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How Analyst Upgrades Amid Softer Revenue Trends At W.W. Grainger (GWW) Has Changed Its Investment Story
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Founded in 1927, W.W. Grainger originally distributed various motors via a mail-order catalogue. Over the course of the 20th century, the firm expanded into new industrial product categories and launched its first digital catalogue in 1995. Today, the company organizes itself into two segments focused on different customer bases. Its larger segment, high-touch solutions, offers a vast array of maintenance, repair, and operations, or MRO, supplies and bespoke inventory management services to larger businesses. Its smaller segment, endless assortment, operates two online platforms, Zoro and MonotaRO, that offer comprehensive catalogues of MRO supplies to smaller businesses. Grainger has operations throughout the world but primarily generates sales within the US.
| Founded: | 1927 | Country: | United States |
| Employees: | N/A | City: | LAKE FOREST |
| Market Cap: | 53.6B | IPO Year: | 1994 |
| Target Price: | $1086.43 | AVG Volume (30 days): | 254.7K |
| Analyst Decision: | Hold | Number of Analysts: | 9 |
| Dividend Yield: | Dividend Payout Frequency: | annual | |
| EPS: | 35.40 | EPS Growth: | -8.55 |
| 52 Week Low/High: | $893.99 - $1218.63 | Next Earning Date: | 05-05-2026 |
| Revenue: | N/A | Revenue Growth: | N/A |
| Revenue Growth (this year): | 6.59% | Revenue Growth (next year): | 6.67% |
| P/E Ratio: | 32.37 | Index: | |
| Free Cash Flow: | 1.3B | FCF Growth: | -15.22% |
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Stock Insider Trading Activity of W.W. Grainger Inc. (GWW)
Berardinelli Krantz Nancy L
Sell
Sr. VP & CLO
GWW Dec 16, 2025
Avg Cost/Share
$1,023.93
Shares
195
Total Value
$199,666.35
Owned After
3,174
SEC Form 4
| Insider | Ticker | Relationship | Date | Transaction | Avg Cost | Shares | Total Value | Owned After | SEC Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berardinelli Krantz Nancy L | GWW | Sr. VP & CLO | Dec 16, 2025 | Sell | $1,023.93 | 195 | $199,666.35 | 3,174 |
Earnings Transcripts
SEC 8-K filings with transcript text
2025 Q4 Q4 2025 Earnings
8-K SELL Feb 3, 2026 · 100% conf.
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Q4 2025 Earnings
8-K SELLFeb 3, 2026 · 100% conf.
AI Prediction SELL
1D
-1.21%
$1141.07
Act: +3.46%
5D
-2.56%
$1125.39
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$1138.36
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Price: $1155.00 Prob +5D: 0% AUC: 1.000
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 3, 2026
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Illinois1-568436-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission file number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
100 Grainger Parkway,60045-5201 Lake Forest,Illinois(Zip Code) (Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, including area code: (847) 535-1000
Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading SymbolName of Each Exchange on Which Registered Common StockGWWNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On February 3, 2026, W.W. Grainger, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. A copy is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
99.1 Press release announcing financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document)
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: February 3, 2026
W.W. GRAINGER, INC.
By:/s/ Deidra C. Merriwether Name:Deidra C. Merriwether Title:Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
2025 Q3 Q3 2025 Earnings
8-K Oct 31, 2025
2025
Q3
Q3 2025 Earnings
8-KOct 31, 2025
0000277135-25-000145
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2025
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Illinois1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission file number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
100 Grainger Parkway60045-5201 Lake Forest,Illinois(Zip Code) (Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 535-1000
Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading SymbolName of Each Exchange on Which Registered Common StockGWWNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 31, 2025, W.W. Grainger, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
99.1 Press release announcing financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL Document)
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: October 31, 2025
W.W. GRAINGER, INC.
By:/s/ Deidra C. Merriwether Name:Deidra C. Merriwether Title:Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
2025 Q2 Q2 2025 Earnings
8-K Aug 1, 2025
2025
Q2
Q2 2025 Earnings
8-KAug 1, 2025
0000277135-25-000126
gww-202508010000277135false00002771352025-08-012025-08-01
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 1, 2025
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Illinois1-5684 36-1150280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission file number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
100 Grainger Parkway60045-5201 Lake Forest,Illinois(Zip Code) (Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 535-1000
Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading SymbolName of Each Exchange on Which Registered Common StockGWWNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 1, 2025, W.W. Grainger, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. A copy is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
99.1 Press release announcing financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL Document)
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: August 1, 2025
W.W. GRAINGER, INC.
By:/s/ Deidra C. Merriwether Name:Deidra C. Merriwether Title:Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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