Graco Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 29.5 cents ($0.295) per common share, payable on August 5, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 20, 2026. The Company has approximately 162.1 million shares outstanding. ABOUT GRACO Graco Inc. supplies technology and expertise for the management of fluids and coatings in both industrial and commercial applications. It designs, manufactures and ma.

Business Wire • 16 hours ago

Graco Inc. Appoints Steven B. Hedlund to the Board of Directors

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) announced today that Steven B. Hedlund has been appointed as a member of the company's Board of Directors, effective September 10, 2026. Mr. Hedlund is President and Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LECO), a leading manufacturer of advanced arc welding solutions, a role he has held since January 2024. He also serves as its Chairman. Previously, he was Lincoln Electric's Chief Operating Officer and served in v.

Business Wire • 16 hours ago

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Seeking Alpha • Jun 8, 2026

Graco Foundation Marks Company's Centennial with $1 Million Commitment to Minnesota Nonprofits

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In celebration of Graco's 100th anniversary, the Graco Foundation announced a $1 million Centennial Impact Initiative to support 10 Minnesota nonprofit organizations advancing self-sufficiency, stability and workforce development, including technical training and career pathways aligned with Minnesota's manufacturing and industrial workforce needs. Through the initiative, each nonprofit partner will receive a $100,000 grant to commemorate Graco's centennial anniver.

Business Wire • May 28, 2026

Graco Boosts Product Portfolio With the Acquisition of Valco Melton

GGG is buying Valco Melton for $447M, adding adhesive dispensing and quality tech to expand fluid handling and support manufacturers.

Zacks Investment Research • May 22, 2026

Graco Inc. Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Valco Melton, a Global Leader in Precision Adhesive Applications and Quality Assurance Systems

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG), a global leader in fluid and powder handling technologies, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Valco Melton, a global provider of adhesive application and quality assurance systems, for $447 million in cash, including the present value of approximately $40 million in expected tax benefits, subject to customary adjustments. This represents approximately 14x Valco Melton's full year 2025 EBITDA. The transactio.

Business Wire • May 21, 2026

Graco Unveils Monumental Land Art by World-Renowned Artist Saype to Mark 100 Years

DAYTON, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To celebrate its 100th anniversary, Graco has unveiled a large-scale land artwork by internationally recognized artist Saype, marking his first-ever installation in Minnesota and adding Graco's campus in Dayton to the global list of locations where his work has appeared. Saype is widely recognized for pioneering large-scale, biodegradable land art designed to be viewed from the sky, creating striking, temporary frescoes on grass, sand, snow, and earth that are re.

Business Wire • Apr 29, 2026

Graco Inc. (GGG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Graco Inc. (GGG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Apr 23, 2026

Graco Misses Q1 Earnings & Sales Estimates, Retains 2026 View

GGG misses Q1 estimates as organic sales decline and margins compress, but backlog growth and a steady 2026 outlook offer some stability.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 23, 2026

Acquisitions Drive Sales Growth

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 27, 2026. Summary  $ in millions except per share amounts      Three Months Ended   Mar 27, 2026   Mar 28, 2025   % Change Net Sales $ 540.1   $ 528.3   2 % Operating Earnings   137.8     144.0   (4 )% Net Earnings   118.5     124.1   (5 )% Diluted Net Earnings per Common Share $ 0.70   $ 0.72   (3 )%             Adjusted (non-GAAP): (1)           Net Earnings, adjusted $ 111.8   $ 120.

Business Wire • Apr 22, 2026