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Graco Inc. reports developments tied to its global fluid and powder handling equipment business. The company manufactures pumps, valves, meters, sprayers and systems used to move, measure, control, dispense and apply fluids, coatings, sealants, adhesives and other difficult-to-handle materials across industrial, automotive, construction and service markets.
Recurring news for GGG includes quarterly results by the Industrial, Process and Contractor segments, acquisition-driven sales changes, product introductions such as connected fluid-management systems, dividend declarations, leadership and board updates, and corporate milestones linked to the company’s long operating history.
Graco (GGG) has appointed Richard B. Lewis, President and Chief Executive Officer of Donaldson Company (DCI), to its Board of Directors, effective December 3, 2026.
Lewis has led Donaldson as CEO since March 2026 and also serves on its board. His prior roles at Donaldson include Chief Operating Officer and senior leadership positions overseeing global operations, as well as President of the Mobile Solutions and Life Sciences businesses. Graco’s Chairman, J. Kevin Gilligan, said Lewis’s operational and commercial experience at a public manufacturing company makes him an excellent fit for the Graco board. Lewis will serve on Graco’s Audit Committee.
Graco (GGG) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.295 per common share, payable on November 4, 2026, to shareholders of record as of October 19, 2026.
The company reports approximately 160.4 million shares outstanding. Graco designs, manufactures and markets equipment and systems to move, measure, control, dispense and spray fluid and powder materials for industrial and commercial customers worldwide.
Graco (NYSE: GGG) has closed its acquisition of Valco Melton, a global provider of adhesive application and quality assurance systems, for $447 million in cash. After adjusting for the present value of approximately $40 million in expected tax benefits, the net transaction value equates to about 14x 2025 adjusted EBITDA and roughly 10x 2026 estimated full-year, synergy-adjusted EBITDA.
Valco Melton designs, manufactures and supports systems that precisely apply adhesives and verify quality, primarily for packaging and industrial manufacturing. It has about 650 employees, serves customers in more than 80 countries, and generated approximately $145 million in revenue in 2025. The business will be integrated into Graco's Industrial segment, which Graco said aligns with its capital allocation and M&A strategy to expand capabilities, leverage its global scale and add technologies that support both original equipment and aftermarket demand.
Graco (NYSE: GGG) reported record second quarter 2026 sales of $590.6 million, up 3% year over year, and operating earnings of $175.1 million, up 11%. Net earnings were $144.9 million, with diluted EPS rising 14% to $0.87 (adjusted EPS $0.91, up 17%).
Growth was driven primarily by acquired operations and higher gross margin helped by tariff refunds and lower operating expenses. All three segments grew sales, led by Contractor at $299.4 million. The company repurchased $315 million of shares in Q2 and $331 million year to date. Graco reaffirmed guidance for low single-digit organic sales growth on a constant-currency basis and mid-single-digit growth including acquisitions, and introduced third-quarter 2026 sales guidance of $580–$600 million. The company also updated its non-GAAP methodology to exclude acquisition costs and amortization of acquired intangibles, with prior periods recast.
Graco (NYSE: GGG) will release its Q2 2026 earnings after the NYSE closes on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The full announcement will be posted at investors.graco.com.
Management will host an analyst and investor conference call with webcast slides at 11 a.m. EDT / 10 a.m. CDT on Thursday, July 23, 2026, with a live listen-only webcast and replay available on the investor website.
ITT (NYSE:AOS) announced the election of Bertrand Loy and Kevin Wheeler to its Board of Directors, effective August 1, 2026. Loy will join the Audit Committee and Wheeler will join the Nominating and Governance Committee.
Both bring extensive global industrial, M&A and leadership experience.
Graco (NYSE:GGG) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.295 per common share. The dividend is payable on August 5, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 20, 2026. Graco reports about 162.1 million shares outstanding.
Graco (NYSE: GGG) appointed Steven B. Hedlund to its Board of Directors, effective September 10, 2026. He will serve on the Audit Committee and the Management Organization and Compensation Committee.
Hedlund is President, CEO and Chairman of Lincoln Electric Holdings and has extensive manufacturing and strategy experience.
Graco (NYSE:GGG) is marking its 100th anniversary with a $1 million Centennial Impact Initiative through the Graco Foundation. The program will provide $100,000 grants to 10 Minnesota nonprofits focused on self-sufficiency, stability, and workforce development, especially in manufacturing and skilled trades.
Recipient organizations offer technical training, job placement, construction experience, and employment opportunities, including for youth and individuals with disabilities, in Twin Cities communities where Graco employees live and work.
Graco (NYSE: GGG) agreed to acquire Valco Melton, a global adhesive application and quality assurance systems provider, for $447 million in cash, including about $40 million in expected tax benefits. The price equals roughly 14x 2025 EBITDA.
The deal, expected to close in Graco’s fiscal Q3, adds Valco Melton’s packaging-focused adhesive, sealant and vision-based quality systems, $145 million of 2025 revenue, 650 employees, and customers in over 80 countries to Graco’s Industrial division.