GGG
GRACO INC
$74.60
+0.65%
$12.4B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$12.4B
Cap SizeLarge Cap
Analyst ConsensusBuy (50%)
Inst. Holders50 funds
Inst. Value$7.8B
Inst. Activity38 buys / 12 sells
Insider Activity1B / 6S
Insider Net $-$3.7M
Reddit Sentiment33° Cool
SEC Reports3
Recent Activity
Jun 11, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: GGG — 74.9% short (0.5M / 0.6M)
Short: 476,537 | Exempt: 13,678 | TRF Vol: 636,085 | Short Ratio: 74.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark
May 21, 2026
SEC
Graco Inc. announced a definitive agreement to acquire Valco Melton, a global provider of adhesive application and quali
8-K — Impact 6/10
May 5, 2026
SEC
Graco Inc. filed an 8-K furnishing an investor presentation used at its May 5, 2026 Investor Access Event. The presentat
8-K — Impact 3/10
Apr 27, 2026
Insider
Simon Andrea Helen bought 1,240 shares
Director @ $80.53 ($99.9K)
Apr 15, 2026
Insider
Gupta Sanjiv was granted 53,330 shares
CFO and Treasurer
Apr 15, 2026
Insider
Gupta Sanjiv was granted 13,076 shares
CFO and Treasurer
Mar 11, 2026
SEC
GRACO INC has filed a definitive proxy statement (DEFA14A) for its 2026 Annual Meeting, scheduled for April 24, 2026. Th
DEFA14A — Impact 3/10
Inst.
CAISSE DE DEPOT ET — ADD
1,836,897 shares ($155.5M)
Price Targets
$92.00
+23.3% upside
Strong Buy
Current $74.60
Low $84.00
Median $93.50
High $100.00
8 analysts
$84.00
$100.00
Analyst Ratings
2Strong Buy
6Buy
7Hold
1Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | DA Davidson | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Baird | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| Feb 2, 2026 | DA Davidson | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Jefferies | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| Jan 28, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform → Outperform |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.81 | $0.77 — $0.86 | 7% YoY | 10 |
| Next Q | $0.80 | $0.78 — $0.82 | 9% YoY | 10 |
| Current FY | $3.10 | $3.05 — $3.15 | 5% YoY | 11 |
| Next FY | $3.38 | $3.25 — $3.55 | 9% YoY | 11 |
Latest Reports
BULLISH
8-K
6/10
Graco Inc. announced a definitive agreement to acquire Valco Melton, a global provider of adhesive application and quali
May 21, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
Graco Inc. filed an 8-K furnishing an investor presentation used at its May 5, 2026 Investor Access Event. The presentat
May 5, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| Erste Asset Management GmbH | — | — |
| BlackRock, Inc. | $1.6B | — |
| STATE STREET CORP | $676.8M | — |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $674.1M | — |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $625.0M | — |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | Simon Andrea | BUY | $99.9K |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Gupta Sanjiv | A | $0.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Gupta Sanjiv | A | $0.00 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Anfang Heather | A | $25.0K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Black Archie | A | $25.0K |
Reddit Sentiment
33°
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Bearish
Neutral
Bullish
50 institutional holders with $7.8B total value (91,976,725 shares) as of 2026-Q1. Top holders: Erste, BlackRock,, STATE. Net buying activity: 38 institutions added/increased vs 12 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2026-Q1
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erste Asset Management GmbH | — | $0.00 | 0.0% | — |
| 2 | BlackRock, Inc. | 18,393,459 | $1.6B | 20.0% | — |
| 3 | STATE STREET CORP | 7,995,352 | $676.8M | 8.7% | — |
| 4 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 7,962,957 | $674.1M | 8.7% | — |
| 5 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 7,383,240 | $625.0M | 8.0% | — |
| 6 | KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | 4,143,514 | $350.7M | 4.5% | — |
| 7 | MORGAN STANLEY | 3,936,242 | $333.2M | 4.3% | — |
| 8 | MAIRS & POWER INC | 3,815,684 | $323.0M | 4.1% | — |
| 9 | PineStone Asset Management Inc. | 3,625,540 | $306.9M | 3.9% | — |
| 10 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 2,240,775 | $189.7M | 2.4% | — |
| 11 | Amundi | 1,944,152 | $164.6M | 2.1% | — |
