GWW Gains 1.77% on $350M Turnover (Rank 276) as Institutional Investor Boosts Stake by 102.5%

On August 19, 2025, W.W. Grainger (GWW) rose 1.77% with a trading volume of $0.35 billion, ranking 276th in market activity. Institutional investor Vestmark Advisory Solutions Inc. increased its stake in GWW by 102.5% during the first quarter, holding 1,148 shares valued at $1.13 million. The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $2.26 per share, translating to a 0.9% annualized yield, with the ex-dividend date set for August 11.

Analysts highlighted GWW’s recent earnings report, where it posted $9.97 EPS, slightly below the $10.07 consensus, but revenue grew 5.6% year-over-year to $4.55 billion. The firm’s institutional ownership remains strong, with 80.7% of shares held by institutional investors and hedge funds. Price targets from major brokerages remain mixed, ranging from $950 to $1,160, with a consensus “Hold” rating.

The strategy of purchasing the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding for one day yielded a total profit of $2,940 between December 2022 and August 2025, despite a maximum drawdown of $1,960. This reflects a volatile but ultimately positive performance, with the largest peak-to-trough decline at 19.6%.