Grainger(US:GWW) ZACKSยท2025-07-29 14:16Core Viewpoint - Analysts project that W.W. Grainger (GWW) will report quarterly earnings of $10.00 per share, reflecting a 2.5% year-over-year increase, with revenues expected to reach $4.52 billion, a 4.8% increase from the same quarter last year [1]. Earnings Estimates - Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 0.3%, indicating a collective reassessment by covering analysts [2]. - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical studies show a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price performance [3]. Key Metrics Projections - Analysts forecast 'Net Sales- High-Touch Solutions N.A.' to reach $3.55 billion, a 2.7% increase from the prior year [5]. - The estimate for 'Net Sales- Endless Assortment' is projected at $887.37 million, indicating a 14.4% increase from the previous year [5]. - 'Net Sales- Other' is expected to be $81.42 million, reflecting a 4.4% increase from the prior year [5]. - The consensus estimate for 'Total Reported Growth' is 4.8%, compared to 3.1% from the previous year [6]. - Analysts predict 'Operating earnings (losses)- High-Touch Solutions N.A.' at $609.17 million, up from $591.00 million year-over-year [6]. - For 'Operating earnings (losses)- Endless Assortment', the estimate is $76.73 million, compared to $61.00 million from the previous year [6]. Stock Performance - Over the past month, W.W. Grainger shares have returned +0.8%, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has changed by +3.6% [7]. - Based on its Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), GWW is expected to perform in line with the overall market in the upcoming period [7].