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W.W. Grainger, Inc.

GWWNYSEIndustrialsIndustrial Distribution

$1,357.60Today:- (-)1Y +41.08%

As of Oct 26, 2026 close

Market cap
$64.08B
P/E (TTM)
34.53
Forward P/E
35.58
Dividend yield
0.70%
52-week range
$906.52$1,419.91
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
257.35K

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 15 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 15 unique analysts
(17 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence1.3:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$1,351.50
+0.65% upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest GWW Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

David Manthey
Baird
BuyMaintains
$1500.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Christine Yao
Morgan Stanley
HoldReiterates
$1400.00
Sanghamitra Saha
TopStockAnalysts
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Amit Kr Ram
Zacks Equity Research
SellInitiates Coverage
-
Jeff Reive
RBC Capital
HoldMaintains
$1427.00
Guy Hardwick
Barclays
SellMaintains
$1185.00 → $1172.00
Nigel Coe
Wolfe Research
HoldMaintains
-
Ryan Merkel
William Blair
BuyMaintains
-
Connor Cerniglia
Bernstein
HoldMaintains
$1250.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Christine Yao
Morgan Stanley
HoldMaintains
$1300.00 → $1400.00
Unknown Analyst
BofA Securities
SellMaintains
-
Chris Dankert
DA Davidson
HoldReiterates
$1250.00 → $1260.00
Kenneth Newman
KeyBanc
HoldMaintains
-
Christopher Glynn
Oppenheimer
BuyMaintains
$1350.00 → $1375.00
Deane Dray
RBC Capital
HoldMaintains
$1460.00 → $1428.00

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 20, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for GWW?

The analyst consensus rating for GWW is Hold, based on the latest ratings from 15 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for GWW?

The average 12-month price target for GWW is $1351.50, representing an upside of 0.7% from the Oct 27, 2026 close of $1342.72.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.