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Etchart Eric sold 3,218 shares of GRACO INC (GGG) at $80.01 ($0.26M total) on 2026-08-03.

Gamco Investors INC. ET AL reduced its Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) stake by 3.1% in Q1, selling 21,789 shares to hold 686,806 shares. The position was valued at about $58.14M, roughly 0.41% of Graco. The article also cites Graco’s July 22 quarterly results: $0.91 EPS vs $0.81 expected, revenue $590.55M vs $608.06M, plus a $0.295 quarterly dividend.

Graco (NYSE: GGG) shares rose 5.2% after the company reported Q2 results. EPS was $0.87, up from $0.76 a year earlier and 6.8% above analysts’ estimates. Revenue was $590.6 million, 3% below estimates, but up 3.3% year over year. Free cash flow was $161.3 million.

Graco (NYSE:GGG) reported Q2 CY2026 revenue of $590.6 million, up 3.3% year on year, but below Wall Street expectations. GAAP EPS was $0.87, up from $0.76, and beat consensus by 6.8%. Analysts expect full-year EPS to rise from $3.18 to $3.33 over the next 12 months. The stock rose about 4% to $76.89 after results.

GRACO INC (GGG) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. ggg-20260612 0000042888 false 0000042888 2026-06-12 2026-06-12 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

UBS Group AG significantly reduced its stake in Graco Inc. by 32.6% during the fourth quarter, selling over 315,000 shares. Despite this, other hedge funds like AE Wealth Management LLC and Nordea Investment Management AB increased their positions in the industrial products company. Graco Inc. also reported missing analyst consensus for its quarterly earnings and revenue but announced a quarterly dividend of $0.295 per share.

Graco, along with APi, has reached its 100-year milestone, joining a distinguished group of Minnesota public companies like 3M, General Mills, and Hormel. Founded in 1926 and headquartered in Minneapolis for a century, Graco is preparing to move its headquarters to Dayton. This achievement highlights Minnesota's strong "headquarters economy" and the importance of managerial talent, continuous innovation, and adaptability in helping companies endure through significant economic and social changes.

Graco is expected to announce its Q1 2026 financial results, with market predictions indicating revenue growth similar to the previous year's comparable quarter. Analysts have maintained their estimates, despite the company historically missing revenue projections at times. Competitors in the industrial machinery segment have also shown favorable performance, with Graco's stock experiencing modest growth.

SG Americas Securities LLC significantly increased its stake in Graco Inc. by 186% to 123,655 shares, valued at approximately $10.14 million, as institutional investors now own nearly 94% of the company. Graco reported strong Q4 earnings, meeting EPS estimates and exceeding revenue forecasts, leading its board to approve a 15-million share buyback and declare a dividend. Despite insider selling, analyst sentiment remains a "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $96.50.

Graco Inc. has launched Pulse Mobile, the industry's first wirelessly connected and automated fluid-tracking solution for in-field equipment servicing. This system allows heavy equipment dealers and owners to accurately track and bill maintenance fluids dispensed from lube and service trucks, reducing waste and improving billing accuracy. Pulse Mobile integrates with Graco's existing Pulse Pro platform, providing a comprehensive view of fluid inventory and dispensing activities across all operations.