Graco Stock Forecast, Price & News

Graco (NYSE:GGG) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Graco a buy right now?

5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Graco in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" Graco stock.
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How has Graco's stock price 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 (WHO). Since then, GGG shares have increased by 49.0% and is now trading at $71.40.
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Are investors shorting Graco?

Graco saw a increase in short interest in the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,600,000 shares, an increase of 25.0% from the November 30th total of 1,280,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 644,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.5 days. Currently, 1.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short.
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When is Graco's next earnings date?

Graco is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, January 31st 2022.
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How can I listen to Graco's earnings call?

Graco will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, February 1st at 11:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 404-537-3406 with passcode "7385629".

How were Graco's earnings last quarter?

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

Graco announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, December 3rd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, January 18th will be paid a dividend of $0.21 per share on Wednesday, February 2nd. This represents a $0.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.18%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 14th. This is a boost from Graco's previous quarterly dividend of $0.19.
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Is Graco a good dividend stock?

Graco pays an annual dividend of $0.84 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.17%. Graco has been increasing its dividend for 25 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Graco is 33.73%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Graco will have a dividend payout ratio of 31.00% 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?

Graco shares split before market open on Thursday, December 28th 2017. The 3-1 split was announced on Friday, December 8th 2017. The newly issued shares were distributed to shareholders after the market closes 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?

5 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Graco's stock. Their forecasts range from $70.00 to $83.00. On average, they expect Graco's share price to reach $77.67 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 8.8% 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 (LinkedIn Profile)
• 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), Snap-on (SNA), Pentair (PNR), Middleby (MIDD), ITT (ITT), Lincoln Electric (LECO), Woodward (WWD) and Donaldson (DCI).
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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 investors include Fenimore Asset Management Inc. (0.72%), Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.66%), Russell Investments Group Ltd. (0.39%), Mountain Pacific Investment Advisers Inc. ID (0.31%), Retirement Systems of Alabama (0.23%) and M&G Investment Management Ltd. (0.20%). Company insiders that own Graco stock include Angela F Wordell, 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, 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 Confluence Investment Management LLC, Russell Investments Group Ltd., IBM Retirement Fund, Retirement Systems of Alabama, State of Alaska Department of Revenue, Parallel Advisors LLC, Eagle Bay Advisors LLC, and AdvisorNet Financial Inc. 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 bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including M&G Investment Management Ltd., Carlson Capital Management, Fenimore Asset Management Inc., Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc., Kolinsky Wealth Management LLC, First Hawaiian Bank, Whittier Trust Co., and Mountain Pacific Investment Advisers Inc. ID.
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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 $71.40.

How much money does Graco make?

Graco has a market capitalization of $12.14 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.