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Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

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<ul><li>W.W. Grainger's first quarter of 2025 results reflect a performance largely in line with expectations, highlighting the environmental dynamics impacting the business.</li><li>Total company reported sales were up by 1.7% on a reported basis, equating to a 4.4% increase on a daily constant currency basis.</li><li>Operating margins were noted at a healthy 15.6%, with diluted earnings per share (EPS) rising by $0.24 to $9.86.</li></ul>

W.W. Grainger's first quarter of 2025 results reflect a performance largely in line with expectations, highlighting the environmental dynamics impacting the business.Total company reported sales were up by 1.7% on a reported basis, equating to a 4.4% increase on a daily constant currency basis.Operating margins were noted at a healthy 15.6%, with diluted earnings per share (EPS) rising by $0.24 to $9.86.

W.W. Grainger Inc. Shields Profits with Bold Moves in Pricing, Imports, & Market Targeting!

<ul><li>W.W. Grainger Inc. delivered robust financial performance in 2024, demonstrating consistent strategic progress in response to fluctuating market dynamics.</li><li>The company achieved a total revenue of $17.2 billion, marking a 4.2% increase on a reported basis and a 4.7% increase on a daily organic constant currency basis.</li><li>The growth was driven by substantial contributions from both High-Touch Solutions and Endless Assortment segments, with the latter showing an impressive 11.6% rise in daily constant currency sales.</li></ul>

W.W. Grainger Inc. delivered robust financial performance in 2024, demonstrating consistent strategic progress in response to fluctuating market dynamics.The company achieved a total revenue of $17.2 billion, marking a 4.2% increase on a reported basis and a 4.7% increase on a daily organic constant currency basis.The growth was driven by substantial contributions from both High-Touch Solutions and Endless Assortment segments, with the latter showing an impressive 11.6% rise in daily constant currency sales.

W.W. Grainger Inc.: Expansion of Seller Coverage & Market Penetration & 5 Critical Factors Impacting Its Performance In 2025 & Beyond!

<ul><li>W.W. Grainger, a leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products, recently presented its third quarter 2024 earnings report, which shed light on the company's performance amidst ongoing economic headwinds.</li><li>The financial results reveal aspects of both strength and areas of concern for the company as it adapts to current market conditions.</li><li>Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company's price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.</li></ul>

W.W. Grainger, a leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products, recently presented its third quarter 2024 earnings report, which shed light on the company's performance amidst ongoing economic headwinds.The financial results reveal aspects of both strength and areas of concern for the company as it adapts to current market conditions.Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company's price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.

W.W. Grainger Inc.: Dealing With Supply Chain Vulnerability & Various Challenges That Reduce Our Optimism! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>W.W. Grainger reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, reflecting a performance shaped by strategic alignments, moderate growth, and persistent macroeconomic challenges.</li><li>The company, led by Chairman and CEO D.G. Macpherson and CFO Dee Merriwether, emphasized the ongoing commitment to customer-centric innovations and operational adjustments amidst a transforming economic landscape.</li><li>Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company's price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.</li></ul>

W.W. Grainger reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, reflecting a performance shaped by strategic alignments, moderate growth, and persistent macroeconomic challenges.The company, led by Chairman and CEO D.G. Macpherson and CFO Dee Merriwether, emphasized the ongoing commitment to customer-centric innovations and operational adjustments amidst a transforming economic landscape.Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company's price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.

W.W. Grainger Inc.:  A Closer Look At A Bear's Perspective! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>W.W. Grainger Inc. started 2024 positively, with Q1 sales up by 3.5% (or 4.9% on a daily organic constant currency basis), gaining contributions from both High-Touch Solutions and Endless Assortment business segments.</li><li>One highlight was the successful Grainger Show in Orlando, which saw over 10,000 of their customers, suppliers, and team members gathering to showcase the company’s offering.</li><li>The event was fruitful, yielding positive feedback due to the partnerships formed and customer problems solved.</li></ul>

W.W. Grainger Inc. started 2024 positively, with Q1 sales up by 3.5% (or 4.9% on a daily organic constant currency basis), gaining contributions from both High-Touch Solutions and Endless Assortment business segments.One highlight was the successful Grainger Show in Orlando, which saw over 10,000 of their customers, suppliers, and team members gathering to showcase the company’s offering.The event was fruitful, yielding positive feedback due to the partnerships formed and customer problems solved.

W.W. Grainger Inc.: These Are 6 Fundamental Elements Impacting Its Future Performance! - Financial Forecasts

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W.W. Grainger, Inc. distributes maintenance, repair and operating supplies, and related information to the commercial, industrial, contractor, and institutional markets in North America.  The Company's products include motors, HVAC equipment, lighting, hand and power tools, pumps, and electrical equipment.

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W.W. Grainger Inc. Shields Profits with Bold Moves in Pricing, Imports, & Market Targeting!

W.W. Grainger's first quarter of 2025 results reflect a performance largely in line with expectations, highlighting the environmental dynamics...

Baptista Research

W.W. Grainger Inc.: Expansion of Seller Coverage & Market Penetration & 5 Critical Factors Impacting Its Performance In 2025 & Beyond!

W.W. Grainger Inc. delivered robust financial performance in 2024, demonstrating consistent strategic progress in response to fluctuating market...

Baptista Research

W.W. Grainger Inc.: Dealing With Supply Chain Vulnerability & Various Challenges That Reduce Our Optimism! - Major Drivers

W.W. Grainger, a leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products, recently presented its third quarter 2024...

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W.W. Grainger Inc.: A Closer Look At A Bear's Perspective! - Major Drivers

W.W. Grainger reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, reflecting a performance shaped by strategic alignments, moderate...

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W.W. Grainger Inc.: These Are 6 Fundamental Elements Impacting Its Future Performance! - Financial Forecasts

W.W. Grainger Inc. started 2024 positively, with Q1 sales up by 3.5% (or 4.9% on a daily organic constant currency basis), gaining contributions...

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