| 12 | CAISSE DE DEPOT ET PLACEMENT DU QUEBEC | 1,836,897 | $155.5M | 2.0% | ADD +43.7% |
| 13 | Alecta Tjanstepension Omsesidigt | 1,535,100 | $130.0M | 1.7% | — |
| 14 | FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | 1,535,923 | $130.0M | 1.7% | — |
| 15 | Invesco Ltd. | 1,443,763 | $122.2M | 1.6% | — |
| 16 | MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/ | 1,252,894 | $113.3M | 1.5% | — |
| 17 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 1,281,693 | $108.5M | 1.4% | — |
| 18 | MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. | 1,243,355 | $105.2M | 1.4% | — |
| 19 | HSBC HOLDINGS PLC | 1,194,254 | $101.1M | 1.3% | ADD +51.8% |
| 20 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 1,134,856 | $96.1M | 1.2% | — |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAISSE DE DEPOT ET PLACEMENT DU QUEBEC | ADD | 1,278,351 | 1,836,897 | +43.7% | $155.5M | 2026-Q1 |
| HSBC HOLDINGS PLC | ADD | 786,697 | 1,194,254 | +51.8% | $101.1M | 2026-Q1 |
| ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | ADD | 528,346 | 954,347 | +80.6% | $80.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | ADD | 384,400 | 721,700 | +87.7% | $61.1M | 2026-Q1 |
| Capital World Investors | TRIM | 961,554 | 644,000 | -33.0% | $54.5M | 2026-Q1 |
| Assenagon Asset Management S.A. | ADD | 190,747 | 378,980 | +98.7% | $32.1M | 2026-Q1 |
| PANAGORA ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | DOUBLED | 169,026 | 377,686 | +123.4% | $32.0M | 2026-Q1 |
| BNP Paribas Asset Management Holding S.A. | TRIM | 506,921 | 346,607 | -31.6% | $29.3M | 2026-Q1 |
| Nuveen, LLC | ADD | 223,585 | 323,007 | +44.5% | $27.3M | 2026-Q1 |
| BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO | DOUBLED | 8,907 | 317,423 | +3463.7% | $26.9M | 2026-Q1 |
| Capital International Investors | NEW | — | 310,000 | — | $26.2M | 2026-Q1 |
| FIL Ltd | NEW | — | 229,969 | — | $19.5M | 2026-Q1 |
| FULLER & THALER ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | ADD | 125,121 | 180,431 | +44.2% | $15.3M | 2026-Q1 |
| DANSKE BANK A/S | ADD | 127,093 | 179,210 | +41.0% | $15.2M | 2026-Q1 |
| FIFTH THIRD BANCORP | DOUBLED | 1,736 | 170,412 | +9716.4% | $14.4M | 2026-Q1 |
| PUBLIC SECTOR PENSION INVESTMENT BOARD | ADD | 117,687 | 150,941 | +28.3% | $12.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| Korea Investment CORP | ADD | 110,663 | 145,717 | +31.7% | $12.3M | 2026-Q1 |
| FJARDE AP-FONDEN /FOURTH SWEDISH NATIONAL PENSION FUND | ADD | 98,892 | 135,942 | +37.5% | $11.5M | 2026-Q1 |
| PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC | ADD | 64,531 | 114,237 | +77.0% | $9.7M | 2026-Q1 |
| Holocene Advisors, LP | ADD | 77,615 | 107,335 | +38.3% | $9.1M | 2026-Q1 |
| Universal- Beteiligungs- und Servicegesellschaft mbH | ADD | 78,922 | 105,261 | +33.4% | $8.9M | 2026-Q1 |
| Trexquant Investment LP | TRIM | 212,959 | 101,242 | -52.5% | $8.6M | 2026-Q1 |
| Verition Fund Management LLC | TRIM | 141,465 | 92,644 | -34.5% | $7.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| PRUDENTIAL PLC | TRIM | 153,131 | 92,075 | -39.9% | $7.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp | TRIM | 190,227 | 85,426 | -55.1% | $7.2M | 2026-Q1 |
22 unique insiders with 49 transactions. Net insider value: -$3.7M ($99.9K bought, $3.8M sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | Simon Andrea Helen | Director | BUY | 1,240 | $80.53 | $99.9K |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Gupta Sanjiv | CFO and Treasurer | AWARD | 53,330 | — | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Gupta Sanjiv | CFO and Treasurer | AWARD | 13,076 | — | — |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Anfang Heather L | Director | AWARD | 295.33 | $84.65 | $25.0K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Black Archie C. | Director | AWARD | 295.33 | $84.65 | $25.0K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Etchart Eric | Director | AWARD | 145.45 | $84.65 | $12.3K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | FERAGEN JODY H | Director | AWARD | 349.97 | $84.65 | $29.6K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | GILLIGAN J KEVIN | Director | AWARD | 394.27 | $84.65 | $33.4K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Wheeler Kevin J. | Director | AWARD | 276.14 | $84.65 | $23.4K |
