B
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
GWW
$931.94
$8.040.87%
B
Buy
4/12/2024Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 4/12/2024 due to a decline in the total return index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 4/12/2024 due to a decline in the total return index.
A
Buy
3/28/2024Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 3/28/2024 due to an increase in the total return index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 3/28/2024 due to an increase in the total return index.
B
Buy
3/11/2024Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 3/11/2024 due to a decline in the valuation index, growth index and efficiency index. Net income declined 17.02% from $476M to $395M, earnings per share declined from $9.43 to $7.8597, and EBIT declined 9.9% from $667M to $601M.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 3/11/2024 due to a decline in the valuation index, growth index and efficiency index. Net income declined 17.02% from $476M to $395M, earnings per share declined from $9.43 to $7.8597, and EBIT declined 9.9% from $667M to $601M.
A
Buy
12/26/2023Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 12/26/2023 due to a large increase in the total return index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 12/26/2023 due to a large increase in the total return index.
B
Buy
11/16/2023Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B+ from B on 11/16/2023 due to an increase in the total return index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B+ from B on 11/16/2023 due to an increase in the total return index.
B
Buy
11/1/2023Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B from B+ on 11/1/2023 due to a noticeable decline in the total return index, volatility index and growth index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B from B+ on 11/1/2023 due to a noticeable decline in the total return index, volatility index and growth index.
B
Buy
10/9/2023Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 10/9/2023 due to a decline in the total return index, volatility index and valuation index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 10/9/2023 due to a decline in the total return index, volatility index and valuation index.
A
Buy
9/22/2023Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 9/22/2023 due to a large increase in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 9/22/2023 due to a large increase in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
B
Buy
9/7/2023Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 9/7/2023 due to a large decline in the total return index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 9/7/2023 due to a large decline in the total return index.
A
Buy
8/22/2023Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 8/22/2023 due to an increase in the total return index, valuation index and volatility index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 8/22/2023 due to an increase in the total return index, valuation index and volatility index.
B
Buy
8/2/2023Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 8/2/2023 due to a decline in the growth index and total return index. Earnings per share declined from $9.61 to $9.28, EBIT declined 2.79% from $680M to $661M, and operating cash flow declined 0.88% from $454M to $450M.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 8/2/2023 due to a decline in the growth index and total return index. Earnings per share declined from $9.61 to $9.28, EBIT declined 2.79% from $680M to $661M, and operating cash flow declined 0.88% from $454M to $450M.
A
Buy
7/27/2023Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to A- from A on 7/27/2023 due to a decline in the total return index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to A- from A on 7/27/2023 due to a decline in the total return index.
A
Buy
7/10/2023Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to A from A- on 7/10/2023 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to A from A- on 7/10/2023 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
A
Buy
6/21/2023Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to A- from A on 6/21/2023 due to a large decline in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to A- from A on 6/21/2023 due to a large decline in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
A
Buy
4/10/2023Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to A from A- on 4/10/2023 due to an increase in the volatility index, total return index and valuation index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to A from A- on 4/10/2023 due to an increase in the volatility index, total return index and valuation index.
A
Buy
3/27/2023Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 3/27/2023 due to an increase in the volatility index, total return index and valuation index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 3/27/2023 due to an increase in the volatility index, total return index and valuation index.
B
Buy
3/13/2023Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B+ from B on 3/13/2023 due to an increase in the total return index, volatility index and valuation index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B+ from B on 3/13/2023 due to an increase in the total return index, volatility index and valuation index.
B
Buy
2/16/2023Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B from B+ on 2/16/2023 due to a decline in the total return index and valuation index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B from B+ on 2/16/2023 due to a decline in the total return index and valuation index.
B
Buy
2/14/2023Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 2/14/2023 due to a large decline in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 2/14/2023 due to a large decline in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
A
Buy
1/30/2023Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 1/30/2023 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 1/30/2023 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
B
Buy
1/13/2023Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 1/13/2023 due to a decline in the total return index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 1/13/2023 due to a decline in the total return index.
A
Buy
12/29/2022Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 12/29/2022 due to a noticeable increase in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 12/29/2022 due to a noticeable increase in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
B
Buy
11/14/2022Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 11/14/2022 due to a noticeable decline in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 11/14/2022 due to a noticeable decline in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
A
Buy
10/28/2022Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to A- from B on 10/28/2022 due to a significant increase in the growth index, total return index and valuation index. Operating cash flow increased 52% from $250M to $380M, earnings per share increased from $7.19 to $8.27, and EBIT increased 12.92% from $534M to $603M.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to A- from B on 10/28/2022 due to a significant increase in the growth index, total return index and valuation index. Operating cash flow increased 52% from $250M to $380M, earnings per share increased from $7.19 to $8.27, and EBIT increased 12.92% from $534M to $603M.
