
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, indicating robust demand across its segments. The company achieved organic sales growth of 6.5%, surpassing the estimate of 5.6%, demonstrating strong market positioning and effective execution. Although the operating margin contracted slightly to 14.9%, the overall sales momentum and growth in key financial metrics contribute to a favorable outlook for the company's stock.
Bears say
W.W. Grainger's 2Q25 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $9.97 represented a slight miss of 1% compared to expectations, indicating potential challenges in meeting revenue forecasts. The company is projected to experience weaker organic revenues and a contraction in operating margins, forecasting approximately $40.60 in EPS for 2026. Additionally, the modest operating miss and reduced guidance have been linked to the impacts of LIFO inventory accounting on gross margins, which were adversely affected by an 80 basis point decline due to tariff cost inflation.
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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