GWW Chart

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	2024-09-26	+1.14 %
W.W. Grainger (GWW) stock rose by 1.14% following an upgrade to a "hold" rating by Wolfe Research, indicating positive sentiment from analysts despite some conflicting reports from other firms.
	2024-05-31	+1.54 %
The article reports that W.W. Grainger (GWW) stock was up by 1.54%, and the stock likely increased due to the company's positive earnings report, with $9.62 earnings per share for the quarter, which beat the consensus estimate, resulting in a return on equity of 54.31% and a net margin of 10.94%, as well as the announcement of an increased quarterly dividend.
	2024-04-24	+0.26 %
The article reports last night's 0.26% increase in W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) stock, which was influenced by the company's board of directors approving a quarterly cash dividend increase of 10% and a repurchase of up to 5 million shares of outstanding common stock. The stock went up due to the positive news of increased dividends and the company's share repurchase authorization, reinforcing their commitment to shareholders and ability to invest in the business while returning excess cash. The article discusses W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) shareholders electing 13 directors and other annual meeting highlights, and the stock was up by 0.26% last night. The stock likely went up due to positive company updates provided by Chairman and CEO D.G. Macpherson during the annual meeting of shareholders.