RBC Capital Cuts Graco (GGG) Price Target to $82

RBC Capital's Call on Graco Inc.

RBC Capital reiterated its Outperform rating on Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) on October 23, 2026, while lowering its price target from $95.00 to $82.00. The firm previously adjusted its target for the industrial equipment maker to $95.00 on October 14, 2026. Graco shares recently traded around $69.28 as of October 23, 2026, sitting up about 2.7% from their event-day close of $67.45.

GGG Graco Inc.

$69.28 ▼ -14.96% year to date

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Daily close · Oct 22, 2026

Other Institutional Activity in Graco Inc.

Major institutional investors have adjusted their positions in Graco over recent reporting periods. Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC reduced its holdings by 311,579 shares, ending with 3,831,756 shares worth about $258,451,930 as of June 30, 2026. Mairs & Power Inc trimmed its stake by 18,316 shares to hold 3,797,451 shares valued at roughly $256,138,058. Fiera Capital Corporation cut its position by 506,528 shares, leaving it with 3,432,256 shares worth about $231,505,656. Pinestone Asset Management Inc. lowered its holdings by 111,503 shares to finish with 3,074,289 shares valued at approximately $207,360,783 on September 30, 2026.

Graco Inc. Stock Down 15.3%

Graco shares recently changed hands around $69.28, remaining below the 50-day moving average of $78.59 and the 200-day moving average of $81.54. The stock trades below its 52-week high of $95.69 and near its 52-week low of $67.74. The company has a market capitalization of roughly $11.22 billion and a P/E ratio of 22.35.

Recent Earnings

Graco posted trailing twelve-month revenue of $2.27 billion alongside earnings of $3.10 per share. The machinery maker's next quarterly financial report is scheduled for January 27, 2027.

Dividend

Graco distributes an annual dividend of $1.18 per share. The payout is backed by a dividend payout ratio of 35.8% and yields about 1.44% based on recent share levels.

Insider Buying and Selling at Graco Inc.

Company insiders have transacted in Graco stock over the past year. Timothy R. White sold 1,469 shares on February 4, 2026, at an average price of $90.70 for a total value of $133,233. Angela F. Wordell sold 2,832 shares on February 6, 2026, at $93.22 apiece for $263,993. Andrea Helen Simon bought 1,240 shares on April 27, 2026, at $80.53 for $99,857. Eric P. Etchart sold 3,218 shares on August 3, 2026, at $80.01 for $257,487.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street coverage on Graco includes multiple recent updates from RBC Capital and other firms. RBC Capital maintained an Outperform rating with a $92.00 target on July 16, 2026, before raising that target to $96.00 on July 24, 2026. DA Davidson maintained a Neutral rating with an $85.00 target on July 27, 2026. Overall, the stock carries a consensus buy rating across seven analyst opinions, with a mean price target of $85.14.

About Graco Inc.

Graco Inc. designs and manufactures industrial fluid handling systems and equipment used across commercial, contractor, and manufacturing settings worldwide. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company builds pumps, dispensers, and sprayers that help industries move and mix viscous materials.

Bottom Line

Investors will look toward Graco's next earnings release on January 27, 2027, for further updates on operational performance. Market participants continue to monitor how industrial demand shifts across the company's core contractor and manufacturing markets.