Q1 EPS Estimates for W.W. Grainger Cut by Zacks Research

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) – Zacks Research reduced their Q1 2025 earnings estimates for W.W. Grainger in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday, April 4th. Zacks Research analyst S. Deb now expects that the industrial products company will earn $9.45 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $9.61. The consensus estimate for W.W. Grainger’s current full-year earnings is $40.30 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for W.W. Grainger’s Q4 2025 earnings at $9.95 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $40.20 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $10.65 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $11.46 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $47.72 EPS.

W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) last posted its earnings results on Friday, January 31st. The industrial products company reported $9.71 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $9.75 by ($0.04). W.W. Grainger had a net margin of 11.12% and a return on equity of 52.43%. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $8.33 EPS.

A number of other research firms have also recently issued reports on GWW. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on W.W. Grainger from $1,125.00 to $1,100.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, February 3rd. William Blair raised shares of W.W. Grainger from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, March 10th. Wolfe Research lowered shares of W.W. Grainger from a “peer perform” rating to an “underperform” rating and set a $966.00 target price for the company. in a research note on Thursday. StockNews.com cut shares of W.W. Grainger from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 19th. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada cut their price target on W.W. Grainger from $1,113.00 to $1,112.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, February 3rd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have given a hold rating, three have assigned a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $1,130.89.

W.W. Grainger Trading Down 3.2 %

NYSE:GWW opened at $942.43 on Monday. W.W. Grainger has a 12-month low of $874.98 and a 12-month high of $1,227.66. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 2.49 and a quick ratio of 1.49. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $1,013.43 and a 200 day simple moving average of $1,076.89. The firm has a market capitalization of $45.44 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.35, a P/E/G ratio of 2.70 and a beta of 1.20.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On W.W. Grainger

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Versant Capital Management Inc grew its stake in shares of W.W. Grainger by 102.5% in the 1st quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 326 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $322,000 after purchasing an additional 165 shares during the last quarter. Insight Wealth Strategies LLC boosted its holdings in W.W. Grainger by 1.0% during the first quarter. Insight Wealth Strategies LLC now owns 4,370 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $4,317,000 after buying an additional 42 shares in the last quarter. DSG Capital Advisors LLC bought a new stake in W.W. Grainger during the fourth quarter worth approximately $2,565,000. 111 Capital acquired a new position in W.W. Grainger in the fourth quarter worth approximately $570,000. Finally, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC increased its holdings in shares of W.W. Grainger by 13.6% in the fourth quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 15,701 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $16,549,000 after buying an additional 1,875 shares in the last quarter. 80.70% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity at W.W. Grainger

In related news, CFO Deidra C. Merriwether sold 1,164 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, April 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $997.12, for a total transaction of $1,160,647.68. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer now owns 10,235 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,205,523.20. This trade represents a 10.21 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Company insiders own 6.10% of the company’s stock.

W.W. Grainger Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Saturday, March 1st. Stockholders of record on Monday, February 10th were issued a $2.05 dividend. This represents a $8.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.87%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, February 10th. W.W. Grainger’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 21.18%.

W.W. Grainger Company Profile

W.W. Grainger, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products and services primarily in North America, Japan, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment. The company provides safety, security, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance, and metalworking and hand tools.