Grainger price target raised to $1,171 from $1,047 at Barclays
Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Grainger (GWW) to $1,171 from $1,047 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm views the company’s Q1 report as good…
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W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW), listed on the NYSE, has a market capitalization of $59.73B. As of May 19, 2026, the stock is trading at $1,265.03 per share@else an unavailable price , offering investors a clear view of its current market value. W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a prominent player in the industry sector, attracting both institutional and retail investors due to its performance and potential.
With a P/E ratio of 34.05, investors can assess the stock's valuation in comparison to its earnings. A P/E ratio is a crucial indicator for value investors, showing whether the stock is over or undervalued relative to its current earnings. W.W. Grainger, Inc. also offers a dividend yield of 0.78%, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors who seek regular dividends.
Our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis reveals that W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) may be overvalued compared to its intrinsic worth. However, to see the exact DCF fair value, please Login or Upgrade for access.
The proprietary SS Score for W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a unique metric that analyzes the company's financial health and growth potential. The score takes into account critical factors such as revenue growth, net income, free cash flow (FCF) compound annual growth rate (CAGR), the trend of shares outstanding, and the debt-to-FCF ratio. This helps investors to make a more informed decision, as an undervalued stock might still have poor financial fundamentals.
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The Price to Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) ratio for W.W. Grainger, Inc. is 43.31, offering insights into how much investors are paying for the company's free cash flow. A lower P/FCF ratio typically suggests that the stock is undervalued, while a higher ratio may indicate overvaluation.
In summary, W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) has shown consistent financial performance, as illustrated by the financial charts above, which track its revenue growth, net income, free cash flow, and shares outstanding over the past several years. These metrics provide investors with key insights into the company's past and projected future performance. Investors should use the SS Score alongside the DCF Fair Value to make better-informed decisions about whether to buy or hold the stock.
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Whether W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) is a good stock to buy depends on various factors, including its financial health, market conditions, and your investment strategy. Our analysis indicates that the stock may be overvalued compared to its intrinsic value. However, it is important to assess the SS Score and review the company's fundamentals before making any investment decisions.
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W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a significant player in the industry sector, with a market capitalization of $59.73B and a competitive P/E ratio of 34.05. Investors should compare these metrics with industry peers to gauge whether W.W. Grainger, Inc. is outperforming or underperforming within its sector.
Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Grainger (GWW) to $1,171 from $1,047 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm views the company’s Q1 report as good…
Stephens analyst Tommy Moll raised the firm’s price target on Grainger (GWW) to $1,355 from $1,300 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following…
RBC Capital raised the firm’s price target on Grainger (GWW) to $1,337 from $1,170 and keeps a Sector Perform rating on the shares. The company posted a surprisingly strong Q1…
Baird raised the firm’s price target on Grainger (GWW) to $1,365 from $1,245 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following Q1 results Published…
Oppenheimer raised the firm’s price target on Grainger (GWW) to $1,350 from $1,300 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm notes the company delivered a muscular Q1…
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 Ac...
CHICAGO, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) held its annual meeting of shareholders virtually today.
W.W. Grainger (GWW) announced that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.49 per share, an increase of 10% from the most recent company dividend. The dividend…
CHICAGO, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) announced today that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.49 per share, an increase of 10% from the m...
Bernstein raised the firm’s price target on Grainger (GWW) to $1,125 from $1,052 and keeps a Market Perform rating on the shares. The firm notes Grainger is a leading MRO…
CHICAGO, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, brought together more than 10,000 custo...
20th annual recognition honors organizations committed to business integrity through robust ethics, compliance, and governance programs LAKE FOREST, Ill., March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE...
Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Grainger (GWW) to $1,047 from $1,044 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm says the short cycle recovery has arrived…
Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on Grainger (GWW) to $1,190 from $1,100 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm is updating its estimates for…
CHICAGO, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW) today announced that the Board of Directors has selected a slate of nominees to serve for the 2026-2027 period. The 12 candidates, all curre...
JPMorgan analyst Patrick Baumann raised the firm’s price target on Grainger (GWW) to $1,165 from $1,100 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated the company’s model…
Oppenheimer raised the firm’s price target on Grainger (GWW) to $1,300 from $1,250 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm notes the company posted about in-line sales/slight…
RBC Capital raised the firm’s price target on Grainger (GWW) to $1,207 from $1,055 and keeps a Sector Perform rating on the shares. The company posted an as-expected Q4 with…
Baird analyst David Manthey raised the firm’s price target on Grainger (GWW) to $1,245 from $1,170 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following…
Barclays analyst Guy Hardwick raised the firm’s price target on Grainger (GWW) to $1,044 from $975 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The company reported mixed Q4 results…
Progressed strategy and executed well amidst challenging macro environment; Issues 2026 outlook, including 6.5% - 9.0% daily, organic constant currency sales growth Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights Deli...
Below estimates were sourced from SimplyWallSt and are intended for educational purposes only as a baseline for the analysis.
| Year | FCF Estimate | % | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.68B | Analyst x9 | |
| 2027 | 1.96B | 16.28% | Analyst x9 |
| 2028 | 2.12B | 8.01% | Analyst x5 |
| 2029 | 2.33B | 9.99% | Analyst x4 |
| 2030 | 2.64B | 13.44% | Analyst x1 |
| 2031 | 2.80B | 6.03% | Est @6.0% |
| 2032 | 2.94B | 5.02% | Est @5.0% |
| 2033 | 3.07B | 4.31% | Est @4.3% |
| 2034 | 3.18B | 3.56% | Est @3.6% |
| 2035 | 3.28B | 3.23% | Est @3.2% |
Below are the FCF estimates with the discount factor and the calculated present value with the terminal value that led the results above.
| Year | FCF | Discount Factor | PV of Future FCF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024A | 1.57B | 1.00 | 1.57B |
| 2025A | 1.33B | 1.00 | 1.33B |
| 2026E | 1.68B | 1.09 | 1.55B |
| 2027E | 1.96B | 1.19 | 1.65B |
| 2028E | 2.12B | 1.29 | 1.64B |
| 2029E | 2.33B | 1.41 | 1.65B |
| 2030E | 2.64B | 1.53 | 1.72B |
| 2031E | 2.80B | 1.67 | 1.68B |
| 2032E | 2.94B | 1.82 | 1.62B |
| 2033E | 3.07B | 1.98 | 1.55B |
| 2034E | 3.18B | 2.15 | 1.47B |
| 2035E | 3.28B | 2.35 | 1.40B |
| Terminal | 52.51B | 2.35 | 22.39B |
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