• Oppenheimer upgraded NYSE:GWW from "Perform" to "Outperform" with a stock price of $1,049.97.
• Grainger reported earnings of $10.21 per share in the previous quarter, surpassing estimates.
• The company's financial health is robust with a return on equity of 49.40% and a net margin of 9.75%.

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) is a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products. The company serves a wide range of industries, providing essential supplies and solutions. As a major player in the industrial supply sector, Grainger competes with companies like Fastenal and MSC Industrial Direct.

On January 27, 2026, Oppenheimer upgraded GWW's stock rating from "Perform" to "Outperform," with the stock priced at $1,049.97. This upgrade comes ahead of Grainger's fourth-quarter 2025 earnings announcement, scheduled for February 3rd. Analysts expect earnings of $9.45 per share for this quarter.

In the previous quarter, Grainger reported earnings of $10.21 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $9.95. The company generated $4.66 billion in revenue, slightly above the expected $4.64 billion. This marked a 6.1% revenue increase compared to the same period last year, showcasing Grainger's growth.

Grainger's financial health is evident with a return on equity of 49.40% and a net margin of 9.75%. Despite a recent stock price decrease of $7.89, or -0.75%, the company's market capitalization remains strong at approximately $49.93 billion. The stock has traded between $1,048.08 and $1,063 today.

Over the past year, GWW's stock has fluctuated, reaching a high of $1,139.15 and a low of $893.99. With a trading volume of 137,703 shares on the NYSE, the stock remains actively traded. Grainger's guidance for fiscal year 2025 indicates earnings per share between $39.00 and $39.75, reflecting confidence in its ongoing performance.