GWWNEUTRAL

Revenue Growth (YoY)

10.1%

Updated 366h ago

Sector Performance

62th percentile

GWW

10.1%

Sector Median

7.9%

Sector Avg

11.7%

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Deep Analysis

Revenue Growth (YoY) measures how much a company’s sales increased compared to the same quarter one year ago.

W.W. Grainger’s current 10.1% means its revenue expanded by just over 10% from the prior-year period. This places the company above the sector median of 7.8%, landing in the 62nd percentile among peers—meaning it outperforms nearly two-thirds of comparable firms. However, no year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, or trend data over the last eight quarters is available (all listed as N/A), so there is no information to judge whether growth is accelerating or slowing. The single positive data point above the median suggests a favorable snapshot, but the absence of a trend eliminates any basis for assessing improvement or deterioration. This single metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the above-median growth is not strong enough on its own to shift the rating given the lack of trend evidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Revenue Growth (YoY) tell investors about GWW?

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.

How is the Revenue Growth (YoY) calculated?

Revenue Growth (YoY) is calculated as: (Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4.

Who are GWW's closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY)?

The closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY) include: COP (-4.6%), CCI (-4.8%), EMN (-4.9%), IPG (-5.1%), LEN (-5.2%).

The Formula

(Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4

Why It Matters

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.