Eric Etchart Buys Shares of Graco Inc. on NYSE

Eric Etchart, an insider at Graco Inc., bought 174 shares of the company on July 1, 2026. The shares were purchased at an average price of $75.61, bringing the total transaction value to $13,156.14. This purchase was not made under a pre-planned trading program.

Insider Buying and Selling at Graco Inc.

A flurry of insider activity took place at Graco Inc. on July 1, 2026. Alongside Eric Etchart, several other insiders made purchases. Archie Black acquired 353 shares, Jody Feragen bought 414 shares, Kevin Wheeler added 331 shares, Kevin Gilligan picked up 621 shares, and Heather Anfang purchased 353 shares. All these transactions were completed at an average price of $75.61 per share and were not part of any pre-arranged plans.

Other Institutional Activity in Graco Inc.

Institutional investors have also been active in Graco Inc. BlackRock, Inc. slightly trimmed its holdings by 24,202 shares, maintaining a total of 18,393,459 shares valued at approximately $1.56 billion. Meanwhile, State Street Corp increased its stake by 181,475 shares to hold 7,995,352 shares worth about $676.8 million. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and Vanguard Capital Management LLC both opened new positions with 7,962,957 and 7,383,240 shares, respectively. Geode Capital Management, LLC upped its holdings by 209,196 shares, now holding 4,861,437 shares valued at $410.8 million.

Graco Inc. Stock Down 4.6%

Shares of NYSE:GGG traded near $75.61 on Wednesday. Graco Inc. has a market capitalization of approximately $12.5 billion, with a P/E ratio of 24.71 and a forward P/E of 22.36. The stock's beta is 0.93, indicating lower volatility compared to the market. Over the past year, the stock has seen a low of $73.15 and a high of $95.69. The 50-day moving average is $77.33, while the 200-day moving average stands at $83.36.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On April 27, 2026, DA Davidson maintained a hold rating on Graco Inc., setting a price target of $85.00. Similarly, Baird maintained a hold rating with a target of $92.00 on April 24, 2026. The consensus among analysts is a hold recommendation, with a mean target price of $92.00 based on eight opinions.

About Graco Inc.

Graco Inc., headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a leading manufacturer of systems and equipment for handling fluid and powder materials. The company operates in three segments: Contractor, Industrial, and Expansion Markets. Its products are used across various industries, including construction, automotive, and oil and gas. Graco Inc. was founded in 1926 and employs around 4,400 people.

Bottom Line

Eric Etchart's purchase of Graco Inc. shares adds to the significant insider activity on July 1, 2026. These transactions, along with institutional moves, highlight ongoing interest in the company. Graco Inc.'s stock performance, market metrics, and analyst ratings provide valuable insights for investors monitoring the industrial machinery sector. As always, remember that insider and institutional trades are backward-looking and may not reflect current positions.