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IndustrialsIndustrial - DistributionScore data as of Sep 4, 2026

GWW

Catalysts
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Industrials· Industrial - Distribution
AIQ Score
NeutralAIQ Edge 10/10
Relative Leader / Watch
Sector Leader
Score data as of Sep 4, 2026
Last price
$1,324.49
+$11.65 (+0.89%)
Latest market quote
Momentum55
Value47
Quality78
Risk Resilience78
Sentiment
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Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Nov 4, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 63/100

Momentum 55/100 and sentiment before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
5 articles

Updated Sep 6, 2026 · Sentiment 34.85%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 55/100AIQ Edge 10/10 Sector Leader
Beat rate
50%
4 of 8 reported periods
Average surprise
+3.0%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+6.3%
Aug 4, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Aug 4, 2026$11.30$12.01+6.3%$4.96B$5.02B
May 7, 2026$10.21$11.65+14.1%$4.58B$4.74B
Feb 3, 2026$9.46$9.44-0.2%$4.4B$4.43B
Oct 31, 2025$9.98$10.21+2.3%$4.64B$4.66B
Aug 1, 2025$10.07$9.97-1.0%$4.53B$4.55B
May 1, 2025$9.48$9.86+4.0%$4.32B$4.31B
Jan 31, 2025$9.74$9.71-0.3%$4.24B$4.23B
Oct 31, 2024$9.97$9.87-1.0%$4.4B$4.39B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Hold
3
Buy
14
Hold
2
Sell
12-month analyst target
$1,303.56
-1.58% versus current price
Based on 9 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$1,125.00
-15.06% vs latest price
Average target
$1,303.56
-1.58% vs latest price
High target
$1,460.00
+10.23% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateNov 4, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$11.64

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$5.07B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score55

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score63/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Hold
Analysts
9
Average target
$1,303.56
Target upside
-1.58%
Target range
$1,125.00 - $1,460.00
90-day revisions
7

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
4
Neutral
1
Negative
0
gurufocus.com · Sep 2, 2026

Is GWW Overvalued? DCF Says Worth $987

On September 02, 2026, we conducted a DCF analysis for W.W. Grainger Inc (GWW), a company that has shown a year-to-date price increase of 30.5%. Despite this po

finance.yahoo.com · Aug 28, 2026

Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting W.W. Grainger Stock Will Climb or Sink?

W.W. Grainger has outperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

gurufocus.com · Aug 26, 2026

GWW Looks 14.3% Overvalued on GF Value™ Amid Strategic Acquisition

On August 26, 2026, W.W. Grainger Inc (NYSE: GWW) announced its acquisition of technology, intellectual property, and key personnel from Adroit Worldwide Media

gurufocus.com · Aug 26, 2026

Is GWW Overvalued? DCF Says Worth $987

On August 26, 2026, we conducted a DCF analysis for W.W. Grainger Inc (GWW), a company that has shown a year-to-date price increase of 29.8%. However, despite i

finance.yahoo.com · Aug 24, 2026

Navigating W.W. Grainger’s (GWW) New Competitive Landscape

Aoris Investment Management, a specialist international equity manager, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for “Aoris International Fund”. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund invests in high-quality, wealth-generating businesses managed by prudent and capable teams, targeting an annual return of 8–12% after fees over a 5–7-year market cycle. During the June […]

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GWW Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for GWW stock?

GWW's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move GWW stock?

Upcoming events that could move GWW include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could GWW's next earnings report affect the stock?

GWW's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive GWW stock higher?

GWW could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt GWW stock?

GWW could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.