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GGG·Graco Inc.

$77.37
-1.52 (-1.93%)
High
$78.80
Open
$78.38
Market Cap
12.80B
52W High
$96.71
Low
$77.16
P. Close
$77.37
P/E
23.99
52W Low
$72.51
Fwd P/E
22.51
DailyIQ Est.
$91.48
Inst. Ownership
37.0%
Short Interest
3.29%
Days to Cover
3.4
Technical Score (1D)
55
BULLISH
News Sentiment
62
BULLISH
GGG is pressing the upper end of its range on the 1D chart, scoring 55 with NEUTRAL and mixed momentum. Sentiment at 62 is diverging from the improving setup, which helps breakout attempts attract follow-through buyers. $82.05 is the confirmation level; $75.73 is where a failed breakout would snap back. The difference between a breakout and a breakout attempt is follow-through - a close above $82.05 that holds into the next session carries far more weight than an intraday poke through the level. Until that confirmation shows up, $75.73 defines the risk for anyone positioning ahead of the move rather than waiting for it.
LOW TARGET
$84 +8.6%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$91 +18.0%
11 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$100 +29.3%
4 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$84.00 - $100.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
1/6/8/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$91.48 (+18.2%)
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery
Exchange
NYQ
Country
United States
Website
Symbol
GGG
Description
Graco Inc. is a global manufacturer specializing in fluid handling systems and equipment. The company's core business revolves around designing, producing, and marketing products that move, measure, mix, control, and dispense various fluids and powders. Graco serves three primary segments: Contractor, Industrial, and Process. The Contractor segment provides equipment for applying coatings and paints, while the Industrial segment offers solutions for dispensing sealants, adhesives, and other industrial materials. The Process segment focuses on pumps, valves, and accessories for handling chemicals, oil, gas, and other fluids across diverse industries. Founded in 1926, Graco's products are utilized worldwide, with a strong presence in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific regions.
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
3,218 shares
$257K
Hedlund Steven B-
Award/Grant87.26 shares2026-10-01
GILLIGAN J KEVIN-
Award/Grant697.88 shares2026-10-01
Anfang Heather L-
Award/Grant357.89 shares2026-10-01
Black Archie C.-
Award/Grant357.89 shares2026-10-01
Etchart Eric-
Award/Grant176.5 shares2026-10-01
82/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Gross Margin
52.5%
Net Margin
23.3%
Revenue CAGR
6.1%
Current Ratio
3.15x
Debt / Equity
0.00x
Return on Equity
19.7%
Earnings Summary
Graco Inc. is a global manufacturer of fluid handling systems, serving contractor, industrial, and process segments that supply equipment for coatings, sealants, and chemical handling across multiple regions. Operating within the specialty industrial machinery sector, Graco’s products are integral to construction, manufacturing, and energy industries. In Q1 2025, the company posted EPS of $0.70 versus an estimate of $0.674 and revenue of $528.3 million, while in Q1 2026 EPS fell to $0.66 against an estimate of $0.7507 and revenue dipped to $540.1 million from an estimate of $566.1 million. Q2 2026 saw a rebound with EPS of $0.91 beating the $0.8139 estimate and revenue of $590.6 million versus an estimate of $613.6 million, indicating a modest revenue shortfall but stronger earnings. The trend shows revenue growth slowing from Q1 2025 to Q1 2026, followed by a slight decline in Q2 2026, while EPS improved in Q2 2026 after a dip in Q1 2026, suggesting margin resilience. Historically, Graco has delivered consistent EPS beats in recent quarters, with Q1 2025 and Q2 2026 both exceeding analyst expectations, though revenue has fluctuated around the $530–590 million range. The company’s YoY growth trajectory has been moderate, with revenue rising 3–5 % in Q2 2026 versus Q2 2025, while EPS growth has been more volatile, reflecting cost pressures and pricing power. Recent news highlights a $447 million all‑cash acquisition of Valco Melton, aimed at expanding adhesive dispensing capabilities and improving margin mix; this move follows a record Q2 where net sales rose 3 % and operating earnings jumped 11 %, underscoring management’s confidence in the adhesive segment to offset softness in broader fluid‑handling markets. Key will be monitoring how the acquisition impacts Graco’s margin profile and whether the higher‑margin adhesive business offsets any cyclical softness in core fluid‑handling revenue.}}

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.62$0.70$0.79$0.87$0.95Q1'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$0.83 - -
Q2'26$0.81$0.91+11.8%
Q1'26$0.75$0.66-12.1%
Q1'25$0.67$0.70+3.9%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$515M$543M$571M$599M$626MQ1'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$593M - -
Q2'26$614M$591M-3.8%
Q1'26$566M$540M-4.6%
Q1'25 - $528M -

Market Data

GGG Stock Snapshot

NEUTRAL55/100
$77.37−$1.52 (1.9%)
Market cap
12.80B
P/E ratio
24.0
Day range
$77.16 – $78.80
News sentiment
62/100 · Bullish
Analyst target
$91.29 (+18.0%)
Consensus
Hold · 17 analysts
52-week range+6.7% off low · -20.0% from high
$72.51$96.71
Price $77.37 DailyIQ Est. $91.48

The setup on Graco Inc. is patient: consolidation, not accumulation or distribution. Sector peers are worth watching - large caps in Industrials tend to move together on rotation.

