W.W. Grainger Inc
GWW:NYSE
| Last | Change / % Change | Dividend Yield | Volume |
| 213.51 | -1.98 -0.92% | 1.48% | 206,530 |
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Latest News Headlines for W.W. Grainger Inc
WW Grainger (GWW) Crosses Pivot Point Support at $213.75
Shares of WW Grainger (NYSE:GWW) opened today below their pivot of $215.18 and have already reached the first level of support at $213.75. Analysts will be watching for a cross of the next downside pivot targets of $212.00 and $208.82.
WESCO International is Among the Companies in the Trading Companies & Distributors Industry With the Highest Sales per Share (WCC, GWW, WSO)
Below are the three companies in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry with the highest sales per share. Sales per share is a valuable metric in comparing relative value for companies in the same industry.WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) is highest with sales per share of $144.25. WESCO International, Inc. distributes electrical products and other industrial maintenance, repair, and operating supplies. The Company also provides integrated supply services. WESCO operates branches and distribution centers in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and Singapore, which serve customers worldwide. WESCO International has traded 131,000 shares thus far today, vs. average volume of 528,000 shares per day. The stock has outperformed the Dow (1.4% to the Dow's 0.5%) and outperformed the S&P; 500 (1.4% to the S&P;'s 0.5%) during today's trading.
Next Resistance Level for WW Grainger (GWW) is $214.71
View more recent headlinesWW Grainger (NYSE:GWW) has opened bullishly above the pivot of $212.28 today and has reached the first level of resistance at $213.42. Should the shares continue to rise, the resistance pivots of $214.71 and $217.14 will be of interest.
Company Background
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Grainger) is a distributor of maintenance, repair and operating supplies and other related products and services used by businesses and institutions primarily in the United States and Canada. Grainger uses a multichannel business model to provide customers with a range of options for finding and purchasing products utilizing sales representatives, direct marketing materials, catalogs and eCommerce. The Company serves approximately 2.0 million customers worldwide through a network of integrated branches, distribution centers, multiple websites and export services. Grainger's two segments are the United States and Canada. Other businesses include: the Fabory Group, MonotaRO, Mexico, China and Colombia. During the year ended December 31, 2011, Acklands - Grainger acquired one business, Fercomat, Inc. In August 2011, the Company acquired Fabory Group. Effective April 2, 2012, it acquired 100% interest in AnFreixo S.A.
Bid/Size -- / -- | Ask/Size -- / -- |
Price Open 214.27 | Previous Close 215.49 |
Day High 214.54 | Day Low 212.866 |
52wk High/Date 221.84 / 3/27/2012 | 52wk Low/Date 152.31 / 10/10/2011 |
Beta (5 Yr) 0.9 | Market Capitalization 14.9B |
Shares Outstanding 69.7M | Volatility Avg 28.56 |
Avg Vol(10 day) 538.1K | P/E Ratio 21.9x |
EPS(TTM) 9.75 | Yield 1.48% |
Dividend Announcement 7/25/2012 | Ex-Date 8/9/2012 |
Payable 0.80 - QRTR | Payable Date 9/1/2012 |
Date of Record 8/13/2012 | |
Last Trade as of 10/8/2012 3:33 PM ET | |
GWW W.W. Grainger Inc vs. Peers
| Peers | |
|---|---|
GWW W.W. Grainger Inc | 15.12% |
Ingersoll-Rand PLC | 47.98% |
Hudson Technologies, Inc. | 168.97% |
Genuine Parts Company | 2.24% |
MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc | -2.80% |
GWW W.W. Grainger Inc | 1.50% |
Ingersoll-Rand PLC | 1.42% |
Hudson Technologies, Inc. | -- |
Genuine Parts Company | 3.16% |
MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc | 1.44% |
GWW W.W. Grainger Inc | -0.92% |
Ingersoll-Rand PLC | 0.07% |
Hudson Technologies, Inc. | -0.26% |
Genuine Parts Company | -0.03% |
MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc | 0.24% |