Graco Stock Forecast, Price & News

Graco (NYSE:GGG) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Graco a buy right now?

6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Graco in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" Graco stock.
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How has Graco's stock been impacted by Coronavirus?

Graco's stock was trading at $47.93 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, GGG stock has increased by 55.1% and is now trading at $74.36.
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When is Graco's next earnings date?

Graco is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, January 24th 2022.
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How were Graco's earnings last quarter?

Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October, 19th. The industrial products company reported $0.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.63 by $0.06. The industrial products company earned $486.70 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $490.27 million. Graco had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 29.13% and a net margin of 22.64%. The business's revenue was up 10.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.59 earnings per share.
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How often does Graco pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Graco?

Graco declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, September 20th. Shareholders of record on Monday, October 18th will be paid a dividend of $0.1875 per share on Wednesday, November 3rd. This represents a $0.75 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.01%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 15th.
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Is Graco a good dividend stock?

Graco pays an annual dividend of $0.75 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.05%. Graco has been increasing its dividend for 24 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Graco is 30.12%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Graco will have a dividend payout ratio of 28.20% next year. This indicates that Graco will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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When did Graco's stock split? How did Graco's stock split work?

Shares of Graco split on Thursday, December 28th 2017. The 3-1 split was announced on Friday, December 8th 2017. The newly created shares were payable to shareholders after the closing bell on Wednesday, December 27th 2017. An investor that had 100 shares of Graco stock prior to the split would have 300 shares after the split.

What price target have analysts set for GGG?

6 analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Graco's stock. Their forecasts range from $70.00 to $90.00. On average, they anticipate Graco's stock price to reach $80.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 8.6% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Graco's key executives?

Graco's management team includes the following people:

• Mark WIlliam Sheahan, President & Chief Executive Officer
• Angela F. Wordell, Executive Vice President-Operations
• David M. Lowe, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
• Caroline M. Chambers, Executive VP-Information Systems & President-EMEA
• Karen Park Gallivan, Secretary, Executive VP & General Counsel

What is Patrick J. McHale's approval rating as Graco's CEO?

85 employees have rated Graco CEO Patrick J. McHale on Glassdoor.com. Patrick J. McHale has an approval rating of 93% among Graco's employees. This puts Patrick J. McHale in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

Who are some of Graco's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Graco include Illinois Tool Works (ITW), Parker-Hannifin (PH), Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), Dover (DOV), Ingersoll Rand (IR), Xylem (XYL), IDEX (IEX), Nordson (NDSN), Pentair (PNR), Snap-on (SNA), Middleby (MIDD), ITT (ITT), Lincoln Electric (LECO), Donaldson (DCI) and Woodward (WWD).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Graco own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Graco investors own include AbbVie (ABBV), Pfizer (PFE), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Procter & Gamble (PG), Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM), Applied Materials (AMAT), Alibaba Group (BABA), Eastman Chemical (EMN), Kellogg (K) and NVIDIA (NVDA).

What is Graco's stock symbol?

Graco trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "GGG."

Who are Graco's major shareholders?

Graco's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (8.29%), Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC (4.61%), WCM Investment Management LLC (3.10%), Mairs & Power Inc. (2.45%), Allianz Asset Management GmbH (1.38%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.36%). Company insiders that own Graco stock include Angela F Wordell, Bernard J Moreau, Brian J Zumbolo, Caroline M Chambers, Christian E Rothe, Dale D Johnson, David M Ahlers, David M Lowe, Eric Etchart, J Kevin Gilligan, Jack W Eugster, Jeffrey P Johnson, Karen Park Gallivan, Lee R Mitau, Mark D Eberlein, Mark W Sheahan, Martha A M Morfitt, Patrick J Mchale, Peter J O'shea, Sant R William Van, Timothy R White and William J Carroll.
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Which major investors are selling Graco stock?

GGG stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Schroder Investment Management Group, BlackRock Inc., Confluence Investment Management LLC, Bank of Nova Scotia, Wellington Management Group LLP, UBS Group AG, Credit Suisse AG, and Neuberger Berman Group LLC. Company insiders that have sold Graco company stock in the last year include Caroline M Chambers, Christian E Rothe, Dale D Johnson, David M Lowe, Eric Etchart, Lee R Mitau, Patrick J Mchale, Sant R William Van, and Timothy R White.
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Which major investors are buying Graco stock?

GGG stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Vontobel Asset Management Inc., HighTower Advisors LLC, Eaton Vance Management, WCM Investment Management LLC, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., Port Capital LLC, and Caisse DE Depot ET Placement DU Quebec.
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How do I buy shares of Graco?

Shares of GGG can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Graco's stock price today?

One share of GGG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $74.36.

How much money does Graco make?

Graco has a market capitalization of $12.64 billion and generates $1.65 billion in revenue each year. The industrial products company earns $330.46 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.49 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Graco have?

Graco employs 3,700 workers across the globe.

When was Graco founded?

Graco was founded in 1926.

What is Graco's official website?

The official website for Graco is www.graco.com.

Where are Graco's headquarters?

Graco is headquartered at 88 - 11TH AVENUE N.E., MINNEAPOLIS MN, 55413.

How can I contact Graco?

Graco's mailing address is 88 - 11TH AVENUE N.E., MINNEAPOLIS MN, 55413. The industrial products company can be reached via phone at (612) 623-6000, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 651-450-4033.