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W.W. Grainger (GWW)

$1,096.41

+$10.89 (+1.0%)

Market Cap: $52.59B

About W.W. Grainger

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. It also offers technical support and inventory management services. The company serves smaller businesses to large corporations, government entities, and other institutions, as well as commercial, healthcare, and manufacturing industries through sales and service representatives, and electronic and ecommerce channels. W.W. Grainger, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.

W.W. Grainger Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in W.W. Grainger, Inc.:

• The current stock price is around $1,087, which reflects a strong market position and investor confidence in the company's performance.
• W.W. Grainger, Inc. reported earnings per share (EPS) of $9.86 for the latest quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating robust profitability.
• The company has shown a year-over-year revenue increase of 1.7%, suggesting steady growth in its operations and market demand.
• With a return on equity of 52.43%, W.W. Grainger, Inc. demonstrates effective management and a strong ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity.
• The firm maintains a healthy current ratio of 2.49, indicating good short-term financial stability and the ability to cover its liabilities.

W.W. Grainger Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in W.W. Grainger, Inc. for these reasons:

• Insider selling activity has been notable, with executives selling shares, which may raise concerns about their confidence in the company's future performance.
• The stock has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 28.09, which could indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings potential.
• The company has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its stock price is more volatile than the market, which could pose risks for conservative investors.
• Despite recent revenue growth, the overall economic environment may impact future sales, making it uncertain how the company will perform in the coming quarters.
• Insiders currently own only 6.10% of the company's stock, which may suggest a lack of alignment between management and shareholder interests.

Recent News

• 2 Reasons to Like GWW (and 1 Not So Much) (msn.com)
• Here's How Much $100 Invested In W.W. Grainger 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today (benzinga.com)