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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CHICAGO, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE:GWW), the leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced the appointment of Melanie Tinto as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective April 28. With this appointment, she will join the Grainger Leadership Team and oversee HR strategy and operations, including talent management, succession planning, compensation, organizational performance and benefits. "As we continue to grow and evolve, it is essential that

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) held its annual meeting of shareholders virtually today. Chairman and CEO D.G. Macpherson provided a company update, which included 2024 financial and operational highlights. Shareholders elected the following 12 directors: Rodney C. Adkins Neil S. Novich George S. Davis Beatriz R. Perez Katherine D. Jaspon E. Scott Santi Christopher J. Klein Susan Slavik Williams D.G. Macpherson Lucas E. Watson Cindy J. Miller Steven A. White Additionally, the shareholders voted in favor of three proposals: (i) to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as its independent auditor for the year 2025; (ii) to approve the advisory say

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

Annual recognition honors organizations committed to business integrity through robust ethics, compliance, and governance programs CHICAGO, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE:GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, has received the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. This is Grainger's first time applying for and receiving this recognition, placing Grainger as one of

In the news release, TWELVE DIRECTORS SLATED FOR GRAINGER'S BOARD TO BE VOTED ON AT THE COMPANY'S ANNUAL MEETING ON APRIL 30, 2025, issued 19-Feb-2025 by W.W. Grainger, Inc. over PR Newswire, Rodney C. Adkins was inadvertently omitted from the list of Board members. The complete, corrected release follows: TWELVE DIRECTORS SLATED FOR GRAINGER'S BOARD TO BE VOTED ON AT THE COMPANY'S ANNUAL MEETING ON APRIL 30, 2025 CHICAGO, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE:GWW) today announced that the Board of Directors has selected a slate of nominees to serve for the 2025-2026 period. The 12 candidates, all current Board members, to be voted on at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are:

CHICAGO, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE:GWW) today announced that the Board of Directors has selected a slate of nominees to serve for the 2025-2026 period. The 12 candidates, all current Board members, to be voted on at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are: George S. Davis Katherine D. Jaspon Christopher J. Klein D.G. Macpherson Cindy J. Miller Neil S. Novich Beatriz R. Perez E. Scott Santi Susan A. Slavik Williams Lucas E. Watson Steven A. White  After 19 years of service, Stuart L. Levenick will not stand for re-election. Mr. Levenick has been a Board member since 2005 and served as a member of the Audit Committee and Board Affairs and Nominating Committee, as well a

Focused execution driving strategy forward and powering continued solid results;Issues 2025 guidance, including 4.0% - 6.5% daily, constant currency sales growth Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights Delivered sales of $4.2 billion, up 5.9%, or 4.7% on a daily, organic constant currency basisAchieved operating margin of 15.0%, up 110 basis points on a reported basis, or up 40 basis points on an adjusted basisIncreased diluted EPS to $9.71, up 23.1% on a reported basis, or up 16.6% on an adjusted basisFull Year 2024 Highlights Grew sales to $17.2 billion, up 4.2%, or 4.7% on a daily, organic constant currency basisRealized reported operating margin of 15.4%, or 15.5% on an adjusted basis, down 20 ba

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, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE:GWW), the leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced the appointment of Melanie Tinto as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective April 28. With this appointment, she will join the Grainger Leadership Team and oversee HR strategy and operations, including talent management, succession planning, compensation, organizational performance and benefits. "As we continue to grow and evolve, it is essential that

CHICAGO, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) held its annual meeting of shareholders virtually today. Chairman and CEO D.G. Macpherson provided a company update, which included 2024 financial and operational highlights. Shareholders elected the following 12 directors: Rodney C. Adkins Neil S. Novich George S. Davis Beatriz R. Perez Katherine D. Jaspon E. Scott Santi Christopher J. Klein Susan Slavik Williams D.G. Macpherson Lucas E. Watson Cindy J. Miller Steven A. White Additionally, the shareholders voted in favor of three proposals: (i) to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as its independent auditor for the year 2025; (ii) to approve the advisory say

CHICAGO, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) held its annual meeting of shareholders in Lake Forest, Ill., today. Chairman and CEO D.G. Macpherson provided a company update, which included financial and operational highlights from 2023. Shareholders elected the following 13 directors: Rodney C. Adkins Neil S. Novich George S. Davis Beatriz R. Perez Katherine D. Jaspon E. Scott Santi Christopher J. Klein Susan Slavik Williams Stuart L. Levenick Lucas E. Watson D.G. Macpherson Steven A. White Cindy J. Miller In addition, the shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as its independent auditor for the year 2024. Shareholders also voted in favor of the

