NYSE$GGG
Graco Inc. · Q4 2021 earnings
Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported record sales and operating earnings.
Graco Inc. announced record sales and operating earnings for the fourth quarter and annual sales growth in all segments and regions. Net sales for the quarter increased 15 percent, driven by growth in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific regions.
- Sales for the quarter increased in all segments and regions.
- There were 14 weeks in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2021 compared to 13 weeks in 2020.
- Gross profit margin rate for the quarter weakened mainly due to higher product costs.
- Higher sales and earnings-based expenses contributed to the 15 percent increase in total operating expenses for the quarter.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Graco · Revenue · Quarterly
$540M
Revenue by segment
Graco · $427M total across 2 segments · Q4 2021
- Industrial$240M+12.7%56.2%
- Contractor$187M+7.4%43.8%
Forward guidance
The company is initiating an outlook for the full-year 2022 of high single-digit sales growth on an organic, constant currency basis, with positive expectations in every region and reportable segment.
Tailwinds
- Positive expectations in every region
- Positive expectations in every reportable segment
- Pricing actions
- Strong demand levels across all major end markets
- Strong demand levels across all product categories
Headwinds
- Supply chain challenges
- Logistical challenges
- Inflationary challenges
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2021
+0.7%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.0%
Avg return
30 days after
62%
43 / 69 earnings
Positive
+10.8%
Q1 2023
Best reaction
-10.7%
Q2 2011
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -3.7% | -6.1% | -11.6% | |
| Q4 2025 | +1.4% | +0.7% | +7.2% | |
| Q3 2025 | +0.0% | -0.3% | +0.8% | |
| Q2 2025 | +2.6% | +1.5% | +3.5% | |
| Q1 2025 | +1.9% | +3.2% | +5.9% | |
| Q4 2024 | -3.0% | -2.1% | +0.1% | |
| Q3 2024 | -1.7% | -2.8% | +8.7% | |
| Q2 2024 | +2.1% | +1.7% | +0.3% | |
| Q1 2024 | -7.1% | -8.4% | -9.0% | |
| Q4 2023 | +2.5% | +2.6% | +6.2% | |
| Q3 2023 | +5.7% | +5.1% | +15.2% | |
| Q2 2023 | -7.5% | -8.5% | -10.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | +10.8% | +14.5% | +10.0% | |
| Q4 2022 | +1.7% | +6.1% | +2.9% | |
| Q3 2022 | +2.9% | +6.9% | +7.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | +4.8% | +6.9% | +4.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | -1.0% | -2.7% | -2.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | +4.4% | +1.0% | +0.8% | |
| Q3 2021 | +4.0% | +4.3% | +7.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | -1.2% | -0.9% | -0.1% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.6% | +1.1% | -1.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | -6.3% | -9.1% | -7.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | -1.1% | -1.9% | +4.5% | |
| Q2 2020 | +4.1% | +3.7% | +9.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | -0.1% | +2.9% | +2.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | +5.9% | +2.3% | +3.3% | |
| Q3 2019 | -1.4% | -0.4% | +2.7% | |
| Q2 2019 | -5.3% | -5.8% | -13.6% | |
| Q1 2019 | -4.6% | -3.8% | -10.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | +3.2% | +2.3% | +12.0% | |
| Q3 2018 | +4.0% | +3.2% | +11.7% | |
| Q2 2018 | -0.3% | -3.9% | -1.9% | |
| Q1 2018 | +2.6% | -1.8% | +2.5% | |
| Q4 2017 | -5.8% | -7.7% | -9.6% | |
| Q3 2017 | +3.3% | +1.2% | +1.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | +7.1% | +7.7% | +5.2% | |
| Q1 2017 | +10.1% | +9.7% | +11.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | +0.0% | +1.4% | +5.1% | |
| Q3 2016 | +6.7% | +6.2% | +13.3% | |
| Q2 2016 | -7.9% | -6.7% | -6.3% | |
| Q1 2016 | -6.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +7.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +5.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +4.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -7.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +6.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -5.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +9.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -10.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +7.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -6.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -6.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +0.3% | — | — |
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