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GWW
Stock ticker: NYSE
AS OF
Feb 21 closing price
Price
$1007.90
Change
-$16.40 (-1.60%)
Capitalization
49.98B

GWW stock forecast, quote, news & analysis

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Feb 20, 2025

GWW sees MACD Histogram just turned negative

GWW saw its Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turn negative on February 03, 2025. This is a bearish signal that suggests the stock could decline going forward. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 42 instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 42 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a downward move at .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on January 31, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on GWW as a result. In of 84 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where GWW declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator for GWW entered a downward trend on January 15, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where GWW's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, of 25 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 57 cases where GWW's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where GWW advanced for three days, in of 351 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

GWW may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 58, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. GWW’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: GWW's P/B Ratio (15.924) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (4.278). P/E Ratio (27.868) is within average values for comparable stocks, (34.609). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.930) is also within normal values, averaging (2.470). Dividend Yield (0.007) settles around the average of (0.025) among similar stocks. GWW's P/S Ratio (3.069) is slightly higher than the industry average of (1.551).

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GWW is expected to pay dividends on March 01, 2025

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A dividend of $2.05 per share will be paid with a record date of March 01, 2025, and an ex-dividend date of February 10, 2025. The last dividend of $2.05 was paid on December 01. Read more...
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published Highlights

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST).

Industry description

Companies in this industry handle the wholesale shipments for the manufacturer of a product. They have warehouses and distribution centers, and they ship products directly to the retailer. Digitization, increasing competition, emerging customer demand, and product innovation are some of shifts that the industry has been facing in recent times – something that is potentially creating needs/opportunities for business model revisions or transformations. Data, analytics, and technology are becoming increasingly important for whole distributors in anticipating and analyzing consumer needs, and therefore planning their business strategies accordingly. Fastenal Company, W.W. Grainger, Inc., Genuine Parts Company and Pool Corporation are some of the largest names in the business.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Wholesale Distributors Industry is 8.02B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 70.2K to 49.98B. GWW holds the highest valuation in this group at 49.98B. The lowest valued company is SCOO at 70.2K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Wholesale Distributors Industry was -2%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -4%, and the average quarterly price growth was -2%. WSO experienced the highest price growth at 8%, while BXC experienced the biggest fall at -11%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Wholesale Distributors Industry was 17%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -14% and the average quarterly volume growth was 48%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 49
P/E Growth Rating: 44
Price Growth Rating: 61
SMR Rating: 60
Profit Risk Rating: 57
Seasonality Score: -62 (-100 ... +100)
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a supplier of maintenance, repair and operating products

Industry WholesaleDistributors

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Industry
Wholesale Distributors
Address
100 Grainger Parkway
Phone
+1 847 535-1000
Employees
26100
Web
https://www.grainger.com