GWW monthly performance report
Monthly GWW research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
GWW monthly report
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Key takeaways
- W. W. Grainger (GWW) closed August 2026 at $1,285.07, down 7.03% for the month and +37.35% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, GWW is +27.35%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +13.20% versus its 200-day moving average ($1,135.18), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, GWW has outperformed the S&P 500 by +9.15%, with a relative strength index reading of 104.9.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 64.1% — 25 positive months versus 14 negative months.
W. W. Grainger ended August 2026 at $1,285.07, posting a monthly return of −7.03%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −10.08%.
The current quarter stands at +2.10% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +13.20% versus the 200-day moving average ($1,135.18).
Year-to-date, GWW is +27.35% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +14.47%. The stock is currently −9.48% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −24.80%.
| Period | GWW | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.18% | −0.20% | −0.98% |
| 1 Week | −8.14% | +3.90% | −12.04% |
| 1 Month | −7.03% | +3.05% | −10.08% |
| 3 Months | +10.65% | +7.11% | +3.54% |
| 6 Months |