Graco Inc. reported a 5% increase in third-quarter sales to $543 million, while net earnings rose 13% to $138 million, driven by acquisitions but faced challenges with organic sales.

• Organic sales declined 2%, though acquisitions contributed a significant 6% to overall growth.
• Gross margins remained flat despite higher product costs from tariffs and lower factory volumes.
• Operating earnings as a percentage of sales held steady at 28%, consistent with the prior year.
• Cash provided by operations increased by 12% year-to-date, supported by improved inventory management.
• Contractor segment faced ongoing headwinds from a cautious North American construction market, impacting organic growth.