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Graco Delivers Record Q2; Valco Melton Deal Expected to Close

Jul 22, 2026, 4:16 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Positive earnings beat, higher EPS, and robust guidance typically drive stock upside; Valco Melton close in Q3 adds optionality and potential synergies, while tariff refunds improving margins supports margin resilience. Similar history: a strong Q2 print plus accretive acquisitions often leads to 5-12% near-term upside absent macro shocks.

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Graco posted a record second quarter with $590.6M in net sales and $175.1M in operating earnings, driven by tariff refunds and higher margins. EPS rose to $0.87 as share buybacks totaled $315M in the quarter. Management reaffirmed outlook and disclosed the Valco Melton acquisition, expected to close in Q3, which could lift revenue and scale in the back half of 2026.

Graco Q2 2026: net sales $590.6M, up 3% year-over-year.
Operating earnings $175.1M, up 11% aided by tariff refunds and cost discipline.
Diluted EPS $0.87; share repurchases $315M in Q2, $331M YTD.
Guidance: Q3 sales $580M–$600M excluding Valco Melton; close in Q3.

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