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Model output · Signal date 2026-10-16
Graco Inc (GGG) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
Rating · 90D
▼ Bearish
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Rank in coverage
Bottom 35%
of 5184 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
28.0%
Spearman, 357 dates
Market Cap
$13.28B
large-cap · #4 of 7 peers
Summary
Graco Inc (GGG) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Graco Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Graco Inc is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $13.28B. It ranks number 4 by market capitalization among the 7 Pumps & Pumping Equipment issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For GGG, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 28.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 17.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.1%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How GGG ranks among 5184 stocks
90D Total forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals · 2026-06-26
Graco Inc (GGG) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Pumps & Pumping Equipment peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | GGG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $13.28B | 4/7 |
| P/E Ratio | 25.70x | 4/6 |
| P/B Ratio | 5.26x | 2/7 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.42% | 2/6 |
| EPS | $3.19 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $15.58 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $14.00 | – |
| FCF/Share | $3.89 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | GGG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 21.1% | 1/7 |
| ROA | 17.0% | 1/7 |
| ROIC | 23.8% | 1/7 |
| Gross Margin | 52.6% | 1/6 |
| Operating Margin | 28.1% | 1/6 |
| Net Margin | 23.5% | 1/6 |
| EBT Margin | 28.8% | 1/6 |
| Tax Rate | 18.3% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | GGG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.99x | 2/7 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.14x | 2/7 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.24x | 7/7 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.24x | 7/7 |
| Interest Coverage | 222.1x | 1/7 |
| Working Capital | $915M | 4/7 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | GGG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $673M | 3/7 |
| Free Cash Flow | $629M | 3/7 |
| Capital Spending | -$44M | 3/7 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 0.2% | 6/7 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 3.5% | 5/7 |
| FCF/Sales | 27.8% | 1/6 |
| CapEx/Sales | 1.9% | 5/6 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | GGG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.72x | 3/7 |
| Receivables Turnover | 5.6x | 3/7 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.7x | 7/7 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 3.0x | 6/7 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 65 days | 4/6 |
| Days Inventory | 134 days | 1/7 |
| Payables Period | 35 days | 5/6 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 164 days | 1/5 |
Income Statement
| Metric | GGG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $2.27B | 4/7 |
| Operating Income | $636M | 4/7 |
| Net Income | $534M | 2/7 |
| R&D Expense | $82M | – |
| SG&A Expense | $557M | 5/7 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.07B | 5/7 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | GGG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $1.17 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 36.7% | 3/6 |
| Shares Outstanding | 162M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 10.6% | 4/6 |
| EPS Growth | 13.5% | 2/5 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.37B | 43.9% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $508M | 16.2% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $403M | 12.9% of assets |
| Inventory | $394M | 12.6% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $608M | 19.4% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $358M | 11.4% of assets |
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Industry Peers · Pumps & Pumping Equipment
Graco Inc (GGG) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Graco Inc (Pumps & Pumping Equipment): 7 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Graco Inc (GGG) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Graco Inc (GGG) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Graco Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Graco Inc stock predictions?
For GGG, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 28.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 17.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Graco Inc forecasts updated?
Graco Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Graco Inc's industry peers?
7 issuers in our coverage, GGG included, share the SEC industry code Pumps & Pumping Equipment. The largest are: Xylem Inc. (XYL), Itt Inc. (ITT), Idex Corp /De/ (IEX), Flowserve Corp (FLS), Gorman Rupp Co (GRC), Ampco Pittsburgh Corp (AP).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.