Graco (GGG) Projected to Post Earnings on Wednesday

Graco (NYSE:GGG) is anticipated to announce its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Wednesday, July 22nd. Analysts expect Graco to post earnings of $0.81 per share and revenue of $608.02 million for the quarter. Investors can check the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET.

Graco (NYSE:GGG) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The industrial products company reported $0.66 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.75 by ($0.09). Graco had a return on equity of 18.66% and a net margin of 22.96%.The business had revenue of $540.14 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $561.35 million. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.70 earnings per share. Graco’s revenue was up 2.2% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Graco to post $3 EPS for the current fiscal year and $3 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Graco Stock Down 1.3%

GGG opened at $73.59 on Tuesday. The business has a fifty day moving average of $75.10 and a 200 day moving average of $82.83. Graco has a 52-week low of $72.51 and a 52-week high of $95.69. The stock has a market cap of $12.21 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.97, a PEG ratio of 2.40 and a beta of 0.93.

Graco Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, August 5th. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 20th will be paid a $0.295 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 20th. This represents a $1.18 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.6%. Graco’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 38.44%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

GGG has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $92.00 target price (down from $95.00) on shares of Graco in a research note on Thursday. Robert W. Baird reduced their price target on shares of Graco from $96.00 to $92.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Graco from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Friday, June 5th. Wolfe Research lowered shares of Graco from an “outperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, DA Davidson reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $85.00 price objective on shares of Graco in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $93.50.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Director Andrea Helen Simon bought 1,240 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, April 27th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $80.53 per share, with a total value of $99,857.20. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 1,240 shares in the company, valued at approximately $99,857.20. This trade represents a ? increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 2.18% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Graco

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in GGG. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. lifted its stake in Graco by 982.6% in the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 498 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $42,000 after acquiring an additional 452 shares during the period. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC increased its position in Graco by 41.6% during the 4th quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 746 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $62,000 after purchasing an additional 219 shares during the period. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Graco in the 4th quarter worth approximately $63,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Graco by 97.2% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,765 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $152,000 after purchasing an additional 870 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. boosted its stake in shares of Graco by 5.2% during the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 2,813 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $231,000 after purchasing an additional 139 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.88% of the company’s stock.

Graco Company Profile

Graco Inc is a leading manufacturer of fluid handling systems and components, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 1926, the company has built a reputation for innovation in spray finishing, lubrication, and fluid management technologies. Graco’s solutions are designed to address the needs of paint and coatings applicators, general industry, and process fluids in a variety of end markets.

The company’s product portfolio includes airless and air-assisted spray equipment, pumps for oil and gas applications, industrial lubrication systems, and automated dispensing equipment.