Graco Appoints Richard Lewis to Board of Directors
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Graco Inc. announced that Richard B. Lewis, CEO of Donaldson Company, has been appointed to its Board of Directors effective December 3, 2026. Lewis will join the class expiring in 2027 and serve on the Audit Committee, bringing expertise in strategy and global operations. The announcement coincides with analyst ratings holding GGG stock at a $94 target, while TipRanks' AI Analyst rates it an 'Outperform' based on strong financials despite mixed technical signals.
Graco ( (GGG) ) has issued an announcement.
On September 11, 2026, Graco Inc. announced that Richard B. Lewis, President and Chief Executive Officer of Donaldson Company, Inc., has been appointed to Graco’s Board of Directors, effective December 3, 2026. Lewis will join the class of directors whose terms expire at the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders and will receive standard director compensation.
Lewis, who has extensive operational and commercial experience at a global public manufacturing company, will also serve on Graco’s Audit Committee starting December 3, 2026. His appointment is expected to strengthen Graco’s board with additional expertise in strategy execution and global operations, potentially enhancing the company’s governance and support for its worldwide industrial and commercial customer base.
The most recent analyst rating on (GGG) stock is a Hold
with a $94.00 price target.
To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Graco stock,
see the GGG Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GGG Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GGG is a Outperform.
GGG’s score is driven primarily by strong financial performance (high margins, very low leverage, and solid cash conversion) and a constructive earnings outlook supported by improving bookings/backlog and margin momentum. These positives are tempered by weaker current technical signals (negative MACD and below-neutral RSI with price below key moving averages) and a valuation that appears only moderately attractive (P/E ~24 with a ~1.5% yield).
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More about Graco
Graco Inc. supplies technology and expertise for managing fluids and coatings in industrial and commercial applications. The Minneapolis-based company designs, manufactures and markets systems and equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray fluid and powder materials, serving manufacturing, processing, construction and maintenance industries worldwide.
Recognized as a leader in its specialties, Graco’s products underpin critical operations across global industrial sectors. Its focus on fluid and coating management positions the company as a key supplier to customers that require precise, reliable material handling solutions in both production and maintenance environments.
Average Trading Volume: 1,782,563
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: $12.42B
Learn more about GGG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.