B
Buy
8/16/2022Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B from B- on 8/16/2022 due to a large increase in the total return index and volatility index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B from B- on 8/16/2022 due to a large increase in the total return index and volatility index.
B
Buy
8/1/2022Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B- from B on 8/1/2022 due to a substantial decline in the growth index, efficiency index and solvency index. Operating cash flow declined 27.11% from $343M to $250M, and the quick ratio declined from 1.36 to 1.35.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B- from B on 8/1/2022 due to a substantial decline in the growth index, efficiency index and solvency index. Operating cash flow declined 27.11% from $343M to $250M, and the quick ratio declined from 1.36 to 1.35.
B
Buy
2/28/2022Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B from B- on 2/28/2022 due to a major increase in the growth index, valuation index and solvency index. Operating cash flow increased 32.3% from $161M to $213M, and EBIT increased 0.23% from $438M to $439M.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B from B- on 2/28/2022 due to a major increase in the growth index, valuation index and solvency index. Operating cash flow increased 32.3% from $161M to $213M, and EBIT increased 0.23% from $438M to $439M.
B
Buy
2/16/2022Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B- from B on 2/16/2022 due to a decline in the total return index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B- from B on 2/16/2022 due to a decline in the total return index.
B
Buy
1/14/2022Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B from B- on 1/14/2022 due to a major increase in the total return index and volatility index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B from B- on 1/14/2022 due to a major increase in the total return index and volatility index.
B
Buy
12/1/2021Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 12/1/2021 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 12/1/2021 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
C
Hold
11/3/2021Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 11/3/2021 due to a major decline in the growth index, total return index and solvency index. Operating cash flow declined 40.15% from $269M to $161M, the quick ratio declined from 1.37 to 1.34, and debt to equity increased from 1.27 to 1.3.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 11/3/2021 due to a major decline in the growth index, total return index and solvency index. Operating cash flow declined 40.15% from $269M to $161M, the quick ratio declined from 1.37 to 1.34, and debt to equity increased from 1.27 to 1.3.
B
Buy
8/16/2021Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B- from B on 8/16/2021 due to a decline in the total return index, volatility index and growth index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B- from B on 8/16/2021 due to a decline in the total return index, volatility index and growth index.
B
Buy
7/30/2021Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B from B- on 7/30/2021 due to an increase in the valuation index, growth index and dividend index. Total revenue increased 3.99% from $3.08B to $3.21B.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B from B- on 7/30/2021 due to an increase in the valuation index, growth index and dividend index. Total revenue increased 3.99% from $3.08B to $3.21B.
B
Buy
7/7/2021Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B- from B on 7/7/2021 due to a decline in the volatility index and total return index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B- from B on 7/7/2021 due to a decline in the volatility index and total return index.
B
Buy
6/22/2021Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B from B- on 6/22/2021 due to an increase in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B from B- on 6/22/2021 due to an increase in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
B
Buy
5/18/2021Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B- from B on 5/18/2021 due to a decline in the valuation index, volatility index and dividend index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B- from B on 5/18/2021 due to a decline in the valuation index, volatility index and dividend index.
B
Buy
5/3/2021Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B from B- on 5/3/2021 due to a large increase in the growth index, total return index and volatility index. Earnings per share increased from $3.1077 to $4.48, EBIT increased 14.74% from $312M to $358M, and total revenue increased 4.86% from $2.94B to $3.08B.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B from B- on 5/3/2021 due to a large increase in the growth index, total return index and volatility index. Earnings per share increased from $3.1077 to $4.48, EBIT increased 14.74% from $312M to $358M, and total revenue increased 4.86% from $2.94B to $3.08B.
B
Buy
3/15/2021Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 3/15/2021 due to an increase in the volatility index and total return index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 3/15/2021 due to an increase in the volatility index and total return index.
