Generac (GNRC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Generac Holdings Inc. is a leading manufacturer of backup power generation products and energy management solutions serving residential, commercial, industrial and mobile markets worldwide. Founded in 1959 by Robert Kern and headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin, the company pioneered the use of gasoline-powered generators for home standby applications. Over the decades, Generac has expanded its product portfolio to address evolving customer needs for reliable and sustainable power across various settings, from single-family homes to large-scale data centers and critical infrastructure.

The company’s core offerings include standby generators, portable generators, commercial and industrial power systems, and energy storage solutions. Generac’s home standby generators automatically deliver power during utility outages, while its portable generators provide on-the-go electricity for job sites, outdoor events and recreational use. In recent years, Generac has also invested heavily in clean energy and battery storage technologies, launching its PWRcell energy storage system to integrate solar generation with residential backup power and grid services.

Generac operates a global network of manufacturing facilities, R&D centers and distribution partners. In addition to its Wisconsin headquarters, the company maintains production plants in Europe and Asia, enabling it to serve key international markets in North America, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. Generac’s products are sold through a combination of dedicated sales teams, independent dealers and broad retail channels, including home improvement and electrical wholesalers.

Under the leadership of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Aaron Jagdfeld, who has been with the company since 1997 and assumed the CEO role in 2015, Generac has pursued strategic acquisitions and technological innovation to strengthen its market position. The company emphasizes research and development, continuously enhancing product performance, fuel efficiency and connectivity features. Generac’s management team remains focused on expanding the company’s footprint in renewable energy and smart grid solutions while maintaining its reputation for quality and reliability in backup power.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $146.91 to $151.00
• 50-Day Range: $110.15 to $146.66
• 52-Week Range: $99.50 to $195.94
• Volume: 1.42 million shs
• Average Volume: 863,718 shs
• Market Capitalization: $8.90 billion
• P/E Ratio: 26.26
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $169.17
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Generac Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Generac scored higher than 79% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 72nd out of 181 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Generac has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.65, and is based on 13 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Generac has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 11.63%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Generac are expected to grow by 11.63% in the coming year, from $8.00 to $8.93 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Generac is 26.26, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.21.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Generac is 26.26, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 24.68.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Generac has a PEG Ratio of 1.29. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Generac has a P/B Ratio of 3.59. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.89% of the float of Generac has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Generac has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Generac has recently increased by 7.53%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Generac does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Generac does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Environmental Score: -2.45

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.89% of the float of Generac has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Generac has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Generac has recently increased by 7.53%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.19

News Sentiment

Generac has a news sentiment score of 1.19. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.63 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for Generac this week, compared to 13 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

8 people have searched for GNRC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 14% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

8 people have added Generac to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 14% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Generac insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.70% of the stock of Generac is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

84.04% of the stock of Generac is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

GNRC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have GNRC shares performed this year?

Generac's stock was trading at $155.05 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, GNRC shares have decreased by 2.8% and is now trading at $150.72.
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How were Generac's earnings last quarter?

Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:GNRC) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April, 30th. The technology company reported $1.26 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.99 by $0.27. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 5.9% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Generac have any subsidiaries?

Generac subsidiaries include ENBALA Power Networks, Pika Energy Inc., Neurio Technology ULC, Selmec Industrial Equipment, Motortech GmbH, Tower Light, Captiva Energy Solutions Private Limited, and more.

Who are Generac's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Generac include Harbor Investment Advisory LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Aaron Jagdfeld, York A Ragen, Patrick John Forsythe, Erik Wilde, Rajendra Kumar Kanuru, Robert D Dixon and Nam Tran Nguyen.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Generac?

Shares of GNRC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Generac own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Generac investors own include IDEXX Laboratories (IDXX), Tesla (TSLA), Broadcom (AVGO), Applied Materials (AMAT), ASML (ASML), HubSpot (HUBS) and CrowdStrike (CRWD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/30/2025
• Today: 7/02/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: MACH - GENL INDL
• Sub-Industry: Electrical Components & Equipment
• Current Symbol: NYSE:GNRC
• CIK: 1474735
• Web: www.generac.com
• Phone: (262) 544-4811
• Fax: 302-636-5454
• Employees: 9,239
• Year Founded: 1959

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $169.17
• High Stock Price Target: $205.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $127.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +12.9%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.65
• Research Coverage: 20 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $5.74
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 26.06
• Forward P/E Ratio: 18.72
• P/E Growth: 1.29
• Net Income: $325.26 million
• Net Margins: 7.68%
• Pretax Margin: 9.88%
• Return on Equity: 18.90%
• Return on Assets: 9.00%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.48
• Current Ratio: 1.97
• Quick Ratio: 0.89

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $4.30 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.06
• Cash Flow: $10.78 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 13.89
• Book Value: $41.98 per share
• Price / Book: 3.57

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 59,080,000
• Free Float: 57,487,000
• Market Cap: $8.85 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.72