Miller brings extensive leadership experience in business-to-business strategy, operations, transportation, logistics and customer segmentation CHICAGO, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE:GWW), today announced that the Board of Directors has selected a new nominee, Cindy J. Miller, to serve for the 2024-2025 period. This announcement is an update to the slate of nominees published on February 21, 2024 via a Company press release. With this nomination, Grainger now has 13 nominees for service on its Board of Directors. Ms. Miller, age 61, is the President and Chief Ex

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 distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced the appointment of Chris Klein to its Board of Directors, effective December 13, 2023. Until retiring in December 2020, Mr. Klein, age 60, most recently served as Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Fortune Brands Home and Security, a manufacturer of hom

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 announced the appointment of Matt Fortin as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective Wednesday, September 13, 2023. With this appointment, he will join the Grainger Leadership Team. "With nearly two decades of experience in roles across Grainger, Matt brings an innate understanding of our business and our diverse team member populations," said D.G. Macpherson, Chairman and CEO, Grainger. "Grainger is frequently recognized for its culture, where our team members are valued, comf

CHICAGO, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) held its annual meeting of shareholders in Lake Forest, Ill., today. Chairman and CEO D.G. Macpherson provided a company update, which included financial and operational highlights from 2022 as well as an update on the Company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) program. Shareholders elected the following 11 directors: Rodney C. Adkins Beatriz R. Perez V. Ann Hailey E. Scott Santi Katherine D. Jaspon Susan Slavik Williams Stuart L. Levenick Lucas E. Watson D.G. Macpherson Steven A. White Neil S. Novich In addition, the shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as its independent auditor for the

Mattinson joined the company in 2019 as its first female vice president CHICAGO, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoro.com, an eCommerce company that sells millions of supplies, equipment and tools to small businesses nationwide, today announced Sandy Mattinson, who currently serves as Chief Revenue Officer, will become the company's new president on April 1, 2023. She succeeds Kevin Weadick, who stepped down after serving as the company's president since 2017. "Sandy is a consummate leader who both inspires and challenges her teams in new and creative ways all with the goal of d

CHICAGO, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) held its annual shareholder meeting today. Due to the continuing public health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting was held virtually. Chairman and CEO DG Macpherson provided a company update which included financial and operational highlights from 2021 as well as an update on the Company's ESG program. Shareholders elected the following 12 directors: Rodney C. Adkins Beatriz R. Perez V. Ann Hailey Michael J. Roberts Katherine D. Jaspon E. Scott Santi Stuart L. Levenick Susan Slavik Williams DG Macpherson Lucas E. Watson Neil S. Novich Steven A. White In addition, the shareholders ratified the appointment of E

CHICAGO, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) held its annual shareholder meeting today. Due to the continuing public health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting was held virtually. Chairman and CEO DG Macpherson provided a company update which included comments on the recent re-segmentation to align financial reporting to the company's two business models and the company's strategic cultural framework – the Grainger Edge – which underlies the success of these models as well as the company's commitment to corporate responsibility. Shareholders elected the following 13 directors: Rodney C. Adkins Beatriz R. Perez Brian P. Anderson Michael J. Roberts V. Ann

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

Focused execution driving strategy forward and powering continued solid results;Issues 2025 guidance, including 4.0% - 6.5% daily, constant currency sales growth Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights Delivered sales of $4.2 billion, up 5.9%, or 4.7% on a daily, organic constant currency basisAchieved operating margin of 15.0%, up 110 basis points on a reported basis, or up 40 basis points on an adjusted basisIncreased diluted EPS to $9.71, up 23.1% on a reported basis, or up 16.6% on an adjusted basisFull Year 2024 Highlights Grew sales to $17.2 billion, up 4.2%, or 4.7% on a daily, organic constant currency basisRealized reported operating margin of 15.4%, or 15.5% on an adjusted basis, down 20 ba

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,

Continued strong execution fueling results;Company narrows 2024 earnings outlook Third Quarter Highlights Delivered sales of $4.4 billion, up 4.3%, or 4.0% on a daily, organic constant currency basis Achieved operating margin of 15.6%, down 30 basis pointsGenerated diluted EPS of $9.87, up 4.7%Produced $611 million in operating cash flow and returned $328 million to Grainger shareholders through dividends and share repurchasesNarrowing 2024 total Company earnings guidance ranges, including daily, organic constant currency sales growth of 4.5% to 5.25% and adjusted diluted EPS of $38.65 to $39.35CHICAGO, Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE:GWW) today reported results for the third qu

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