W.W. Grainger, Inc. distributes maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products and services in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company provides material handling equipment, safety and security supplies, lighting and electrical products, power and hand tools, pumps and plumbing supplies, cleaning and maintenance supplies, and metalworking tools. It also offers inventory management and technical support services. The company provides its products through sales and service representatives, catalogs, and electronic and ecommerce channels. It serves small and mid-sized businesses, large corporations, government entities, and other institutions. W.W. Grainger, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/3/2025 | $966.00 | Peer Perform → Underperform | Wolfe Research |
| 3/10/2025 | Mkt Perform → Outperform | William Blair | |
| 11/13/2024 | $1000.00 → $1280.00 | Neutral | UBS |
| 10/29/2024 | Neutral | Northcoast | |
| 10/17/2024 | Outperform → Perform | Oppenheimer | |
| 10/16/2024 | $975.00 → $1230.00 | Neutral → Outperform | Robert W. Baird |
| 10/7/2024 | $925.00 | Underperform | BofA Securities |
| 9/6/2024 | $990.00 | Equal-Weight | Morgan Stanley |
| 5/29/2024 | $1000.00 → $975.00 | Outperform → Neutral | Robert W. Baird |
| 4/29/2024 | $1000.00 → $1250.00 | Equal-Weight → Overweight | Stephens |
Wolfe Research downgraded Grainger from Peer Perform to Underperform and set a new price target of $966.00
William Blair upgraded Grainger from Mkt Perform to Outperform
UBS resumed coverage of Grainger with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $1,280.00 from $1,000.00 previously
Northcoast initiated coverage of Grainger with a rating of Neutral
Oppenheimer downgraded Grainger from Outperform to Perform
Robert W. Baird upgraded Grainger from Neutral to Outperform and set a new price target of $1,230.00 from $975.00 previously
BofA Securities initiated coverage of Grainger with a rating of Underperform and set a new price target of $925.00
Morgan Stanley initiated coverage of Grainger with a rating of Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $990.00
Robert W. Baird downgraded Grainger from Outperform to Neutral and set a new price target of $975.00 from $1,000.00 previously
Stephens upgraded Grainger from Equal-Weight to Overweight and set a new price target of $1,250.00 from $1,000.00 previously
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4 - W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (0000277135) (Issuer)
4 - W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (0000277135) (Issuer)
4 - W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (0000277135) (Issuer)
4 - W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (0000277135) (Issuer)
4 - W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (0000277135) (Issuer)
4 - W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (0000277135) (Issuer)
4 - W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (0000277135) (Issuer)
4 - W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (0000277135) (Issuer)
4 - W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (0000277135) (Issuer)
Continued execution fueling solid results;Company reaffirms full year 2025 guidance First Quarter Highlights Delivered sales of $4.3 billion, up 1.7%, or 4.4% on a daily, constant currency basis Achieved operating margin of 15.6%, down 20 basis pointsGenerated diluted EPS of $9.86, up 2.5%Produced $646 million in operating cash flow and returned $380 million to Grainger shareholders through dividends and share repurchasesAnnounced quarterly dividend increase of 10%Reaffirming full year 2025 guidanceCHICAGO, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE:GWW) today reported results for the first quarter of 2025 with sales of $4.3 billion, up 1.7%, or 4.4% on a daily, constant currency basis, and
CHICAGO, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) announced today that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.26 per share, an increase of 10% from the most recent company dividend. The dividend is payable on June 1, 2025, to shareholders of record on May 12, 2025. "2025 is on track to be our 54th consecutive year of increased dividends, upholding Grainger's long-standing commitment to our shareholders. This increase reinforces our ability to continue investing in the business while also returning excess cash to shareholders," said D.G. Macpherson, Grainger Chairman and CEO. About GraingerW.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor
Laura Dempsey Brown has been appointed successor to Board Chair as Philippe Lemaitre retires following nearly 18 years of service on the Board Helios Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:HLIO) ("Helios" or the "Company"), a global leader in highly engineered motion control and electronic controls technology, announced today that the Board of Directors has elected Laura Dempsey Brown as the new Board Chair. Ms. Dempsey Brown, a dedicated member of the Board since 2020, will assume the role immediately, succeeding Philippe Lemaitre, who has announced his retirement from the Board in which he has served since 2007 and his role as Chair, which he has served since 2013. This change is an outcome of our eff
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CHICAGO, Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) announced today that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.05 per share. The dividend is payable on March 1, 2025, to shareholders of record on February 10, 2025. About GraingerW.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, the Company operates two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment,
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CHICAGO, Oct. 30, 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. The dividend is payable on December 1, 2024, to shareholders of record on November 11, 2024. About GraingerW.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, the Company operates two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segmen
Operational execution driving resilient performance; Company narrows 2024 earnings outlook Second Quarter Highlights Delivered sales of $4.3 billion, up 3.1%, or 5.1% on a daily, organic constant currency basis Achieved reported operating margin of 15.1%, down 70 basis points, or 15.4% on an adjusted basis, down 40 basis pointsGenerated diluted EPS of $9.51 on a reported basis, up 2.5%, or $9.76 on an adjusted basis, up 5.2%Produced $411 million in operating cash flow and returned $345 million to Grainger shareholders through dividends and share repurchasesNarrowing most 2024 total Company guidance ranges, including daily, organic constant currency sales growth of 4.0% to 6.0% and adjusted d
CHICAGO, July 31, 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. The dividend is payable on September 1, 2024, to shareholders of record on August 12, 2024. About GraingerW.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, the Company operates two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment,
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 currency basis Achieved operating margin of 15.8%, down 80 basis pointsIncreased diluted EPS by $0.01 to $9.62Generated $661 million in operating cash flow and returned $360 million to Grainger shareholders through dividends and share repurchasesAnnounced dividend increase of 10% Refreshed repurchase authorization for up to 5 million shares of common stockReaffirming FY 2024 guidanceCHICAGO, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE:GWW) today reported results for the first quarter of 2024 with s