Yahoo Finance • 6 days ago

W.W. Grainger (GWW) Stock Looks Strong On Cash Flow Yet Rich On Earnings

Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. W.W. Grainger stock has delivered a strong 219.6% return over the past five years, yet both the Discounted Cash Flow (... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 29 days ago

W.W. Grainger (GWW) is Grabbing Attention from Hedge Funds, Here is Why

W.W. Grainger Inc. (NYSE:GWW) is one of the 10 best industrial distribution stocks to invest in according to hedge funds. The consensus estimates support a bullish argument in favor of W.W. Grainger Inc. (NYSE:GWW). As of the close of pla... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

Jim Cramer on W.W. Grainger: “I Couldn’t Figure That One Out”

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) was among the stocks Jim Cramer highlighted during Mad Money, as he noted the rotation into defensive sectors. Cramer called it an "odd one," as he remarked: Next is an odd one, W.W. Grainger, an industrial... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

Newsweek Names America’s Greatest Workplaces 2026; Trader Joe’s, U.S. Steel, Hyatt and Grainger Among 5-Star Winners

Newsweek NEW YORK, June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Newsweek, in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group, today announced the fourth-annual America’s Greatest Workplaces 2026 ranking, recognizing U.S. employers that are setting the stand... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

Seth Klarman Is Ignoring AI Hype and Buying This Industrial Stock

We just covered Forget AI: Legendary Value Investor Seth Klarman Is Buying These 10 Value Stocks in 2026. WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) ranks #2 (seeSeth Klarman Is Buying These 5 Value Stocks in 2026). Baupost's Stake $393,159,000 WESC... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

1 S&P 500 Stock Worth Your Attention and 2 We Brush Off

The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability. But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, decl... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

United Rentals, Grainger among industrials reaching 52-week highs

[Matson Cargo Ship Mahi Mahi loaded with goods at Port by cranes in Oakland Harbo] Eric Broder Van Dyke/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Shares of United Rentals (URI [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/URI]) climbed to a 52-week high Thurs... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

1 Cash-Producing Stock Worth Investigating and 2 Facing Headwinds

Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments. Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities. Cash flow is valuable, but it’s not ev... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Will AutoZone, Grainger, or United Rentals Be the Next Big Stock Split?

Quick Read After some recent notable stock splits, which high-priced stocks could be next? Here we rank AutoZone (AZO), United Rentals (URI), and W.W. Grainger (GWW), three of the most-watched candidates, from least likely to most likely... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

1 Large-Cap Stock to Target This Week and 2 We Question

Large-cap stocks have the power to shape entire industries thanks to their size and widespread influence. With such vast footprints, however, finding new areas for growth is much harder than for smaller, more agile players. This dynamic c... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

W.W. Grainger’s Q1 Earnings Call: Our Top 5 Analyst Questions

W.W. Grainger’s first quarter results were well received by the market. Management attributed the outperformance to solid execution in both core segments, with CEO Donald Macpherson noting that “healthy price realization, strong operationa... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

1 Unpopular Stock That Deserves Some Love and 2 Facing Challenges

Wall Street’s bearish price targets for the stocks in this article signal serious concerns. Such forecasts are uncommon in an industry where maintaining cordial corporate relationships often trumps delivering the hard truth. Accurately de... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

W.W. Grainger Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

W.W. Grainger logo Key Points Interested in W.W. Grainger, Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better. W.W. Grainger posted a strong first quarter, with sales up 10.1% and adjusted for currency and timing up 12.2%, while diluted EPS rose... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

W.W. Grainger, Inc. Just Recorded A 15% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) just released its latest quarterly results and things are looking bullish. W.W. Grainger beat earnings, with revenues hitting US$4.7b, ahead of expectations, and statutory earnings per share outperforming ana... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER 2026

Strong results across the business; Company increases full year 2026 outlook First Quarter Highlights Delivered sales of $4.7 billion, up 10.1%, or 12.2% on a daily, organic constant currency basis Achieved operating margin of 16.7%, up... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 3 months ago

A Look At W.W. Grainger’s Valuation After Recent Share Price Consolidation

Make better investment decisions with Simply Wall St's easy, visual tools that give you a competitive edge. Why W.W. Grainger (GWW) Is On Investors’ Radar Today W.W. Grainger (GWW) is drawing fresh attention as investors weigh its recent... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 3 months ago

Augment makes first move into $8 trillion distribution sector

Augment has acquired Merlin, a stealth AI company focused on wholesale distribution. The move gives the supply chain AI platform its first foothold in the more than $8 trillion U.S. wholesale distribution sector. It’s an industry that stil... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 3 months ago

Noteworthy Monday Option Activity: GWW, STX, CRWD

Looking at options trading activity among components of the S&P 500 index, there is noteworthy activity today in W.W. Grainger Inc. (Symbol: GWW), where a total volume of 1,100 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume wh... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 3 months ago

FORTUNE MEDIA AND GREAT PLACE TO WORK NAME GRAINGER TO '100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR' IN 2026

CHICAGO, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, has been recognized as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 20... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 4 months ago

Insiders At W.W. Grainger Sold US$3.0m In Stock, Alluding To Potential Weakness

Over the past year, many W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) insiders sold a significant stake in the company which may have piqued investors' interest. When evaluating insider transactions, knowing whether insiders are buying is usually more b... Full story