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In recent transactions disclosed by W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW), Senior Vice President and CFO Deidra C. Merriwether sold company stock worth approximately $1.16 million. The sales took place on April 2, 2025, with prices ranging between $990.18 and $1,006.70 per share. The industrial supply company, currently valued at nearly $47 billion, trades at a P/E ratio of 24.9 and appears overvalued according to InvestingPro Fair Value analysis.
Additionally, the filing revealed several other transactions involving the acquisition and disposition of shares. On April 1, 2025, Merriwether acquired common stock through vested performance stock units and restricted stock units. However, some shares were withheld for tax purposes, resulting in a total tax withholding value of approximately $837,679 at a price of $987.83 per share.
These transactions reflect Merriwether’s ongoing management of her equity holdings in the company, as detailed in the SEC Form 4 filing.
In other recent news, WW Grainger’s earnings and revenue projections have been a focal point for analysts. RBC Capital Markets noted a modest operating miss for the fourth quarter of 2024, with the company’s 2025 guidance falling 4.3% below consensus estimates. This contributed to some selling pressure, as Grainger’s organic growth for the quarter was reported at 4.7%, slightly below expectations. Moody’s Ratings has affirmed Grainger’s A2 rating, shifting its outlook from stable to positive, citing the company’s strong financial position and robust free cash flow generation.
However, Wolfe Research downgraded WW Grainger from Peerperform to Underperform, setting a price target of $966.00. Concerns were raised about the company’s 2025 guidance, particularly regarding the impact of tariffs on costs. Erste Group also downgraded Grainger’s stock from Buy to Hold, pointing to an expected slowdown in profit growth for 2025. Meanwhile, RBC Capital slightly adjusted its price target for Grainger to $1,112.00, maintaining a Sector Perform rating. These developments reflect a cautious outlook on Grainger’s financial performance and market valuation in the coming year.
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