| Feb 13, 2026 | SHEAHAN MARK W | President and CEO | AWARD | 194,650 | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Evanson Laura L | EVP, Chief Marketing Officer | AWARD | 17,770 | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Grasdal Inge | EVP, Corporate Development | AWARD | 17,770 | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Humke Joseph J | Executive Vice President | AWARD | 17,770 | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Knutson Christopher D. | EVP, Controller, and CAO | AWARD | 8,460 | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Black Archie C. | Director | AWARD | 5,240 | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Etchart Eric | Director | AWARD | 5,240 | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | FERAGEN JODY H | Director | AWARD | 5,240 | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | GILLIGAN J KEVIN | Director | AWARD | 5,240 | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Simon Andrea Helen | Director | AWARD | 5,240 | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Wheeler Kevin J. | Director | AWARD | 5,240 | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | LOWE DAVID M | CFO and Treasurer | AWARD | 32,150 | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Merengo Claudio | Pres, Global Powder Division | AWARD | 17,770 | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | O'Shea Peter J | Pres, Global Industrial Divis | AWARD | 17,770 | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Schoenrock Kathryn L | EVP, Chief Information Officer | AWARD | 17,770 | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Thompson David J | Pres, Global Contractor Divis | AWARD | 17,770 | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | White Timothy R | Pres, Expansion Division | AWARD | 17,770 | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | MORFITT MARTHA A M | Director | AWARD | 5,240 | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Wordell Angela F | EVP, Chief Op and Supply Chain | AWARD | 17,770 | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Banerjee Ronita | EVP, Chief HR Officer | AWARD | 17,770 | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Anfang Heather L | Director | AWARD | 5,240 | — | — |
| Feb 9, 2026 | LOWE DAVID M | CFO and Treasurer | EXERCISE | 3,000 | $23.85 | $71.5K |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Wordell Angela F | EVP, Chief Op and Supply Chain | SELL | 2,832 | $93.22 | $264.0K |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Wordell Angela F | EVP, Chief Op and Supply Chain | EXERCISE | 2,832 | $30.35 | $85.9K |
| Feb 4, 2026 | White Timothy R | Pres, Expansion Division | EXERCISE | 1,469 | $23.85 | $35.0K |
| Feb 4, 2026 | White Timothy R | Pres, Expansion Division | SELL | 1,469 | $90.70 | $133.2K |
| Feb 3, 2026 | GILLIGAN J KEVIN | Director | EXERCISE | 12,870 | $36.09 | $464.4K |
| Feb 3, 2026 | GILLIGAN J KEVIN | Director | SELL | 12,870 | $89.07 | $1.1M |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Schoenrock Kathryn L | EVP, Chief Information Officer | EXERCISE | 3,336 | $23.85 | $79.6K |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Schoenrock Kathryn L | EVP, Chief Information Officer | SELL | 2,223 | $88.06 | $195.8K |
| Feb 2, 2026 | O'Shea Peter J | Pres, Global Industrial Divis | EXERCISE | 8,820 | $23.85 | $210.3K |
| Feb 2, 2026 | O'Shea Peter J | Pres, Global Industrial Divis | SELL | 8,820 | $88.10 | $777.0K |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Merengo Claudio | Pres, Global Powder Division | EXERCISE | 14,410 | $30.35 | $437.3K |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Merengo Claudio | Pres, Global Powder Division | SELL | 14,410 | $87.03 | $1.3M |
| Jan 29, 2026 | SHEAHAN MARK W | President and CEO | EXERCISE | 63,510 | $23.85 | $1.5M |
| Jan 29, 2026 | SHEAHAN MARK W | President and CEO | TAX W/H | 40,219 | $86.83 | $3.5M |
| Jan 29, 2026 | LOWE DAVID M | CFO and Treasurer | EXERCISE | 60,510 | $23.85 | $1.4M |
| Jan 29, 2026 | LOWE DAVID M | CFO and Treasurer | TAX W/H | 38,325 | $86.83 | $3.3M |
| Jan 29, 2026 | MORFITT MARTHA A M | Director | EXERCISE | 18,000 | $26.68 | $480.2K |
| Jan 29, 2026 | MORFITT MARTHA A M | Director | TAX W/H | 5,531 | $86.83 | $480.3K |
3 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 1 bullish, 0 bearish, 0 mixed, 2 neutral. Avg impact: 4.0/10.
