Graco Inc. (GGG)

Over the past six months, Graco's stock price has experienced various movements. As of March 23, 2026, the share price was $85.19, a 1.59% increase from March 24, 2025. The stock's price increased by 11.04% over the last 12 months, with a year-to-date return of 12.89% as of March 3, 2026. In January 2026, Graco announced record quarterly and annual sales for Q4 2025 and full year 2025. Analyst ratings and price targets were adjusted around January and February 2026. In March 2026, Graco announced the appointment of Sanjiv Gupta as its new Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

Graco's products and services experience demand seasonality. The company anticipates that its typical seasonality will persist, with stronger performance in the second and third quarters for its Contractor segment. For the Industrial segment, project completion realization typically occurs in the fourth quarter. Demand for gas and liquid handling companies like Graco can be influenced by economic cycles.

Graco, Inc. is an American industrial manufacturing company specializing in fluid-handling systems and products, operating in the industrial sector. The company focuses on equipment used to move, measure, mix, control, dispense, and spray fluid and powder materials. Graco's business is divided into three segments: Contractor, Industrial, and Process. The Contractor segment offers sprayers and proportioning systems. The Industrial segment provides equipment and solutions for moving and applying paints, coatings, sealants, adhesives, and other fluids. The Process segment markets pumps, valves, meters, and accessories for moving and dispensing various fluids.

Graco, Inc. has a global presence with regional headquarters in Belgium and China, and production and distribution centers worldwide. The company markets its products in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific region.

Graco has a positive brand reputation, evidenced by its recognition as one of the "Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2025." The company's commitment to global strategic alignment, innovation, and safety also contributes to its reputation. Graco's products are designed to help customers solve manufacturing problems, increase productivity, improve quality, conserve energy, and reduce labor costs.

Graco, Inc. has a significant level of institutional ownership, with approximately 78.56% to 88% of the company's stock held by institutional investors. Major institutional shareholders include BlackRock, Inc., Vanguard Group Inc, and State Street Corp. Individual investors and the general public own around an 11% stake, while insiders own approximately 0.79% of the stock.