W.W. Grainger Stock Steady at $1,280.30 After Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

1W.W. Grainger reported diluted EPS of $12.01, surpassing the analyst consensus of $11.30.

2Company revenue rose 10.3% to $5.02 billion, beating market estimates.

W.W. Grainger reported diluted EPS of $12.01 for the second quarter of 2026, surpassing the analyst consensus of $11.30 according to AD HOC NEWS. The agency reported that company revenue rose 10.3% to $5.02 billion, beating market estimates of $4.96 billion. According to Yahoo Finance, the company set its fiscal 2026 EPS guidance in the range of $45.50 to $47.25.

GWW closed at $1,280.30 on October 2, 2026, remaining approximately 9.8% below its 52-week high of $1,419.91. Despite the strong operating beat, 10 analysts maintained a consensus "Hold" rating as of September 29, 2026, per MarketBeat, with an average 12-month price target of $1,285.00. Trading volume reached 270,205 shares during the October 2 session, leaving the company with a market valuation of $60.4 billion.