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GGG Stock Forecast: Graco, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 29 Oct 2026
$69
+2.37% on the day

The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Graco, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $80 — +16.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 54 of 100 as at 28 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$10.7B
Ticker Nerd rank
54/ 100
Median analyst target
$80
Analysts covering
10
Revenue$590.6M+3.3% y/y
Operating income$175.1M
Net income$144.9M
Free cash flow$161.3M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.8%
1M
−11.7%
YTD
−14.9%
1Y
−13.7%
From 52W high
−26.7%
From 52W low
+4.1%
$66
$94
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

GGG stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Graco, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 28 Oct 2026
54/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
98
Quality
86
Value
80
Issuance
61
Growth
50
Accruals
46
Revisions
40
Momentum
34
Size
14

Volatility (98): The share price has been relatively steady.

Momentum (34): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (14): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

GGG stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on GGG, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$70$80$90$100Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26GGGHigh $100Median $80Low $76

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says10 analysts
4 Buy6 Hold0 Sell
Low $76Median $80High $100

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +16.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
23 Oct 2026BNP ParibasMaintainsOutperform$95 → $85
23 Oct 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$95 → $82
14 Oct 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$96 → $95
14 Oct 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
27 July 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral$85
27 July 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral—
24 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$92 → $96
24 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
16 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$95 → $92
16 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
9 July 2026Wolfe ResearchDowngradePeer Perform—
9 July 2026Wolfe ResearchDowngradePeer Perform—
27 Apr 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral—
24 Apr 2026BairdMaintainsNeutral—
2 Feb 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral—
28 Jan 2026JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
28 Jan 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
25 July 2025BairdMaintainsNeutral—
3 Jan 2025RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
25 Oct 2024BairdMaintainsNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

GGG vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 29 Oct 2026, Graco, Inc. returned −13.7% against +13.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

GGG vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
8090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26GGGS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

GGG analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−2.0%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Graco, Inc. (GGG) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
21.4×

Cheaper than 35% of US stocks

Price / sales
4.6×

Cheaper than 25% of US stocks

Price / book
4.3×

Cheaper than 22% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
14.6×

Cheaper than 24% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
7.9%

Higher than 48% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−11.7%

Higher than 25% of US stocks

Gross margin
53.7%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Operating margin
25.3%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Net margin
22.4%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
20.4%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Return on assets
12.0%

Higher than 95% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.8%

Higher than 77% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Graco, Inc. (GGG) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Graco, Inc. has a market value of $10.7B and an enterprise value of $10.7B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.3B. The latest quarter grew 7.9% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $533.5M, a 23.5% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.18.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $629.5M, after $43.7M of capital spending.

  • Graco, Inc. spent $393.3M on share buybacks and $188.8M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 161.9M.

  • Trailing P/E: 21.4×; forward P/E: 19.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.78%, paying out 37% of earnings.

  • Graco, Inc. employs 4,400 people — $515K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 29 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

GGG vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSpecialty Industrial Machinery
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
GGGGraco, Inc.$10.7B54
WTSWatts Water Technologies, Inc.$11.4B92
CRCrane Co.$11.5B58
RRXRegal Rexnord Corp.$10.7B75
PNRPentair plc$10.5B62
GNRCGenerac Holdings, Inc.$11.8B87
DCIDonaldson Co., Inc.$9.8B59

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News

Latest GGG news & analysis

Down 10.2% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why You Should You Buy the Dip in Graco (GGG)

Zacks Investment Research · 23 Oct 2026positive

Graco is described as technically oversold after a 10.2% decline over four weeks. The excerpt says higher earnings-estimate revisions from Wall Street analysts, alongside the oversold condition, point to a potential near-term trend reversal.

Why it matters — GGG watchers may note the reported selling pressure and analyst estimate revisions as indicators highlighted in the article.

Graco: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

The Motley Fool · 22 Oct 2026positive

Graco reported third-quarter revenue of $586 million, up 8%. Organic incoming orders rose 7% during the quarter.

Why it matters — The revenue and order figures provide GGG watchers with a snapshot of quarterly sales and demand trends.

What Graco (GGG) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call

MarketBeat · 22 Oct 2026positive

Graco reported record fiscal third-quarter 2026 sales of $586 million, up 8% year over year, with 4% organic growth across all operating segments and reportable regions. Management also reported organic orders up 7% for the quarter and 4% year to date, and backlog excluding acquisitions up $51 million, or 18%, through Oct. 16 from the start of the year.

Why it matters — The results provide GGG watchers information on sales growth, incoming orders, and backlog trends.

Graco Inc. (GGG) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 22 Oct 2026neutral

The excerpt announces Graco Inc.’s Q3 2026 earnings call, dated October 22, 2026, and lists company representatives and conference-call participants. It provides no earnings results or discussion details.

Why it matters — GGG watchers can note the call and its participants, but this excerpt contains no financial or operating information to assess.

Graco (GGG) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 22 Oct 2026neutral

The item says Graco’s headline Q3 figures for the quarter ended September 2026 offer a view of its performance and notes that selected metrics can also be compared with Wall Street estimates and year-ago actuals. It does not provide those metrics or comparisons.

Why it matters — GGG watchers may find the comparisons useful for assessing quarterly performance, but the excerpt itself does not state the results.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about GGG stock

What is the GGG stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Graco, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $80, with estimates ranging from $76 to $100. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is GGG stock a buy right now?

Of the 10 analysts covering Graco, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Graco, Inc. 54 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 28 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank GGG?

As at 28 Oct 2026, Graco, Inc. ranks 54 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (98 of 100).

Will GGG stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies +16.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Graco, Inc. 54 out of 100 as at 28 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the GGG stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Graco, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for GGG are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $76 to $100 over the next 12 months.

How has GGG stock performed over the past year?

Graco, Inc. returned -13.7% over the 12 months to 29 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Graco, Inc. do?

Graco Inc. is an industrial machinery company that designs, manufactures, and markets equipment for moving, measuring, mixing, controlling, dispensing, and spraying fluid and powder materials.

What is the latest news on GGG?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 23 Oct 2026): "Down 10.2% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why You Should You Buy the Dip in Graco (GGG)". Graco is described as technically oversold after a 10.2% decline over four weeks. The excerpt says higher earnings-estimate revisions from Wall Street analysts, alongside the oversold condition, point to a potential near-term trend reversal.

Company

About Graco, Inc.

Graco Inc. is an industrial machinery company that designs, manufactures, and markets equipment for moving, measuring, mixing, controlling, dispensing, and spraying fluid and powder materials. Its products are used in industrial and commercial settings where precise handling of coatings, adhesives, sealants, lubricants, and other difficult-to-manage materials is essential. Graco serves customers across manufacturing, processing, construction, maintenance, automotive, aerospace, packaging, and sanitary applications. The company’s portfolio includes contractor equipment, industrial equipment, and process equipment, supporting tasks ranging from surface finishing and paint application to fluid transfer and material management. Graco Inc. also provides specialized systems for demanding environments that require accurate ratio control, high viscosity handling, and resistance to abrasive or corrosive materials. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Graco Inc. operates globally through a broad network of distributors and serves end users in markets across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.

CEO Mr. Mark W. Sheahan J.D. · 4,400 employees · United States · https://www.graco.com