Reverse DCF

What growth is priced into GGG?

FAIR

At today's price, Graco Inc. needs to grow free cash flow about 7.6% a year for the next 10 years to justify its valuation at a 9.01% cost of capital. Over its actual history it has compounded free cash flow at 9.1% a year, so the market is asking for 1.5 percentage points below its own delivered rate. On that basis GGG looks priced roughly in line with its own growth record.

Implied FCF growth
7.6%
Historical FCF CAGR
9.1%
Growth gap
-1.5 pts
Verdict
FAIR
Discount rate (WACC)
9.01%
Beta
0.75

Behaviour On Record

What GGG's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
15.8% 25th pct
Below its peak
-18.5%
vs 200-day average
-3.7%
Up days (1y)
50%

Graco Inc. is currently running 15.8% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against GGG's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 25th percentile — unusually subdued by its own history, against a typical reading of 20.1%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

GGG is trading -18.5% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -18.4%, and the deepest was -30.6% in 2020. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -3.7% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 21st percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year GGG closed higher on 50% of sessions, and it is currently 3 sessions into a rising streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, GGG finished the month higher 10 of 13 times, with a median return of +2.0% and an average of +2.6%. Its strongest month historically has been November at +3.6% on average, its weakest April at -1.5%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: GGG has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 110 of 3,267 sessions (3.4% of the time), with the largest gaps running +12.4% and -12.9%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 3,268 daily closes between 2013-10-07 and 2026-10-05, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against GGG's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of GGG's sector?

Graco Inc. sits in the Industrials sector, currently ranked 8th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#8 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
18

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for GGG?

CallsPuts

For Graco Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 9 days out), open interest is put-heavy, a defensive/bearish tilt (put/call ratio of 39.63), with at-the-money implied volatility around 48.5%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±9.1% move by that expiry — a range of about $70.55–$84.61.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
39.63
ATM implied volatility
48.5%
Total open interest
2,600
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±9.1% ($70.55–$84.61)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on GGG?

DA Davidson most recently reiterated its rating on Graco Inc. to Neutral on Jul 27, 2026 with a price target of $85. Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
DA Davidson — Neutral
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Jul 27, 2026DA DavidsonMaintainedNeutral$85
Jul 24, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedOutperform$92 → $96
Jul 16, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedOutperform$95 → $92
Jul 9, 2026Wolfe ResearchDowngradeOutperform → Peer Perform-
Apr 27, 2026DA DavidsonMaintainedNeutral$85
Apr 24, 2026BairdMaintainedNeutral$96 → $92
Feb 2, 2026DA DavidsonMaintainedNeutral$85
Jan 28, 2026JefferiesMaintainedBuy$100 → $105
Jan 28, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedOutperform$97 → $100
Jul 25, 2025BairdMaintainedNeutral$88 → $91
Jan 3, 2025RBC CapitalMaintainedOutperform$93 → $97
Oct 25, 2024RBC CapitalMaintainedOutperform$96 → $93

GGG Competitive Positioning

Graco Inc. (GGG) is tracked alongside these names in Specialty Industrial Machinery on DailyIQ — ranked by market cap, with today's move alongside.

