Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.08
Graco Inc. (GGG) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.4%
Payout Ratio
35.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
20 years
GGG Dividend Income Check
Safety
35.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
20 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.6% and trend is rising.
GGG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.4%
Trailing DPS$1.08
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout35.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout28.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak20 years
3Y CAGR9.4%
5Y CAGR9.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.2%
Total Shareholder Yield4.6%
1Y Total Return-2.9%
5Y Total Return7.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,77210Y ago$33,57520Y ago$55,129
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
GGG Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
GGG Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Graco Inc. distributes 35.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 28.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
GGG has raised its dividend for 20 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.4% and 5-year CAGR of 9.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GGG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.4% dividend yield, 3.2% buyback yield, 4.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 7.7%, with dividends contributing 6.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $33,575 today.
GGG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.86
Avg/Payment$0.2432
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026Latest | $0.2950 | — | 1.29% | May 6, 2026 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $0.2950 | ↑ +7.3% | 1.27% | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $0.2750 | — | 1.34% | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | $0.2750 | — | 1.25% | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Apr 14, 2025 | $0.2750 | — | 1.33% | May 7, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | $0.2750 | ↑ +7.8% | 1.22% | Feb 5, 2025 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | $0.2550 | — | 1.20% | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | $0.2550 | — | 1.21% | Aug 7, 2024 |
GGG Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.4%
#2 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
35.1% payout
Streak
20Y
9.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.6%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd GGGGraco Inc. | $13.1B | 1.4% | 35.1% | 20 | Sustainable |
1st  ITWIllinois Tool Works … | $73.4B | 2.4% | 58.2% | 12 | Sustainable |
 ROPRoper Technologies, … | $36.7B | 0.9% | 23.1% | 12 | Sustainable |
3rd  XYLXylem Inc. | $27.7B | 1.4% | 40.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
 FELEFranklin Electric Co… | $4.4B | 1.1% | 34.0% | 32 | Sustainable |
 PNRPentair plc | $12.6B | 1.3% | 25.1% | 6 | Sustainable |
 GTLSChart Industries, In… | $9.9B | 0.3% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 NDSNNordson Corporation | $15.7B | 1.1% | 37.0% | 37 | Sustainable |
 SHWThe Sherwin-Williams… | $77.1B | 1.0% | 30.7% | 37 | Sustainable |
GGG Annual Dividend History (1984–2026)
43 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.59 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $1.10 | 7.8% | 4 | — | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2024 | $1.02 | 8.5% | 4 | — | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2023 | $0.94 | 11.9% | 4 | $2.94 | 32.0% | 3.13x | 1.3% |
| 2022 | $0.84 | 12.0% | 4 | $2.66 | 31.6% | 3.17x | 1.2% |
| 2021 | $0.75 | 7.1% | 4 | $2.52 | 29.8% | 3.36x | 1.1% |
| 2020 | $0.70 | 9.4% | 4 | $1.92 | 36.5% | 2.74x | 1.0% |
| 2019 | $0.64 | 20.8% | 4 | $2.00 | 32.0% | 3.13x | 0.9% |
| 2018 | $0.53 | 10.4% | 4 | $1.97 | 26.9% | 3.72x | 0.8% |
| 2017 | $0.48 | 9.1% | 4 | $1.45 | 33.1% | 3.02x | 0.7% |
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Start ComparisonGGG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GGG stock.
How much dividend does GGG pay per share?
Graco Inc. (GGG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.08 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is GGG's next ex-dividend date?
GGG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GGG typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is GGG's dividend safe?
GGG's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +35.1% and FCF payout ratio of +28.5%. With 20 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is GGG a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Graco Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 20 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does GGG pay dividends?
Graco Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.08 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GGG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GGG five years ago would be worth approximately $10,772 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GGG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GGG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.