GWW technical analysis

GWW Technical Analysis

Analysis date

August 7, 2026

Market

NYSE (USD)

Daily cutoff

August 6, 2026

Reliability

Passed

Informational use only. This page is not investment advice.

Data verification

GWW Data Verification

Checking the latest completed daily bar for date and closing-price consistency before indicators are calculated.

Symbol
GWW
Market
NYSE
Currency
USD (US Dollar)
Latest completed bar
August 6, 2026

Historical prices are adjusted for corporate actions when applicable. Date and closing-price consistency checks passed for the latest completed daily bar.

Validation seriesLatest CloseDateDifferenceStatus
Calculation series1,282.58August 6, 2026-Verified
Verification series1,282.63August 6, 20260.00%Verified

Bottom line

GWW Technical Analysis Summary

The GWW technical outlook is split between a sharp near-term pullback on the daily chart and an established uptrend that still shows on the weekly chart. Daily price at 1,282.58 has fallen below SMA20 (1,363.89) and SMA50 (1,337.03) but stays above SMA200 (1,138.12), with RSI14 at 35.94 and a negative MACD histogram of -13.87 after a bearish crossover. The close below the lower Bollinger Band at 1,294.96 marks an unusually sharp down move on below-average volume. On the weekly chart, price at 1,382.22 remains above all key moving averages, although the weekly series ends July 31 and does not yet include the current-week decline. Weekly RSI at 71.10 was overbought before the selloff. Key support sits at the 20-day low near 1,260 and the 60-day low near 1,220; resistance is at the 52-week high of 1,419.91. A recovery above the lower Bollinger Band and SMA20 would signal stabilization, while a break below 1,220 would point to a deeper correction.

Multi-timeframe dashboard

Multi-Timeframe Technical Dashboard

Comparing daily (2-year) and weekly (5-year) perspectives to identify aligned or conflicting signals.

Daily (August 6, 2026)

Trend
Mixed in the near term. Price at 1,282.58 is below SMA20 (1,363.89) and SMA50 (1,337.03) but remains well above SMA200 (1,138.12). The moving averages stay in a 20-over-50-over-200 alignment, so the longer-term structure is still positive, while the close below the short-term averages reflects a sharp recent pullback.
Momentum
Bearish. RSI14 at 35.94 is below the neutral 50 line and approaching oversold territory. MACD line at -7.37 is below the signal line at 6.50 with a negative histogram of -13.87, indicating a recent bearish crossover and deteriorating near-term momentum.
Volatility
Elevated. ATR14 at 38.47 (3.00% of price) reflects above-average daily swings. Price at 1,282.58 closed below the lower Bollinger Band at 1,294.96, with the bands spanning 1,294.96 to 1,432.81, signaling an unusually sharp downside move.
Volume
Below average. Latest volume of 233,533 is 0.78 times the 20-period average (300,992), suggesting the selloff unfolded on lighter-than-normal participation.

Assessment

The daily chart shows GWW in a sharp near-term correction. Price has fallen below SMA20 and SMA50 while staying above SMA200, with RSI at 35.94 below neutral and a negative MACD histogram of -13.87 after a bearish crossover. The close below the lower Bollinger Band at 1,294.96 points to an oversold short-term condition, and volume at 0.78 times the 20-day average suggests the decline has not yet attracted heavy selling. The 252-period return remains positive at +38.27%, and the moving average alignment is still positive, so this reads as a pullback within a longer-term uptrend. The 20-day low at 1,260.22 and the 60-day low at 1,220.00 are the key downside references, while the 52-week high at 1,419.91 remains the upside target.

Weekly (July 27, 2026 week)

Trend
Bullish. Price at 1,382.22 is above SMA20 (1,251.57), SMA50 (1,110.77), and SMA200 (915.56), with all moving averages in a bullish alignment and the SMA200 sloping upward. The weekly close predates the sharpest part of the current daily pullback, so the weekly chart still reflects the strength that preceded the recent selloff.
Momentum
Bullish but stretched. RSI14 at 71.10 is above the 70 overbought threshold, reflecting the extended rally before the current correction. MACD line at 82.25 is above the signal line at 74.18 with a positive histogram of 8.07, though the weekly indicators do not yet include the current-week decline.
Volatility
Moderate. ATR14 at 62.61 (4.53% of price) reflects normal weekly ranges for an industrial distribution stock. The Bollinger Bands span 1,028.42 to 1,474.72, with price above the middle band on the latest completed weekly close.
Volume
Slightly above average. Weekly volume of 1,529,000 is 1.12 times the 20-week average (1,365,775), indicating modestly elevated participation.