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

62/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MODERATELY BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Graco (NYSE:GGG) reported a robust Q2, with revenues surpassing analyst consensus by 2%. The company benefited from rising demand in water conservation and carbon capture sectors, which drive need for filters, pumps, and valves. Economic cycles remain a risk, but the overall industry performance was strong, positioning GGG favorably for the remainder of the year.
What did this article say?
Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) announced that it would release its Third Quarter 2026 earnings after the New York Stock Exchange closed on October 21, 2026. The company will host a conference call with analysts and institutional investors to discuss the results on October 22, 2026. A full-text copy of the earnings announcement will be available on Graco’s website, and a real‑time webcast of the call will be broadcast online.
What did this article say?
Gabelli’s Small Cap Growth Fund reported a 14.44% return in Q2 2026, falling short of the Russell 2000’s 21.49% gain. Graco (GGG) contributed to the fund’s underperformance, acting as a detractor relative to other holdings. The fund’s strategy remains focused on long‑term growth in smaller companies, but GGG’s weaker relative results highlight potential valuation or earnings concerns. Investors may reassess GGG’s positioning within small‑cap portfolios. The fund’s net assets stood at $1.9 billion at quarter‑end.
What did this article say?
Graco Inc. (GGG) closed its $447 million cash acquisition of Valco Melton, adding adhesive dispensing and quality‑assurance technology to its portfolio. The deal follows record Q2 sales and operating earnings, with net sales up 3% and operating earnings up 11%. Graco’s contractor segment saw organic sales growth in the Americas paint channel for the first time in two years, signaling a potential turnaround in a weak market. Management highlighted increased investment in data‑center infrastructure as a new demand driver. The acquisition positions GGG to capture higher‑margin adhesive business while maintaining its core fluid‑handling strengths.
What did this article say?
Board member Steven Hedlund exercised a significant number of GGG stock options on September 14, as disclosed in a Form 4 filing. The exercise did not result in any cash proceeds, indicating a potential share dilution without immediate capital impact. The transaction may signal confidence in the company’s long‑term prospects, but it also increases the outstanding share count, which could modestly pressure earnings per share.
What did this article say?
Graco Inc. (GGG) announced the appointment of Richard B. Lewis, former CEO of Donaldson Company, to its Board of Directors effective December 3, 2026. Lewis brings extensive experience in manufacturing, operations, and global supply chain management, which could enhance GGG’s strategic oversight. The move is a routine governance update with no immediate financial impact, but it signals GGG’s intent to strengthen leadership with industry veterans. No immediate earnings or guidance changes are expected from this appointment.
What did this article say?
Graco Inc. (GGG) has announced a regular quarterly dividend of 29.5 cents per share, payable on November 4, 2026. The dividend is a routine payout and does not reflect any change in earnings or guidance. The declaration signals steady cash flow but offers no new operational or strategic developments for investors to act upon.
What did this article say?
Technical analysis shows a hammer pattern forming on Graco’s chart, suggesting recent support has been found. The company’s earnings estimates have been revised upward, indicating stronger future profitability. Together, these factors point to a potential short‑term trend reversal for GGG, though the move is not yet confirmed as a long‑term catalyst.
What did this article say?
Graco Inc. (GGG) has finalized its $447 million cash acquisition of Valco Melton, broadening its precision adhesive application and quality‑assurance capabilities and extending its global reach in the packaging and industrial manufacturing sectors.

Technical Analysis

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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $4.70B combined position · 15 adding, 8 trimming, 2 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
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Morgan Stanley▲ Buy4,132,9322.50%$312.49M2026-08-13
Norges Bank▲ Buy2,130,0521.29%$161.05M2026-08-12
Northern Trust Corp▲ Buy1,994,8441.21%$150.83M2026-08-13
Two Sigma Investments, LP▼ Sell1,756,1211.06%$132.78M2026-08-14
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Renaissance Technologies LLC▲ Buy1,108,6000.67%$83.82M2026-08-13
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy1,023,7650.62%$77.41M2026-08-14
AQR Capital Management LLC▼ Sell979,0150.59%$73.94M2026-08-14
Bank of America Corp▲ Buy766,4900.46%$57.95M2026-08-14
Capital World Investors▼ Sell644,0000.39%$54.51M2026-05-13
Wellington Management Group LLP▼ Sell673,5980.41%$50.93M2026-08-14
JPMorgan Chase & Co▲ Buy635,5100.38%$48.74M2026-08-12
Wells Fargo & Company▼ Sell627,5070.38%$47.45M2026-08-14
Millennium Management LLC▲ Buy590,4350.36%$44.64M2026-08-14
Citadel Advisors LLC• Hold570,0960.34%$43.10M2026-09-02
Gotham Asset Management, LLC▲ Buy426,4730.26%$32.25M2026-08-14
Point72 Asset Management, L.P.• Hold356,5840.22%$26.96M2026-08-14
AllianceBernstein L.P.▼ Sell207,2280.13%$17.54M2026-08-14
Marshall Wace, LLP▼ Sell199,9890.12%$15.12M2026-08-13
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▲ Buy141,0840.09%$10.67M2026-08-13
ExodusPoint Capital Management, LP▲ Buy133,3960.08%$10.09M2026-08-14
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy106,5480.06%$8.06M2026-08-03
Q2 2026 flow:2.86M sh bought ($216.50M)1.16M sh sold ($88.01M)net +1.70M sh (+$128.49M)
Congressional Trading Activity
6 disclosed trades · ~$48.0K est. traded value · 3 buys, 3 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-08-042025-09-12
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-06-172025-08-13
Tommy TubervilleSenateAL▼ Sell$1K - $15K2024-05-032026-08-05
Tommy TubervilleSenateAL▲ Buy$1K - $15K2023-10-172023-11-16
Tommy TubervilleSenateAL▼ Sell$1K - $15K2022-10-052022-11-10
Tommy TubervilleSenateAL▲ Buy$1K - $15K2021-03-292021-07-23