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W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (GWW)

GWW
GWW · Industrials • Industrial Distribution
1,335.69 +2.66%
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52W Range Position
86%
LOWMIDHIGH
Trend
Mixed
Momentum
Neutral
Updated: 2026-08-26 21:17 UTC
WOI Investment Thesis
Mixed
Current market structure would strengthen above 1390.96. Holding above 1328.95 preserves the current price structure.
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Fundamentals
Moderate / Positive / Healthy / Stretched
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Price Structure
Mixed
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Momentum
Neutral
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Current Resistance
Below Resistance
Risk Level
Elevated
Analysis Scope
1Y Daily
Key Decision Levels
✓
Hold Above
Structure remains valid above support.
1328.95
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Break Above
Primary setup confirms above this trigger.
1,413.07
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Next Objective
No defined objective is currently available for the primary downtrend breakout.
Not available
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Thesis Break
No setup-specific invalidation level is currently defined.
Not available
Recent Company Events
SEC VERIFIED
Latest material filings
AUG
4
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Financial Results
HIGH
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER 2026
Grainger (NYSE: GWW) today reported results for the second quarter of 2026 with sales of $5.0 billion, up 10.3%, or 13.7% on a daily, organic constant currency basis, and diluted EPS of $12.01, up 20.5% compared to the second quarter of 2025.
8-K Filing • SEC EDGAR
AUG
3
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Management / Board
MEDIUM
GWW board and management update
Merriwether, the current Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of W.W.
8-K Filing • SEC EDGAR
MAY
8
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Financial Results
HIGH
GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER 2026
Grainger (NYSE: GWW) today reported results for the first quarter of 2026 with sales of $4.7 billion, up 10.1%, or 12.2% on a daily, organic constant currency basis, and diluted EPS of $11.65, up 18.2% compared to the first quarter of 2025.
8-K Filing • SEC EDGAR
What's Driving GWW?
▲ Technical confirmation is pending
Momentum is Neutral. Watch Above 1,413.07 for setup confirmation. Structure risk is losing 1,328.95 would weaken the current structure..
◆ Business quality is mixed
Revenue growth is moderate. Profitability is positive. Cash generation is healthy. Balance-sheet quality is stretched.
⚠️ Key risk remains
losing 1,328.95 would weaken the current structure.
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Technical Signal
Waiting for Confirmation
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A technical structure is developing but has not yet reached confirmed active status.
Downtrend Structure
Downtrend line not broken yet · score 6
Trigger
1,413.07
RSI(14)
53.1
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How to read this setup
From a roadmap perspective, the setup is boxed by support near 1,328.95 and resistance around 1,390.96. Clearing resistance would strengthen the constructive case, while a failure through support would damage the present setup.
Price Chart
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Valuation Snapshot (TTM)
Full valuation · Ratios use trailing twelve months
Updated 2026-08-25
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The stock trades at elevated sales or book multiples; quality must justify the price.
Market Cap
$62.3B
Company size
EV
$64.4B
Debt-adjusted value
P/E
33.7
Reasonable
P/S
3.3
Low sales multiple
P/B
15.1
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EV/Sales
3.4
Low sales multiple
EV/EBIT
21.3
Reasonable
P/FCF
49.9
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FCF Yield
2.00%
Cash return
Not financial advice
Business Lens
Improving financial execution
Financial quality is mixed, with cash flow or balance sheet items requiring closer monitoring.
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Revenue Growth
Moderate
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Profitability
Positive
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Cash Flow
Healthy
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Balance Sheet
Stretched
💵 Revenue
5.02B
≈ Moderate
📈 Net Income
600.00M
↗ Positive
🧮 EPS (Basic)
12.02
↗ Positive
W.W. GRAINGER, INC.
Industrials • Industrial Distribution
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