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W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW), headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products and services. Valued at $45.3 billion by market cap, the company's products include motors, HVAC equipment, lighting, hand and power tools, pumps, packaging, material handling, adhesives, safety, janitorial, electrical, and metalworking equipment.
Shares of this MRO giant have underperformed the broader market over the past year. GWW has declined 22.9% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 11%. In 2025, GWW stock is down 11.8%, compared to SPX’s 14% rise on a YTD basis.
