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 (NYSE: GGG) entered into a $600 million accelerated share repurchase agreement with Bank of America to buy back common stock.
The repurchase represents approximately 5% of outstanding shares and will be funded with cash on hand and borrowings under its existing revolving credit facility. Graco will pay upfront and expects to initially receive and retire approximately 6.9 million shares. Completion is expected in March 2027, with the final share count determined at settlement. The agreement uses the current repurchase authorization, which had approximately 17 million shares available as of November 10, 2026.
Graco (GGG) has globally launched the QUANTM i230, an electric diaphragm pump for high-flow fluid transfer in manufacturing applications. The 3-inch pump is available globally for applications including paint, coatings and ceramics production.
Graco says the pump can reduce energy consumption by up to 80% compared with pneumatic pumps in qualified high-flow applications. It operates independently of plant compressed-air systems and includes integrated controls, status monitoring and connectivity to plant automation systems.
Graco (NYSE: GGG) reported record third-quarter sales of $586.4 million, with growth across all segments and regions but lower reported earnings. Sales rose 8% year over year in the quarter ended September 25, 2026, with organic growth and acquisitions each contributing 4 percentage points. Net earnings fell 12% to $121.6 million, and diluted earnings per share declined 9% to $0.75. Operating earnings fell 10%, primarily because a prior-year non-cash gain did not repeat.
Adjusted diluted earnings per share rose 5% to $0.81. Incoming organic orders increased 7% in the quarter. Graco expects fourth-quarter revenue of $610 million to $640 million. Nine-month sales increased 4% to $1,717.1 million, while net earnings declined 1%. Graco repurchased $463 million of shares year to date and signed a license agreement with ABB extending its motor technology into data-center thermal management.
Graco (GGG) announced that ABB signed a license agreement to use its subsidiary Electric Torque Machines’ technology in data center cooling. The license covers ETM’s patented Transverse Flux Motor (TFM) technology for cooling towers and heat rejection systems, which remove heat from cooling equipment.
ABB and ETM will develop TFM-based products for these uses and related thermal management applications, targeting first installations in data center environments by the end of 2029. Their continuing work includes product development, application engineering, customer qualification and market development. The motor architecture is designed for high torque at low speed and direct drive. Graco says it can reduce mechanical complexity and the number of drivetrain components in cooling systems.
Graco (GGG) subsidiary White Knight Fluid Handling launched ThermaPoint Compact Inline Heaters for semiconductor and life sciences applications. The heaters are designed for ultrapure, low-flow and point-of-use fluid handling. ThermaPoint will be displayed at SEMICON West, booth #553, starting October 13, 2026, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
Graco (GGG) will release its third-quarter 2026 earnings after the New York Stock Exchange closes on October 21, 2026.
Management will discuss the results with analysts and institutional investors on October 22 at 11 a.m. EDT / 10 a.m. CDT, with slides via webcast. A listen-only webcast and subsequent replay will be available on the company’s investor website.
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.