
Industrials · Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components
$1,317.46
+6.31%
Vol: 17K
Monday, June 15, 2026
No material news in the last 48 hours.
No material news in the last 48 hours.
No material news in the last 48 hours.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
No material news in the last 48 hours.
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.
W.W. Grainger reported Q1 2026 revenue of $4.74 billion, up 10.1% year-over-year and topping consensus, with GAAP EPS of $11.65, 15% above estimates. The company raised its FY26 EPS view to $44.25-$46.25 from $42.25-$44.75 and full-year revenue guidance of $19.4B at the midpoint came in 2.4% above analyst estimates. The Board approved a 10% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $2.49 per share. Grainger was also recognized as one of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies for the second consecutive year. Shares rallied 7.7% to $1,258 after the results. Average analyst rating is Hold with a 12-month PT of $1,118.14.
W.W. Grainger reported Q1 2026 net sales of $4.74B (+10.1% YoY) with diluted EPS of $11.65 (+18.2% YoY). Operating earnings increased 18% to $793M. Endless Assortment segment posted ~20% sales growth and 45.8% operating earnings increase. Management raised FY26 EPS guidance range to $44.25-$46.25 and increased quarterly dividend 10% to $2.49. Stock surged 7% on results. 7 analysts rate Hold with $1,118.14 target (-8.99%), suggesting valuation concerns despite strong fundamental momentum.
W.W. Grainger reported Q1 2026 sales of $4.74B (+10.1% YoY), exceeding estimates, and GAAP EPS of $11.65 (+15% above consensus). Stock jumped 7.7% on results. Company raised FY26 revenue guidance to $19.4B midpoint (2.4% above consensus) and raised quarterly dividend 10% to $2.49. Strs Ohio increased position 253.8% in Q4. 14 analysts rate Buy with average PT of $1,174 (+3.2% from $1,138 current).
WW Grainger approved a 10.2% increase to quarterly dividend to $2.49 per share, marking 56 consecutive years of dividend growth. The company is set to report Q1 earnings on May 7 with Wall Street expectations of $10.20 EPS and $4.57 billion revenue, representing 6.3% year-over-year revenue growth improvement. The board also approved directors and auditor compensation at the May 1 shareholder meeting. Institutional investor Strs Ohio lifted its stake by 253.8%.
| Company | Price | Day | 1M | Fwd P/E | Beta | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPARKER | $929.61 | +7.50% | +0.7% | 25.4x | 1.18 | $109.0B |
| ITWILLINOIS | $261.80 | +4.75% | +0.2% | 20.5x | 1.05 | $71.9B |
| GWWWW | $1,317.46 | +6.31% | -2.0% | 24.6x | 1.04 | $58.5B |
| DOVDOVER | $222.33 | +7.01% | -1.4% | 17.9x | 1.21 | $28.0B |
| IRINGERSOLL | $77.46 | +10.22% | +0.4% | 18.3x | 1.25 | $27.5B |
| OTISOTIS | $72.24 | +0.85% | +0.7% | 15.2x | 0.94 | $27.5B |
Price above both MAs — bullish structure.