Nama's AI scorecard currently rates W.W. Grainger Buy (6.9 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is GWW's P/E ratio?

W.W. Grainger trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 31.6.

When does GWW report earnings?

W.W. Grainger's next scheduled report is on Feb 2, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $11.17.

What is the GWW price target?

The median analyst price target from 14 analysts is $1,352.50, with a range of $1,100.00 – $1,582.00.

Is GWW Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads W.W. Grainger as Shariah Compliant. Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.

Does GWW pay a dividend?

Yes — W.W. Grainger's dividend yield is 0.7%.

Nama Insights

W.W. Grainger (GWW)

Industrials · Industrial Distribution · NYSE

S&P 500

W.W. Grainger (GWW) is a Industrials company in the Industrial Distribution industry. It has a market capitalization of $67.45B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 31.6 and a free-cash-flow yield of 1.9%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 4.5% and free cash flow per share fell 13.5%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Buy, 6.9 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the leading band of its market.

AI scorecard

Buy · 6.9/10

Positive, at the low end of Buy. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Leading · +32.6% over 12 months ex. last

Top 20% of its market on the past year's steady rise.

Shariah screen

Shariah Compliant

Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.

Off its high

-5.3%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$67.45B
Trailing P/E	31.6
Price / book	16.4
Price / sales	3.6
FCF yield	1.9%
Dividend yield	0.7%
Gross margin	39.4%
Operating margin	14.6%
Net margin	9.9%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+4.5%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+5.6%
EPS growth (YoY)	+1.3%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	-13.5%
Beta	1.0
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Industrials
Industry	Industrial Distribution

GWW earnings

Next report: Feb 2, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $11.17). Beat the EPS estimate in 3 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Nov 4, 2026	$12.54	$11.66	+7.5%	$5.18B
Q2 2026	Aug 4, 2026	$12.01	$11.30	+6.3%	$5.02B
Q1 2026	May 7, 2026	$11.65	$10.21	+14.1%	$4.74B
Q4 2025	Feb 3, 2026	$9.44	$9.46	-0.2%	$4.42B

GWW analyst price target

Median target $1,352.50 from 14 analysts, ranging $1,100.00 – $1,582.00.

Industrial Distribution peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
FAST	Fastenal	$60.80B	44.9
FERG	Ferguson Enterprises	$45.21B	22.8
WCC	WESCO International	$14.24B	17.1
WSO	Watsco	$12.67B	26.9
QXO	QXO	$11.99B	33.0
AIT	Applied Industrial Technologies	$10.35B	25.1
CNM	Core & Main	$8.48B	17.8
POOL	Pool	$7.56B	19.2

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Recent Congressional trades

W.W. Grainger trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member	Chamber	Trade	Amount	Disclosed
Jared Moskowitz	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Aug 27, 2026
Julie Johnson	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	May 14, 2025
Rob Bresnahan	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Mar 27, 2025
Josh Gottheimer	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Jan 14, 2025
Jared Moskowitz	House	Buy	$15,001 - $50,000	Aug 21, 2024
Jared Moskowitz	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Aug 6, 2024
Josh Gottheimer	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Nov 11, 2023
William Cassidy	Senate	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	—
Shelley M Capito	Senate	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	—
William Cassidy	Senate	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	—

GWW FAQ

Is GWW a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates W.W. Grainger Buy (6.9 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is GWW's P/E ratio?: W.W. Grainger trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 31.6.
When does GWW report earnings?: W.W. Grainger's next scheduled report is on Feb 2, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $11.17.
What is the GWW price target?: The median analyst price target from 14 analysts is $1,352.50, with a range of $1,100.00 – $1,582.00.
Is GWW Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads W.W. Grainger as Shariah Compliant. Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.
Does GWW pay a dividend?: Yes — W.W. Grainger's dividend yield is 0.7%.