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Graco director Etchart sells $514,811 in stock

Published 18/08/2025, 15:32
Graco director Etchart sells $514,811 in stock
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Director Eric Etchart of Graco Inc (NYSE:GGG) sold 6,000 shares of common stock on August 14, 2025, for a total value of $514,811. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $85.72 to $85.88. The transaction comes as Graco, with a market capitalization of $14 billion, maintains strong financial health with impressive gross profit margins of 52.25% and minimal debt levels. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company appears fairly valued at current levels.

On the same day, Etchart also exercised options to acquire 6,000 shares of Graco common stock at an exercise price of $26.68, for a total value of $160,080.

Following these transactions, Etchart directly owns 45,978.7 shares of Graco Inc.

In other recent news, Graco Inc. has completed the acquisition of Color Service S.r.l. for €63 million, a strategic move that enhances its capabilities in automated dosing systems for powder and liquid applications. Color Service, based in Italy, reported revenue of €34 million in 2024 and employs approximately 140 people globally. In another development, Wolfe Research has reiterated its outperform rating on Graco, highlighting a positive outlook for the company despite challenging market conditions in its industrial and contractor segments. Meanwhile, DA Davidson has maintained a Neutral rating on Graco, noting mixed market trends but expecting low-single-digit organic growth in 2025.

Additionally, Graco has announced a regular quarterly dividend of $0.275 per share, to be paid on August 6, 2025, to shareholders of record as of July 21, 2025. This dividend announcement underscores Graco’s commitment to delivering shareholder value. The company’s diverse product offerings, including pumps and fluid handling systems, serve a wide range of industries. These recent developments reflect Graco’s strategic initiatives and ongoing efforts to strengthen its market position.

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