Every Form 4 that Graco Inc (GGG) has filed with the SEC in the last 12 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A Form 4 covers the transactions officers, directors and large holders report, so if you follow GGG and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full GGG filings page.
Graco Inc. executive Peter J. O'Shea, President of the Global Industrial Division, reported an option exercise and share sale. On 02/02/2026 he exercised 8,820 non-qualified stock options at $23.8467 per share, receiving the same number of common shares. That same day he sold 8,820 common shares at a weighted average price of $88.096 per share. After these transactions, he directly owned 14,789.9846 shares of Graco common stock.
Graco Inc. officer Claudio Merengo reported option exercises and share sales. On January 30, 2026, he exercised a non-qualified stock option for 14,410 shares of common stock at $30.3467 per share. That same day, he sold 14,410 shares of Graco common stock at a weighted average price of $87.0288 per share.
After these transactions, Merengo directly held 19,852.8467 shares of Graco common stock and 14,411 non-qualified stock options. Some of his reported holdings include shares acquired through Graco’s dividend reinvestment plan.
Graco Inc. President and CEO Mark W. Sheahan reported several equity transactions in company stock. On January 29, 2026, he exercised a non-qualified stock option for 63,510 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $23.8467 per share.
To cover tax obligations from this option exercise, 40,219 common shares were withheld at a price of $86.83 per share. After these transactions, Sheahan directly held 119,009.0085 common shares, with additional indirect holdings of 1,474.2527 shares through an employee stock ownership plan and 2,892 shares through his spouse.
Graco Inc. director Martha A. M. Morfitt reported option and stock transactions in the company’s common stock. On January 29, 2026, she exercised a non-qualified stock option for 18,000 shares at $26.68 per share, increasing her direct holdings to 237,027 shares.
Also on that date, 5,531 shares of common stock were disposed of at $86.83 per share, leaving her with 231,496 directly held shares. In addition, 3,300 shares are held indirectly by trusts. Following the exercise, the option covering 18,000 shares shows zero remaining derivative securities.
Graco Inc. director Mr. Wheeler reported a change in his holdings through deferred stock compensation. On 01/01/2026, he acquired 285.17 deferred stock shares, which correspond to 285.17 shares of Graco common stock at a reference price of $81.97 per share. These deferred stock shares were accrued under the Graco Inc. Amended and Restated 2019 Stock Incentive Plan and are to be settled entirely in Graco common stock, either in a lump sum or installments, when he terminates service on the Board.
The filing notes that some of these deferred stock shares are received in lieu of quarterly retainer fees and that the total includes shares accumulated through the company’s Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan, which is exempt under Rule 16a-11. After this transaction, Mr. Wheeler holds 7,675.7131 deferred stock shares directly.
Graco Inc. disclosed that one of its directors reported an additional award of deferred stock under the company’s Amended and Restated 2019 Stock Incentive Plan. On 01/01/2026, the director acquired 407.16 deferred stock shares at a reference price of $81.97 per share, increasing total deferred stock holdings to 97,677.3871 shares held in direct form. These deferred stock shares are to be paid out entirely in Graco common stock, either in a lump sum or installments, after the director’s service on the Board ends. The filing notes that some of the deferred stock reflects quarterly retainer fees taken in stock instead of cash and additional shares accumulated through Graco’s Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan.
Graco Inc. director reports additional deferred stock units under company plans. A Graco Inc. (GGG) director filed a Form 4 showing an award of 361.41 deferred stock shares on 01/01/2026 at a reference price of $81.97 per share. These units were granted under the Graco Inc. Amended and Restated 2019 Stock Incentive Plan and are to be settled entirely in Graco common stock, either in a lump sum or installments, after the director’s service on the Board ends.
The filing states that the deferred stock shares were received in lieu of quarterly retainer fees, reflecting the director’s compensation structure. Following this transaction, the director beneficially owns 13,395.9159 deferred stock shares, which also include units acquired through the Graco Inc. Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan that are exempt under Rule 16a-11.
Graco Inc. director Mr. Etchart reported receiving 300.41 deferred stock shares of Graco common stock on 01/01/2026 at a reference price of $81.97 per share. These are reported as a derivative security called deferred stock shares, each linked to one share of Graco common stock.
The new award was made under the Graco Inc. Amended and Restated 2019 Stock Incentive Plan and represents stock-based compensation received in lieu of quarterly board retainer fees. The deferred shares will be settled 100% in Graco common stock, either in a lump sum or installments, when Mr. Etchart’s service on the Board ends. Following this transaction, he beneficially owns 17,365.1159 deferred stock shares directly, which also reflect amounts accumulated through the company’s dividend reinvestment plan.
Graco Inc. director reports routine stock compensation. A director of Graco Inc. reported acquiring 76 shares of common stock on 01/01/2026, recorded as an acquisition at a price of $81.97 per share. These shares were received in lieu of quarterly retainer fees, meaning the director took part of board compensation in stock rather than cash.
After this transaction, the director beneficially owns 4,055.083 shares of Graco common stock in direct ownership. This total includes shares acquired through the company’s Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP), which automatically reinvests dividends into additional shares.
Graco Inc. director reports deferred stock award under company plan
A Graco Inc. (ticker GGG) director filed a Form 4 reporting an award of deferred stock shares effective 01/01/2026. The filing shows the acquisition of 304.99 deferred stock shares linked to Graco common stock at a reference price of $81.97 per share, recorded as an acquisition of derivative securities held directly.
The deferred stock was granted under the Graco Inc. Amended and Restated 2019 Stock Incentive Plan and is to be settled 100% in Graco common stock, either in a lump sum or installments, when the director’s service on the Board ends. Part of the total 3,193.8596 deferred stock shares beneficially owned includes shares received in lieu of quarterly retainer fees and additional deferred stock acquired through the company’s Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan.
Graco Inc. director equity compensation reported
A Graco Inc. (ticker GGG) director reported receiving deferred stock on 01/01/2026 as part of board compensation. The filing shows an acquisition of 304.99 deferred stock shares at a reference price of $81.97 per share, recorded as an "A" (acquired) transaction in derivative securities. After this transaction, the director held 3,462.8442 deferred stock shares beneficially, in direct ownership.
The deferred stock was accrued under the Graco Inc. Amended and Restated 2019 Stock Incentive Plan, will be settled 100% in Graco common stock, and is payable in a lump sum or installments when the director’s board service ends. The shares were received in lieu of quarterly retainer fees and the total also reflects shares accumulated through the company’s Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan, which is exempt under Rule 16a-11.
Graco Inc. reported an insider stock option exercise by its Pres, Expansion Division. On 12/24/2025, the officer exercised a non-qualified stock option to acquire 2,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $23.85 per share, coded as transaction type "M" (option exercise). After this transaction, the officer directly held 51,417.0086 shares of Graco common stock and indirectly held 2,555.037 shares through an ESOP. The option originated under the Graco Inc. 2015 Stock Incentive Plan and is described as fully exercisable. Following the exercise, the officer retained 1,469 non-qualified stock options with a $23.85 exercise price, currently exercisable and scheduled to expire on 02/12/2026.
Graco Inc. reported a routine equity compensation grant to one of its directors. On 12/05/2025, the director received a nonqualified stock option under the Graco Inc. 2019 Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.
The option gives the right to buy 5,400 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $83.42 per share. It becomes exercisable in four equal annual installments starting one year after the grant date and will expire on 12/05/2035, if not exercised earlier. The filing shows the director holds these derivative securities as a direct owner.