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W.W. Grainger (GWW) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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GWW Stock Forecast

W.W. Grainger (GWW) stock forecast, based on 32 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $1,098.67, with a high of $1,230.00 and a low of $966.00. This represents a 10.53% increase from the last price of $994.00.

$800 $890 $980 $1 $1 $1 High: $1230 Avg: $1098.67 Low: $966 Last Closed Price: $994

GWW Stock Rating

W.W. Grainger stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 32 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 10 Buy (31.25%), 20 Hold (62.50%), 2 Sell (6.25%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 32 2 20 10 0 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

GWW Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockW.W. Grainger10.53%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 29.34%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts128
Avg Price Target$966.00$1.03K$1.01K
Last Closing Price$994.00$994.00$994.00
Upside/Downside-2.82%3.92%2.00%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 2512161121
Mar, 2512161121
Feb, 2512161121
Jan, 2512161121
Dec, 2412161121
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Apr 03, 2025Wolfe Research$966.00$973.41-0.76%-2.82%
Mar 05, 2025Loop Capital Markets$1.10K$985.0611.67%10.66%
Oct 16, 2024David MantheyRobert W. Baird$1.23K$1.09K13.30%23.74%
Oct 07, 2024Sabrina AbramsBank of America Securities$925.00$1.03K-10.48%-6.94%
Sep 13, 2024Jonathan SakraidaCFRA$950.00$1.00K-5.05%-4.43%
Sep 06, 2024Christopher SnyderMorgan Stanley$990.00$938.485.49%-0.40%
May 29, 2024David MantheyRobert W. Baird$975.00$939.123.82%-1.91%
Apr 29, 2024Chris DankertLoop Capital Markets$975.00$929.264.92%-1.91%
Feb 03, 2023Morgan Stanley$537.00$680.95-21.14%-45.98%
Jan 06, 2023Morgan Stanley$490.00$552.48-11.31%-50.70%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Apr 03, 2025Wolfe ResearchPeer PerformUnderperformdowngrade
Mar 10, 2025William BlairOutperformupgrade
Mar 05, 2025Loop Capital MarketsHoldHoldhold
Oct 21, 2024Loop Capital MarketsHoldHoldhold
Oct 17, 2024OppenheimerOutperformPerformdowngrade
Oct 16, 2024Raymond JamesStrong Buyupgrade
Sep 06, 2024Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightPositiveinitialise
Sep 06, 2024Morgan StanleyUnderweightEqual-Weightinitialise
Aug 12, 2024Loop Capital MarketsHoldHoldhold
Apr 29, 2024Loop Capital MarketsHoldHoldhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$10 $19 $28 $37 $46 $55 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$12.99$20.10$30.39$36.65$39.04---
Avg Forecast$16.40$19.64$29.53$36.38$38.95$42.07$46.41$51.58
High Forecast$16.68$19.98$29.97$36.46$39.05$43.00$48.58$53.29
Low Forecast$16.20$19.40$29.13$36.25$38.83$40.60$44.51$48.46
Surprise %-20.79%2.34%2.91%0.74%0.23%---

Revenue Forecast

$12B $14B $16B $18B $20B $22B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$11.80B$13.02B$15.23B$16.48B$17.17B---
Avg Forecast$11.78B$12.93B$15.19B$16.54B$17.18B$18.18B$19.49B$21.17B
High Forecast$11.93B$13.11B$15.37B$16.56B$17.23B$18.36B$19.49B$21.42B
Low Forecast$11.67B$12.81B$15.04B$16.52B$17.12B$17.99B$19.49B$20.92B
Surprise %0.18%0.70%0.22%-0.35%-0.06%---

Net Income Forecast

$500M $1B $2B $2B $3B $3B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$695.00M$1.04B$1.55B$1.83B$1.91B---
Avg Forecast$677.62M$1.02B$1.25B$1.83B$1.95B$2.09B$2.33B$2.55B
High Forecast$813.14M$1.22B$1.51B$2.19B$1.96B$2.15B$2.43B$2.67B
Low Forecast$542.10M$815.37M$1.00B$1.46B$1.95B$2.03B$2.23B$2.43B
Surprise %2.56%2.33%23.31%--2.14%---

GWW Forecast FAQ

Is W.W. Grainger stock a buy?

W.W. Grainger stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 32 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 10 Buy, 20 Hold, 2 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that W.W. Grainger is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is W.W. Grainger's price target?

W.W. Grainger's price target, set by 32 Wall Street analysts, averages $1.1K over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $966 at the low end to $1.23K at the high end, suggesting a potential 10.53% change from the previous closing price of $994.

How does W.W. Grainger stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

W.W. Grainger's stock forecast shows a 10.53% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (29.34%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for W.W. Grainger over the past three months?

  • April 2025: 4.76% Strong Buy, 9.52% Buy, 76.19% Hold, 4.76% Sell, 4.76% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 4.76% Strong Buy, 9.52% Buy, 76.19% Hold, 4.76% Sell, 4.76% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 4.76% Strong Buy, 9.52% Buy, 76.19% Hold, 4.76% Sell, 4.76% Strong Sell.

What is W.W. Grainger’s EPS forecast?

W.W. Grainger's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $42.07, marking a 7.76% increase from the reported $39.04 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $46.41 in 2026, and $51.58 in 2027.

What is W.W. Grainger’s revenue forecast?

W.W. Grainger's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $18.18B, reflecting a 5.89% increase from the reported $17.17B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $19.49B, and $21.17B for 2027.

What is W.W. Grainger’s net income forecast?

W.W. Grainger's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $2.09B, representing an 9.70% increase from the reported $1.91B in 2024. Projections indicate $2.33B in 2026, and $2.55B in 2027.