Generac Holdings Inc
Generac Holdings Inc operates in the Electrical Equipment industry within the Industrials sector, generating revenue through the sale of power generation products.
Business. Generac Holdings Inc operates in the Electrical Equipment industry within the Industrials sector, generating revenue through the sale of power generation products.
Analyst recommendations
21 analysts · consensus BuyAt a glance
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- Company
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
- Congressional trades
- CongressJulie Johnson — Generac Holdlings Inc. Common2025-04-01 · Democrat · TX · Sale · $1,001 - $15,000
Pre-earnings brief
Generac Holdings Inc (GNRC.O) has seen its AI analysis narrative revised, marking the most material update to its profile. This modification suggests a shift in the underlying thesis or interpretation of the company's current standing, though specific details of the narrative change are not provided in the available data. Concurrently, the company's risk assessment framework has been populated with new classifications. Dilution risk is now categorized as "low," while liquidity risk is assessed as "medium." These new fields provide a clearer, albeit preliminary, view of the financial risks associated with the stock, moving from undefined to specific risk levels. On the classification front, both the activity and economic sector taxonomy fields have been updated to "Unclassified." This change, rated as medium severity, indicates that while the system has processed these fields, it has not yet assigned a definitive sector or activity label to Generac Holdings Inc. The company remains listed in one index and has 36 top holders, with no reported changes to officer or analyst counts. The combination of a revised narrative and newly defined risk metrics offers investors updated, though still partially unclassified, insights into Generac's current financial posture.
Signals & dispatch
Composite-score breakdown
Synthesis
Generac Holdings Inc operates in the Electrical Equipment industry within the Industrials sector, generating revenue through the sale of power generation products.
Generac Holdings maintains a capital structure characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, indicating moderate leverage relative to its equity base of $2.63 billion. The company holds $341.4 million in cash and equivalents against $1.19 billion in long-term debt, resulting in a negative net cash position. Liquidity is assessed as medium risk, supported by an operating cash flow of $438.0 million which exceeds capital expenditures of $169.9 million, generating positive free cash flow. The current ratio is not explicitly provided, but the balance sheet shows total liabilities of $2.93 billion against total assets of $5.57 billion.
Profitability metrics indicate a gross profit of $1.61 billion on revenue of $4.21 billion, yielding a gross margin of approximately 38.3%. Operating income stands at $289.2 million, while net income is $159.6 million, resulting in a net margin of roughly 3.8%. Return on equity is 6.06% and return on assets is 2.86%, reflecting modest returns on the capital employed. Without cohort median data for direct comparison, these returns must be evaluated against the broader industrials sector norms, where capital-intensive equipment manufacturers often target higher ROE thresholds.
Segment and geographic revenue mix data is absent from the available input, preventing a detailed analysis of revenue concentration or regional exposure. The company’s activity is broadly defined within the Electrical Equipment industry, suggesting a diversified product line within that vertical.
Historical period data for revenue and net income trends is not provided, limiting the ability to assess growth trajectory or cyclicality. The latest normalized period shows revenue of $4.21 billion, but without prior period comparisons, year-over-year growth rates cannot be calculated.
Risk assessment highlights medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk. A key flag notes that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, which may constrain financial flexibility during periods of tight credit markets. The basic and diluted shares outstanding are identical at 59.28 million, indicating no significant dilutive securities currently impacting the share count.
Recent observations include analyst estimates with a mean price target of $279.96 and a median of $280.00, suggesting the current market price of $287.00 is slightly above consensus expectations. The mean recommendation is 2.00, indicating a buy rating, with 7 strong buys, 7 buys, and 7 holds. No specific filing, news, or transcript events are detailed beyond the system trigger for refusal recovery.
Generac Holdings Inc (GNRC.O) has seen its AI analysis narrative revised, marking the most material update to its profile. This modification suggests a shift in the underlying thesis or interpretation of the company's current standing, though specific details of the narrative change are not provided in the available data. Concurrently, the company's risk assessment framework has been populated with new classifications. Dilution risk is now categorized as "low," while liquidity risk is assessed as "medium." These new fields provide a clearer, albeit preliminary, view of the financial risks associated with the stock, moving from undefined to specific risk levels. On the classification front, both the activity and economic sector taxonomy fields have been updated to "Unclassified." This change, rated as medium severity, indicates that while the system has processed these fields, it has not yet assigned a definitive sector or activity label to Generac Holdings Inc. The company remains listed in one index and has 36 top holders, with no reported changes to officer or analyst counts. The combination of a revised narrative and newly defined risk metrics offers investors updated, though still partially unclassified, insights into Generac's current financial posture.
- Generac Holdings trades at a high valuation multiple with a P/E of 106.62 and EV/EBITDA of 61.77, implying significant growth expectations or premium pricing.
- The company maintains a conservative debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, but carries a negative net cash position due to $1.19 billion in long-term debt.
- Profitability is modest with a 6.06% ROE and 2.86% ROA, driven by a 38.3% gross margin and 3.8% net margin.
- Analyst sentiment is positive with a mean recommendation of 2.00, though the current price exceeds the mean target of $279.96.
- Dilution risk is low, with basic and diluted shares outstanding being identical at 59.28 million.
