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Graco Inc (NYSE: GGG) delivered record Q2 2026 revenue of $591 million, up 3% year-over-year, with record...
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HOLD- Graco Inc (NYSE: GGG) delivered record Q2 2026 revenue of $591 million, up 3% year-over-year, with record earnings of $145 million and adjusted EPS of $0.87, up 17% year over year, driven by strong gross margins, operating margins of 30%, and operating cash flow of $298 million in the first six months.
- Graco continued share repurchases totaling approximately $331 million, with $98 million in dividends and $29 million invested in capital expansion projects.
- Organic orders increased 5% during the quarter, with a six-week booking average up 14% compared to last year, and backlog increased $57 million or 28% from the beginning of the year.
- The acquisition of Valco Melton is expected to add complementary technology and products, enhancing Graco's position in packaging dispense market, while the Contractor segment delivered record sales and earnings with organic sales growth in both paint and home center markets in the Americas.
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Growth Stock Scoring Breakdown
| METRIC | VALUE | WEIGHT | ANALYSIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Growth TTM ? | 4.6% | 25% | 20.0 ptsMinimal (4.6%) - Very weak |
| EPS Growth Next 5Y ? | 8.1% | 25% | 20.0 ptsWeak (8.1%) - Low expectations |
| Target Price Upside ? | 18.8% | 20% | 60.0 ptsModerate Upside (18.8%) - Target: $92.33 vs Current: $77.75 |
| Gross Margin % ? | 52.6% | 15% | 80.0 ptsVery Healthy (52.6%) - High-quality margins |
| Drawdown from 52-Wk High ? | -18.8% | 15% | 40.0 ptsMild Pullback (-18.8%) - Light entry opportunity |
Disclaimer: This rating is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
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About GGG
- Graco Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets systems and equipment used to move, measure, mix, control, dispense, and spray fluid and powder materials in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific.
- It operates through three segments: Contractor, Industrial and Expansion Markets.
- The Contractor segment provides sprayers to apply paint to walls and other structures; two-component proportioning systems to spray polyurethane foam and polyurea coatings; viscous coatings to roofs, markings on roads, parking lots, athletic fields, and floors; and high-performance volumetric and gravimetric dispense, mixing, and shaking equipment.
- The Industrial segment designs and manufactures liquid finishing and advanced fluid dispensing equipment; pumps to move chemicals, petroleum, food, and other fluids; and systems, components, and accessories for the automatic lubrication of bearings, gears, and generators; supplies equipment for equipment maintenance and vehicle servicing applications, as well as make powder finishing products and complete powder finishing systems.
- The Expansion Markets segment manufactures pumps for use in the semiconductor industry; high pressure and ultra-high-pressure valves used in the oil and natural gas industry; and environmental monitoring and remediation equipment that is used to conduct ground water sampling, ground water remediation, and for landfill liquid and gas management.
- Graco Inc. was incorporated in 1926 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.