Assessment

The weekly chart remains in a strong uptrend, with price well above SMA20, SMA50, and SMA200 and a 52-week position of 92.71%. The weekly RSI at 71.10 was overbought before the current-week selloff, and the weekly series ends with the July 27 week, so it does not yet reflect the sharp August decline. This means the weekly picture still carries the momentum of the earlier rally. Support sits near the 20-week low at 1,031.10 and the weekly SMA20 at 1,251.57, while the 52-week high at 1,419.91 is the key resistance.

Key indicators

GWW Key Technical Indicators

RSI, MACD, moving averages, ATR, and Bollinger Bands across daily and weekly timeframes.

IndicatorDailyWeekly
RSI (14)35.9471.10
MACD (12, 26, 9)-7.37 / 6.50 / -13.8782.25 / 74.18 / 8.07
ATR (14)38.47 (3.00%)62.61 (4.53%)
Bollinger Bands (20, 2)1,294.96 - 1,432.811,028.42 - 1,474.72
SMA (20)1,363.891,251.57
SMA (50)1,337.031,110.77
SMA (200)1,138.12915.56

Price structure

GWW Price Structure and Returns

Price performance across multiple lookback periods and 52-week position.

MetricDailyWeekly
Current Price1,282.581,382.22
1-Period Return-0.19%-0.03%
5-Period Return-5.38%+2.11%
20-Period Return-6.03%+28.97%
60-Period Return+4.61%+27.40%
252-Period Return+38.27%+264.00%
52-Week Low902.98902.98
52-Week High1,419.911,419.91
52-Week Position73.43%92.71%

Key levels

GWW Support and Resistance Levels

Key price levels based on recent swing highs and lows across daily and weekly timeframes.

LevelDailyWeekly
20-Period High1,419.911,419.91
20-Period Low1,260.221,031.10
60-Period High1,419.911,419.91
60-Period Low1,220.00902.98

Scenarios

GWW Technical Scenarios

Conditions, invalidation triggers, and what to watch for each scenario.

Bullish

Trigger

Price stabilizes above the 20-day low at 1,260.22 and reclaims the lower Bollinger Band at 1,294.96, with a recovery back toward SMA20 at 1,363.89 on rising volume.

Invalidation

Price closes below the 60-day low at 1,220.00.

What to watch

Daily RSI reclaiming 50; the daily MACD histogram turning less negative; a sustained close back above SMA20 at 1,363.89; volume expanding on up days.

Range-Bound

Trigger

Price oscillates between the 20-day low at 1,260.22 and the 20-day high at 1,419.91 as the correction consolidates.

Invalidation

A decisive break of either boundary on expanding volume.

What to watch

RSI recovering toward 50 and holding; the Bollinger Bands flattening; the daily MACD histogram moving toward zero; volume holding near average.

Bearish

Trigger

Price breaks below the 20-day low at 1,260.22 and then the 60-day low at 1,220.00, signaling a deeper correction.

Invalidation

Price reclaims SMA20 at 1,363.89 and holds above it.

What to watch

Daily RSI falling below 30; the daily MACD histogram deepening; weekly RSI rolling below 60; volume rising on down days.

Methodology

Methodology and Limitations

This technical analysis is calculated locally from adjusted OHLCV history. The daily series ends August 6, 2026, and the weekly series ends July 27, 2026 week. The latest completed daily bar is independently checked for date and closing-price consistency. Historical prices are adjusted for corporate actions when applicable. Indicators include Wilder RSI(14), MACD(12,26,9), SMA20/50/200, Wilder ATR(14), Bollinger Bands(20,2), relative volume, multi-period returns, and price-range levels. Support and resistance are descriptive zones, not guaranteed reversal points. Historical patterns do not predict future prices, and this page is not investment advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

This technical analysis is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Past performance and historical patterns are not guarantees of future results. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Market data is checked for date and closing-price consistency before indicators are calculated. Data cutoffs: daily August 6, 2026, weekly July 27, 2026 week. Generated August 7, 2026.