Graco Stock Price, News & Analysis

Graco (NYSE:GGG) announced it has acquired Red Devil Equipment Company, known as Radia, for $69 million on November 17, 2025. Radia, headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, reported annual revenue of more than $30 million and employs approximately 30 people.

The acquisition adds mixing, shaking, and automated material handling equipment to Graco’s Contractor business and complements prior moves in color solutions, including last year’s Corob transaction, aiming to deliver a more complete precision tinting, dispensing, and mixing offering for paint retailers across North America.

Graco (NYSE:GGG) published its annual 2024 ESG report on November 10, 2025, highlighting strategic growth, innovation and safety initiatives.

Key points include the acquisition of Corob S.p.A. (tinting, mixing and dispensing systems), openings of new facilities aimed at modern manufacturing with a reduced environmental footprint, and the appointment of a global environmental, health and safety leader to align safety policy across operations. Management says these moves support long-term sustainable growth, faster product innovation, reduced material waste, improved customer efficiency and cleaner technologies.

Graco (NYSE:GGG) announced that Andrea (Andi) H. Simon will join the board of directors, effective December 5, 2025. Ms. Simon is executive vice president and chief financial officer at MasterBrand (NYSE:MBC) since 2020 and participated in MasterBrand’s 2022 spin-off from Fortune Brands. Her background includes senior finance and audit roles at Weir Group, Briggs & Stratton, and Arthur Andersen, and she holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and an MBA from Marquette University.

Ms. Simon will serve on Graco’s Audit Committee and Management Organization and Compensation Committee. The board chair said her financial and operational experience will support Graco’s global growth execution.

Graco (NYSE: GGG) reported third-quarter results for the period ended September 26, 2025 with net sales of $543.4M (up 5% vs. prior year) and operating earnings of $164.7M (up 13%). Net earnings were $137.6M (up 13%) and diluted EPS was $0.82 (up 15%). Adjusted net earnings were $122.8M (flat) and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.73 (up 3%).

Acquisitions contributed $29M to quarter sales and tariffs raised product costs by $5M in the quarter. The company cited organic revenue softness in construction markets but said interim pricing actions and order rates are improving as it maintains full-year guidance for low single-digit organic sales growth on a constant currency basis.

Graco (NYSE: GGG) will release its Third Quarter 2025 earnings after the NYSE close on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Management will host a webcast conference call with slides for analysts and institutional investors at 11:00 a.m. EDT / 10:00 a.m. CDT on Thursday, October 23, 2025. A real-time listen-only webcast will be available on the company investor website and via edge.media-server.com, and listeners are asked to register at least 15 minutes before the call. The full earnings release and a replay of the webcast will be posted at investors.graco.com.

Graco (NYSE:GGG) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.275 per common share. The dividend will be paid on November 5, 2025, to shareholders of record as of October 20, 2025. The company currently has approximately 165.7 million shares outstanding.

Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) has successfully completed its acquisition of Color Service S.r.l. for €63 million, subject to customary adjustments. Color Service, an Italy-based global leader in automated dosing systems for powder and liquid applications, generated revenue of €34 million in 2024 and employs approximately 140 people worldwide.

The strategic acquisition aims to enhance Graco's powder handling portfolio and create growth opportunities through complementary technologies. According to CEO Mark Sheahan, this move supports Graco's global expansion strategy and reinforces their commitment to providing innovative solutions for complex customer challenges.

Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) reported mixed Q2 2025 results with net sales increasing 3% to $571.8 million, primarily driven by a 6% contribution from acquired operations. The company faced challenges as net earnings declined 4% to $127.6 million, with diluted EPS dropping to $0.76 from $0.77 year-over-year.

Key performance metrics include a 2 percentage point decline in gross margin due to higher product costs, including $4 million in increased tariff costs. Regional performance varied, with sales declining 3% in Americas while growing 19% in EMEA and 12% in Asia Pacific. The company maintained its 2025 outlook of low single-digit organic sales growth despite announcing targeted price increases starting September to offset rising tariff costs.

Notable operational highlights include improved cash flow from operations of $308 million, up $50 million year-over-year, and significant share repurchases totaling 4.4 million shares for $361 million year-to-date.

Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Color Service, a global leader in automated dosing systems, for €63 million. Color Service, headquartered in Italy, generated revenue of €34 million in 2024 and employs approximately 140 people worldwide.

The acquisition, expected to close in Graco's fiscal third quarter, will enhance the company's powder handling portfolio and expand its global presence. Color Service specializes in gravimetric dosing technology for powder and liquid applications, serving diverse industries including textiles, rubber, cosmetics, plastics, and food sectors.