Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC)

Generac Holdings, Inc. (GNRC) stock has experienced significant movement in the past six months, with its price increasing by 63.89%. In Q3 2025, the company reported profit and sales below expectations, leading to lowered financial guidance due to decreased residential product sales. In Q4 2025, Generac reported a net loss due to a legal settlement and decreased net sales, although C&I product sales increased. In January 2026, Generac acquired a new manufacturing facility to expand its C&I product manufacturing. In Q1 2026, Generac delivered strong results, beating analyst estimates and raising its full-year revenue outlook. In April 2026, Generac partnered with CPower to expand access to Distributed Energy Resources (DER) technologies. In May 2026, Wall Street Zen upgraded Generac's rating, and several analysts raised their price targets.

Demand for Generac's residential generators exhibits seasonality tied to power outage activity, increasing during extreme weather events. Periods with weaker power outage activity can lead to softer demand. The company anticipates weather-driven seasonality to continue influencing residential sales, while growth in residential energy technology products and C&I product sales can help offset softer seasonal demand.

Generac Holdings, Inc. is an American designer, manufacturer, and distributor of energy technology solutions globally, operating within the Industrials sector. Its product portfolio includes generators, energy storage systems, energy management and smart home solutions, outdoor power equipment, and other related products.

Generac Holdings, Inc. is headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin, U.S., with manufacturing facilities across Wisconsin and internationally in Mexico, Europe, Asia, and South America. In 2020, approximately 86% of Generac's revenues were generated from domestic markets, with 14% from international sales. The company distributes its products globally through a broad network of dealers, distributors, retailers, e-commerce partners, wholesalers, installers, and direct sales.

Generac has a long-standing reputation as a trusted brand in backup power solutions, with over 65 years of experience and various accolades. However, a $104.5 million provision for the settlement of a legal matter related to its portable generator products impacted its financial performance and potentially its reputation in the past year.

Generac Holdings, Inc. is predominantly owned by institutional shareholders, who hold approximately 94.43% of the company. Insiders own about 64.97% of Generac Holdings, with Stephen McKenna being the largest individual shareholder.