C
Hold
2/26/2021Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 2/26/2021 due to a major decline in the total return index, growth index and solvency index. Earnings per share declined from $4.41 to $3.1077, debt to equity increased from 1.13 to 1.34, and EBIT declined 16.58% from $374M to $312M.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 2/26/2021 due to a major decline in the total return index, growth index and solvency index. Earnings per share declined from $4.41 to $3.1077, debt to equity increased from 1.13 to 1.34, and EBIT declined 16.58% from $374M to $312M.
B
Buy
10/23/2020Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 10/23/2020 due to a significant increase in the growth index, total return index and efficiency index. Net income increased 110.53% from $114M to $240M, earnings per share increased from $2.1 to $4.41, and EBIT increased 81.55% from $206M to $374M.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 10/23/2020 due to a significant increase in the growth index, total return index and efficiency index. Net income increased 110.53% from $114M to $240M, earnings per share increased from $2.1 to $4.41, and EBIT increased 81.55% from $206M to $374M.
C
Hold
9/18/2020Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to C+ from C on 9/18/2020 due to an increase in the total return index, valuation index and volatility index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to C+ from C on 9/18/2020 due to an increase in the total return index, valuation index and volatility index.
C
Hold
9/3/2020Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C from C+ on 9/3/2020 due to a large decline in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C from C+ on 9/3/2020 due to a large decline in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
C
Hold
8/14/2020Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to C+ from C on 8/14/2020 due to a large increase in the total return index and volatility index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to C+ from C on 8/14/2020 due to a large increase in the total return index and volatility index.
C
Hold
7/30/2020Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C from C+ on 7/30/2020 due to a noticeable decline in the total return index and valuation index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C from C+ on 7/30/2020 due to a noticeable decline in the total return index and valuation index.
C
Hold
7/24/2020Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 7/24/2020 due to a significant decline in the growth index, valuation index and dividend index. EBIT declined 39.94% from $343M to $206M, earnings per share declined from $3.19 to $2.1, and total revenue declined 5.46% from $3B to $2.84B.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 7/24/2020 due to a significant decline in the growth index, valuation index and dividend index. EBIT declined 39.94% from $343M to $206M, earnings per share declined from $3.19 to $2.1, and total revenue declined 5.46% from $3B to $2.84B.
B
Buy
7/16/2020Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 7/16/2020 due to a large increase in the total return index and volatility index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 7/16/2020 due to a large increase in the total return index and volatility index.
C
Hold
6/26/2020Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to C+ from C on 6/26/2020 due to a large increase in the growth index, solvency index and total return index. The quick ratio increased from 1.06 to 2.07, earnings per share increased from $1.8691 to $3.19, and total revenue increased 5.41% from $2.85B to $3B.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to C+ from C on 6/26/2020 due to a large increase in the growth index, solvency index and total return index. The quick ratio increased from 1.06 to 2.07, earnings per share increased from $1.8691 to $3.19, and total revenue increased 5.41% from $2.85B to $3B.
C
Hold
4/9/2020Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C from C+ on 4/9/2020 due to a large decline in the total return index, growth index and volatility index. Earnings per share declined from $4.25 to $1.8691, operating cash flow declined 15% from $320M to $272M, and EBIT declined 3.83% from $339M to $326M.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C from C+ on 4/9/2020 due to a large decline in the total return index, growth index and volatility index. Earnings per share declined from $4.25 to $1.8691, operating cash flow declined 15% from $320M to $272M, and EBIT declined 3.83% from $339M to $326M.
C
Hold
1/3/2020Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 1/3/2020 due to a decline in the growth index, total return index and valuation index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 1/3/2020 due to a decline in the growth index, total return index and valuation index.
B
Buy
12/19/2019Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 12/19/2019 due to an increase in the valuation index, growth index and total return index. Total revenue increased 1.87% from $2.89B to $2.95B.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 12/19/2019 due to an increase in the valuation index, growth index and total return index. Total revenue increased 1.87% from $2.89B to $2.95B.
C
Hold
11/19/2018Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 11/19/2018 due to a large decline in the total return index, growth index and volatility index. Earnings per share declined from $4.1585 to $1.822, EBIT declined 6.35% from $359.28M to $336.47M, and total revenue declined 1.01% from $2.86B to $2.83B.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 11/19/2018 due to a large decline in the total return index, growth index and volatility index. Earnings per share declined from $4.1585 to $1.822, EBIT declined 6.35% from $359.28M to $336.47M, and total revenue declined 1.01% from $2.86B to $2.83B.
