NYSE: GWW
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Industrials · Industrial - Distribution
Market Cap
$64.47B
52w High
$1,365.42
52w Low
$906.52
P/E
36.32
Volume
713.27K
Outstanding Shares
47.21M
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
What changed
The stock rose 30.95% over the last year. Revenue grew 6.61% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 15.31% to 14.23%. Free cash flow declined 10.97% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved higher against modestly weakening underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 14.23%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 6.61% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
W.W.
Valuation
Stock splits
Every 1 shares became 2
Every 1 shares became 2
Every 1 shares became 2
Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
10
Buy
24
Hold
4
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Aug 4, 2026
Q3 FY26 · EPS est $11.22 · Revenue est $4.94B
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Dividends
$9.27/shareQuarterlyDividend Aristocrat · 40yrSafeGWW pays a dividend with a 0.68% dividend yield, 40 consecutive years of growth, growing at 8.34% annually, covered 2.9× by free cash flow.
Dividend Yield
0.68%
Annual Div / Share
$9.27
5yr CAGR
+8.34%
Doubles every ~8.7yr
Payout Ratio
25.81%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+9.71%
5yr CAGR
+8.34%
10yr CAGR
+6.96%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$1/mo
In 5 yrs
$1/mo
In 10 yrs
$1/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$7/yr $1/mo | $10/yr+49% $1/mo | $15/yr+123% $1/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 0.68% → 1.51% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Aristocrat
GWW has raised its dividend for 40 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Aristocrat, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 2.9× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 8.34% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.