I track a curated universe of 50 high-quality dividend growth stocks to identify opportune entry points based on valuation and future return potential. Year-to-date through June, the investable universe returned 8.69%, trailing SPY (10.10%) and SCHD (17.50%), but several individual stocks outperformed significantly. Currently, 39 out of 50 stocks offer a forward return estimate of at least 10%, with 22 appearing potentially undervalued by my free cash flow model.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-08 07:42:40

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) announced today that it will release its second quarter 2026 earnings after the New York Stock Exchange closes on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. A full-text copy of the earnings announcement will be available on the company's website at investors.graco.com. Graco management will hold a conference call, including slides via webcast, with analysts and institutional investors to discuss the results at 11a.m. EDT / 10a.m. CDT on Thursday, July 23, 202.

businesswire.com - 2026-07-01 10:00:00

The Board of Directors of Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 29.5 cents ($0.295) per common share, payable on August 5, 2026, t

gurufocus.com - 2026-06-12 14:00:00

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 29.5 cents ($0.295) per common share, payable on August 5, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 20, 2026. The Company has approximately 162.1 million shares outstanding. ABOUT GRACO Graco Inc. supplies technology and expertise for the management of fluids and coatings in both industrial and commercial applications. It designs, manufactures and ma.

businesswire.com - 2026-06-12 13:01:00

Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) announced today that Steven B. Hedlund has been appointed as a member of the company's Board of Directors, effective September 10, 2026.

gurufocus.com - 2026-06-12 13:00:00

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) announced today that Steven B. Hedlund has been appointed as a member of the company's Board of Directors, effective September 10, 2026. Mr. Hedlund is President and Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LECO), a leading manufacturer of advanced arc welding solutions, a role he has held since January 2024. He also serves as its Chairman. Previously, he was Lincoln Electric's Chief Operating Officer and served in v.

businesswire.com - 2026-06-12 12:57:00

I track a curated universe of 50 high-quality dividend growth stocks to identify attractive entry points based on valuation and forward return potential. Year-to-date, the universe lags SPY and SCHD, but select names like LRCX (+343%) and KLAC (+208%) have dramatically outperformed since inception. Currently, 40 stocks offer forward return estimates of at least 10%, with 24 appearing potentially undervalued by my free cash flow model.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-08 04:51:11

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In celebration of Graco's 100th anniversary, the Graco Foundation announced a $1 million Centennial Impact Initiative to support 10 Minnesota nonprofit organizations advancing self-sufficiency, stability and workforce development, including technical training and career pathways aligned with Minnesota's manufacturing and industrial workforce needs. Through the initiative, each nonprofit partner will receive a $100,000 grant to commemorate Graco's centennial anniver.

businesswire.com - 2026-05-28 12:56:00

GGG is buying Valco Melton for $447M, adding adhesive dispensing and quality tech to expand fluid handling and support manufacturers.

zacks.com - 2026-05-22 11:46:16

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG), a global leader in fluid and powder handling technologies, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Valco Melton, a global provider of adhesive application and quality assurance systems, for $447 million in cash, including the present value of approximately $40 million in expected tax benefits, subject to customary adjustments. This represents approximately 14x Valco Melton's full year 2025 EBITDA. The transactio.

businesswire.com - 2026-05-21 08:30:00

Comerica Bank grew its stake in Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) by 54.1% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 172,328 shares of the industrial products company's stock after acquiring an additional 60,486 shares during the quarter. Comerica Bank owned 0.10%

defenseworld.net - 2026-04-29 14:41:35

DAYTON, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To celebrate its 100th anniversary, Graco has unveiled a large-scale land artwork by internationally recognized artist Saype, marking his first-ever installation in Minnesota and adding Graco's campus in Dayton to the global list of locations where his work has appeared. Saype is widely recognized for pioneering large-scale, biodegradable land art designed to be viewed from the sky, creating striking, temporary frescoes on grass, sand, snow, and earth that are re.

businesswire.com - 2026-04-29 13:33:00

XYL tops Q1 estimates as Measurement & Control demand lifts results, while raising 2026 revenue outlook.

zacks.com - 2026-04-28 12:26:18

Graco Inc. (GGG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

seekingalpha.com - 2026-04-23 14:41:40

GGG misses Q1 estimates as organic sales decline and margins compress, but backlog growth and a steady 2026 outlook offer some stability.

zacks.com - 2026-04-23 12:21:21

Although the revenue and EPS for Graco (GGG) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

zacks.com - 2026-04-22 20:30:48

Graco Inc. (GGG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.66 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.75 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.7 per share a year ago.

zacks.com - 2026-04-22 20:01:44

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 27, 2026. Summary  $ in millions except per share amounts      Three Months Ended   Mar 27, 2026   Mar 28, 2025   % Change Net Sales $ 540.1   $ 528.3   2 % Operating Earnings   137.8     144.0   (4 )% Net Earnings   118.5     124.1   (5 )% Diluted Net Earnings per Common Share $ 0.70   $ 0.72   (3 )%             Adjusted (non-GAAP): (1)           Net Earnings, adjusted $ 111.8   $ 120.

businesswire.com - 2026-04-22 16:10:00

Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Graco (GGG), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended March 2026.

zacks.com - 2026-04-21 10:16:23

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Centennial--A century ago, in the depths of a Minnesota winter, a downtown Minneapolis parking lot attendant named Russell Gray grew fed up with grease guns that froze, failed, and injured workers while servicing cars. That frustration, and a belief that work should be safer and more reliable, resulted in the invention of an air-powered grease gun that solved a real customer problem, launching Graco Inc. This month, Graco marks its 100th anniversary as a $2 billion global indu.

businesswire.com - 2026-04-16 12:05:00