85.19 USD
+0.39
0.46%
At close Updated Sep 18, 12:42 PM EDT
1 day
0.46%
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-0.5%
1 month
0.34%
3 months
0.69%
6 months
1.89%
Year to date
2.01%
1 year
1.77%
5 years
39.43%
10 years
271.36%
 

About: Graco manufactures equipment used for managing fluids, coatings, and adhesives, specializing in difficult-to-handle materials. Graco's business is organized into three segments: industrial, process, and contractor. The Minnesota-based firm serves a wide range of end markets, including industrial, automotive, and construction, and its broad array of products include pumps, valves, meters, sprayers, and equipment used to apply coatings, sealants, and adhesives. The firm generated roughly $2.1 billion in sales in 2024.

Employees: 4,300

0
Funds holding %
of 7,463 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

58% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 90 | Existing positions closed: 57

13% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 272 | Existing positions reduced: 241

3% more funds holding

Funds holding: 682 [Q1] → 704 (+22) [Q2]

1.76% more ownership

Funds ownership: 86.5% [Q1] → 88.25% (+1.76%) [Q2]

5% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $12.1B [Q1] → $12.7B (+$547M) [Q2]

17% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 6 [Q1] → 5 (-1) [Q2]

Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$91
7% upside
Avg. target
$91
7% upside
High target
$91
7% upside

1 analyst rating

positive
0%
neutral
100%
negative
0%
Baird
Michael Halloran
$91
Neutral
Maintained
25 Jul 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about GGG published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Business Wire
5 days ago
Graco Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 27.5 cents ($0.275) per common share, payable on November 5, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 20, 2025. The company has approximately 165.7 million shares outstanding. ABOUT GRACO Graco Inc. supplies technology and expertise for the management of fluids and coatings in both industrial and commercial applications. It designs, manufactures a.
Graco Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend
Positive
Seeking Alpha
12 days ago
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Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
23 days ago
Graco Stock Exhibits Strong Prospects Despite Persisting Headwinds
GGG's Industrial and Expansion Markets strength, acquisitions and shareholder returns fuel its 2025 momentum.
Graco Stock Exhibits Strong Prospects Despite Persisting Headwinds
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Top 50 High-Quality Dividend Stocks For August 2025
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Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Graco Inc. Has Completed Its Previously-Announced Acquisition of Color Service S.r.l., a Global Manufacturer of Specialized Automatic Precision Dosing Systems for Powders and Liquids
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) announced today that it has completed its previously-announced acquisition of Color Service S.r.l. (“Color Service”) for €63 million, subject to customary adjustments. Color Service is a global leader in automated dosing systems for powder and liquid applications. Color Service had revenue of €34 million in 2024, has approximately 140 employees worldwide and is headquartered in Italy. “The completion of this acquisition will strengthen our po.
Graco Inc. Has Completed Its Previously-Announced Acquisition of Color Service S.r.l., a Global Manufacturer of Specialized Automatic Precision Dosing Systems for Powders and Liquids
Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Graco: A Bad Quarter Doesn't Change My Assessment
Graco's Q2 results disappointed, with organic revenue contraction and earnings missing expectations, despite overall revenue growth from acquisitions. Shares remain expensive relative to peers, with slow organic growth and tariff risks weighing on the outlook, justifying my continued 'hold' rating. The company's strong net cash position and not being the priciest among peers prevent a downgrade to 'sell' for now.
Graco: A Bad Quarter Doesn't Change My Assessment
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Graco Inc. (GGG) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 24, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Christopher D. Knutson - VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer David M.
Graco Inc. (GGG) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Graco's Earnings Miss Estimates in Q2, Sales Increase Y/Y
GGG misses Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, but posts 3% sales growth driven by EMEA and Asia Pacific gains.
Graco's Earnings Miss Estimates in Q2, Sales Increase Y/Y
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Compared to Estimates, Graco (GGG) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
The headline numbers for Graco (GGG) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Compared to Estimates, Graco (GGG) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Graco Inc. (GGG) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
Graco Inc. (GGG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.75 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.78 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.77 per share a year ago.
Graco Inc. (GGG) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
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