B
Buy
10/16/2018Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B- from B on 10/16/2018 due to a decline in the total return index and volatility index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B- from B on 10/16/2018 due to a decline in the total return index and volatility index.
B
Buy
10/1/2018Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B from B- on 10/1/2018 due to a large increase in the growth index, total return index and valuation index. Operating cash flow increased 68.81% from $146.89M to $247.95M, EBIT increased 4.79% from $342.87M to $359.28M, and total revenue increased 3.39% from $2.77B to $2.86B.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B from B- on 10/1/2018 due to a large increase in the growth index, total return index and valuation index. Operating cash flow increased 68.81% from $146.89M to $247.95M, EBIT increased 4.79% from $342.87M to $359.28M, and total revenue increased 3.39% from $2.77B to $2.86B.
B
Buy
7/9/2018Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 7/9/2018 due to an increase in the volatility index, total return index and solvency index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 7/9/2018 due to an increase in the volatility index, total return index and solvency index.
C
Hold
4/30/2018Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to C+ from C on 4/30/2018 due to a substantial increase in the total return index, growth index and volatility index. Earnings per share increased from $2.6324 to $4.0697, EBIT increased 19.65% from $286.56M to $342.87M, and total revenue increased 5.09% from $2.63B to $2.77B.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to C+ from C on 4/30/2018 due to a substantial increase in the total return index, growth index and volatility index. Earnings per share increased from $2.6324 to $4.0697, EBIT increased 19.65% from $286.56M to $342.87M, and total revenue increased 5.09% from $2.63B to $2.77B.
C
Hold
11/30/2017Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to C from C- on 11/30/2017 due to an increase in the efficiency index, solvency index and volatility index. Net income increased 65.45% from $97.92M to $162.01M, debt to equity declined from 1.41 to 1.31, and the quick ratio increased from 1.17 to 1.19.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to C from C- on 11/30/2017 due to an increase in the efficiency index, solvency index and volatility index. Net income increased 65.45% from $97.92M to $162.01M, debt to equity declined from 1.41 to 1.31, and the quick ratio increased from 1.17 to 1.19.
C
Hold
6/14/2017Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C- from C on 6/14/2017 due to a decline in the volatility index and total return index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C- from C on 6/14/2017 due to a decline in the volatility index and total return index.
C
Hold
5/15/2017Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C from C+ on 5/15/2017 due to a decline in the total return index and volatility index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C from C+ on 5/15/2017 due to a decline in the total return index and volatility index.
C
Hold
4/28/2017Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to C+ from C on 4/28/2017 due to a substantial increase in the growth index, valuation index and dividend index. Earnings per share increased from $1.0101 to $2.9268, EBIT increased 30.47% from $229.55M to $299.49M, and total revenue increased 2.85% from $2.47B to $2.54B.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to C+ from C on 4/28/2017 due to a substantial increase in the growth index, valuation index and dividend index. Earnings per share increased from $1.0101 to $2.9268, EBIT increased 30.47% from $229.55M to $299.49M, and total revenue increased 2.85% from $2.47B to $2.54B.
C
Hold
4/18/2017Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C from C+ on 4/18/2017 due to a substantial decline in the growth index, valuation index and total return index. Earnings per share declined from $3.0496 to $1.0101, EBIT declined 30.35% from $329.59M to $229.55M, and total revenue declined 4.84% from $2.6B to $2.47B.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C from C+ on 4/18/2017 due to a substantial decline in the growth index, valuation index and total return index. Earnings per share declined from $3.0496 to $1.0101, EBIT declined 30.35% from $329.59M to $229.55M, and total revenue declined 4.84% from $2.6B to $2.47B.
C
Hold
2/6/2017Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to C+ from C on 2/6/2017 due to a large increase in the total return index, growth index and solvency index. Operating cash flow increased 99.23% from $172.66M to $343.99M, earnings per share increased from $2.7917 to $3.0496, and the quick ratio increased from 0.99 to 1.05.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to C+ from C on 2/6/2017 due to a large increase in the total return index, growth index and solvency index. Operating cash flow increased 99.23% from $172.66M to $343.99M, earnings per share increased from $2.7917 to $3.0496, and the quick ratio increased from 0.99 to 1.05.
C
Hold
9/2/2016Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C from C+ on 9/2/2016 due to a decline in the volatility index, valuation index and total return index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C from C+ on 9/2/2016 due to a decline in the volatility index, valuation index and total return index.
