Is W. W. Grainger (GWW) a risky stock?
As of July 21, 2026, Clavix grades W. W. Grainger (GWW) A- for risk, a composite score of 79 out of 100 on an A+ to F scale, which puts GWW in the "solid" band. The grade is a risk read for educational purposes, not a buy or sell recommendation.
Grade as of July 21, 2026. Clavix regrades every trading day.
The five risk dimensions behind GWW's grade
Each Clavix grade is a composite of five independent reads. Higher is safer. Here is how GWW scores on each, as of July 21, 2026.
What's moving GWW's risk right now
Company-specific signals Clavix flags behind GWW's current grade, drawn from recent news and filings as of July 21, 2026.
Stephens lowered its rating on Grainger to Equal Weight, saying it now sees less upside potential in the stock. The firm still views shares as fairly valued rather than a sell.
Grainger's stock has rallied sharply, but revenue growth is decelerating and demand in its core business is softening. That gap suggests the price gains may be running ahead of the company's actual results.
What a A- grade means
On the Clavix A+ to F scale, GWW's composite of 79 falls in the B band (65–79), read as "solid." The scale is fixed, so the meaning never moves.
This page is generated from Clavix's own risk model and is for educational purposes only. It is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell GWW or any security. Grades are risk indicators, not predictions of return. Data may be delayed.