
W.W. Grainger (GWW) Stock Forecast & Price Target
W.W. Grainger (GWW) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
W.W. Grainger reported strong financial performance in the second quarter of 2025, with total company constant currency daily sales increasing by 5.2% in April, 6.0% in May, and 4.0% in June. Additionally, organic sales grew by 6.5%, surpassing expectations of 5.6%, although the operating margin slightly contracted by 50 basis points to 14.9%. The company forecasts continued growth in constant currency daily sales, projected to range from 4.5% to 6.0%, indicating a positive outlook for future sales performance.
Bears say
W.W. Grainger reported an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $9.97 for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting a miss of 11 cents or 1% compared to expectations. The company is anticipated to experience weaker organic revenues and a contraction in operating margins, leading to an estimated EPS of approximately $40.60 for 2026. Additionally, the firm’s lower guidance and modest operating miss were significantly influenced by its LIFO inventory accounting method, which adversely affected gross margins by 80 basis points 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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