BULLISH
8-K
6/10
Graco Inc. announced a definitive agreement to acquire Valco Melton, a global provider of adhesive a
May 21, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
Graco Inc. filed an 8-K furnishing an investor presentation used at its May 5, 2026 Investor Access
May 5, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
3/10
GRACO INC has filed a definitive proxy statement (DEFA14A) for its 2026 Annual Meeting, scheduled fo
Mar 11, 2026
No press releases analyzed yet. Press releases are collected from GlobeNewsWire and analyzed by the LLM pipeline.
Current analyst consensus: Hold (50% buy). Based on 16 analysts: 2 strong buy, 6 buy, 7 hold, 1 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$92.00 mean target
+23.3% upside
Strong Buy (3.00)
$84.00 Low
$100.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $74.60 |
| Target Low | $84.00 |
| Target Mean | $92.00 |
| Target Median | $93.50 |
| Target High | $100.00 |
| # Analysts | 8 |
| Recommendation | Strong Buy (3.00) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$0.81 | $0.77 | $0.86 | 7.5% | -0.5% | 0↑ 1↓ | $0.6B | 6.2% | 10 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$0.80 | $0.78 | $0.82 | 9.2% | +0.0% | 5↑ 3↓ | $0.6B | 8.2% | 10 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$3.10 | $3.05 | $3.15 | 5.1% | +0.1% | — | $2.4B | 5.5% | 11 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$3.38 | $3.25 | $3.55 | 9.1% | +0.1% | 1↑ 0↓ | $2.5B | 4.8% | 11 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.806 | |
| 7d ago | $0.810 | -0.004 |
| 30d ago | $0.810 | -0.004 |
| 60d ago | $0.829 | -0.023 |
| 90d ago | $0.829 | -0.023 |
4 analyst firms have rated this stock: 0 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | DA Davidson | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Baird | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Feb 2, 2026 | DA Davidson | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Jefferies | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Jan 28, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 53% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 53% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 47% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
No congressional trading data available for this ticker. Data is sourced from Senate and House financial disclosure filings.
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2 mentions
0 bullish
2 bearish
2 time periods
Reddit Sentiment History
| Date | Mentions | Sentiment | Bullish | Bearish | Threads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1 | 40° Cool | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1 | 40° Cool | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Recent Reddit Threads
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Jun 11, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: GGG — 74.9% short (0.5M / 0.6M)
Short: 476,537 | Exempt: 13,678 | TRF Vol: 636,085 | Short Ratio: 74.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 2, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: GGG — 77.2% short (0.4M / 0.5M)
Short: 402,423 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 521,478 | Short Ratio: 77.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 28, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: GGG — 63.3% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 370,450 | Exempt: 1,022 | TRF Vol: 585,451 | Short Ratio: 63.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 27, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: GGG — 72.5% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 399,123 | Exempt: 449 | TRF Vol: 550,852 | Short Ratio: 72.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 25, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: GGG — 1.3M shares, 34,134 trades
Week starting 2026-05-25. Total ATS volume: 1,332,025 shares across 34,134 trades.
May 18, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: GGG — 1.8M shares, 38,618 trades
Week starting 2026-05-18. Total ATS volume: 1,805,402 shares across 38,618 trades.
May 11, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: GGG — 1.9M shares, 45,298 trades
Week starting 2026-05-11. Total ATS volume: 1,897,264 shares across 45,298 trades.
May 4, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: GGG — 1.5M shares, 47,927 trades
Week starting 2026-05-04. Total ATS volume: 1,510,304 shares across 47,927 trades.
Apr 27, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: GGG — 58.1% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 364,175 | Exempt: 116 | TRF Vol: 626,980 | Short Ratio: 58.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 27, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: GGG — 2.1M shares, 53,067 trades
Week starting 2026-04-27. Total ATS volume: 2,079,911 shares across 53,067 trades.
Apr 23, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: GGG — 75.6% short (0.7M / 0.9M)
Short: 677,893 | Exempt: 1,618 | TRF Vol: 896,505 | Short Ratio: 75.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 22, 2026
earnings_calendar
GGG Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-04-22
Apr 22, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: GGG — 80.9% short (0.5M / 0.6M)
Short: 517,005 | Exempt: 15 | TRF Vol: 638,899 | Short Ratio: 80.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 20, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: GGG — 2.3M shares, 50,380 trades
Week starting 2026-04-20. Total ATS volume: 2,335,157 shares across 50,380 trades.
Apr 13, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: GGG — 1.2M shares, 38,427 trades
Week starting 2026-04-13. Total ATS volume: 1,245,041 shares across 38,427 trades.