Graco (GGG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Graco Inc, founded in 1926 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a leading global supplier of fluid handling systems and components. The company designs, manufactures, and markets products used to move, manage and measure a wide range of fluids. Graco’s solutions address demanding applications in industries such as coatings, adhesives, sealants, lubricants and other industrial fluids.

The company’s product portfolio includes high-pressure pumps, electric and air-operated diaphragm pumps, agitators, spray and dispensing equipment, mixing and proportioning machines, controllers and spray guns. These offerings support a variety of end users, from automotive and aerospace manufacturers to construction contractors, paint shops and oil and gas operations. Graco also provides aftermarket parts, consumables and maintenance services to maximize system uptime and productivity.

Graco serves customers worldwide through manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia, along with sales and service offices in more than 30 countries. Its global network of distributors and representatives delivers technical support, training and field service solutions tailored to local market requirements. Over the years, the company has expanded its geographic footprint through strategic acquisitions and investments in emerging economies, reinforcing its position in both mature and developing markets.

Innovation, quality and customer focus are central to the company’s culture. Graco invests in research and development to create advanced fluid handling technologies that improve efficiency, reduce waste and enhance safety in its customers’ operations. The company’s leadership, headed by its President and Chief Executive Officer and supported by a seasoned executive team, emphasizes operational excellence, sustainable practices and disciplined growth. As a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange, Graco maintains rigorous corporate governance standards and a commitment to long-term shareholder value.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $87.31 to $88.41
• 50-Day Range: $81.68 to $88.79
• 52-Week Range: $72.06 to $92.86
• Volume: 628,133 shs
• Average Volume: 799,823 shs
• Market Capitalization: $14.65 billion
• P/E Ratio: 30.97
• Dividend Yield: 1.26%
• Price Target: $93.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Graco Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Graco scored higher than 82% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 56th out of 179 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Graco has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Graco has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 5.88%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Graco are expected to grow by 5.88% in the coming year, from $3.06 to $3.24 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Graco is 30.97, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.84.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Graco is 30.97, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.15.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Graco has a PEG Ratio of 3.00. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Graco has a P/B Ratio of 5.75. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.85% of the float of Graco has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Graco has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Graco has recently decreased by 7.27%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

Graco pays a meaningful dividend of 1.24%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Graco has been increasing its dividend for 29 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Graco is 38.87%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Graco will have a dividend payout ratio of 33.95% next year. This indicates that Graco will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• Environmental Score: -2.18

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.85% of the float of Graco has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Graco has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Graco has recently decreased by 7.27%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.11

News Sentiment

Graco has a news sentiment score of 1.11. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.70 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Graco this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Graco to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Graco insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $309,393.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.19% of the stock of Graco is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

93.88% of the stock of Graco is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

GGG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have GGG shares performed this year?

Graco's stock was trading at $84.29 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, GGG shares have increased by 4.0% and is now trading at $87.64.

How were Graco's earnings last quarter?

Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April, 23rd. The industrial products company reported $0.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.68 by $0.02. The company's quarterly revenue was up 7.3% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Graco's stock split?

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

Does Graco have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Graco: Smith Manufacturing, Geotechnical Instruments (U.K.) Limited, Multimaq-Pistolas e Equipamentos Para Pintura Ltda., Graco High Pressure Equipment Inc., White Knight Fluid Handling Inc., GeoBlaster Equipment Sales & Services Inc., Alco Valves Group, and others.

Who are Graco's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Graco include Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.40%), Canoe Financial LP (0.36%), Sarasin & Partners LLP (0.18%) and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.11%). Insiders that own company stock include David M Lowe, Mark W Sheahan, David M Ahlers, Caroline M Chambers, Timothy R White, Jody H Feragen, Eric Etchart, Jeffrey P Johnson, David J Thompson, Christian E Rothe, Claudio Merengo, J Kevin Gilligan, Peter J O'shea, Angela F Wordell, Kathryn L Schoenrock, Anthony J Gargano and Sant R William Van.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Graco?

Shares of GGG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Graco own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Graco investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Broadcom (AVGO), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Adobe (ADBE) and Netflix (NFLX).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 5/7 Dividend: 4/14/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/7 Dividend: 4/14/2025
• Last Earnings: 4/23/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/07/2025
• Today: 7/12/2025
• Record date for 8/6 Dividend: 7/21/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/6 Dividend: 7/21/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/23/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: MACH - GENL INDL
• Sub-Industry: Industrial Machinery
• Current Symbol: NYSE:GGG
• CIK: 42888
• Web: www.graco.com
• Phone: (612) 623-6000
• Fax: 651-450-4033
• Employees: 4,300
• Year Founded: 1926

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Graco: $93.00
• High Price Target: $105.00
• Low Price Target: $85.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +6.1%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.60
• Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.83
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 30.97
• Forward P/E Ratio: 28.64
• P/E Growth: 3
• Net Income: $486.08 million
• Net Margins: 22.70%
• Pretax Margin: 27.93%
• Return on Equity: 19.42%
• Return on Assets: 16.17%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 3.61
• Quick Ratio: 2.53

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $2.11 billion
• Price / Sales: 6.93
• Cash Flow: $3.28 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 26.70
• Book Value: $15.25 per share
• Price / Book: 5.75

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 167,130,000
• Free Float: 163,473,000
• Market Cap: $14.65 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.06