W.W. Grainger Inc. (GWW)

GWW (NYSE:Wholesale)
$251.70
neg -4.17
-1.63%
Today's Range: 251.66 - 256.19 | GWW Avg Daily Volume: 353,700
Last Update: 06/19/13 - 4:01 PM EDT
Volume: 180,224
YTD Performance: 26.44%
Open: $255.66
Previous Close: $255.87
52 Week Range: $176.50 - $269.17
Oustanding Shares: 69,544,054
Market Cap: 17,689,225,575
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TheStreet Ratings Grade for GWW
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A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D- E+ E E- F
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Analysts Ratings
Historical Rec Current 1 Mo. Ago 2 Mo. Ago 3 Mo. Ago
Strong Buy 5 6 6 6
Moderate Buy 1 1 0 0
Hold 9 9 9 9
Moderate Sell 0 0 0 0
Strong Sell 0 0 0 0
Mean Rec. 2.27 2.19 2.20 2.20
Latest Dividend: 0.93
Latest Dividend Yield: 1.46%
Dividend Ex-Date: 05/09/13
Price Earnings Ratio: 25.72
Price Earnings Comparisons:
GWW Sector Avg. S&P 500
25.72 25.70 17.70
Price Performance History (%Change):
3 Mo 1 Yr 3 Y
14.60% 41.07% 136.35%
GROWTH 12 Mo 3 Yr CAGR
Revenue 10.80 0.44 0.13
Net Income 4.90 0.62 0.17
EPS 5.00 0.70 0.19
Earnings for GWW:
EBITDA 1.29B
Revenue 8.95B
Average Earnings Estimates
Qtr (06/13) Qtr (09/13) FY (12/13) FY (12/14)
Average Estimate $2.96 $3.19 $11.94 $13.59
Number of Analysts 13 13 14 14
High Estimate $3.05 $3.29 $12.25 $14.16
Low Estimate $2.90 $3.04 $11.70 $13.10
Prior Year $2.63 $2.81 $10.43 $11.94
Growth Rate (Year over Year) 12.49% 13.44% 14.48% 13.82%
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The Day Ahead: Market Stalking Notes

By

Brian Sozzi

 | Apr 17, 2013 | 8:00 AM EDT

A market doesn't gap 200 points lower in one session for no reason.

bullishGrainger estimates and price target increased at UBS

Apr 17, 2013 | 7:36 AM EDT

GWW earnings estimates were increased, said UBS. Sales and EBIT margins for 2013 will be better than expected, despite FX and increased investment spend. Price target goes to $240.

A Kaman Insider Bets on Further Growth

By

Meena Krishnamsetty

 | Mar 21, 2013 | 11:30 AM EDT

The aerospace stock looks fairly valued, but the CEO expects it to gain altitude.

The Day Ahead: The Masses Are Unconvinced

By

Brian Sozzi

 | Jan 28, 2013 | 8:30 AM EST

It seems the rally hasn’t yet won over the average Joe -- which suggests it may have further to go.

The Day Ahead: Time to Rein it In

By

Brian Sozzi

 | Jan 25, 2013 | 8:40 AM EST

Given some of these concerning messages, now might be a good idea to reevaluate your portfolio.

bullishW.W. Grainger target raised at Oppenheimer

Jan 25, 2013 | 8:16 AM EST

Shares of GWW now seen reaching $245, Oppenheimer said. January to sales up from December. Outperform rating.

bullishWW Grainger upgraded at Wunderlich

Jan 14, 2013 | 6:35 AM EST

GWW was upgraded from Hold to Buy, Wunderluich said. $255 price target. Company had an upbeat analyst meeting and guidance was well ahead of previous consensus expectations. 

 

bearishW.W. Grainger downgraded at UBS

Dec 6, 2012 | 8:06 AM EST

GWW was downgraded to Neutral from Buy, UBS said. $202 price target. Market share outlook deteriorates. 

bullishW.W. Grainger upgraded at Oppenheimer

Nov 16, 2012 | 8:22 AM EST

Shares of GWW upgraded to Outperform from Perform, Oppenheimer said. $220 price target. Long term market share runway.

bullishWW Grainger upgraded at Oppenheimer

Nov 16, 2012 | 7:49 AM EST

GWW was upgraded from Perform to Outperform, Oppenheimer said. $220 price target. Company can gain market share and expand margins. 

 

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