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Graco (GGG) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 21, 2026
Graco (GGG) reported revenue of $586M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +8% from a year earlier and -0.7% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 25.3%, net earnings $122M (20.7% of revenue).
Graco, Q3 2026: revenue $586M (+8% year over year), operating margin 25.3%, net earnings $122M, operating cash flow $165M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $586M | -0.7% | +8% |
| Gross profit | $296M | -7% | +2% |
| Operating profit | $148M | -15% | -10% |
| Net earnings | $122M | -16% | -12% |
| Operating cash flow | $165M | -7% | -8% |
| Free cash flow | $146M | -9% | -17% |
What changed
Revenue was $586.4M in Q3 2026, up 8% year over year and down 1% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 50.5%, down 2.7 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $148.1M, a 25.3% margin (down 5.1 points year over year). Operating profit fell $16.6M even though revenue rose $43.0M versus Q3 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 19% against revenue growth of 8%. Net earnings were $121.6M, down 12% year over year. The effective tax rate was 20.2%.
Operating cash flow was $165.5M (down 8% year over year), 136% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $26.0M of depreciation and amortization and $8.0M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $9.9M. Capital expenditures of $19.1M left free cash flow of $146.3M.
Questions
What was Graco's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Graco (GGG) reported revenue of $586M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +8% from a year earlier and -0.7% from the quarter before.
Was Graco profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $148M (25.3% of revenue) and net earnings $122M.
Source: Graco 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.