
Graco (GGG) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Graco (GGG) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Graco Inc. demonstrated solid financial performance in 2024, generating approximately $2.1 billion in sales, with notable organic growth recorded primarily in the Americas and driven by increased activity in the liquid finishing system and sealant & adhesive businesses. The company reported a commendable orders growth of 11% year-over-year in recent weeks, reflecting robust demand in the Industrial and Process segments outside Asia Pacific. Additionally, Graco's strategic focus on expanding its international footprint and enhancing production capacity positions the company well for future organic growth, further solidifying its positive outlook.
Bears say
Graco Inc. experienced a -3.5% year-over-year organic sales decline in the third quarter of 2024, significantly underperforming expectations of a 1.3% increase. Additionally, the company's operating margins decreased by 200 basis points compared to the previous year, driven by negative volume leverage across all segments, leading to total margins of 28.1%. With the outlook for 2025 suggesting a potential drop in earnings per share to approximately $2.48, and concerning signals from the Asia Pacific region further indicating worsening conditions, the overall performance and trajectory appear unfavorable.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Graco and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Graco (GGG) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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