Should I buy or sell Grainger stock right now?

1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Grainger in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" GRI shares. View GRI analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Grainger's stock price target for 2024?

1 analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Grainger's shares. Their GRI share price targets range from GBX 270 to GBX 270. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 270 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 8.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for GRI or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have GRI shares performed in 2024?

Grainger's stock was trading at GBX 264.40 at the beginning of the year. Since then, GRI shares have decreased by 6.1% and is now trading at GBX 248.30. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How were Grainger's earnings last quarter?

Grainger plc (LON:GRI) announced its earnings results on Thursday, May, 17th. The company reported $10.10 earnings per share for the quarter. Grainger had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 1.31% and a net margin of 9.58%.

How often does Grainger pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Grainger?

Grainger announced a dividend on Wednesday, November 22nd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, December 28th will be given a dividend of GBX 4.37 per share on Wednesday, February 14th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.72%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 28th. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 2.28. The official announcement can be accessed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for GRI .

Is Grainger a good dividend stock?

Grainger (LON:GRI) pays an annual dividend of GBX 7 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.57%. The dividend payout ratio is 23,333.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for GRI .

What other stocks do shareholders of Grainger own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Grainger investors own include Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) , Aviva (AV) , Barclays (BARC) , Barratt Developments (BDEV) , Diageo (DGE) , Halma (HLMA) , HSBC (HSBA) , Imperial Brands (IMB) , Legal & General Group (LGEN) and M&G (MNG) .

How do I buy shares of Grainger?

Shares of GRI stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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Grainger (GRI) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 248.30

-2.70 (-1.08%)

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Today's Range: 248
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254.50
50-Day Range: 249.20
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268.80
52-Week Range: 215.40
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278.80

Volume: 195,220 shs
Average Volume: 1.04 million shs
Market Capitalization: £1.83 billion

P/E Ratio: 8,276.67
Dividend Yield: 2.82%
Price Target: GBX 270

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Grainger MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 8.7% Upside
GBX 270 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£59,380 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.55 out of 5 stars

1.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Grainger has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Grainger has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for GRI.

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Grainger pays a meaningful dividend of 2.57%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Grainger does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Grainger is 23,333.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for GRI.

1.4

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Grainger has a news sentiment score of 0.54. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Real Estate companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Grainger this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 2 people have searched for GRI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Grainger insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £593.80 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 2.04% of the stock of Grainger is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
86.94% of the stock of Grainger is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.6

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Grainger is 8,276.67, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 135.64.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Grainger is 8,276.67, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Real Estate sector average P/E ratio of about 211.26.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Grainger has a PEG Ratio of 1.51. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Grainger has a P/B Ratio of 0.95. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Grainger Stock (LON:GRI)

Grainger plc, together with its subsidiaries, owns, operates, and manages private rental homes in the United Kingdom. The company was formerly known as Grainger Trust Plc and changed the name to Grainger Plc in March 2007. Grainger plc was incorporated in 1912 and is headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom.

GRI Stock Price History

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GRI Stock News Headlines

April 5, 2024 | insidertrades.com

Insider Buying: Grainger plc (LON:GRI) Insider Purchases 118 Shares of Stock

April 14, 2024 | msn.com

The 'gorgeous' lunch spot inside the Grainger Market inspired by New York

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Grainger (LON:GRI) Share Price Crosses Above 200-Day Moving Average of $254.37

April 12, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Grainger (LON:GRI) Share Price Crosses Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average of $254.37

March 30, 2024 | msn.com

Kyle Grainger visits Seymour Intermediate

March 23, 2024 | msn.com

State committee approves transfer of Lake Busbee, Grainger property to city of Conway

March 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Investing in Grainger (LON:GRI) a year ago would have delivered you a 16% gain

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I’m officially sounding the alarm.

March 13, 2024 | msn.com

Grainger Market traders react to 'dead exciting' plans for £9m restoration

March 12, 2024 | msn.com

Grainger Market traders reveal their favourite things about Newcastle's iconic market

March 9, 2024 | sg.finance.yahoo.com

Grainger PLC (1U4.SG)

March 8, 2024 | msn.com

Dolly Parton teases upcoming projects in one-on-one with WVLT’s Kyle Grainger

March 5, 2024 | msn.com

Hartlepool Police want to trace two 'suspicious' men following stabbing in Grainger Street

February 25, 2024 | msn.com

Grainger set to leave Workington Reds

February 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

W.W. Grainger, Inc.: We Believe Grainger Is Well Positioned to Increase Sales and EPS in 2024

February 23, 2024 | theguardian.com

Felicity Grainger obituary

February 22, 2024 | msn.com

13th Annual Freedom Classic takes place at Historic Grainger Stadium

February 13, 2024 | bbc.co.uk

Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger return in BBC's Strike - The Ink Black Heart

February 13, 2024 | msn.com

Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger return for next chapter of JK Rowling’s Strike

February 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Is Grainger plc's (LON:GRI) Recent Stock Performance Influenced By Its Financials In Any Way?

