Jody Feragen Acquires Shares of Graco Inc. (GGG)

Jody Feragen, an insider at Graco Inc., purchased 414 shares of the company on July 1, 2026. The shares were bought at a price of $75.61 each, amounting to a total transaction value of $31,302.54. This insider purchase was not part of a pre-planned trading program, indicating a direct decision by Feragen.

Other Institutional Activity in Graco Inc.

Several institutional investors have also been active in Graco Inc. BlackRock, Inc. slightly reduced its stake by 24,202 shares, holding a total of 18,393,459 shares valued at approximately $1.56 billion. State Street Corp added 181,475 shares, bringing its total to 7,995,352 shares worth around $676.8 million, marking a 2.3% increase. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and Vanguard Capital Management LLC both opened new positions with 7,962,957 and 7,383,240 shares, valued at $674.1 million and $625 million, respectively. Geode Capital Management, LLC increased its holdings by 209,196 shares, now holding 4,861,437 shares valued at about $410.8 million, a 4.5% rise.

Graco Inc. Stock Down 4.6%

Shares of Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) traded near $75.61 on Wednesday. The company boasts a market capitalization of $12.55 billion and a P/E ratio of 24.71, indicating its valuation relative to earnings. Graco’s stock has fluctuated between a 52-week low of $73.15 and a high of $95.69. The 50-day moving average stands at $77.33, while the 200-day moving average is $83.36. The company's current ratio is 3.56, with a quick ratio of 2.50, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.93.

Recent Earnings

Graco Inc. reported revenue of $2.25 billion, with a modest growth rate of 2.2%. The company achieved a net margin of 22.96% and a return on equity of 19.78%. Earnings per share stood at $3.06. Graco is expected to release its next earnings report on July 22, 2026.

Dividend

Graco Inc. pays an annual dividend rate of $1.18 per share, resulting in a yield of 1.56%. The dividend payout ratio is 36.6%, reflecting the portion of earnings distributed as dividends.

Insider Buying and Selling at Graco Inc.

On July 1, 2026, several insiders at Graco Inc. made purchases. Jody Feragen bought 414 shares, Archie Black acquired 353 shares, and Kevin Wheeler purchased 331 shares, all at $75.61 per share. Kevin Gilligan also bought 621 shares, Eric Etchart acquired 174 shares, and Heather Anfang purchased 353 shares. These transactions were not part of pre-planned trading programs.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On April 27, 2026, DA Davidson maintained a 'hold' rating on Graco Inc. with an $85 price target. Baird also held its 'hold' rating with a target of $92 as of April 24, 2026. Earlier in the year, Jefferies and RBC Capital maintained 'buy' ratings with higher targets of $105 and $100, respectively. The consensus among analysts is a mixed outlook, with an average price target of $92 based on eight opinions.

About Graco Inc.

Graco Inc. is a Minneapolis-based company specializing in industrial machinery. It designs, manufactures, and markets equipment for moving, measuring, mixing, controlling, dispensing, and spraying fluid and powder materials. Operating in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific, Graco serves various industries through its Contractor, Industrial, and Expansion Markets segments. The company was founded in 1926 and employs about 4,400 people under the leadership of CEO Mark W. Sheahan.

Bottom Line

Jody Feragen's recent purchase of Graco Inc. shares suggests insider confidence in the company's prospects. With a solid market position and diverse product offerings, Graco remains a key player in the industrial machinery sector. Investors often track insider transactions as potential indicators of future performance, though these are backward-looking and may not reflect current conditions.