W.W. Grainger, IncNYSE: GWW
Industrials · Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components
$1,362.85
+3.95%
Vol: 280K
Research Digest
Friday, June 19, 2026
No significant overnight updates
No material news in the last 48 hours.
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13 daysJun 18No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
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Jun 17No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
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Jun 16No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
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Jun 15No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
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Jun 14No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
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May 21No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
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May 20Grainger raised 2026 guidance and boosted its dividend 10% after Q1 EPS of $11.65 beat consensus by ~15%, with shares surging ~8.7% in pre-market and Barclays lifting its price target to $1,171.Positive▶
W.W. Grainger reported Q1 2026 sales of $4.7B (up 10.1%, or 12.2% organic daily constant-currency) and diluted EPS of $11.65, up 18.2% year-over-year and ~15% above consensus. Gross margin expanded to 40.0% (+30 bps) and operating margin rose to 16.7% (+110 bps). Management raised full-year 2026 guidance, now expecting net sales of $19.2-$19.6B (growth 6.7-9.1%) and adjusted diluted EPS of $44.25-$46.25. The company returned $345M to shareholders via dividends and buybacks and announced a 10% dividend increase. Shares jumped about 8.73% in pre-market to roughly $1,272, approaching the 52-week high of $1,286.56. Barclays raised its price target to $1,171 from $1,047 on May 12, 2026, with other firms also lifting targets. The print reinforces Grainger as a high-quality industrial distribution compounder.
May 19No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
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May 18Grainger raises 2026 guidance and lifts dividend 10% after Q1 sales of $4.7B (+10.1%) and EPS of $11.65 (+18.2%).Positive▶
W.W. Grainger reported strong Q1 2026 results on May 7 with revenue of $4.74B (up 10.1% YoY), GAAP EPS of $11.65 (up 18.2%), gross margin of 40.0% (+30bps), and operating margin of 16.7% (+110bps). The company raised full-year 2026 guidance to net sales of $19.2B-$19.6B, adjusted EPS of $44.25-$46.25 (up from $42.25-$44.75), and operating cash flow to $2.2B-$2.4B. Quarterly dividend was raised 10% to $2.49 per share. RBC Capital raised its price target to $1,337 from $1,170 on May 8, while Stephens reaffirmed its Buy rating on May 11. The stock closed at $1,272.47 on May 15, down 0.91% on the day. Grainger was recognized as a 2026 World's Most Ethical Company for the second consecutive year.
May 15Grainger raised FY26 sales guidance to $19.2-$19.6B and lifted dividend 10.2% to $2.49; analysts boosted PTs led by Baird ($1,365) and Stephens ($1,355).Positive▶
W.W. Grainger raised its full-year 2026 net sales guidance to $19.2-$19.6 billion (6.7-9.1% growth) and adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $44.25-$46.25 following strong Q1 results showing $4.74B revenue and $11.65 EPS, both exceeding analyst expectations. The company raised its quarterly dividend 10.2% to $2.49 per share from $2.26, marking 56 straight years of dividend growth. Multiple analysts raised price targets: Baird to $1,365 from $1,245, Stephens to $1,355 from $1,300, RBC Capital to $1,337 from $1,170, and Barclays to $1,171 from $1,047. Some insider selling occurred with SVP and CTO Jonny LeRoy selling 854 shares and VP Laurie Thomson selling 10 shares on May 12. Shares were up 7.4% post-announcement.
May 14Grainger raised 2026 guidance and lifted its dividend 10% after Q1 EPS of $11.65 beat estimates by 14%Positive▶
W.W. Grainger reported Q1 2026 sales of $4.74 billion (+10.1%, +12.2% on a daily organic constant-currency basis) and diluted EPS of $11.65 (+18.2%), beating consensus by $1.34. Gross margin expanded 30 bps to 40.0% and operating margin rose 110 bps to 16.7%. The company raised 2026 guidance to $19.2-$19.6 billion in revenue and $44.25-$46.25 adjusted EPS with operating margin of 15.6-16.0%. The dividend was raised 10% to $2.49 per share, and Grainger returned $345 million to shareholders in the quarter. Shares surged about 7-9% on the print, approaching the 52-week high. Risk is tariff headwinds that management flagged could pressure margins later in 2026.
May 13No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
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May 12Grainger Q1 2026 EPS jumped 18% to $11.65 with sales up 10.1% to $4.7B, prompting raised full-year guidance and 10% dividend hikePositive▶
W.W. Grainger reported Q1 2026 sales of $4.74B (up 10.1%) and diluted EPS of $11.65 (up 18.2%), beating estimates and sending shares up 7.1% on May 7. Gross margin expanded 30 bps to 40.0% and operating margin rose 110 bps to 16.7%, aided by exit from the UK market. The company raised full-year 2026 guidance to net sales of $19.2-$19.6B and adjusted diluted EPS of $44.25-$46.25. Management announced a 10% increase in the quarterly dividend and returned $345M to shareholders. RBC Capital raised its price target to $1,337 from $1,170 following the print.
Sector Peers
| Company | Price | Day | 1M | Fwd P/E | Beta | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPARKER | $955.22 | +0.98% | +10.9% | 28.0x | 1.14 | $120.2B |
| ITWILLINOIS | $264.30 | +0.84% | +5.3% | 21.7x | 1.03 | $76.0B |
| GWWWW | $1,362.85 | +3.95% | +9.8% | 27.1x | 1.05 | $64.5B |
| IRINGERSOLL | $78.13 | +1.38% | +10.7% | 20.3x | 1.20 | $30.5B |
| DOVDOVER | $223.88 | +1.40% | +6.0% | 19.3x | 1.17 | $30.1B |
| OTISOTIS | $73.23 | +0.70% | +2.8% | 15.5x | 0.90 | $28.1B |
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