W.W. Grainger (GWW) | Stock Overview & Key Data
W.W. Grainger Performance Comparison
Stock Range
Today's Range
Low: $950.85
High: $967.75
on October 6, 2025
52 Week Range
Low: $893.99
High: $1,227.66
on April 7, 2025
on November 11, 2024
All-Time High: $1,227.66 on November 11, 2024
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Key Statistics
Market Cap
$46.5B
EPS
39.39
P/E Ratio (TTM)
24.29
Forward P/E
22.72
P/B Ratio
12.47
PEG Ratio
5.15
Div. Yield
0.59%
ROE
52.41%
Beta
1.165
Debt to Equity
66.84
Financial Highlights
Profitability
Gross Margin
38.54%
Operating Margin
14.89%
Profit Margin
11.00%
Returns and Earnings
Return on Assets (TTM)
19.55%
Return on Equity (TTM)
52.41%
EBITDA
$2.9B
Net Income (TTM)
$1.9B
Growth
Revenue (TTM)
Revenue Per Share (TTM)
$361.68
Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY)
5.60%
Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY)
2.60%
Dividend Information
Last 12-Month Dividend
$6.15
Current Dividend Yield
0.59%
3-Year Average Dividend Yield
0.24%
3-Year Average Annual Dividend
$6.89
3-Year Total Dividends
$20.66
Ex-Dividend Date
February 10, 2025
Peer Performance Comparison
| Company | Market Cap | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W.W. Grainger GWW | 46.52B Large-cap | -0.33% | -6.10% | -8.94% | -1.73% | -8.17% | -7.42% | 90.97% | 148.19% |
| Fastenal FAST | 54.70B Large-cap | -1.68% | -3.31% | 11.01% | 22.74% | 34.65% | 36.45% | 108.90% | 105.32% |
| Ferguson Enterprises FERG | 45.51B Large-cap | 2.55% | 0.74% | 3.72% | 46.22% | 33.60% | 18.82% | 112.00% | 133.97% |
| Watsco WSO | 17.00B Large-cap | 4.24% | 5.45% | -9.28% | -15.76% | -11.50% | -13.69% | 60.52% | 74.95% |
| Watsco WSO.B | 15.56B Large-cap | 0.00% | -7.42% | -7.98% | -20.62% | -24.76% | -18.67% | 48.15% | 69.15% |
| Pool POOL | 11.55B Large-cap | 1.23% | 1.60% | 2.51% | -1.35% | -6.99% | -14.92% | -3.73% | -10.66% |
Ownership & Short Interest
Insider Ownership
6.16%
Institutional Ownership
75.59%
Shares Short
1M
Short Ratio
3.34
Short % of Shares Outstanding
2.69%
Average 10-Day Volume
267K
Average 90-Day Volume
301K
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is GWW's 52-week high and low?
- In the last 52 weeks, W.W. Grainger reached a high of $1,227.66 (on November 11, 2024) and a low of $893.99 (on April 7, 2025).
- What is the market cap and P/E ratio for GWW?
- Curious about W.W. Grainger's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 46.52B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 24.29, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 22.72.
- Does GWW pay dividends? If so, what's the yield?
- Yes, W.W. Grainger is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 0.59%, and the company has paid an average of $6.89 per share annually over the past 3 years.
- Who are W.W. Grainger's main competitors or similar companies to consider before investing?
When looking at W.W. Grainger, it can be helpful to see how it compares to other players in its field. Here are a few similar companies or key competitors:
Company Mkt Cap Sector Industry 1Y Return 3Y Return Fastenal
FAST54.70B Industrials Industrial Distribution 36.45% 108.90% Ferguson Enterprises
FERG45.51B Industrials Industrial Distribution 18.82% 112.00% Watsco
WSO17.00B Industrials Industrial Distribution -13.69% 60.52% Watsco
WSO.B15.56B Industrials Industrial Distribution -18.67% 48.15% Pool
POOL11.55B Industrials Industrial Distribution -14.92% -3.73% For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.
- What are the key financial health indicators for W.W. Grainger, Inc.? (e.g., ROE, Debt/Equity)
- To get a sense of W.W. Grainger's financial health, here are a few key indicators: its Return on Equity (ROE) over the last twelve months is 52.41%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 66.84, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at 38.54%.
- What is the recent revenue and earnings growth for GWW?
- Looking at W.W. Grainger's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $17B. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by 5.60%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of 2.60%.
- How much of GWW stock is held by insiders and institutions?
- Wondering who owns W.W. Grainger stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 6.16% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 75.59%.
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