
W.W. Grainger (GWW) Stock Forecast & Price Target
W.W. Grainger (GWW) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
W.W. Grainger demonstrated a solid sales performance in 2Q25, with total company constant currency daily sales increasing by 5.2% in April, 6.0% in May, and 4.0% in June, reflecting a strong demand across its segments. The company's Endless Assortment segment achieved an impressive organic sales growth of 14.6%, significantly outperforming consensus estimates, while overall organic sales grew 6.5%, exceeding expectations. With a consistent outlook for constant currency daily sales growth projected at 4.5%-6.0%, Grainger's financial trajectory remains positive, bolstering investor confidence in the company's future performance.
Bears say
W.W. Grainger's recent financial performance reveals concerns with a US MRO market decline of 2% during the quarter, despite the company achieving 2.3% volume/mix growth, indicating potential challenges in sustaining market outperformance. The second quarter adjusted EPS of $9.97 represented an 11-cent or 1% miss, contributing to forecasts of weakened organic revenues and operating margin contraction with an estimated EPS of $40.60 for 2026. Additionally, the company's use of LIFO inventory accounting negatively affected gross margins by 80 basis points, compounded by tariff cost inflation, raising further concerns regarding profitability and future guidance.
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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