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WW GRAINGER INC

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πŸ† #259 by market capEarnings Nov 4US Equity
$1,248.83β–Ό $6.87 (βˆ’0.55%)
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7dβ–Ό 1.5%
14dβ–Ό 1.7%
30dβ–Ό 4.4%
ytdβ–² 23.7%
1yβ–² 32.1%
🏦Market Cap
$58.96B
Mid Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+4.5%
Slowing
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
39.4%
Healthy
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
8.0%
Moderate
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
3.1x
Fair
Otter Score
64
Fair

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$1,229.31 – $1,273.72
52-Week Range
$906.52 – $1,419.91
Volume
$2.99B
Avg Volume
$2.31B
Shares Outstanding
47.2M
Next Earnings
Oct 21, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$17.94B
Last Q Revenue
$5.02B
P/E Ratio
32.0
P/S Ratio
3.1x
EPS (TTM)
$39.53
Dividend Yield
0.76%
Dilution (1yr)
βˆ’2.3%

Why Investors Own GWW

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up +28.6% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 59% gross margin and 21% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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WW GRAINGER INC

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$17.9Bβ–² +4.5% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
39.1%β–² +0.3% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$2.7Bβ–² +2.0% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
$1.3Bβ–Ό βˆ’15.2% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
47.6Mβ–Ό βˆ’2.3% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
βˆ’$2.6Bβ–Ό βˆ’$431M YoY
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About WW GRAINGER INC

W.W. Grainger, Inc. stands as a significant global supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies and related services. Its market presence spans several international regions, including the United States, Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The company structures its operations into two principal divisions: High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment. Grainger's extensive product offerings cover essential categories such as safety and security provisions, equipment for material handling and storage, plumbing and pump components, cleaning and facility upkeep items, and both metalworking and general hand tools. Furthermore, it delivers vital support functions, including inventory management and expert technical assistance. The firm serves a wide array of organizational customers, from private businesses and large corporations to government bodies and other institutions, reaching them through both dedicated sales and service teams and its robust digital and e-commerce platforms. Established in 1927, W.W. Grainger, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
πŸ’ŽQualityβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
πŸš€Growthβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
βš–οΈValuationβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
⚑Momentumβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
πŸ’§Dilutionβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Overall Score
Fair
64/100

Analyst Ratings

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Consensus
Hold
24 analysts
Strong Buy4
Buy3
Hold14
Sell3
Strong Sell0
Ratings as of Sep 2026

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