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W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) is included among the 10 Best Blue Chip Stocks to Buy for Your Retirement Portfolio.

Barclays Raises Grainger (GWW) PT But Warns of Future Earnings Pressure

On May 12, Barclays raised its price target on W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) to $1,171 from $1,047 and maintained an Underweight rating on the stock. The firm viewed the company’s Q1 report positively but said ongoing headwinds could limit earnings upside in the periods ahead.

A few days earlier, on May 9, RBC Capital increased its price target on Grainger to $1,337 from $1,170 while keeping a Sector Perform rating on the shares. The firm pointed to a stronger-than-expected Q1 operating performance and noted that the company lifted its FY26 guidance to a level 4% above consensus estimates. The analyst added that short-cycle industrial MRO demand showed encouraging improvement, with daily organic sales rising 12%.

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) operates as a broadline distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products for businesses and institutions. The company runs through two segments: High-Touch Solutions North America and Endless Assortment.

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