Barclays Rates W.W. Grainger (GWW) sell, $1,166 Price Target

Barclays continues its bearish stance on GWW, maintaining a sell rating with a target of $1,166, a 13.15% downside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Jun 23, 2026, 10:01 AM EDT · Updated Jun 26, 2026, 2:01 AM EDT

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Barclays rated W.W. Grainger, Inc. ($GWW) "sell" with a $1,166 price target on June 23, 2026.

Since the rating, $GWW is up 3.0% after 1 week, up 3.6% after 1 month and up 1.0% to date (from the $1,317.91 close on Jun 23, 2026).

GWW W.W. Grainger, Inc.

$1,330.70 +33.34% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

On June 23, 2026, Barclays reiterated its sell rating on GWW, setting a price target of $1,166.
GWW shares traded at $1,341.42 on Tuesday, reflecting a potential downside from the current price.
Large funds like BlackRock and Vanguard have made notable moves in GWW, with some initiating new positions.

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Barclays analyst Guy Hardwick has reiterated a sell rating on GWW, setting a price target of $1,166. This update was made on June 23, 2026. Shares of GWW traded at $1,341.42 on Tuesday, suggesting potential downside according to Barclays' target.

Analyst rating track record

Barclays vs. the S&P 500

YTD return +21.88% hypothetical

All-time return +38.98% S&P 500 +40.89%

vs. S&P 500 -1.91% behind the index

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Other Institutional Activity in GWW

BlackRock, Inc. grew its holdings by 104,631 shares, ending with 4,641,675 shares worth about $5.06 billion, marking a 2.3% increase. Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 2,882,615 shares valued at approximately $3.14 billion. Similarly, Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC also initiated a new stake, holding 2,312,763 shares worth about $2.52 billion. State Street Corp reduced its position by 25,359 shares, now holding 1,994,093 shares valued at $2.18 billion, a decrease of 1.3%. Geode Capital Management, LLC added 13,135 shares, bringing its total to 1,230,969 shares valued at $1.34 billion, a 1.1% increase.

Insider Buying and Selling at W.W. Grainger, Inc.

On June 5, 2026, insider Neil Novich made both a sale and a purchase of 33,644 shares. Meanwhile, on June 1, 2026, Beatriz Perez, Lucas Watson, Cindy Miller, and Rodney Adkins collectively purchased small amounts of shares at an average price of $1,234.24.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 23, 2026, Barclays maintained its sell rating on GWW with a price target of $1,166. Previously, on June 16, 2026, DA Davidson initiated coverage with a hold rating and a $1,250 target. Morgan Stanley maintained a hold rating on May 27, 2026, with a $1,300 target. The consensus among analysts is mixed, with a range of ratings from sell to buy.

Bottom Line

Barclays' reiterated sell rating on GWW, with a price target of $1,166, highlights a bearish outlook. Investors often track such analyst ratings for insights into stock performance expectations. It's important to note that these ratings are based on past data and may not reflect current market conditions.

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