W.W. Grainger, Inc. distributes maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products and services in the United States, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment. It offers safety and security supplies, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance supplies, and metalworking and hand tools. It also offers inventory management and technical support services. The company serves businesses, corporations, government entities, and other institutions through sales and service representatives, and electronic and ecommerce channels. W.W. Grainger, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.

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CHICAGO , Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, hosted its fourth annual Grainger Bucket Build yesterday.

GRAINGER'S BUCKET BUILD VOLUNTEERS ASSEMBLED MORE THAN 4,000 DISASTER RELIEF KITS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES ACROSS NORTH AMERICA

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JPMorgan lowered the firm's price target on Grainger to $1,035 from $1,125 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated estimates for the U.S. distributors to reflect the recent earnings results. Market volumes remained challenged despite strength in some verticals, but no worse than expected outside of residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, the analyst tells investors in a research note. JPMorgan says volume expectations remain muted in the back half of 2025. 09 Sep 31 Oct

Grainger price target lowered to $1,035 from $1,125 at JPMorgan

British private rental home provider Grainger is set to transition into a Real Estate Investment Trust - or REIT - a move the company has been working towards for years. The company expects an initial £15 million in tax savings in the first year.

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Investors interested in Industrial Services stocks are likely familiar with Global Industrial (GIC) and W.W. Grainger (GWW).

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Grainger Q2 Revenue Jumps 5.6%

W.W. Grainger, Inc. GWW reported weaker-than-expected earnings for the second quarter on Friday.

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Investors interested in stocks from the Industrial Services sector have probably already heard of Global Industrial (GIC) and W.W. Grainger (GWW).

Although the revenue and EPS for W.W. Grainger (GWW) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Compared to Estimates, W.W. Grainger (GWW) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 1, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Deidra Cheeks Merriwether - CFO & Senior VP Donald G. Macpherson - Chairman & CEO Kyle Bland - Vice President of Investor Relations Conference Call Participants Christopher D.

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

GWW posts Q2 earnings miss despite solid revenue growth, with strong gains in its Endless Assortment segment.

Grainger Earnings Miss Estimates in Q2, Revenues Increase Y/Y

W.W. Grainger (GWW) came out with quarterly earnings of $9.97 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $10 per share. This compares to earnings of $9.76 per share a year ago.

W.W. Grainger (GWW) Misses Q2 Earnings Estimates

Continued execution fueling solid results; Company updates full year 2025 guidance Second Quarter Highlights Delivered sales of $4.6 billion, up 5.6%, or 5.1% on a daily, constant currency basis Achieved operating margin of 14.9%, down 20 basis points on a reported basis, or down 50 basis points on an adjusted basis Generated diluted EPS of $9.97, up 4.8% on a reported basis, or up 2.2% on an adjusted basis Produced $377 million in operating cash flow and returned $336 million to Grainger shareholders through dividends and share repurchases Updating full year 2025 guidance including a lower adjusted diluted EPS range of $38.50 to $40.25 CHICAGO , Aug. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW) today reported results for the second quarter of 2025 with sales of $4.6 billion, up 5.6%, or 5.1% on a daily, constant currency basis, and adjusted diluted EPS of $9.97, up 2.2% compared to the second quarter of 2024.  "Our team remains focused on our customers, fostering deep relationships, providing exceptional service and driving innovation through differentiated capabilities," said D.G.

GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER 2025

CHICAGO , July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) today announced its board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.26 per share.

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