W. W. Grainger
NYSE: GWW
Stock price
1301.68 USD
(+0%) TODAY
Financial Performance
5Y price score: 280
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10Y return: 491.5%
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906.5
52-week range
1419.9
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Valuation
Free Cash Flow Yield
2.4 %
Dividend Yield TTM
0.7 %
Market cap $
$ 61,456
Price / Earnings TTM
33.2
Price / Book TTM
14.9
PEG TTM
1.7
Earnings growth and return
LTM
5YR
10YR
Total return (price & dividends)
29.3 %
207.2 %
491.5 %
Free cash flow per share growth
68 %
60.8 %
185.9 %
Earnings per share growth
19.9 %
173.6 %
205.7 %
Founded: 1,927
Employees: 23,500
Business Summary:
Latest Earnings Call Takeaways
2026 Q2 (Aug 4, 2026)
1) Strategy & Leadership
- Grainger's leadership remains confident in their strategy, emphasizing strong operational execution and customer service.
- The company is focused on managing external uncertainties while adhering to pricing tenets.
- Dee Merriwether, CFO, will step down effective September 4, 2026, with Laurie Thomson appointed as interim CFO.
2) Financial & Segment Results
- Total company sales increased by 10.3% or 13.7% on a daily organic constant currency basis.
- Operating margin was 16.1%, up 120 basis points YoY; diluted EPS reached $12.01, up over 20% YoY.
- High-Touch Solutions segment saw sales growth of 11.9%, driven by strong volume and price contributions.
- Endless Assortment segment reported a 13.5% sales increase, with Zoro U.S. up 18.4% and MonotaRO achieving 24% growth.
3) Problems / Headwinds
- The company faces inflationary pressures from rising freight and product costs, particularly due to the conflict in the Middle East.
- Mix headwinds from project-based sales, which tend to have lower gross margins, impacted overall profitability.
- SG&A expenses did not leverage as expected due to higher incentive compensation and marketing investments.
4) Operational or Product Plans
- Grainger's new Northwest Distribution Center in Oregon began operations in July, enhancing product availability.
- The company is focused on maintaining price-cost neutrality while adjusting prices in response to tariff changes.
- Continued emphasis on improving customer service and operational efficiency, particularly in the Canadian market, has driven strong sales growth.
5) Guidance & Outlook / Investor Angle
- Grainger raised its full-year guidance, expecting daily organic constant currency sales growth between 11.5% and 13%.
- Operating margins are projected to be between 15.8% and 16.2%, reflecting strong sales momentum but also anticipated mix headwinds.
- EPS is expected to be between $45.50 and $47.25, up over 17% YoY at the midpoint.
Bottom line: Grainger's strong performance in Q2 2026, driven by effective execution and customer service, positions the company well for continued growth despite external challenges. The raised guidance reflects confidence in ongoing demand and operational improvements, making it an attractive prospect for shareholders.
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W. W. Grainger is a company. Founded in 1927. As of August 26, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $61456348008 with a current stock price of $1301.68.