W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) is trading at $1,234.24, which is -3.9% below its all-time high of $1,284.19. The Drawdown Severity Score is 0.8, placing it in the green (normal) zone. Over its tracked history, GWW has experienced 279 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -4.8%.
Data last updated: May 30, 2026 at 04:19 PM EDT
GWW
StockW.W. Grainger, Inc.
Price
$1,234.24
as of May 29, 2026
All Time High: $1,284.19
Typical
Current Drawdown
-3.9%
Days in Drawdown
10
Avg Max Drawdown
4.9%
Avg Length
49
Drawdown Severity Score™
0.8
GWW - Price & High Water Mark
GWW - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is trading slightly below its recent peak. As of 2026-05-29, the stock price is $1,234.24, just 3.9% below its all-time high of $1,284.19.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, W.W. Grainger, Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 4.9% in depth, with an average duration of 49 days. W.W. Grainger, Inc. has gone through 279 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for W.W. Grainger, Inc. in the last 14 years was 16.9%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 182 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for W.W. Grainger, Inc. currently stands at 0.78. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score below 2.0 indicates a normal drawdown within the stock's typical range—a routine pullback.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 279 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | Ongoing | 10 days | -3.9% | $1,284.19 | $1,234.24 | — |
| 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-08 | 2 days | -0.5% | $1,182.31 | $1,176.37 | $1,191.68 |
| 2024-10-21 | 2024-11-06 | 17 days | -4.0% | $1,115.07 | $1,070.76 | $1,182.31 |
| 2024-10-15 | 2024-10-16 | 2 days | -1.2% | $1,086.75 | $1,074.08 | $1,101.15 |
| 2024-09-27 | 2024-10-11 | 15 days | -2.0% | $1,032.88 | $1,012.02 | $1,073.56 |
| 2024-09-24 | 2024-09-26 | 3 days | -1.0% | $1,031.05 | $1,021.24 | $1,032.88 |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-09-19 | 182 days | -14.4% | $1,014.34 | $867.91 | $1,019.20 |
| 2024-03-08 | 2024-03-14 | 6 days | -2.5% | $974.43 | $949.75 | $977.04 |
| 2024-03-05 | 2024-03-07 | 3 days | -0.5% | $973.01 | $968.09 | $974.43 |
| 2024-02-29 | 2024-03-01 | 2 days | -0.1% | $960.30 | $959.08 | $966.41 |
| 2024-02-05 | 2024-02-28 | 24 days | -3.7% | $956.30 | $921.34 | $960.30 |
| 2024-01-31 | 2024-02-01 | 2 days | -2.1% | $899.50 | $880.68 | $907.23 |
| 2024-01-23 | 2024-01-25 | 3 days | -0.6% | $862.02 | $856.69 | $866.73 |
| 2024-01-19 | 2024-01-22 | 4 days | -0.9% | $857.63 | $849.57 | $862.02 |
| 2024-01-16 | 2024-01-18 | 3 days | -0.4% | $828.06 | $825.07 | $857.63 |
| 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-11 | 24 days | -2.9% | $819.25 | $795.44 | $823.09 |
| 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-18 | 4 days | -0.6% | $814.97 | $809.79 | $819.25 |
| 2023-12-13 | 2023-12-14 | 2 days | -0.3% | $807.36 | $805.14 | $814.97 |
| 2023-11-27 | 2023-12-11 | 15 days | -4.6% | $798.73 | $762.20 | $803.79 |
| 2023-11-21 | 2023-11-22 | 2 days | -0.2% | $795.26 | $793.30 | $795.47 |
| 2023-11-15 | 2023-11-17 | 3 days | -0.8% | $788.07 | $781.53 | $788.80 |
| 2023-07-11 | 2023-11-14 | 127 days | -14.8% | $779.53 | $664.51 | $788.07 |
| 2023-07-03 | 2023-07-10 | 8 days | -1.6% | $771.56 | $759.41 | $779.53 |
