Avoid the stress of overpaying for a stock or missing an opportunity by using the right tools and insights to evaluate W.W. Grainger, Inc. before investing.

In this article, we go over a few key elements for understanding W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s stock price such as:

• W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s current stock price and volume
• Why W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s stock price changed recently
• Upgrades and downgrades for GWW from analysts
• GWW’s stock price momentum as measured by its relative strength

About W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)

Before we jump into W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s stock price, history, target price and what caused it to recently rise, let’s take a look at some background.

W.W. Grainger, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products and services primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions North America and Endless Assortment. It provides safety, security, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance, and metalworking and hand tools. The company also offers technical support and inventory management services. It serves smaller businesses to large corporations, government entities, and other institutions, as well as commercial, healthcare, and manufacturing industries through sales and service representatives, and electronic and ecommerce channels. W.W. Grainger, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.

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W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s Stock Price as of Market Close

As of July 31, 2026, 4:00 PM, CST, W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s stock price was $1,382.220.

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is up 1.97% from its previous closing price of $1,355.490.

During the last market session, W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s stock traded between $1,342.920 and $1,391.400. Currently, there are approximately 47.30 million shares outstanding for W.W. Grainger, Inc..

W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s price-earnings (P/E) ratio is currently at 37.2, which is high compared to the Trading Companies & Distributors industry median of 25.8. The price-earnings ratio gauges market expectation of future performance by relating a stock’s current share price to its earnings per share.

W.W. Grainger, Inc. Stock Price History

W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s (GWW) price is currently up 1.6% so far this month.

During the month of July, W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s stock price has reached a high of $1,419.910 and a low of $1,328.950.

Over the last year, W.W. Grainger, Inc. has hit prices as high as $1,419.910 and as low as $906.520. Year to date, W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s stock is up 36.98%.

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What Caused W.W. Grainger, Inc. Stock’s Price to Rise?

Stock prices are primarily based on seller supply and buyer demand. But have you ever wondered about what other factors affect a stock's price?

When an analyst changes their opinion of a stock by upgrading or downgrading their rating, it often leads to a sudden stock price adjustment. As of July 31, 2026, there were 0 analysts who downgraded W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s stock and 2 analysts who upgraded over the last month.

Additionally, you'll want to evaluate W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s financial health and valuation. Investors can use AAII's Value Grade, which combines six key valuation metrics like P/E and P/S ratios for a comprehensive analysis to conduct analysis on W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s valuation and financial health. This approach mitigates the limitations of single-metric evaluations.

W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s current valuation based on AAII’s Value Grade is a F, which means it is considered to be Ultra Expensive.

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Lastly, news and media coverage as well as recent press reports about the company or its industry may cause stock prices to fluctuate. You can check out the most recent news articles about W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) by visiting AAII Stock Evaluator.

Relative Price Strength of W.W. Grainger, Inc.

Relative price strength measures a stock's performance against the market, helping investors identify stocks that are outperforming benchmarks.

For AAII’s Momentum Grade, a weighted relative price strength is calculated. Follow this link to learn more about the Momentum Grade.

As of July 31, 2026, W.W. Grainger, Inc. has a weighted four-quarter relative price strength of 6.21%, which translates to a Momentum Score of 74 and is considered to be Strong.

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W.W. Grainger, Inc. Stock Price: Bottom Line

As of July 31, 2026, W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s stock price is $1,382.220, which is up 1.97% from its previous closing price.

AAII advises against making stock decisions based solely on price or past returns. Instead, consider a variety of metrics, fundamentals, and analytics to evaluate a stock like W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock prices are influenced by market supply and demand and offer just a snapshot of a company's overall health.

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