W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) Q4 2011 Earnings Results

W.W. Grainger, Inc. Beats on EPS, Stock Down 4.1%

W.W. Grainger's earnings report showed a positive surprise on EPS, indicating better-than-expected profitability. However, the stock dropped by 4.1%, suggesting that investors may have been disappointed by the lack of revenue details or guidance. The overall market reaction indicates caution among investors despite the EPS beat.

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Actual vs. consensus

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$2.13	N/A	+1.14%
Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A

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W.W. Grainger, Inc. Beats on EPS, Stock Down 4.1%

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W.W. Grainger, Inc. Beats on EPS, Stock Down 4.1%

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