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Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) is a Minneapolis-based manufacturer of equipment used to move, measure, control, dispense and spray fluid and powder materials. This news page focuses on company announcements, earnings results and corporate developments that affect Graco’s role in pump and pumping equipment manufacturing and related industrial markets.
Investors and industry observers can use this feed to follow Graco’s quarterly earnings releases, where the company reports segment performance for its Contractor, Industrial and Expansion Markets segments, along with regional sales trends across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific. These releases often include commentary on organic revenue, contributions from acquired operations, tariffs, pricing actions and product mix.
The news stream also covers capital allocation decisions such as regular quarterly dividends and share repurchase authorizations approved by the Board of Directors. Announcements detailing dividend amounts, record dates and payment dates, as well as new or expanded repurchase plans, provide insight into how Graco manages its common stock and returns capital to shareholders.
Another key component of Graco news is mergers and acquisitions activity. Recent items include the completed acquisition of Color Service S.r.l., a global manufacturer of specialized automatic precision dosing systems for powders and liquids, and the acquisition of Radia (Red Devil Equipment Company), a manufacturer of mixing, shaking and automated material handling equipment for the paint and coatings industry. These updates explain how Graco is broadening its powder handling and color solutions capabilities.
Board and governance updates, such as the appointment of new directors and committee assignments, are also reported through Graco’s news releases. For ongoing insight into the company’s financial performance, strategic acquisitions and governance actions, this page aggregates Graco-related news in one place for regular review.
Graco (NYSE:GGG) unveiled a large-scale biodegradable land artwork by artist Saype at its Dayton, Minnesota campus on April 29, 2026, marking Saype's first Minnesota installation and commemorating Graco's 100th anniversary. The 210-by-182-foot fresco, titled "By Our Hands," depicts two hands weaving a global thread and was applied using Graco pumps and sprayers with natural pigments.
The temporary piece is intended to be viewed from the sky and will fade naturally as vegetation regrows, reflecting collective craftsmanship and Graco's global reach.
Graco (NYSE: GGG) reported Q1 2026 results for the quarter ended March 27, 2026: net sales of $540.1 million, a 2% increase vs prior year, and diluted GAAP EPS of $0.70. Acquisitions added about $26 million of sales and organic sales declined 6 percentage points. Adjusted net earnings were $111.8 million.
Gross margin rate declined due to product and channel mix and lower margins in acquired businesses; tariffs added ~$7 million in incremental costs. The company reiterated full‑year revenue guidance of low single‑digit organic growth and mid‑single‑digit growth including acquisitions.
Graco (NYSE:GGG) celebrates its 100th anniversary on April 16, 2026, marking a century of customer-led industrial innovation. Founded in 1926, Graco is a $2 billion global industrial technology company selling in more than 100 countries with offices on six continents.
The company highlights a history of adapting through major events, a $50 million Graco Foundation contribution since 1986, and plans to invest in automation, AI, and sustainable operations while commemorating the centennial across global sites.
Graco (NYSE: GGG) will release First Quarter 2026 earnings after the NYSE closes on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, with management hosting a conference call and webcast at 11 a.m. EDT / 10 a.m. CDT on Thursday, April 23, 2026. A replay and slides will be available at investors.graco.com.
Graco (NYSE:GGG) launched Pulse® Mobile on March 3, 2026, the industry’s first wirelessly connected, automated fluid-tracking system for in-field equipment servicing, introduced at CONEXPO 2026.
Pulse Mobile captures every ounce dispensed from lube and service trucks, assigns fluid to assets, work orders, and technicians, and uploads data to a cloud database for consolidated inventory and billing accuracy.
Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) appointed Sanjiv Gupta as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective April 15, 2026. Gupta joins from General Motors with more than 20 years of finance and operating leadership.
David M. Lowe, CFO since 2021 and a Graco veteran since 1995, will retire after over 30 years of service and remain available to assist through May 2026.
Graco (NYSE:GGG) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.295 per common share, payable on May 6, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 13, 2026. The company reports approximately 165.6 million shares outstanding.
Graco (NYSE: GGG) reported record quarterly and annual sales for the fourth quarter ended December 26, 2025, with Q4 net sales $593.2M (+8% vs. prior year) and full-year sales $2,236.6M (+6% vs. prior year). Operating earnings were $158.6M for Q4 (+22%) and $624.8M for the year (+10%). Diluted EPS was $0.79 in Q4 (+25%) and $3.08 for the year (+9%).
Growth drivers included acquisitions (contributing $21M Q4, $113M FY), price realization, and regional strength in EMEA and the Americas; tariffs increased product costs ($4M Q4, $14M FY). Graco initiated 2026 guidance of low single-digit organic sales growth and mid-single-digit growth including acquisitions.
Graco (NYSE: GGG) will release its Fourth Quarter 2025 earnings after the NYSE close on Monday, January 26, 2026. A full-text earnings release will be posted at the company investor website.
Management will host a live conference call with slides via webcast at 11:00 a.m. EST / 10:00 a.m. CST on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. A real-time listen-only webcast will be available on the company website and at the provided media-server link; listeners should register at least 15 minutes before the call. A replay of the webcast will be available afterward on the company's investor site.
Graco (NYSE:GGG) authorized a new repurchase plan to buy up to 15 million shares of common stock and raised its quarterly dividend by 7.3% to $0.295 per share. The repurchase will be executed primarily via open-market purchases and accelerated share repurchase transactions and is effective over an indefinite period or until the Board terminates the authorization. This new authorization is in addition to approximately 8 million shares remaining under a 2018 repurchase plan. The dividend is payable on February 4, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 19, 2026.