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CHICAGO , April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) announced today that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.26 per share, an increase of 10% from the most recent company dividend.
GWW's first-quarter 2025 results are likely to reflect gains from upbeat segmental performances.
Investors interested in Industrial Services stocks are likely familiar with Siemens AG (SIEGY) and W.W. Grainger (GWW).
Looking beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for W.W. Grainger (GWW), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended March 2025.
W.W. Grainger (GWW) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
W.W. Grainger, Ashtead, Andritz and ClearSign have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.
Although a weak manufacturing sector clouds the Zacks Industrial Services industry's outlook, GWW, ASHTY, ADRZY and CLIR are navigating the challenges effectively.
W.W. Grainger has strong long-term revenue growth prospects, driven by initiatives in its High-Touch Solutions and Endless Assortment segments. Near-term margin headwinds exist due to demand generation investments and unfavorable product mix, but the long-term margin outlook is positive due to operating leverage and productivity gains. GWW trades at a discount to peer Fastenal and is undervalued on an FY26 forward basis, making it an attractive buy.
W.W. Grainger is a Dividend King with strong financial performance, modest growth, and a sustainable cash flow, making it appealing for long-term dividend investors. Despite a low dividend yield of 0.83%, Grainger's 53-year track record of increasing dividends and a low payout ratio indicate a safe and growing dividend. Grainger faces stiff competition from Fastenal, HD Supply, and Amazon, which could impact its market share and growth prospects.
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