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Graco names Donaldson CEO Richard Lewis to its board

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:27:10 -0400

Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) has appointed Richard B. Lewis to its board of directors, effective December 3, 2026, the Minneapolis-based company announced.

Lewis is president and chief executive officer of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), a position he has held since March 2026. He also serves on Donaldson's board. Before becoming CEO, Lewis served as Donaldson's chief operating officer and held senior leadership roles overseeing global operations and serving as president of its Mobile Solutions and Life Sciences businesses.

Lewis holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from the University of Louisville and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana University-Purdue University

Graco names Donaldson CEO Richard Lewis to its board

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:27:10 -0400

Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) has appointed Richard B. Lewis to its board of directors, effective December 3, 2026, the Minneapolis-based company announced.

Lewis holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from the University of Louisville and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana University-Purdue University

Graco Inc. Appoints Richard B. Lewis to the Board of Directors

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:27:00 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) announced today that Richard B. Lewis has been appointed as a member of the company’s Board of Directors, effective December 3, 2026.

Mr. Lewis is President and Chief Executive Officer of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), a leading worldwide provider of innovative filtration products and solutions, a role he has held since March 2026. He also serves on its board of directors. Previously, he was Donaldson’s Chief Operating Officer and held a broad range of senior leadership roles across the organization, including overseeing global operations and serving as President of its Mobile Solutions

Graco Inc. Appoints Richard B. Lewis to the Board of Directors

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:27:00 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) announced today that Richard B. Lewis has been appointed as a member of the company’s Board of Directors, effective December 3, 2026.

Graco Inc. Appoints Richard B. Lewis to the Board of Directors

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:27:00 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) announced today that Richard B. Lewis has been appointed as a member of the company’s Board of Directors, effective December 3, 2026.

Graco Inc. Appoints Richard B. Lewis to the Board of Directors

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:27:00 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) announced today that Richard B. Lewis has been appointed as a member of the company’s Board of Directors, effective December 3, 2026.

Graco (GGG) Declares $0.295 Quarterly Dividend; 1.5% Yield

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:02:47 -0400

Graco (NYSE: GGG) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.295 per share, or $1.18 annualized.

The dividend will be payable on November 4, 2026, to stockholders of record on October 19, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of October 16, 2026.

The annual yield on the dividend is 1.5 percent.

For a dividend history and other dividend-related data on Graco (GGG) click here.

Graco Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Board of Directors of Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 29.5 cents ($0.295) per common share, payable on November 4, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 19, 2026. The Company has approximately 160.4 million shares outstanding.

ABOUT GRACO

Graco Inc. supplies technology and expertise for the management of fluids and coatings in both industrial and commercial applications. It designs, manufactures and markets systems and equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray fluid and powder materials. A recognized leader in its specialties, Minneapolis-based Graco serves

Graco Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

ABOUT GRACO

Form 8-K GRACO INC For: Aug 31

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:30:00 -0400

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Graco closes $447M acquisition of Valco Melton

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:30:14 -0400

Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) has completed its acquisition of Valco Melton, a provider of adhesive application and quality assurance systems, for $447 million in cash, according to a press release from the Minneapolis-based company.

Adjusted for the present value of expected tax benefits of approximately $40 million, the net transaction value represents approximately 14x 2025 adjusted EBITDA and approximately 10x 2026 estimated full-year, synergy-adjusted EBITDA.

Valco Melton designs, manufactures, and supports industrial systems used primarily in packaging and other industrial manufacturing applications. The company has approximately 650 employees, serves customers in more than 80 countries, and generated approximately $145 million in revenue

Graco Inc. Closes Acquisition of Valco Melton

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Acquisition expands Graco's capabilities and global reach in precision adhesive application and quality assurance technologies

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG), a global leader in fluid and powder handling technologies, today announced it has completed its acquisition of Valco Melton, a global provider of adhesive application and quality assurance systems, for $447 million in cash. When adjusted for the present value of expected tax benefits of approximately $40 million, the net transaction value represents approximately 14x 2025 adjusted EBITDA and approximately 10x 2026 estimated full-year, synergy-adjusted EBITDA.

Valco Melton designs, manufactures and supports industrial systems that precisely apply

Graco Inc. Closes Acquisition of Valco Melton

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Acquisition expands Graco's capabilities and global reach in precision adhesive application and quality assurance technologies

Valco Melton designs, manufactures and supports industrial systems that precisely apply

Form 4 GRACO INC For: Aug 03 Filed by: Etchart Eric

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:02:00 -0400

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Form 4 GRACO INC For: Aug 03 Filed by: Etchart Eric

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:02:00 -0400

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Form 144 GRACO INC Filed by: Etchart Eric

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:49:00 -0400

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Form 144 GRACO INC Filed by: Etchart Eric

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:49:00 -0400

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DA Davidson Reiterates Neutral Rating on Graco Inc. (GGG)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:02:22 -0400

DA Davidson analyst Matt Summerville reiterated a Neutral rating and $85.00 price target on Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG).

The analyst commented, "Inbound order activity/backlog trends across GGG’s three reportable segments appeared more encouraging into July, providing us with confidence in GGG’s ability to deliver LSD organic growth for the year following a bit of a tougher 1H. Very strong semicon bookings, improvement in sell-through in NA pro paint/home centers, and timing of powder finishing system acceptance all support MSD/MSD+ organic growth in the latter half of 2026. GGG’s B/S remains exceptionally strong with $478M in net cash, providing for additional share

Graco Inc. (GGG) PT Raised to $94 at Baird

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:09:24 -0400

Baird analyst Michael Holloran raised the price target on Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) to $94.00 (from $92.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

Graco Inc. (GGG) PT Raised to $96 at RBC Capital

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:49:18 -0400

RBC Capital analyst Deane Dray raised the price target on Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) to $96.00 (from $92.00) while maintaining a Outperform rating.

DA Davidson Reiterates Neutral Rating on Graco Inc. (GGG)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:58:51 -0400

DA Davidson analyst Matt Summerville reiterated a Neutral rating and $85.00 price target on Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG).

The analyst commented, "GGG reported a 1% decline in core sales led by Industrial down due to adverse timing of finishing system sales. Contractor experienced strength in the Americas, offset by declines in EMEA and APAC, while Expansion Markets benefited from strong semicon activity. Bookings activity appeared to accelerate into mid-July, with all segments up double-digits Y/Y. Operational EPS on a like-for-like basis for old reporting methodology was $0.03 below our estimate. GGG reit. its prior +LSD organic growth guide for 2026, while

Graco (GGG) Tops Q2 EPS by 10c

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:15:19 -0400

Graco (NYSE: GGG) reported Q2 EPS of $0.91, $0.10 better than the analyst estimate of $0.81. Revenue for the quarter came in at $590.6 million versus the consensus estimate of $607.32 million.

For earnings history and earnings-related data on Graco (GGG) click here.

Form 10-Q GRACO INC For: Jun 26

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:13:00 -0400

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Form 10-Q GRACO INC For: Jun 26

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:13:00 -0400

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Graco Reports Record Second Quarter Sales and Operating Earnings

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:10:00 -0400

Growth in All Segments

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) today announced results for the second quarter ended June 26, 2026.

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