Graco (GGG) Insider Kevin Wheeler Buys $25K of Stock

Kevin Wheeler Expands Holdings in Graco Inc.

Kevin Wheeler purchased 331 shares of Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) on July 1, 2026. The shares were acquired at a price of $75.61 each, bringing the total value of the transaction to $25,026.91.

Insider Buying and Selling at Graco Inc.

This purchase fits into a broader wave of insider buying that took place across Graco on July 1, 2026. On that same day, Heather Anfang acquired 353 shares for $26,690.33, while Eric Etchart picked up 174 shares valued at $13,156.14. Kevin Gilligan added 621 shares worth $46,953.81, Jody Feragen bought 414 shares for $31,302.54, and Archie Black grabbed 353 shares costing $26,690.33. All these transactions were executed at the identical price of $75.61 per share.

Where Graco Stock Trades Today

Graco shares change hands around $75.61, resting near the bottom of their 52-week trading span that stretches from $72.51 to $95.69. The stock is currently priced below its 50-day moving average of $78.73 and its 200-day moving average of $82.07.

Recent Earnings and Financial Health

Graco generates annual revenues of $2.27 billion with a revenue growth rate of 3.3%. The business maintains a net profit margin of 23.5% and delivers a return on equity of 21.2%. Earnings per share sit at $3.18, and the company operates with a P/E ratio of 24.08 alongside a forward P/E of 21.91. Shareholders can expect the next earnings update on October 21, 2026.

Dividend Policy for Investors

Graco returns cash to shareholders through an annual dividend of $1.18 per share, giving the stock a dividend yield of 1.55%. This payout is supported by a modest dividend payout ratio of 35.8%, leaving room for future returns.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street firms continue to evaluate Graco's trajectory. On October 14, 2026, RBC Capital maintained its Outperform rating while adjusting its price target to $95.00 from $96.00. DA Davidson kept a Neutral stance on July 27, 2026, holding its target at $85.00. Earlier in July, RBC Capital made a series of target adjustments, moving from $95.00 down to $92.00 on July 16, and up to $96.00 on July 24. Meanwhile, Wolfe Research downgraded the stock to Peer Perform on July 9. The overall analyst community leans toward a hold consensus with a mean price target of $91.29 across seven tracked opinions.

About Graco Inc.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Graco designs and builds systems that manage fluids and powders across industrial, contractor, and expansion markets. Its equipment is used globally for everything from spraying paint and coatings to handling high-pressure materials in energy and semiconductor sectors. The company has operated for a century since its incorporation in 1926.

Looking Ahead for Graco Insiders

These insider purchases show key figures adding to their positions while the share price hovers near its yearly lows. Investors will watch whether this group buying signals a turning point when Graco releases its next financial report in late October.