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W.W. Grainger, Inc.

Stage 3 · Topping · week 6

As of Oct 22, 2026, W.W. Grainger is in Stage 3, the topping phase, now in week 6 (since Sep 11, 2026). It closed at $1,360.08, 2.8% below its 52-week high and above its 200-day average, which is rising.

$1,360.08

+0.52% today

$64.1B · Large cap

Market Neutral — Building

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Our read

Topping: the uptrend is tiring

Setup score

—

Momentum

Accelerating ⇈

Edge

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Stage Cycle Timeline2023-08-16 → 2026-10-22

S2 27w

S2 23w

S4 20w

S2 32w

2023-08-162026-10-22

S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)

S2 3w → S3 8w → S2 27w → S3 12w → S2 23w → S3 9w → S4 7w → S1 11w → S4 20w → S1 6w → S2 32w → S3 6w current

Total tracked: 165 weeks across 12 stage runs.

GWW among Industrial Distribution4th of 25 by relative strength

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Stocks in Industrial Distribution ranked by relative strength, with stage and one-month change
#	Stock	Stage	RS	1M
1	XMTRXometry, Inc. Class A	Stage 2 · wk 3	93	−15.1%
2	WCCWESCO International, Inc.	Stage 2 · wk 5	85	−11.5%
3	TITNTitan Machinery Inc.	Stage 2 · wk 6	85	−5.1%
4	GWWW.W. Grainger, Inc.	Stage 3 · wk 6	82	+7.0%
5	MSMMSC Industrial Direct Company, Inc.	Stage 2 · wk 36	78	−9.4%
6	DXPEDXP Enterprises, Inc.	Stage 2 · wk 38	78	−17.5%
7	GICGlobal Industrial Company	Stage 2 · wk 17	78	+7.7%
8	AITApplied Industrial Technologies, Inc.	Stage 3 · wk 5	73	−4.2%

vs 52W High

-2.8%

$912.82 lo$1,399.30 hi

Near 52W high, distribution zone

The stock is rolling over from its 52-week high. In Stage 3 distribution, new long positions carry high risk.

Stage Maturity

Week 6

1w13w26w

Week 6, distribution

How long this stock has been in Stage 3 distribution. Longer tops often precede deeper Stage 4 declines.

vs 200 DMA

11.1%

200 DMA: $1,224.01 · rising

Stock is losing its 200 DMA. Once lost, it confirms Stage 4 risk. This is a major red flag for existing holders.

Rel Volume

0.92x

vs 50-day avg

Volume spikes on down days during Stage 3 signal distribution, with institutions exiting. Stage analysis reads that as a warning against new long positions.

Trend Health

↗ ⇈

Short-term trend rising gently, and accelerating

Two reads of momentum. The arrow shows the direction of the short-term trend: rising (↑ or ↗), flat (→) or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ mark appears when our trend model reads the move as gaining speed on top of the longer trend. Strongest when both agree.

+7.0%

-1.4%

+17.2%

YTD

+36.3%

+41.1%

Scan Membership

Breakout Watch

Latest: 2024-08-09

10 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2018-10-16.

A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding. Staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.

Recent Stage Timeline

2026-10-22S3

Wk 6 · Vol 0.92x

2026-10-21S3

Wk 6 · Vol 0.69x

2026-10-20S3

Wk 6 · Vol 0.69x

2026-10-19S3

Wk 6 · Vol 0.84x

2026-10-16S3

Wk 6 · Vol 0.95x

2026-10-15S3

Wk 5 · Vol 1.09x

2026-10-14S3

Wk 5 · Vol 1.72x

2026-10-13S3

Wk 5 · Vol 1.10x

2026-10-12S3

Wk 5 · Vol 1.06x

2026-10-09S3

Wk 5 · Vol 0.69x

2026-10-08S3

Wk 4 · Vol 0.70x

2026-10-07S3

Wk 4 · Vol 0.89x

Moving averages & range

50 DMA

$1,296.08

200 DMA

$1,224.01

52W High

$1,399.30

52W Low

$912.82

5D Low

$1,318.06

Resistance levels (recent highs)

20d High

$1,360.08

60d High

$1,379.53

120d High

$1,399.30

250d High

$1,399.30

Next resistance

+1.4%

to 60d High

P/E (TTM)

34.7

Forward 26.6

Earnings Growth (YoY)

+20.5%

Revenue +10.3%

ROE

+46.1%

Profit margin +9.9%

Dividend Yield

0.74%

P/B 15.5

W.W. Grainger: quick answers

What stage is W.W. Grainger in?

As of Oct 22, 2026, W.W. Grainger (GWW) is in Stage 3, the topping phase. It entered Stage 3 on Sep 11, 2026 and is in week 6. What the four stages mean

Is W.W. Grainger in an uptrend?

Its uptrend has stalled. W.W. Grainger is in Stage 3, the topping phase that follows an advance. It trades 11.1% above its 200-day average, which is rising.

How far is W.W. Grainger from its 52-week high?

W.W. Grainger closed at $1,360.08 on Oct 22, 2026, 2.8% below its 52-week high of $1,399.30. Its 52-week low is $912.82.

How has W.W. Grainger performed over the past year?

As of Oct 22, 2026, W.W. Grainger is up 41.1% over the past year and up 36.3% so far in 2026.

Which sector and industry is W.W. Grainger in?

W.W. Grainger is in the Industrial Distribution industry, part of the Industrials sector.

About this companyIndustrials· Industrial Distribution

W.W. Grainger, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products and services primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions North America and Endless Assortment. It provides safety, security, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance, and metalworking and hand tools. The company also offers technical support and inventory management services. It serves smaller businesses to large corporations, government entities, and other institutions, as well as commercial, healthcare, and manufacturing industries through sales and service representatives, and electronic and ecommerce channels. W.W. Grainger, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.

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