Fluid and coating equipment company Graco (NYSE:GGG) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 8.1% year on year to $593.2 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.77 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
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Since July 2025, Graco has been in a holding pattern, posting a small loss of 4.7% while floating around $83.52. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 10.1% gain during that period.
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Graco’s third quarter results showed a modest increase in overall sales, though the company missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations. Management attributed the growth primarily to recent acquisitions, which compensated for continued softness in core organic sales, especially in the Contractor segment. CEO Mark Sheahan described North American construction activity as subdued, citing persistent home affordability issues and cautious customer sentiment. Despite these challenges, Sheahan noted that "expansion markets performed well, led by momentum in the semiconductor space," and highlighted ongoing success in targeted pricing actions to help counter rising tariff costs.
Fluid and coating equipment company Graco (NYSE:GGG) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025 as sales rose 4.7% year on year to $543.4 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.73 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
Fluid and coating equipment company Graco (NYSE:GGG) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025 as sales rose 4.7% year on year to $543.4 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.73 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
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Graco's Q3 2025 results show a slight earnings beat but a revenue miss. The company navigates soft construction markets with pricing actions and acquisition-led growth.
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Graco Inc. exemplifies quality investing with high profitability, a 34% ROIC, and a strong balance sheet. This industrial leader offers reliable growth and a durable competitive advantage for long-term portfolios.
