FrançaisAre analysts right about W. W. Grainger (GWW)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For W. W. Grainger, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 32% were profitable, average return -2% (109 calls). At 3 months: -0% average return (29% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 21 | 0% | -35% |
| Oppenheimer | 12 | 75% | +27% |
| Baird | 10 | 70% | +27% |
| RBC Capital | 9 | 0% | -25% |
| Barclays | 7 | 14% | -6% |
Valuation
Is W. W. Grainger overvalued, and is it a good time to buy W. W. Grainger right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: W. W. Grainger's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | W. W. Grainger | Sector median (Industrials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 34.0 | 29.2 |
| Forward P/E | 25.9 | 19.5 |
| Net margin | 10% | 11% |
👉 W. W. Grainger trades above its sector median (34.0 vs 29.2) — the market expects higher growth; watch out for disappointment.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : W. W. Grainger pays about $9.27/share/yr → 0.69% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is W. W. Grainger a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on W. W. Grainger (GWW) is "Hold" (4 bullish, 6 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 32% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is W. W. Grainger's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $1,355 (+3% vs $1,321), ranging from $1,125 to $1,428 (7 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on W. W. Grainger?
Over 1 year, 32% of analyst targets on W. W. Grainger were profitable, for an average return of -2% (across 109 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the W. W. Grainger stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $1,355 within 12 months, i.e. +3% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $1,428, the most cautious $1,125.
What is the W. W. Grainger stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $1,355, +3%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (32%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is W. W. Grainger overvalued?
Its P/E is 34.0, forward P/E 25.9. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.