Market Performance of W.W. Grainger, Inc.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (ticker GWW) concluded the trading session on Monday, 26 November 2026, at 06:37 AM Central Europe with a modest decline of ‑0.75 %. At that moment, one share was valued at USD 1,349.90 on major exchanges.
The company’s current free float totals 47.1 million shares, underpinning a market capitalization of USD 63.6 billion. In the last 24 hours, trading volume amounted to roughly USD 285.2 million, reflecting a robust interest from institutional and retail investors alike.
Over the past month, GWW’s stock price has advanced 5.5 % from the previous month’s close, a positive trajectory that contrasts with the slight dip observed in the most recent session. The 200‑day simple moving average (SMA), a common technical indicator, sits at USD 1,228.63, suggesting that the current price is well above the long‑term mean and supporting a bullish bias among chart‑watching traders.
In a broader market context, the 52‑week high for GWW was USD 1,419.91, reached on 17 July 2026, while its lowest point over the same period was USD 906.52 on 19 November 2025. The current price therefore remains roughly 20 % above its trough and 5 % below its recent peak, indicating a healthy range‑bound position within a strong overall uptrend.
Comparative Performance of Peer Companies
| Company | Ticker | Recent 24‑hr Change | Current Price (USD) | Market Cap (USD bn) | P/E Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howmet Aerospace | HWM | 0 % | 185.91 | 74.1 | 40.3 |
| Brookfield Asset Management | BAM | ‑1.28 % | 47.03 | 75.1 | 27.39 |
| Norfolk Southern | NSC | ‑2.44 % | 329.99 | 74.1 | 27.75 |
| Republic Services | RSG | ‑0.60 % | 240.45 | 73.6 | 33.93 |
| Vertiv | VRT | ‑0.65 % | 194.32 | 74.8 | 44.18 |
While GWW’s decline is modest relative to its peers, the broader sector demonstrates a mixture of flat and negative movements, indicating that the slight dip may reflect broader market sentiment rather than company‑specific factors.
Company Overview
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading distribution firm headquartered in Lake Forest, United States. The company specializes in providing a wide range of maintenance, repair, and operating supplies across North America. Its product catalogue spans motors, HVAC equipment, lighting, hand and power tools, pumps, packaging, material handling, adhesives, safety, janitorial, electrical, and metalworking equipment. Grainger’s services are complemented by a robust information‑sharing platform that helps customers optimize supply chains and reduce downtime. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and maintains an active online presence at www.grainger.com .
