President and CEO of Graco Incorporated (GGG) Patrick J Mchale sells 35,684 shares of GGG on 02/14/2013 at an average price of $58.45 a share.

Graco Incorporated has a market cap of $3.57 billion; its shares were traded at around $58.8 with a P/E ratio of 26.1 and P/S ratio of 3.7. The dividend yield of Graco Incorporated stocks is 1.6%. Graco Incorporated had an annual average earning growth of 5.5% over the past 10 years.

This is the annual revenues and earnings per share of GGG over the last 10 years. For detailed 10-year financial data and charts, go to 10-Year Financials of GGG.

CEO Recent Trades:

• President and CEO Patrick J Mchale sold 35,684 shares of GGG stock on 02/14/2013 at the average price of 58.45. Patrick J Mchale owns at least 86,294 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 0.6% since.

CFO Recent Trades:

• CFO James A Graner sold 1,200 shares of GGG stock on 09/13/2012 at the average price of 51.3. James A Graner owns at least 71,314 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 14.62% since.
• CFO James A Graner sold 16,800 shares of GGG stock on 09/10/2012 at the average price of 52.28. James A Graner owns at least 71,314 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 12.47% since.

This is the insider trade history vs. stock price of GGG. For the complete insider trading history of GGG, click here.

Directors and Officers Recent Trades:

• Director William J Carroll sold 2,862 shares of GGG stock on 01/31/2013 at the average price of 57.56. William J Carroll owns at least 24,030 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 2.15% since.
• Director Lee R Mitau sold 3,750 shares of GGG stock on 01/31/2013 at the average price of 57.23. Lee R Mitau owns at least 60,939 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 2.74% since.
• Director Dyke William G Van sold 3,750 shares of GGG stock on 12/04/2012 at the average price of 49.07. Dyke William G Van owns at least 30,558 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 19.83% since.
• Vice President David M Lowe sold 22,500 shares of GGG stock on 11/29/2012 at the average price of 49.5. David M Lowe owns at least 124,471 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 18.79% since.
• Vice President and Controller Caroline M Chambers sold 3,500 shares of GGG stock on 11/07/2012 at the average price of 49.36. Caroline M Chambers owns at least 3,357 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 19.12% since.

For the complete insider trading history of GGG, click here.

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