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WW Grainger (GWW): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
Hold2 Buy3 Hold1 Sell
Ratings of 6 analysts in the last 3 months · top analysts only12-month forecast
Based on 6 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $1,302, the highest $1,400, the lowest $1,172. The average is −2.2% from the last price of $1,331.
Analyst ratings 17
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Reive★★★★★★★★★★#11117 · hits 29% · avg −10.7% | RBC Capital | $1,427 | Hold | +7.2% | Reiterated | 13.10.26on TipRanks Oct 14 21:45 | +1.4%next day +1.5% | ↗ |
| Guy Hardwick★★★★★★★★★★#1303 · hits 69% · avg +16.3% | Barclays | $1,185 → $1,172−1.1% | Sell | −11.9% | Reiterated | 24.09.26on TipRanks Sep 25 04:45 | +0.8%next day −3.4% · 5 days +0.6% | ↗ |
| Nigel Coe★★★★★★★★★★#1780 · hits 55% · avg +7.8% | Wolfe Research | — | Hold | — | Reiterated | 15.09.26on TipRanks Sep 16 02:20 | −0.2%next day −0.4% · 5 days −2.4% | ↗ |
| Ryan Merkel★★★★★★★★★★#3685 · hits 50% · avg +4.0% | William Blair | — | Buy | — | Reiterated | 11.09.26on TipRanks 05:55 | −0.2%next day +0.3% · 5 days −1.0% | ↗ |
| Connor Cerniglia★★★★★★★★★★#8660 · hits 58% · avg −0.1% | Bernstein | $1,250 | Hold | −6.1% | Reiterated | 03.09.26on TipRanks 07:20 | +1.1%next day +1.3% · 5 days −1.4% | ↗ |
| Name not given | — | $1,300 → $1,400+7.7% | Hold | +5.2% | Reiterated | 24.08.26on TipRanks 08:15 | +1.0%next day −1.8% · 5 days −1.4% | ↗ |
| Unknown Analyst | Bank of America Securities | — | Sell | — | Reiterated | 07.08.26on TipRanks Aug 11 04:45 | −1.0%next day +1.8% · 5 days +3.3% | ↗ |
| Chris Dankert★★★★★★★★★★#791 · hits 71% · avg +16.4% | D.A. Davidson | $1,250 → $1,260+0.8% | Hold | −5.3% | Reiterated | 06.08.26on TipRanks 08:55 | 0.0%next day −1.0% · 5 days +2.0% | ↗ |
| Christopher Glynn★★★★★★★★★★#183 · hits 64% · avg +18.6% | Oppenheimer | $1,350 → $1,375+1.9% | Buy | +3.3% | Reiterated | 05.08.26on TipRanks 08:01 | −1.0%next day 0.0% · 5 days +1.4% | ↗ |
| David Manthey★★★★★★★★★★#293 · hits 66% · avg +15.0% | Robert W. Baird | $1,365 → $1,400+2.6% | Buy | +5.2% | Reiterated | 05.08.26on TipRanks 07:55 | −1.0%next day 0.0% · 5 days +1.4% | ↗ |
| Unknown Analyst | UBS | $1,350 | Hold | +1.5% | Reiterated | 05.08.26on TipRanks 07:42 | −1.0%next day 0.0% · 5 days +1.4% | ↗ |
| Kenneth Newman★★★★★★★★★★#548 · hits 75% · avg +18.9% | KeyBanc | — | Hold | — | Reiterated | 05.08.26on TipRanks 04:09 | −1.0%next day 0.0% · 5 days +1.4% | ↗ |
| Deane Dray★★★★★★★★★★#448 · hits 63% · avg +12.5% | RBC Capital | $1,460 → $1,428−2.2% | Hold | +7.3% | Reiterated | 04.08.26on TipRanks Aug 5 07:42 | −7.0%next day −1.0% · 5 days +0.4% | ↗ |
| AI DeepSeek Industrial - DistributionDeepSeek R1-0528 | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $1,596 → $1,598+0.1% | Buy | +20.1% | Reiterated | 04.08.26on TipRanks 20:05 | — | |
| AI Google Industrial - DistributionGemini 2.5Pro | TipRanks - Google | $1,624 → $1,611−0.8% | Buy | +21.1% | Reiterated | 04.08.26on TipRanks 00:08 | — | |
| AI xAi Industrial - DistributionxAI Grok-3 | TipRanks - xAI | $1,617 → $1,604−0.8% | Buy | +20.5% | Reiterated | 04.08.26on TipRanks 00:08 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Industrial - DistributionAnthropic Opus-4.1 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $1,548 → $1,536−0.8% | Buy | +15.4% | Reiterated | 04.08.26on TipRanks 00:08 | — | |
| AI OpenAI Industrial - DistributionOpenAI 4o | TipRanks - OpenAI | $1,596 → $1,584−0.8% | Buy | +19.0% | Reiterated | 04.08.26on TipRanks 00:08 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Industrial - DistributionPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $1,631 → $1,618−0.8% | Buy | +21.6% | Reiterated | 04.08.26on TipRanks 00:08 | — | |
| Tommy Moll★★★★★★★★★★#2131 · hits 62% · avg +9.0% | Stephens | $1,355 | Hold | +1.8% | Downgrade | 14.07.26on TipRanks 06:15 | −1.8%next day −0.4% · 5 days −0.2% | ↗ |
| William Blunt★★★★★★★★★★#8745 · hits 0% · avg −1.1% | Rothschild & Co Redburn | $978 → $1,280+30.9% | Hold | −3.8% | Reiterated | 13.07.26on TipRanks Jul 14 06:15 | +1.9%next day −1.8% · 5 days −0.5% | ↗ |
| Unknown Analyst | Davidson Capital | $1,250 | Hold | −6.1% | Initiated | 16.06.26on TipRanks Jun 20 00:06 | +1.0%next day +0.6% · 5 days +3.8% | ↗ |
| Patrick Baumann★★★★★★★★★★#5103 · hits 62% · avg +7.1% | J.P. Morgan | $1,100 → $1,165+5.9% | Hold | −12.5% | Reiterated | 06.02.26on TipRanks 07:30 | −0.7%next day −0.9% · 5 days −4.1% | ↗ |
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The latest rating of each analyst in the last 12 months, as TipRanks lists them. Every rating kept, earlier ones included
Best analysts covering WW Grainger
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How the average price target moved
The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $1,327 at a price of $1,246 (+6.5%); now: $1,329 at $1,331 (−0.1%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend · top analysts
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buy | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Hold | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Sell | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 04.11.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $11.67 (from $11.41 to $12.00). Last quarter: $12.01.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $5.1B (from $5.0B to $5.1B). Last quarter: $5.0B.
Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Industrials
About WW Grainger
- CEO: Donald G. Macpherson
- Employees: 23,550
- 100 Grainger Parkway, Lake Forest, IL, 60045-5201, US
- www.grainger.com
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stands as a significant global supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies and related services. Its market presence spans several international regions, including the United States, Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The company structures its operations into two principal divisions: High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment. Grainger's extensive product offerings cover essential categories such as safety and security provisions, equipment for material handling and storage, plumbing and pump components, cleaning and facility upkeep items, and both metalworking and general hand tools. Furthermore, it delivers vital support functions, including inventory management and expert technical assistance. The firm serves a wide array of organizational customers, from private businesses and large corporations to government bodies and other institutions, reaching them through both dedicated sales and service teams and its robust digital and e-commerce platforms. Established in 1927, W.W. Grainger, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois.
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