W.W. Grainger stock slips as Q2 revenue tops $5.02 billion
Published on 08/26/2026 at 15:00 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
W.W. Grainger stock fell as the industrial distributor traded at $1,304.42 at 12:11:11 p.m. EDT on August 26, 2026, while the company’s market value stood at $61.439 billion.
Q2 numbers set the tone
Grainger reported second-quarter revenue of $5.02 billion and adjusted EPS of $12.01 on August 4, 2026. Revenue rose 10.3% from a year earlier, and EPS topped the $11.30 consensus by $0.71.
The quarter also showed a 9.92% net margin and 48.73% return on equity, which puts the business in a different profitability tier from most industrial distributors. Analysts now expect $46.1 in earnings per share for the current fiscal year, while Grainger's own FY 2026 guidance stands at $45.50 to $47.25.
Valuation and peer context
The stock's 52-week range runs from $906.52 to $1,419.91, leaving the current price below the high but well above the low. The market is still paying a premium multiple, with a trailing P/E of 33.23 and a beta of 1.05.
That combination matters because Grainger's latest quarter beat both revenue and EPS estimates, yet the share price remains sensitive to margin commentary and the path of full-year earnings. By comparison, the consensus target on the stock sits at $1,332.57.
Grainger's core business
W.W. Grainger, Inc. distributes maintenance, repair and operating products across North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom, with offerings that include safety, storage, pumps, plumbing, cleaning, and hand tools. The company also runs technical support and inventory management services for businesses, institutions, and government customers.
Stock and income picture
As of August 26, 2026, the stock's intraday market cap was $61.439 billion, with volume at 51,199 shares and an average volume of 303,128. The dividend yield was 0.75%, and the next earnings date is November 4, 2026.
Fact box
Company: W.W. Grainger, Inc.
ISIN: US3848021040
Ticker: GWW
Exchange: NYSE
Sector / Industry: Industrials / Industrial Distribution
Index membership: S&P 500
Market cap: $61.439 billion (as of August 26, 2026, 12:11:11 p.m. EDT)
Price (as of August 26, 2026, 12:11:11 p.m. EDT): $1,304.42 USD
Next earnings date: November 4, 2026
