Zacks raises Q4 estimate for W.W. Grainger stock to USD 10.77
Published on 10/20/2026 at 11:36 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSEstimate revisions and dates
- Zacks Research lifted the fourth-quarter 2026 estimate from USD 10.74 to USD 10.77 on October 14, 2026.
- Second-quarter revenue reached USD 5.02 billion, up 10.30 percent year over year.
- W.W. Grainger stock trades at EUR 1,180.50 at 11:33 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026, 0.55 percent below the Xetra close of October 19, 2026.
- MarketBeat lists November 4, 2026, for the next quarterly report, with consensus earnings of USD 11.68 per share.
W.W. Grainger (ISIN US3848021040) was trading at EUR 1,180.50 at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026, at 11:33 a.m. CEST, down 0.55 percent versus the Xetra close of October 19, 2026, at EUR 1,187.00. The latest company-specific catalyst is an estimate increase by Zacks Research, which lifted its fourth-quarter 2026 earnings-per-share forecast from USD 10.74 to USD 10.77 in a note dated October 14, 2026, as MarketBeat reports.
Quarterly growth sets the baseline
Grainger's second-quarter 2026 revenue was USD 5.02 billion, 10.30 percent above the year-earlier figure, while diluted earnings per share reached USD 12.01 versus a USD 11.30 consensus estimate. Net income attributable to common shareholders was USD 548.0 million for the quarter. These results give the estimate revision a concrete operating backdrop rather than making it a standalone forecast change, according to MarketBeat.
What does the estimate change mean?
The revision is small at USD 0.03 per share, but the wider outlook remains measurable. Management's fiscal year 2026 earnings-per-share guidance stands at USD 45.50 to USD 47.25, while the current full-year consensus cited by MarketBeat is USD 46.27 per share. The key investor question is whether the next report confirms the revenue pace and preserves the margin profile behind those estimates.
Three dates frame the latest update
On July 20, 2026, Jefferies raised its target for Grainger from USD 1,150.00 to USD 1,300.00 while keeping a Hold rating, as MarketBeat reports. On August 4, 2026, Grainger reported USD 12.01 in diluted earnings per share and USD 5.02 billion in second-quarter revenue. On October 14, 2026, Zacks Research raised its fourth-quarter estimate from USD 10.74 to USD 10.77.
When does Grainger report next?
MarketBeat lists November 4, 2026, as the expected date for Grainger's third-quarter 2026 report before the market opens. Its consensus calls for USD 11.68 in earnings per share and USD 5.08 billion in revenue, compared with USD 10.21 and USD 4.66 billion in the year-earlier quarter.
Valuation remains elevated
Grainger's market capitalization was USD 62.1 billion as of October 19, 2026. Its 52-week range was USD 906.52 to USD 1,419.91, placing the latest primary-market quote below the yearly high while the euro indication remains modestly below the previous Xetra reference.
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W.W. Grainger stock facts
- Company: W.W. Grainger, Inc.
- ISIN: US3848021040
- Ticker: GWW
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Price Lang & Schwarz (as of October 20, 2026, 11:33 a.m. CEST): EUR 1,180.50
- Change versus Xetra close: minus 0.55 percent
- Xetra close (October 19, 2026): EUR 1,187.00
- Market capitalization: USD 62.1 billion (as of October 19, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 906.52-1,419.91 (as of October 19, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Industrials / Industrial Distribution
- Next earnings date: November 4, 2026
Market context: Market report S&P 500.
