Kevin Wheeler Purchases Graco Inc. Shares

Kevin Wheeler, an insider at Graco Inc., purchased 331 shares of the company on July 1, 2026. The shares were bought at an average price of $75.61, making the total transaction worth $25,026.91. This purchase was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Insider Buying and Selling at Graco Inc.

Several insiders at Graco Inc. made purchases on July 1, 2026. Alongside Kevin Wheeler, Archie Black bought 353 shares, Jody Feragen acquired 414 shares, and Kevin Gilligan added 621 shares, all at the same price of $75.61. Eric Etchart and Heather Anfang also participated, buying 174 and 353 shares respectively.

Graco Inc. Stock Down 4.6%

Shares of NYSE:GGG traded near $75.61 on Wednesday. Graco Inc. has a market capitalization of approximately $12.55 billion and a P/E ratio of 24.71. The stock's 52-week range is between $73.15 and $95.69. Its 50-day moving average is $77.33, and the 200-day moving average is $83.36. Graco's financial stability is supported by a current ratio of 3.56, a quick ratio of 2.50, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.93.

Other Institutional Activity in Graco Inc.

BlackRock, Inc. slightly reduced its stake in Graco by 24,202 shares, bringing its total to 18,393,459 shares valued at about $1.56 billion. Meanwhile, State Street Corp increased its holdings by 181,475 shares, now holding 7,995,352 shares worth approximately $676.81 million. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and Vanguard Capital Management LLC both opened new positions, acquiring 7,962,957 and 7,383,240 shares, respectively. Geode Capital Management, LLC also increased its stake by 209,196 shares to a total of 4,861,437 shares valued at $410.78 million.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Analysts have maintained various ratings for Graco Inc. On April 27, 2026, DA Davidson maintained a 'hold' rating with a price target of $85, while Baird also maintained a 'hold' rating with a target of $92 on April 24, 2026. Jefferies and RBC Capital both maintained 'buy' ratings earlier in the year with targets of $105 and $100, respectively.

About Graco Inc.

Graco Inc., headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a leader in the industrial machinery sector. The company designs and manufactures equipment for moving, measuring, and spraying fluid and powder materials. It operates in several segments including Contractor, Industrial, and Expansion Markets, serving regions across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. Under the leadership of CEO Mark W. Sheahan, Graco employs approximately 4,400 people.

Bottom Line

The insider buying activity at Graco Inc. reflects a level of confidence from its leadership. Investors often watch insider transactions for insights into company sentiment. However, it's important to remember that these are backward-looking transactions and may not indicate future performance. Graco's next earnings announcement is scheduled for July 22, 2026, which could provide further insights into its financial health.