Zacks Research Raises Graco's Q1 Earnings Estimates

Analysts see industrial products company posting higher profits in first quarter

Apr. 20, 2026 at 5:08am

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Analysts at Zacks Research have raised their Q1 2026 earnings estimates for Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG), an industrial products company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The analysts now expect Graco to post earnings per share of $0.75 for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $0.74.

Why it matters

Graco's earnings performance is closely watched by investors as an indicator of the company's financial health and growth prospects. The revised estimates from Zacks Research suggest the company may be performing better than previously expected in the first quarter.

The details

In a report issued on Friday, April 17th, the Zacks Research analyst team raised their Q1 2026 earnings estimates for Graco. The consensus estimate for Graco's current full-year earnings is $3.06 per share. Graco last reported quarterly earnings on January 26th, posting $0.77 in earnings per share, in line with analyst expectations. The company reported revenue of $593.16 million for the quarter, up 8.1% year-over-year.

  • Zacks Research issued the updated earnings estimates on Friday, April 17th, 2026.
  • Graco last reported quarterly earnings on January 26th, 2026.

The players

Graco Inc.

An industrial products company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota that manufactures fluid handling systems and components.

Zacks Research

An investment research firm that provides analysis and recommendations on stocks.

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What they’re saying

“Analysts at Zacks Research raised their Q1 2026 earnings estimates for shares of Graco in a report issued on Friday, April 17th.”

— Zacks Research Analyst Team, Analysts

What’s next

Investors will be closely watching Graco's upcoming Q1 2026 earnings report to see if the company is able to meet or exceed the revised estimates from Zacks Research.

The takeaway

Graco's strong financial performance and the positive earnings outlook from Zacks Research suggest the industrial products company continues to execute well and capitalize on growth opportunities in its key markets.