W.W. Grainger Inc. (GWW) Stock
NYSEGWW has an Alpha Score of 52 out of 100 (weak), computed on Oct 26, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 13 members of Congress disclosed 20 trades in GWW since 2014: 9 purchases and 11 sales, most recently Jared Moskowitz (partial sale, Jul 13, 2026). 5 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported GWW in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is D.E. Shaw's at $234.80M. Its trailing P/E ratio is 34.1 and its net margin 9.9% (key statistics as of Oct 30, 2026).
What is GWW's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 52 reflects moderate overall profile with strong momentum, poor value, moderate quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Oct 26, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded W.W. Grainger Inc. (GWW)?
Most recent: Jared Moskowitz (partial sale, Jul 13, 2026); records start Mar 7, 2014.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Moskowitz D-FL · House | 2026-07-13 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| Julie Johnson D-TX · House | 2025-04-07 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Rob Bresnahan R-PA · House | 2025-02-25 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Shelley Moore Capito R-WV · Senate | 2025-01-17 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| Josh Gottheimer D-NJ · House | 2024-12-12 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| Jared Moskowitz D-FL · House | 2024-07-05 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Josh Gottheimer D-NJ · House | 2023-10-30 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Jared Moskowitz D-FL · House | 2023-07-14 | purchase | $15k – $50k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Oct 29, 2026. Senate records here end Oct 21, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.
See all GWW political trades →Which hedge funds own GWW?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 173K | $234.80M | +70% |
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 171K | $232.05M | +58% |
| Renaissance Technologies Jim Simons (founder) | 24K | $32.58M | +24% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 15K | $19.76M | -73% |
| Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio | 6K | $7.73M | +373% |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are W.W. Grainger Inc. insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 26 | Merriwether Deidra C | Sr. VP & CFO | SELL | 240 | $268K |
| Apr 2, 26 | Merriwether Deidra C | Sr. VP & CFO | SELL | 128 | $143K |
| Apr 2, 26 | Merriwether Deidra C | Sr. VP & CFO | SELL | 280 | $313K |
| Apr 2, 26 | Merriwether Deidra C | Sr. VP & CFO | SELL | 160 | $179K |
| Apr 2, 26 | Merriwether Deidra C | Sr. VP & CFO | SELL | 40 | $45K |
| Apr 2, 26 | Merriwether Deidra C | Sr. VP & CFO | SELL | 40 | $45K |
| Apr 2, 26 | Merriwether Deidra C | Sr. VP & CFO | SELL | 80 | $88K |
| Apr 2, 26 | Merriwether Deidra C | Sr. VP & CFO | SELL | 40 | $44K |
| Apr 2, 26 | Merriwether Deidra C | Sr. VP & CFO | SELL | 40 | $44K |
| Apr 2, 26 | Merriwether Deidra C | Sr. VP & CFO | SELL | 40 | $44K |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Oct 30, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are GWW's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Oct 30, 2026
How does GWW's valuation compare with the Industrials sector?
| Metric | GWW | Industrials median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 34.1 | 28.1 | 171 |
| Net margin | 9.92% | 8.75% | 187 |
| Return on equity | 48.70% | 15.93% | 187 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 0.92% | 1.41% | 127 |
Medians over the Industrials stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 2, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
GWW price chart
Powered by TradingViewWhat does W.W. Grainger Inc. do?
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies and services, operating primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The company serves over 4.5 million customers worldwide through two distinct business models. Its High-Touch Solutions North America segment offers approximately 2 million MRO products alongside technical support and inventory management services tailored to larger businesses. The Endless Assortment segment operates two online platforms—Zoro and MonotaRO—providing streamlined access to millions of products for smaller businesses and enterprises seeking one-stop shopping solutions. W.W. Grainger distributes a comprehensive range of products including safety and security equipment, material handling and storage solutions, pumps and plumbing supplies, cleaning and maintenance products, and metalworking and hand tools. Founded in 1927 in Chicago, the company leverages innovative technology and deep customer relationships to deliver products and solutions across its distribution network, which includes physical branches, online channels, and distribution facilities.