February 7, 2024 | msn.com

Grainger cheers 'exceptionally high' rental demand

February 7, 2024 | msn.com

Listed landlord Grainger plc hails 'exceptional demand' in robust trading update

February 7, 2024 | marketwatch.com

Grainger's Positive Momentum Continues With Strong Rental Growth, Portfolio Expansion

February 6, 2024 | uk.news.yahoo.com

Rowing legend Grainger feels Christchurch's Aldridge can star at Olympics

February 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

W.W. Grainger, Inc.: Grainger Earnings: Full-Year Earnings Meet Guidance Targets; 2024 Expectations Imply Stable Growth

February 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Q4 2023 WW Grainger Inc Earnings Call

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 5/17/2018
Ex-Dividend for 2/14 Dividend: 12/28/2023
Dividend Payable: 2/14/2024
Today: 4/18/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Real Estate
Industry: Real Estate Services
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:GRI
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.graingerplc.co.uk
Phone: +44-191-2695903
Fax: N/A
Employees: 372
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 270
High Stock Price Target: GBX 270
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 270
Potential Upside/Downside: +7.6%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.03
Trailing P/E Ratio: 8,366.67
Forward P/E Ratio: 25.72
P/E Growth: 1.51
Net Income: £25.60 million
Net Margins: 9.58%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 1.31%
Return on Assets: 2.07%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 79.88
Current Ratio: 4.56
Quick Ratio: 0.87

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £267.10 million
Price / Sales: 6.94
Cash Flow: GBX 13.06 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 19.22
Book Value: GBX 261 per share
Price / Book: 0.96

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 738,120,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £1.85 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.68

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Key Executives

Ms. Helen Christine Gordon MRICS (Age 65)
CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $1.37M
Mr. Robert Jan Hudson (Age 51)
Group CFO & Executive Director
Comp: $1M
Ms. Eliza Pattinson
Director of Operations & Asset Management
Mr. David Smith (Age 65)
Group Accounting Director
Mr. David John Prescott C.A.
C.F.A., Director of Strategy & Corporate Finance
Mr. Paul Glibbery
Chief Information Officer
Mr. Kurt Mueller
Director of Corporate Affairs
Adam McGhin
Group General Counsel & Company Secretary
Mr. Manpreet Dillon BA (Hons)
PostGradDip, MCIH, Director of Property Services & Compliance
Julie Deighton
Head of Communications

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Insiders

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GRI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Grainger stock right now?: 1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Grainger in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" GRI shares.
View GRI analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Grainger's stock price target for 2024?: 1 analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Grainger's shares. Their GRI share price targets range from GBX 270 to GBX 270. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 270 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 8.7% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for GRI or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have GRI shares performed in 2024?: Grainger's stock was trading at GBX 264.40 at the beginning of the year. Since then, GRI shares have decreased by 6.1% and is now trading at GBX 248.30.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How were Grainger's earnings last quarter?: Grainger plc (LON:GRI) announced its earnings results on Thursday, May, 17th. The company reported $10.10 earnings per share for the quarter. Grainger had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 1.31% and a net margin of 9.58%.

How often does Grainger pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Grainger?: Grainger announced a dividend on Wednesday, November 22nd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, December 28th will be given a dividend of GBX 4.37 per share on Wednesday, February 14th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.72%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 28th. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 2.28. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for GRI.
Is Grainger a good dividend stock?: Grainger (LON:GRI) pays an annual dividend of GBX 7 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.57%. The dividend payout ratio is 23,333.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for GRI.
What other stocks do shareholders of Grainger own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Grainger investors own include Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Aviva (AV), Barclays (BARC), Barratt Developments (BDEV), Diageo (DGE), Halma (HLMA), HSBC (HSBA), Imperial Brands (IMB), Legal & General Group (LGEN) and M&G (MNG).
How do I buy shares of Grainger?: Shares of GRI stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (LON:GRI) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Grainger (GRI) Share Price, News & Analysis

Grainger MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Grainger Stock (LON:GRI)

GRI Stock Price History

GRI Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

GRI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™