Graco Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets systems and equipment used to move, measure, control, dispense, and spray fluid and powder materials worldwide. The company's Industrial segment offers proportioning systems to spray polyurethane foam and polyurea coatings; equipment that pumps, meters, mixes, and dispenses sealant, adhesive, and composite materials; and gel-coat equipment, chop and wet-out systems, resin transfer molding systems, and applicators. It also provides liquid finishing equipment; paint circulating and supply pumps; paint circulating advanced control systems; plural component coating proportioners; spare parts and accessories; and powder finishing products to coat powder finishing on metals under the Gema and SAT brands. The company's Process segment offers pumps to move and dispense chemicals, oil and natural gas, water, wastewater, petroleum, food, lubricants, and other fluids; pressure valves used in the oil and natural gas industry, other industrial processes, and research facilities; and chemical injection pumping solutions for injection of chemicals into producing oil wells and pipelines. It also supplies pumps, hose reels, meters, valves, and accessories for fast oil change facilities, service garages, fleet service centers, automobile dealerships, auto parts stores, truck builders, and heavy equipment service centers; and systems, components, and accessories for the automatic lubrication of bearings, gears, and generators in industrial and commercial equipment, compressors, turbines, and on- and off-road vehicles. The company's Contractor segment offers sprayers to apply paint to walls and other structures; and viscous coatings to roofs, as well as markings on roads, parking lots, athletic fields, and floors. The company sells its products through distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and home center channels; and directly to end-users. The company was incorporated in 1926 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 12/19/2024 | $105.00 | Neutral → Outperform | Exane BNP Paribas |
| 10/5/2023 | $73.00 | Neutral | Exane BNP Paribas |
| 6/5/2023 | Mkt Perform | William Blair | |
| 2/2/2023 | $82.00 | Neutral → Buy | Seaport Research Partners |
| 7/14/2022 | $61.00 | Outperform → Neutral | Robert W. Baird |
| 12/2/2021 | Mkt Perform → Outperform | William Blair | |
| 10/22/2021 | $84.00 → $83.00 | Outperform | RBC Capital |
| 7/23/2021 | $88.00 → $86.00 | Outperform | RBC Capital |
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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 powder handling portfolio and opens growth opportunities with complementary technologies for new applications," said Mark Sheahan, President & CEO of Graco. "Color Service supports our global expansion strategy and aligns with Grac
Sales Growth From Acquired Operations Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) today announced results for the second quarter ended June 27, 2025. Summary $ in millions except per share amounts Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Jun 27, 2025 Jun 28, 2024 % Change Jun 27, 2025 Jun 28, 2024 % Change Net Sales $ 571.8 $ 553.2 3 % $ 1,100.1 $ 1,045.4 5 % Operating Earnings 157.5 161.4 (2 )%
Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Color Service, a global leader in automated dosing systems for powder and liquid applications for €63 million, subject to customary adjustments. Color Service had revenue of €34 million in 2024. The transaction is expected to close in Graco's fiscal third quarter following the satisfaction of closing conditions. "The addition of Color Service strengthens our powder handling portfolio and opens new growth opportunities with complementary technologies for new applications," said Mark Sheahan, Graco's President and CEO. "This acquisition supports our global expansion strategy and aligns with Grac
Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) announced today that it will release its Second Quarter 2025 earnings after the New York Stock Exchange closes on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. A full-text copy of the earnings announcement will be available on the company's website at investors.graco.com. Graco management will hold a conference call, including slides via webcast, with analysts and institutional investors to discuss the results at 11 a.m. EDT / 10 a.m. CDT on Thursday, July 24, 2025. A real-time listen-only webcast of the conference call will be broadcast on the company's website and by going here: edge.media-server.com. Listeners should register on the website at least 15 minutes prior to the live confe
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 August 6, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 21, 2025. The company has approximately 165.6 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 and markets systems and equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray fluid and powder materials. A recognized leader in its specialties, Minneapolis-based Graco serves customers around the world in the manufacturing, proc
Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG), a leading manufacturer of fluid and materials handling equipment, announced today that it will relocate its remaining Riverside Minneapolis operations and corporate teams to its growing campuses in the northwest metro area. Graco has called the banks of the Mississippi River in Northeast Minneapolis its home since the 1940s, with both corporate offices and manufacturing operations based along the historic riverfront. Over time, as Graco has expanded its operations, many of its Minnesota-based teams have moved to nearby campuses in the cities of Rogers, Dayton and Anoka, where Graco has built and expanded manufacturing facilities and office space. "As we continue to
Sales Growth in All Segments and Regions Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 28, 2025. Summary $ in millions except per share amounts Three Months Ended Mar 28, 2025 Mar 29, 2024 % Change Net Sales $ 528.3 $ 492.2 7 % Operating Earnings 144.0 133.0 8 % Net Earnings 124.1 122.2 2 % Diluted Net Earnings per Common Share $ 0.72 $ 0.71 1 % Adjusted (non-GAAP): (1) Net Earnings, adjusted $ 120.5 $
New Range Addresses Key Industry Challenges with 480V Input Power and XTREME TORQUE™ (XT™) Motor Technology Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG), a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, today announced the expansion of its field-proven QUANTM™ line. This latest release signifies Graco's ongoing commitment to meet evolving customer needs and empower automated operations. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250407878531/en/QUANTM electric double diaphragm (EODD) pumps are purpose-built to match the needs of today's factories. With a focus on increased efficiency and reliability, the unique XTREME TORQUE motor design dramat
Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) announced today that it will release its First Quarter 2025 earnings after the New York Stock Exchange closes on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. A full-text copy of the earnings announcement will be available on the company's website at investors.graco.com. Graco management will hold a conference call, including slides via webcast, with analysts and institutional investors to discuss the results at 11 a.m. EDT / 10 a.m. CDT on Thursday, April 24, 2025. A real-time listen-only webcast of the conference call will be broadcast on the company's website and by going here: edge.media-server.com. Listeners should register on the website at least 15 minutes prior to the live confe
GREENWICH, Conn., Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gabelli Funds is hosting its 35th annual Pump, Valve & Water Systems Symposium at the Harvard Club in New York City on Thursday, February 27, 2025. The symposium focuses on themes crucial to this industry, including infrastructure spending, resource security, conservation, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in one-on-one sessions with management, providing an opportunity to delve into the strategies and growth prospects of these companies. This symposium underscores the pivotal role of the pump, valve, and water systems industry in addressing global challenges. It highlights the sector's
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Exane BNP Paribas upgraded Graco from Neutral to Outperform and set a new price target of $105.00
Exane BNP Paribas initiated coverage of Graco with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $73.00
William Blair resumed coverage of Graco with a rating of Mkt Perform
Seaport Research Partners upgraded Graco from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $82.00
Robert W. Baird downgraded Graco from Outperform to Neutral and set a new price target of $61.00
William Blair upgraded Graco from Mkt Perform to Outperform
RBC Capital reiterated coverage of Graco with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $83.00 from $84.00 previously
RBC Capital reiterated coverage of Graco with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $86.00 from $88.00 previously
RBC Capital reiterated coverage of Graco with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $89.00 from $81.00 previously
Morgan Stanley reiterated coverage of Graco with a rating of Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $80.00 from $75.00 previously
Mark W. Sheahan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Graco Inc., Joins Tennant Company Board of Directors Tennant Company (NYSE:TNC), a world leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of solutions to reinvent how the world cleans, today announced the appointment of Mark W. Sheahan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG), to the Tennant Company Board of Directors, effective May 15, 2024. Mr. Sheahan is the CEO of Graco Inc., a global manufacturer of products and solutions for the management of fluids and coatings. With nearly three decades of experience leading high-performing organizations and serving on boards, he has expertise in global manufacturing
Starboard Value LP (together with its affiliates, "Starboard" or "we") is the largest shareholder of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (NYSE:AQN) (TSE: AQN) ("Algonquin" or the "Company") with an ownership stake of approximately 9.0%. Today, Starboard announced that it has nominated three highly qualified candidates (the "Starboard Nominees") for election to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") at the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting"), which has been scheduled for June 4, 2024. The Starboard Nominees are Brett Carter, Chris Lopez and Rob Schriesheim. In connection with its nominations, Starboard sent the below letter to the members of the Board.
Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) announced today that Dale D. Johnson has informed the company of his intention to retire in the first quarter of 2025, and that in anticipation of Mr. Johnson's retirement David J. Thompson will succeed him as President, Worldwide Contractor Equipment Division, effective January 1, 2024. Beginning on that date, Mr. Johnson will assume the role of Chief Commercial Development Officer, in which capacity he will support the Contractor Equipment Division leadership transition to Mr. Thompson, as well as facilitate various commercial and cross-divisional initiatives. "Throughout his tenure spanning almost five decades at Graco, Dale has demonstrated exceptional leadership
Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) announced today that Heather L. Anfang has been appointed as a member of the Company's Board of Directors, effective May 12, 2023. Ms. Anfang serves as Senior Vice President, General Manager, U.S. Dairy Foods at Land O' Lakes, Inc., a leading agribusiness and food company and one of the largest producers of dairy products in the United States. She has held this position, in which she oversees a $4 billion business, since 2019. Ms. Anfang previously served in various marketing and ecommerce roles of increasing leadership responsibility throughout her more than twenty-year career at Land O' Lakes. Before joining Land O' Lakes in 1999, she started her career in marketin
Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG), a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, today announced that, effective May 24, 2023, Ronita Banerjee will be joining Graco as the company's Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. "Ronita brings impressive credentials as a human resources leader," said Mark Sheahan, Graco's President and Chief Executive Officer. "She has been instrumental in her previous roles leading global human resources initiatives for respected manufacturing companies. She has substantial experience in working for companies like Graco that have employees who maintain a wide variety of skillsets and positions. I am pleased to welcome Ronita to the Graco team and
Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) announced today that Archie C. Black has been appointed as a member of the Company's Board of Directors, effective February 20, 2023. Mr. Black has served as the Chief Executive Officer of SPS Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPSC) — a cloud-based supply chain management software company based in Minneapolis — since 2001, and is a member of its board of directors. Prior to becoming CEO of SPS Commerce, Mr. Black was its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. During his time as CEO of SPS Commerce, Mr. Black has led the transformation of a technology startup company into a successful global business and has developed a deep understanding of the requirements of managi
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG), a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, announced today that Mark W. Sheahan has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective June 10, 2021. He succeeds Patrick J. McHale who, on Feb. 11, 2021, submitted his notice of intent to retire from the Company. Mr. McHale will step down from his CEO and board positions on June 10, 2021, but will remain employed by the Company through Sept. 15, 2021 to assist with the leadership transition. The board also appointed Mr. Sheahan a director effective June 10, 2021. “After a thorough and thoughtful succession planning process, Mark is the clear ch
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) announced today that Brett C. Carter has been appointed as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, effective Feb. 11, 2021. Mr. Carter serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Customer and Innovation Officer of Xcel Energy Inc., a major U.S. electric and natural gas delivery company. He assumed this position in May 2018. Prior to that, Mr. Carter served as Senior Vice President and Shared Services Executive of Bank of America from October 2015 to May 2018, and as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Bank of America from March 2015 to October 2015. Before joining Bank of America, Mr. Carter held several
Sales Growth From Acquired Operations Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) today announced results for the second quarter ended June 27, 2025. Summary $ in millions except per share amounts Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Jun 27, 2025 Jun 28, 2024 % Change Jun 27, 2025 Jun 28, 2024 % Change Net Sales $ 571.8 $ 553.2 3 % $ 1,100.1 $ 1,045.4 5 % Operating Earnings 157.5 161.4 (2 )%
Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) announced today that it will release its Second Quarter 2025 earnings after the New York Stock Exchange closes on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. A full-text copy of the earnings announcement will be available on the company's website at investors.graco.com. Graco management will hold a conference call, including slides via webcast, with analysts and institutional investors to discuss the results at 11 a.m. EDT / 10 a.m. CDT on Thursday, July 24, 2025. A real-time listen-only webcast of the conference call will be broadcast on the company's website and by going here: edge.media-server.com. Listeners should register on the website at least 15 minutes prior to the live confe
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 August 6, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 21, 2025. The company has approximately 165.6 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 and markets systems and equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray fluid and powder materials. A recognized leader in its specialties, Minneapolis-based Graco serves customers around the world in the manufacturing, proc
Sales Growth in All Segments and Regions Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 28, 2025. Summary $ in millions except per share amounts Three Months Ended Mar 28, 2025 Mar 29, 2024 % Change Net Sales $ 528.3 $ 492.2 7 % Operating Earnings 144.0 133.0 8 % Net Earnings 124.1 122.2 2 % Diluted Net Earnings per Common Share $ 0.72 $ 0.71 1 % Adjusted (non-GAAP): (1) Net Earnings, adjusted $ 120.5 $
Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) announced today that it will release its First Quarter 2025 earnings after the New York Stock Exchange closes on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. A full-text copy of the earnings announcement will be available on the company's website at investors.graco.com. Graco management will hold a conference call, including slides via webcast, with analysts and institutional investors to discuss the results at 11 a.m. EDT / 10 a.m. CDT on Thursday, April 24, 2025. A real-time listen-only webcast of the conference call will be broadcast on the company's website and by going here: edge.media-server.com. Listeners should register on the website at least 15 minutes prior to the live confe
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 May 7, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 14, 2025. The company has approximately 168.6 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 and markets systems and equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray fluid and powder materials. A recognized leader in its specialties, Minneapolis-based Graco serves customers around the world in the manufacturing, proces
Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) today announced results for the fourth quarter ended December 27, 2024. Summary $ in millions except per share amounts Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended Dec 27, 2024 Dec 29, 2023 % Change Dec 27, 2024 Dec 29, 2023 % Change Net Sales $ 548.7 $ 566.6 (3 )% $ 2,113.3 $ 2,195.6 (4 )% Operating Earnings 130.0 169.9 (23 )% 570.1 646
Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) announced today that it will release its Fourth Quarter 2024 earnings after the New York Stock Exchange closes on Monday, January 27, 2025. A full-text copy of the earnings announcement will be available on the company's website at investors.graco.com. Graco management will hold a conference call, including slides via webcast, with analysts and institutional investors to discuss the results at 11 a.m. EST / 10 a.m. CST on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. A real-time listen-only webcast of the conference call will be broadcast on the company's website and by going here: edge.media-server.com. Listeners should register on the website at least 15 minutes prior to the live con
The Board of Directors of Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 27.5 cents ($0.275) per common share, an increase of 7.8 percent, payable on February 5, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 20, 2025. The Company has approximately 169.3 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 and markets systems and equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray fluid and powder materials. A recognized leader in its specialties, Minneapolis-based Graco serves customers around the
Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) today announced results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2024. Summary $ in millions except per share amounts Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Sep 27, 2024 Sep 29, 2023 % Change Sep 27, 2024 Sep 29, 2023 % Change Net Sales $ 519.2 $ 539.7 (4 )% $ 1,564.6 $ 1,629.0 (4 )% Operating Earnings 145.7 163.2 (11 )% 440.1 476.9 (8 )% Net Earnings 122.2 133.1 (8 )% 377.4 396.6 (5 )%
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