Yahoo Finance • 10 days 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 • 15 days 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 • 20 days 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

Yahoo Finance • last month

W.W. Grainger (GWW): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q4 Earnings?

Since March 2021, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 76%. But one standout stock has more than doubled the market - over the past five years, W.W. Grainger has surged 186% to $1,112 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s a... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

W.W. Grainger (GWW) Reports 2025 Sales of $17.9B, Adjusted EPS of $39.48

W.W. Grainger Inc. (NYSE:GWW) is one of the stocks that should double in 3 years. On February 3, Grainger announced earnings for the full year 2025, reporting total sales of $17.9 billion, which was a 4.5% increase year-over-year. On an ad... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

How Analyst Upgrades Amid Softer Revenue Trends At W.W. Grainger (GWW) Has Changed Its Investment Story

In recent months, several leading analysts, including those from Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, and Oppenheimer, have raised their ratings on W.W. Grainger, even as the company reported slower revenue growth than some industry peers. This comb... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

VYM vs. NOBL: Which Dividend-Focused ETF Delivers a Higher Yield and Lower Fees?

The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF(NYSEMKT:VYM) stands out for its lower cost, slightly higher yield, and larger assets under management, while the ProShares - S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF(NYSEMKT:NOBL) features a focused portfolio o... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Stocks Climb as Solid US Manufacturing News Bolsters Economic Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Monday closed up +0.54%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +1.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.73%.  March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) rose +0.57%, and March E-... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Here are the major earnings before the open Tuesday

Major earnings expected before the bell on Tuesday include: * Pfizer (PFE [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/PFE]) * PayPal Holdings (PYPL [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/PYPL]) * Merck & Co. (MRK [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/MRK... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 4 months ago

What Makes W.W. Grainger (GWW) an Investment Bet?

Parnassus Investments, an investment management company, released the “Parnassus Core Equity Fund” third-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The S&P 500 Index surged in the third quarter, driven by in... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 4 months ago

Grainger Generates Five Dollars of Cash for Every Dollar Paid to Shareholders

24/7 Wall St. Quick Read Grainger (GWW) has raised its dividend for 53 consecutive years. The company generated $2.11B in operating cash flow against $421M in dividend payments. Grainger’s free cash flow payout ratio sits at 27%. This le... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 5 months ago

Waste Management rated Outperform in new coverage at Bernstein

[Garbage Truck Ca] Salameh dibaei/iStock via Getty Images Bernstein on Wednesday began coverage of Waste Management (WM [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/WM]) with an Outperform rating, citing improving industry conditions and stronger cas... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 5 months ago

Europe Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Market Report 2025-2034, Competitive Analysis of Adolf Wurth, Airgas, WESCO, Sonepar, and W.W. Grainger

Company Logo The European MRO market is set for growth, driven by innovation and increased demand in sectors like automotive, chemicals, and food and beverages. Germany leads with its advanced manufacturing capabilities. The rise of e-com... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 6 months ago

W.W. Grainger Q3 2025 Earnings Preview

* W.W. Grainger (GWW [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/GWW]) is scheduled to announce Q3 earnings results on Friday, October 31st, before market open. * The consensus EPS Estimate is $9.95 [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/GWW/earnings/e... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 6 months ago

GRAINGER ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO DIVEST CROMWELL

Company plans to focus its portfolio on North America and Japan CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institut... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 7 months ago

Grainger pricing gains seen in 3Q, but growth still trails peers: UBS

[Grainger industrial supply warehouse. WW Grainger is a hardware and safety supply manufacturer.] jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images UBS expects W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/GWW]) to post stronger p... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 7 months ago

W.W. Grainger (GWW): An Industrial Leader Offering Dividend Value and Stability

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) is included among the 11 Best Value Dividend Stocks to Buy Now.W.W. Grainger (GWW): An Industrial Leader Offering Dividend Value and Stability W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) is a leading distributor of indus... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 7 months ago

Intrizen Named to 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Intrizen has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, recognizing its rapid growth and innovation in HR technology. As an official SAP Partner, Intrizen delivers human-centered HR + IT transformation... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 7 months ago

Explore the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index in today's session.

Uncover the latest developments among S&P500 stocks in today's session. Stay tuned to the S&P500 index's top gainers and losers on Tuesday. [topmovers] TODAY'S TOP GAINERS TICKER CHANGE COMMENT APA [https://www.chartmill.com/... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 7 months ago

GRAINGER'S BUCKET BUILD VOLUNTEERS ASSEMBLED MORE THAN 4,000 DISASTER RELIEF KITS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES ACROSS NORTH AMERICA

CHICAGO, Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, hosted its fourth annual Grainger Bucket Build yesterday. The volunteer event... Full story