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W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) — What Changed
$1,353.29-0.32 (-0.02%) vs yesterday's close
Jun 30, 2026 6:28 AM ET·New York Stock Exchange·Pre-market·CEO: Donald G. Macpherson·23,500 employees
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stands as a significant global supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies and related services. Its market presence spans several international regions, includin…
🔔Major Change Detected
Price Move
-0.02%
1-Day Change
Volume Confirmation
0.99x
vs 30D Average
Catalyst
Earnings Beat
Material / Earnings
Peer Context
In Line With Peers
No peer data
Signal Quality
Low
Confidence Score
53/100
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1. What Changed Since Last Close
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New FilingMediumMedium
May 8
Grainger (GWW) filed an 8-K on May 8, 2026, with no price movement recorded.
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Earnings BeatHighHigh
May 7
Grainger (GWW) reported EPS of $11.65 for 2026, beating analyst estimates of $10.21 by 14.1%. The stock moved 14.1% high
Showing 2 of 2 events
2. Change Timeline
| Date | Change | Price Reaction | Volume | Confidence ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7 | EEarnings Beat | — | — | High |
| May 8 | FNew Filing | — | — | Medium |
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3. Why It Moved
1
Primary Catalyst
Earnings Beat
Grainger (GWW) reported EPS of $11.65 for 2026, beating analyst estimates of $10
2
Supporting Evidence
- Grainger (GWW) reported EPS of $11.65 for 2026, beating analyst estima
3
Nature of Move
Sector-Wide Move
GWW moved broadly in line with sector peers — consistent with a sector or macro-driven event.
4. Peer / Sector Confirmation
| Symbol | Today | 5D | Rel. Vol | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWW | -0.02% | — | 0.99x |
Sector-Wide Move. No peer data. GWW moved broadly in line with sector peers — consistent with a sector or macro event.
5. SEC Filing Watch
May 8High
Material event — review for impact
May 7Medium
Quarterly financial results
May 1High
Material event — review for impact
Mar 10Low
Annual proxy — exec compensation & governance
View on SEC EDGAR →Source: filing_snapshots DB · past 120 days
6. Analyst Expectations
Consensus Target
$1,274.75
Median Target
$1,300.00
Upside to Target
-5.8%
vs $1353.29
Analyst Activity — Last 90 Days
0
Upgrades
6
Maintains
0
Downgrades
Last Directional Actions
↑ Upgrade
Oppenheimer · Perform → Outperform
Jan 27, 2026
↓ Downgrade
Erste Group · Buy → Hold
Jun 14, 2024
7. Bull vs Bear Thesis Shift
Bullish Factors
✓Earnings beat — stock sold off (sell-the-news reaction)
Bearish Factors
✕Declined 0.0% despite earnings beat — guidance or outlook concern
✕Negative session, down 0.0%
✕New SEC filing — review for material disclosures
Net Thesis Change vs Yesterday
BearishNeutralBullish
Neutral / Mixed-7 / 100
8. What To Watch Next
| Date | Event | Impact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4 | Earnings Release | High | |
| Aug 6est. | 10-Q Filing | Medium |
est. = estimated from prior filing cycle
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