago - PRNewsWire
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Grainger Releases 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report
Report Highlights Company's Progress on ESG Objectives CHICAGO , July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) produ...
11 months ago - PRNewsWire
GRAINGER NOW PROVIDES TUITION REIMBURsem*nT FOR PART-TIME TEAM MEMBERS
Grainger's best-in-class educational assistance program is now available to all team members day one with some degrees to specific universities at no cost CHICAGO , June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Graing...
1 year ago - PRNewsWire
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