First Trust Advisors LP Increases Stake in Graco Inc.

Institutional investor boosts holding in industrial products company by 2.2% in Q3

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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First Trust Advisors LP increased its stake in Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) by 2.2% in the third quarter, according to the company's recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund now owns 1,475,883 shares of the industrial products company's stock, valued at $125,391,000, representing 0.89% ownership.

Why it matters

Graco is a leading manufacturer of fluid handling systems and components, with a focus on spray finishing, lubrication, and fluid management technologies. The increase in First Trust Advisors' stake suggests the institutional investor sees continued growth potential in the company.

The details

First Trust Advisors bought an additional 32,160 shares of Graco during the third quarter. The fund now owns approximately 1.48 million shares, or 0.89% of the company's outstanding stock. Graco's products are used in a variety of end markets, including paint and coatings, oil and gas, and industrial lubrication.

  • First Trust Advisors increased its Graco stake in the third quarter of 2026.

The players

First Trust Advisors LP

An investment management firm that provides a variety of financial services, including portfolio management and investment advisory services.

Graco Inc.

A leading manufacturer of fluid handling systems and components, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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The takeaway

The increase in First Trust Advisors' stake in Graco suggests the institutional investor sees continued growth potential in the industrial products company, which is a leading manufacturer of fluid handling systems and components.