Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG – Free Report) – Analysts at Zacks Research upped their Q4 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Graco in a research report issued on Monday, October 5th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the industrial products company will post earnings per share of $0.84 for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $0.83. The consensus estimate for Graco’s current full-year earnings is $3.22 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Graco’s Q1 2027 earnings at $0.75 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.89 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $0.81 EPS and Q2 2028 earnings at $0.99 EPS.
Graco (NYSE:GGG – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The industrial products company reported $0.91 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.81 by $0.10. The business had revenue of $590.55 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $608.06 million. Graco had a return on equity of 19.54% and a net margin of 23.53%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 3.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.75 EPS.
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Graco Stock Performance
Shares of Graco stock opened at $77.49 on Tuesday. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $79.12 and a 200-day moving average of $78.83. The stock has a market cap of $12.55 billion, a PE ratio of 24.37, a PEG ratio of 2.45 and a beta of 0.89. Graco has a 52-week low of $72.51 and a 52-week high of $95.69.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Graco
Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Graco during the 1st quarter worth $26,000. Whipplewood Advisors LLC raised its stake in Graco by 2,650.0% during the first quarter. Whipplewood Advisors LLC now owns 330 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 318 shares in the last quarter. Essential Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Graco by 78.6% in the first quarter. Essential Partners LLC now owns 359 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 158 shares during the last quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC boosted its stake in shares of Graco by 43.2% in the 1st quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 504 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $43,000 after purchasing an additional 152 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Elevation Wealth Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of Graco by 2,540.0% during the 2nd quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 528 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $40,000 after purchasing an additional 508 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 93.88% of the company’s stock.
Graco Announces Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, November 4th. Shareholders of record on Monday, October 19th will be given a dividend of $0.2950 per share. This represents a $1.18 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.5%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, October 19th. Graco’s payout ratio is currently 37.11%.
Key Headlines Impacting Graco
Here are the key news stories impacting Graco this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its FY2026 EPS forecast to $3.26 from $3.21, above the current full-year consensus estimate of $3.21. It also increased its FY2027 forecast to $3.47 from $3.44, suggesting slightly improved expectations for Graco’s earnings outlook. Equities Analysts Set Expectations for Graco FY2026 Earnings
- Positive Sentiment: Several quarterly estimates were raised, including Q4 2026 EPS to $0.84 from $0.83, Q1 2027 EPS to $0.75 from $0.74, Q2 2027 EPS to $0.89 from $0.88, Q1 2028 EPS to $0.81 from $0.80, and Q4 2027 EPS to $0.97 from $0.96. These revisions point to incremental confidence in near- and medium-term earnings.
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts issued updated projections for Graco’s upcoming quarterly results, but the available reports do not show a major change in consensus or a specific operational development. The estimates remain close to the existing outlook. Brokers Offer Predictions for Graco’s Q4 Earnings
- Neutral Sentiment: A separate comparison of Graco and Kone Oyj provides no detailed company-specific forecast or new fundamental information in the supplied report, making it unlikely to materially affect the investment case. Financial Survey: Graco and Kone Oyj
- Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research lowered its Q2 2028 EPS forecast to $0.99 from $1.00. Although the reduction is small, it offsets some of the positive revisions and contributes to a mixed earnings picture.
About Graco
Graco Inc is a Minneapolis-based manufacturer of equipment used to manage, measure, control and apply fluids and coatings. Its products are used in industrial, commercial and residential applications, including fluid handling, lubrication, dispensing, sealing, bonding, painting and corrosion protection.
The company’s product portfolio includes pumps, valves, meters, regulators, controls, proportioning systems and spray equipment. Graco also supplies equipment for paint and texture application, protective coatings, sealants and adhesives, vehicle servicing, and the automated lubrication of machinery.
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