For its fourth fiscal quarter (ending December 31), W.W. Grainger Inc (NYSE: GWW) has reported a 23% increase in E.P.S. from $7.93 a year ago to $9.74 in the current quarter. For the latest four quarters through December 31, E.P.S. were $38.84 versus $36.39 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 7%.
Recent Price Action
On 1/31/25, W.W. Grainger Inc (NYSE: GWW) stock suffered a large decline of -5.6%, closing at $1062.67. Moreover, this decline was accompanied by exceptionally high trading volume at 308% of normal. Relative to the market the stock has been strong over the last nine months but has declined -5.2% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
W.W. Grainger has a current Value Trend Rating of C (High Neutral). The Value Trend Rating reflects contradictory signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. W.W. Grainger has a slightly negative Appreciation Score of 39 but a good Power Rating of 80, leading to the High Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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