| 2023-06-16 | 2023-06-26 | 11 days | -1.8% | $727.82 | $714.90 | $731.93 |
| 2023-06-14 | 2023-06-15 | 2 days | -1.3% | $721.06 | $711.36 | $727.82 |
| 2023-03-09 | 2023-06-08 | 91 days | -8.4% | $683.36 | $626.05 | $689.75 |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-08 | 2 days | -0.7% | $682.63 | $677.77 | $683.36 |
| 2023-02-21 | 2023-03-02 | 10 days | -3.1% | $660.87 | $640.23 | $667.85 |
| 2023-02-08 | 2023-02-17 | 10 days | -3.0% | $660.06 | $640.52 | $660.87 |
| 2023-02-06 | 2023-02-07 | 2 days | -0.2% | $657.65 | $656.17 | $660.06 |
| 2022-11-11 | 2023-02-02 | 84 days | -11.6% | $592.04 | $523.09 | $657.42 |
| 2022-11-09 | 2022-11-10 | 2 days | -1.6% | $582.82 | $573.46 | $592.04 |
| 2022-11-04 | 2022-11-07 | 4 days | -0.1% | $576.75 | $576.01 | $577.67 |
| 2022-11-02 | 2022-11-03 | 2 days | -1.5% | $575.10 | $566.64 | $576.75 |
| 2022-08-19 | 2022-11-01 | 75 days | -16.9% | $568.18 | $472.44 | $575.10 |
| 2022-08-17 | 2022-08-18 | 2 days | -0.1% | $566.84 | $566.35 | $568.18 |
| 2022-08-09 | 2022-08-10 | 2 days | -0.8% | $545.59 | $541.40 | $548.19 |
| 2022-08-02 | 2022-08-05 | 4 days | -1.7% | $531.59 | $522.55 | $539.51 |
| 2022-04-14 | 2022-07-29 | 107 days | -15.8% | $508.02 | $427.60 | $525.72 |
| 2022-04-07 | 2022-04-13 | 7 days | -1.4% | $507.07 | $499.77 | $508.02 |
| 2021-12-30 | 2022-04-06 | 97 days | -11.7% | $504.63 | $445.65 | $507.07 |
| 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-27 | 12 days | -4.8% | $493.64 | $470.00 | $495.76 |
| 2021-12-13 | 2021-12-15 | 3 days | -1.3% | $493.37 | $486.82 | $493.64 |
| 2021-12-08 | 2021-12-10 | 3 days | -0.8% | $487.66 | $483.65 | $493.37 |
| 2021-11-26 | 2021-12-06 | 11 days | -4.2% | $478.75 | $458.40 | $480.20 |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-11-22 | 6 days | -1.6% | $470.56 | $463.22 | $473.28 |
| 2021-11-15 | 2021-11-16 | 2 days | -1.1% | $470.48 | $465.28 | $470.56 |
| 2021-11-10 | 2021-11-11 | 2 days | -0.2% | $463.08 | $462.01 | $465.46 |
| 2021-11-05 | 2021-11-09 | 5 days | -1.1% | $459.32 | $454.24 | $463.08 |
| 2021-05-11 | 2021-11-03 | 177 days | -16.8% | $452.27 | $376.26 | $454.16 |
| 2021-05-06 | 2021-05-07 | 2 days | -0.3% | $437.69 | $436.21 | $444.09 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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GWW Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$1,234.24
High-water mark
$1,284.19
Current drawdown
-3.9%
Days in drawdown
10
This GWW page is built around daily price history, the latest high-water mark, current drawdown depth, drawdown duration, and comparable historical drawdown events. The chart above provides the price-history context, while the sections below explain how the current move compares with prior W.W. Grainger, Inc. drawdowns.
What History Says About GWW
W.W. Grainger, Inc. has dropped 5%+ from its high 8 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 118 days with an average max drop of -13.8%.
The current drawdown of -3.9% has lasted 10 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 to Nov 2022 | -16.9% | 75 days |
| May 2021 to Nov 2021 | -16.8% | 177 days |
| Apr 2022 to Jul 2022 | -15.8% | 107 days |
| Jul 2023 to Nov 2023 | -14.8% | 127 days |
| Mar 2024 to Sep 2024 | -14.4% | 182 days |
| Dec 2021 to Apr 2022 | -11.7% | 97 days |
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