Graco Executive Peter O'Shea Sells $11.3M in GGG Stock — Exits to Zero Shares
Peter O'Shea, a Graco executive, has sold $11.3M in GGG stock across 69 transactions and now holds zero shares after a February 2026 exercise-and-sell.
Peter O'Shea, an executive at industrial manufacturer Graco (GGG), has sold $11.3 million in company stock across 69 transactions — and his February 2026 trade left him with zero shares.
The Numbers
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Career Sell Value | $11.3M |
| Career Buy Value | $0 |
| Total Transactions | 69 |
| Last Transaction | 2026-02-02 |
| Shares Remaining | 0 |
Recent Activity
| Date | Type | Shares | Price | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | Sell | 8,820 | $88.0960 | $777K |
| 2024-12-03 | Sell | 15,000 | $91.0636 | $1.4M |
On February 2, 2026, O'Shea exercised 8,820 options at $23.85 and immediately sold all shares at $88.10, netting approximately $777K. This final exercise-and-sell brought his holdings to exactly zero.
What It Means
O'Shea's complete exit from Graco follows a pattern seen in several recent insider exits — exercising the last batch of options and selling everything in one transaction. His 69-transaction history suggests steady monetization over his tenure, culminating in a clean break with no retained equity.
Graco manufactures fluid handling equipment for construction, manufacturing, and industrial applications. GGG has been a consistent performer, with shares rising from $24 (O'Shea's exercise price) to $88+ — a 3.7x return. His willingness to exit entirely despite the stock's strong trajectory may reflect retirement or departure rather than a bearish view.
What to Watch
- Whether O'Shea's departure signals broader executive turnover at Graco
- GGG share price reaction to insider exit disclosure
- Graco's industrial segment demand amid manufacturing trends
- Other GGG insider activity for context on conviction levels
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