Zacks raises W.W. Grainger stock estimate to USD 12.40
Published on 10/09/2026 at 16:44 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- Zacks Research raised its first-quarter 2027 earnings-per-share estimate for W.W. Grainger to USD 12.40 from USD 12.37.
- Second-quarter revenue reached USD 5.02 billion, up 10.30 percent year over year, while earnings per share beat consensus.
- The Lang & Schwarz quote was EUR 1,141.50 on October 9, 2026, up 0.88 percent versus the prior close.
- W.W. Grainger's next earnings report is scheduled for November 4, 2026.
On September 29, 2026, MarketBeat reported that Zacks Research raised its first-quarter 2027 earnings-per-share estimate for W.W. Grainger from USD 12.37 to USD 12.40. The revision gives the stock a fresh analyst marker ahead of the company's next quarterly report.
Three dated signals for Grainger
On July 17, 2026, MarketBeat reported that Weiss Ratings upgraded Grainger from buy to buy with a higher grade, while its September 29 report cited a USD 46.24 consensus estimate for fiscal 2026 earnings per share.MarketBeat also recorded the September 29 Zacks estimate of USD 12.40 versus USD 12.37.
On August 4, 2026, Grainger reported second-quarter revenue of USD 5.02 billion and earnings per share of USD 12.01, compared with USD 9.97 a year earlier and USD 11.30 consensus.MarketBeat said quarterly revenue increased 10.30 percent year over year, while fiscal 2026 earnings-per-share guidance stood at USD 45.50 to USD 47.25.
What does the estimate change mean?
The USD 0.03 increase in Zacks' first-quarter 2027 estimate is modest beside the USD 0.71 second-quarter earnings-per-share beat against consensus. The more important test is whether Grainger can convert 10.30 percent quarterly revenue growth into repeatable profit growth after the latest reporting period.
Grainger's investor-relations page identifies the latest reported period as the second quarter of 2026 and provides the related earnings materials.W.W. Grainger The company operates in industrial distribution, where sales growth and margin delivery must support the valuation implied by the share price.
Next report date and valuation
Investing.com lists November 4, 2026 as Grainger's next earnings date. Its page also identifies the company as listed on the New York Stock Exchange and places the average 12-month analyst target at USD 1,331.64, while the latest reported analyst count there was 19 ratings.
At Lang & Schwarz, W.W. Grainger stock was trading at EUR 1,141.50 on October 9, 2026 at 4:38 p.m. CEST, up 0.88 percent versus the prior close of EUR 1,131.50 on October 8, 2026. The primary-market context was a USD 1,279.67 intraday quote on the New York Stock Exchange on October 9, 2026, while the 52-week range was USD 906.52 to USD 1,419.91.
The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of W.W. Grainger stock.
W.W. Grainger stock facts
- Company: W.W. Grainger, Inc.
- ISIN: US3848021040
- Ticker: GWW
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Price Lang & Schwarz (as of October 9, 2026, 4:38 p.m. CEST): EUR 1,141.50
- Change versus prior close: plus 0.88 percent
- Prior close Lang & Schwarz (October 8, 2026): EUR 1,131.50
- Market capitalization: USD 60.4 billion (as of October 9, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 906.52-USD 1,419.91 (as of October 9, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Industrials / Industrial distribution
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: November 4, 2026
Market context: Market report S&P 500.
