Grainger(US:GWW) ZACKS·2024-07-29 14:22Core Viewpoint - W.W. Grainger (GWW) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $9.58 per share, a 3.2% increase year-over-year, with revenues projected at $4.35 billion, reflecting a 4.1% increase compared to the same period last year [1] Earnings Projections - Analysts have revised the consensus EPS estimate 0.1% lower over the last 30 days, indicating a reevaluation of initial estimates [7] - The 'Total Reported Growth' is projected to be 3.9%, down from 9% reported in the same quarter last year [5] - 'Operating earnings (losses)- Endless Assortment' are expected to be $57.45 million, down from $65 million in the previous year [6] Revenue Estimates - 'Net Sales- Other' is estimated to reach $78.49 million, indicating a year-over-year change of +3.3% [4] - 'Net Sales- High-Touch Solutions N.A.' is forecasted to be $3.49 billion, reflecting a +4.2% change from the year-ago quarter [9] - 'Net Sales- Endless Assortment' is projected to be $775.89 million, also showing a year-over-year change of +3.3% [10] Operating Earnings - 'Operating earnings (losses)- High-Touch Solutions N.A.' are expected to reach $610.42 million, slightly up from $600 million reported in the same quarter last year [11] Market Performance - W.W. Grainger shares have increased by +7.6% in the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.2% movement [7]