Business Description

Graco Inc., founded in 1926 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, manufactures high-performance fluid handling systems for industrial and construction applications. The company offers advanced products such as paint sprayers, lubrication systems, and pumps, contributing to annual revenues over $2 billion. Under the leadership of CEO Kevin P. Davis since 2013, Graco leverages robust R&D and an extensive distribution network to maintain its competitive edge. Strategic investments in digital solutions and advanced manufacturing aim to drive sustainable global growth.

Everything on Graco Inc.

Revenue (FY2025) $2.24B
YoY growth +5.8%
Operating margin 27.9%
Direction Expanding
Gross margin 52.5%
Net margin 23.3%

Earnings Transcripts

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Leadership & board

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J. Kevin Gilligan — Independent Chair of the Board View full profile ↗ Mark W. Sheahan — President & Chief Executive Officer (Director) View full profile ↗ Martha A. Morfitt — Director; Chair, Management Organization & Compensation Committee View full profile ↗ Andrea H. Simon — Director (audit committee financial expert) View full profile ↗ Kevin J. Wheeler — Director View full profile ↗ Heather L. Anfang — Director View full profile ↗ Archie C. Black — Director (audit committee financial expert) View full profile ↗ Eric P. Etchart — Director View full profile ↗ Jody H. Feragen — Director; Chair, Audit Committee (audit committee financial expert) View full profile ↗ David M. Lowe — Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer View full profile ↗ Angela F. Wordell — Executive Vice President & Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer View full profile ↗ Peter J. O'Shea — President, Global Industrial Division View full profile ↗ Ronita Banerjee — Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer View full profile ↗ Joseph J. Humke — Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary View full profile ↗ Laura L. Evanson — Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer View full profile ↗ Inge Grasdal — Executive Vice President, Corporate Development View full profile ↗ Christopher D. Knutson — Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer View full profile ↗ Claudio Merengo — President, Global Powder Division View full profile ↗ Kathryn L. Schoenrock — Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer View full profile ↗ David J. Thompson — President, Global Contractor Division View full profile ↗ Timothy R. White — President, Expansion Markets Division View full profile ↗ Sanjiv Gupta — Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer View full profile ↗ Steven B. Hedlund — Director (Audit Committee; Management Organization and Compensation Committee) (effective September 10, 2026) View full profile ↗
Graco acquires Finishing businesses of Illinois Tool Works (Gema, Binks, DeVilbiss, Ransburg, BGK) — Industrial · 2012 View full deal ↗ Graco acquires Corob S.p.A. — Contractor · 2024 View full deal ↗ Graco acquires White Knight Fluid Handling — Industrial · 2015 View full deal ↗ Graco acquires GeoBlaster Equipment Sales & Services Inc. — Industrial · 2014 View full deal ↗ Graco acquires Multimaq-Pistolas e Equipamentos Para Pintura Ltda (Multimaq) — Industrial · 2014 View full deal ↗ Graco acquires High Pressure Equipment Company (HiP) — Industrial · 2015 View full deal ↗ Graco acquires Alco Valves Group — Process · 2014 View full deal ↗ Graco acquires Red Devil Equipment Company (Radia) — Contractor · 2025 View full deal ↗ Graco acquires Gusmer Corporation and Gusmer Europe S.L. — Industrial · 2005 View full deal ↗ Graco acquires QED Environmental Systems — Process View full deal ↗ Graco acquires Color Service s.r.l. — Industrial · 2025 View full deal ↗ Graco acquires Two gas-analyzer companies (landfill/biogas/medical gas analyzers and landfill gas wellhead equipment) — Process · 2016 View full deal ↗

Share Repurchase Program

Total authorized
up to 18 million shares
Latest FY repurchased
$423 million

Recent SEC Filings

2026-06-15 Leadership change (directors/officers) View filing ↗
2026-05-21 Regulation FD disclosure View filing ↗
2026-05-05 Regulation FD disclosure View filing ↗
2026-04-27 Shareholder vote results View filing ↗
2026-03-02 Leadership change (directors/officers) View filing ↗
2026-02-13 Leadership change (directors/officers) View filing ↗
2026-01-26 Reported quarterly results View filing ↗
2025-10-30 Leadership change (directors/officers) View filing ↗
2025-04-28 Shareholder vote results View filing ↗
2025-01-27 Reported quarterly results View filing ↗
2024-11-08 Regulation FD disclosure View filing ↗
2024-10-25 Entered a material agreement View filing ↗

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