C
Hold
8/18/2016Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to C+ from C on 8/18/2016 due to an increase in the volatility index and total return index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to C+ from C on 8/18/2016 due to an increase in the volatility index and total return index.
C
Hold
8/1/2016Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C from C+ on 8/1/2016 due to a major decline in the growth index, volatility index and solvency index. Debt to equity increased from 0.92 to 1.06, earnings per share declined from $2.9786 to $2.7917, and EBIT declined 5.55% from $333.09M to $314.59M.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C from C+ on 8/1/2016 due to a major decline in the growth index, volatility index and solvency index. Debt to equity increased from 0.92 to 1.06, earnings per share declined from $2.9786 to $2.7917, and EBIT declined 5.55% from $333.09M to $314.59M.
C
Hold
5/10/2016Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to C+ from C on 5/10/2016 due to a large increase in the volatility index, growth index and total return index. Earnings per share increased from $2.3002 to $2.9786, EBIT increased 19.12% from $279.63M to $333.09M, and total revenue increased 1.14% from $2.48B to $2.51B.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to C+ from C on 5/10/2016 due to a large increase in the volatility index, growth index and total return index. Earnings per share increased from $2.3002 to $2.9786, EBIT increased 19.12% from $279.63M to $333.09M, and total revenue increased 1.14% from $2.48B to $2.51B.
C
Hold
3/28/2016Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to C from C- on 3/28/2016 due to an increase in the volatility index and total return index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to C from C- on 3/28/2016 due to an increase in the volatility index and total return index.
C
Hold
3/11/2016Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C- from C+ on 3/11/2016 due to a large decline in the volatility index, growth index and total return index. Operating cash flow declined 30.69% from $366.43M to $253.97M, EBIT declined 22.21% from $351.73M to $273.63M, and earnings per share declined from $2.9162 to $2.3002.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C- from C+ on 3/11/2016 due to a large decline in the volatility index, growth index and total return index. Operating cash flow declined 30.69% from $366.43M to $253.97M, EBIT declined 22.21% from $351.73M to $273.63M, and earnings per share declined from $2.9162 to $2.3002.
C
Hold
1/12/2016Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 1/12/2016 due to a decline in the total return index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 1/12/2016 due to a decline in the total return index.
B
Buy
12/28/2015Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 12/28/2015 due to an increase in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 12/28/2015 due to an increase in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
C
Hold
9/25/2015Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 9/25/2015 due to a decline in the volatility index, total return index and solvency index. Debt to equity increased from 0.2 to 0.47.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 9/25/2015 due to a decline in the volatility index, total return index and solvency index. Debt to equity increased from 0.2 to 0.47.
B
Buy
7/21/2015Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B- from B on 7/21/2015 due to a decline in the volatility index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B- from B on 7/21/2015 due to a decline in the volatility index.
B
Buy
7/6/2015Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B from B- on 7/6/2015 due to an increase in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B from B- on 7/6/2015 due to an increase in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
B
Buy
6/12/2015Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B- from B on 6/12/2015 due to a decline in the total return index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B- from B on 6/12/2015 due to a decline in the total return index.
B
Buy
5/18/2015Upgraded
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B from B- on 5/18/2015 due to an increase in the volatility index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was upgraded to B from B- on 5/18/2015 due to an increase in the volatility index.
B
Buy
2/6/2015Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B- from B on 2/6/2015 due to a major decline in the volatility index and solvency index.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B- from B on 2/6/2015 due to a major decline in the volatility index and solvency index.
B
Buy
8/7/2014Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B from B+ on 8/7/2014 due to a noticeable decline in the growth index, volatility index and total return index. Earnings per share declined from $3.0675 to $2.9354, operating cash flow declined 3.92% from $167.52M to $160.95M, and EBIT declined 1.86% from $354.34M to $347.75M.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B from B+ on 8/7/2014 due to a noticeable decline in the growth index, volatility index and total return index. Earnings per share declined from $3.0675 to $2.9354, operating cash flow declined 3.92% from $167.52M to $160.95M, and EBIT declined 1.86% from $354.34M to $347.75M.
B
Buy
7/23/2014Downgrade
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 7/23/2014 due to a major decline in the volatility index, total return index and growth index. Operating cash flow declined 31.92% from $246.07M to $167.52M.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 7/23/2014 due to a major decline in the volatility index, total return index and growth index. Operating cash flow declined 31.92% from $246.07M to $167.52M.
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