
W.W. Grainger (GWW) Stock Forecast & Price Target
W.W. Grainger (GWW) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
W.W. Grainger reported a positive performance in 2Q25, with constant currency daily sales increasing by 5.2% in April, 6.0% in May, and 4.0% in June, signaling strong momentum in sales growth. The company's Endless Assortment (EA) segment saw organic sales rise by 14.6%, outperforming consensus expectations, while overall organic sales growth reached 6.5%, surpassing the anticipated 5.6%. Additionally, Grainger's guidance for future constant currency daily sales suggests a continued growth trajectory, expecting an increase of 4.5%-6.0%.
Bears say
W.W. Grainger's financial results indicate concerns, particularly given that the US MRO market experienced a 2% decline, though the company achieved a 2.3% volume/mix growth, highlighting a potential misalignment with overall market trends. The second quarter 2025 adjusted EPS of $9.97 represented an 11-cent miss, coupled with projections suggesting weaker organic revenues and a contraction in operating margins, forecasting an approximate $40.60 in 2026 adjusted EPS. Additionally, management cited LIFO inventory accounting impacts, which diminished gross margins by 80 basis points due to tariff cost inflation, further contributing to a negative outlook for the company's operational performance.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of W.W. Grainger and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
W.W. Grainger (GWW) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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