Analysts Set Expectations for Graco’s Q4 Earnings (NYSE:GGG)

Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) – Analysts at Zacks Research upped their Q4 2026 earnings per share estimates for Graco in a report released on Monday, October 5th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the industrial products company will post earnings of $0.84 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $0.83. The consensus estimate for Graco’s current full-year earnings is $3.21 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) last issued its 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. Graco had a return on equity of 19.54% and a net margin of 23.53%.The company had revenue of $590.55 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $608.06 million. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.75 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 3.3% on a year-over-year basis.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price objective on shares of Graco from $92.00 to $96.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Wolfe Research lowered shares of Graco from an “outperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Robert W. Baird set a $94.00 target price on shares of Graco in a report on Friday, July 24th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Graco from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th. Finally, DA Davidson reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $85.00 price objective on shares of Graco in a report on Monday, July 27th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $95.00.

Graco Trading Down 0.1%

Shares of GGG stock opened at $78.77 on Tuesday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $79.20 and its 200-day moving average price is $78.88. The stock has a market cap of $12.76 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.77, a PEG ratio of 2.45 and a beta of 0.89. Graco has a twelve month low of $72.51 and a twelve month high of $95.69.

Graco Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, November 4th. Shareholders of record on Monday, October 19th will be given a $0.2950 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, October 19th. This represents a $1.18 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.5%. Graco’s dividend payout ratio is presently 37.11%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Graco

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new position in Graco during the second quarter worth $1,396,470,000. Amundi raised its holdings in shares of Graco by 7.5% in the 2nd quarter. Amundi now owns 2,090,184 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $158,039,000 after buying an additional 146,032 shares during the period. Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec purchased a new stake in shares of Graco in the 2nd quarter valued at $141,667,000. First Trust Advisors LP lifted its stake in Graco by 4.2% during the 1st quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 1,535,923 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $130,016,000 after acquiring an additional 61,706 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Hsbc Holdings PLC acquired a new position in Graco during the 2nd quarter worth about $100,157,000. 93.88% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting Graco

Here are the key news stories impacting Graco this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised several earnings forecasts. Estimates increased for fourth-quarter 2026 EPS to $0.84 from $0.83, first-quarter 2027 EPS to $0.75 from $0.74, second-quarter 2027 EPS to $0.89 from $0.88, and first-quarter 2028 EPS to $0.81 from $0.80. These revisions suggest modestly improved expectations for near-term operating performance. Brokers Offer Predictions for Graco’s Q4 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Full-year earnings expectations remain unchanged. Analysts continue to expect Graco to earn approximately $3.21 per share for the current fiscal year. Separate broker forecasts also provide a range of expectations for Graco’s fourth-quarter results, but no major change to the broader earnings outlook was reported. Brokers Offer Predictions for Graco’s Q4 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts continue to compare Graco with Kone Oyj. The financial survey appears focused on relative investment characteristics rather than a new company-specific operating development, so it is unlikely to be a major direct catalyst for GGG. Financial Survey: Graco and Kone Oyj
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research lowered its second-quarter 2028 EPS estimate. The forecast declined to $0.99 from $1.00, partially offsetting the other upward revisions and indicating that longer-term earnings expectations remain uneven. Brokers Offer Predictions for Graco’s Q4 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Sell-side analysts maintain a “Hold” stance. The rating signals limited conviction that Graco’s current valuation offers substantial upside, particularly as revenue growth has been modest despite recent earnings beats. Graco Stock Rated Hold by Sell-Side Analysts

Graco Company Profile

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.