Bull / Bear case
Generated · model-assistedAnalysts project 38.6% upside to a mean price target of $280, reflecting strong buy consensus from 21 analysts.
Cash conversion of 2.75 ranks in the top quartile, significantly exceeding the cohort median of 1.2.
Low leverage band with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46 and interest coverage of 4.09 supports financial stability.
Revenue CAGR of 3.0% over four years indicates modest but positive long-term top-line growth trajectory.
Capex to revenue ratio of 4.04% is best-in-class compared to the cohort median of negative 3.74%.
Medium liquidity and credit risk flags suggest potential vulnerabilities in the company's short-term financial health.
In focus — financials by report
Revenue $1.06B, +12,4% YoY; Operating income +40,2% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $1.06B, +12,4% YoY
- ▍Operating income +40,2% YoY
- ▍Net income +67,1% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +67,6% YoY
- ▍Net margin 6.9%
Revenue $1.09B, −11,6% YoY; Operating income −104,7% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $1.09B, −11,6% YoY
- ▍Operating income −104,7% YoY
- ▍Net income −120,9% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −129,7% YoY
- ▍Net margin -2.2%
Revenue $1.11B, −5,0% YoY; Operating income −37,8% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $1.11B, −5,0% YoY
- ▍Operating income −37,8% YoY
- ▍Net income −41,8% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −26,8% YoY
- ▍Net margin 5.9%
Revenue $1.06B, +6,3% YoY; Operating income +8,3% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $1.06B, +6,3% YoY
- ▍Operating income +8,3% YoY
- ▍Net income +25,2% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −12,1% YoY
- ▍Net margin 7.0%
Revenue $942.1M; Operating income $83.6M.
- ▍Revenue $942.1M
- ▍Operating income $83.6M
- ▍Net margin 4.7%
Revenue $1.23B; Operating income $198.0M.
- ▍Revenue $1.23B
- ▍Operating income $198.0M
- ▍Net margin 9.5%
Revenue $1.17B; Operating income $163.8M.
- ▍Revenue $1.17B
- ▍Operating income $163.8M
- ▍Net margin 9.7%
Revenue $998.2M; Operating income $103.2M.
- ▍Revenue $998.2M
- ▍Operating income $103.2M
- ▍Net margin 5.9%
Revenue $4.21B, −2,0% YoY; Operating income −45,9% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $4.21B, −2,0% YoY
- ▍Operating income −45,9% YoY
- ▍Net income −49,6% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −47,1% YoY
- ▍Net margin 3.8%
Revenue $4.30B, +6,8% YoY; Operating income +37,7% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $4.30B, +6,8% YoY
- ▍Operating income +37,7% YoY
- ▍Net income +47,4% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +38,2% YoY
- ▍Net margin 7.4%
Revenue $4.02B, −11,9% YoY; Operating income −31,4% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $4.02B, −11,9% YoY
- ▍Operating income −31,4% YoY
- ▍Net income −46,3% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −46,8% YoY
- ▍Net margin 5.3%
Revenue $4.56B, +22,1% YoY; Operating income −21,9% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $4.56B, +22,1% YoY
- ▍Operating income −21,9% YoY
- ▍Net income −27,4% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −11,1% YoY
- ▍Net margin 8.8%
Valuation TTM
Revenue by segment
Business relationships
Supply chain
Peer comparison
Market position
Stress test
Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 9,00 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 4,9B USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 645,2M USD |
Options
Short squeeze
Earnings-call key lines
Consensus distribution
sell-side coverageEstimate revisions
consensus EPS · 26-week trendSell-side observations
Themes
ESG
Risk factors
- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Benchmarks vs cohort
Corporate actions / M&A
FX exposure
Comparable transactions
Derivatives & instruments
Derivative transactions
- President Generac Home · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 100 @ $119,54exercise · 2026-07-06
- President Generac Home · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 150 @ $119,54exercise · 2026-07-06
- President Generac Home · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 150 @ $119,54exercise · 2026-06-05
- President Generac Home · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 100 @ $119,54exercise · 2026-06-05
- EVP, GC, Corp. Secretary · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockAcquired 2 020 @ $228,14grant · 2026-03-01
- President Domestic C&I · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockAcquired 2 020 @ $228,14grant · 2026-03-01
- President Energy Technology · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockAcquired 2 020 @ $228,14grant · 2026-03-01
- President Consumer Power · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockAcquired 2 020 @ $228,14grant · 2026-03-01
- Chief Financial Officer · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockAcquired 3 534 @ $228,14grant · 2026-03-01
- Director, Chief Executive Officer · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockAcquired 14 135 @ $228,14grant · 2026-03-01
- President Energy Technology · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 1 040 @ $119,54exercise · 2026-02-25
- Chief Financial Officer · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 24 362 @ $40,12exercise · 2026-02-25
- Director, Chief Executive Officer · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 109 052 @ $33,23exercise · 2026-02-13
Actions
Ask Handelsavisen
- Market data
- Market data cache
- Issuer disclosures
- Public news
- Earnings transcripts
- Consensus estimates
- ESG data
- Reference data
- Capex To Revenuecapital_expenditure / revenue
- Ev To Revenueenterprise_value / revenue
- Market Capmarket_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
- Debt To Equity(short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
- Return On Equitynet_income / total_equity
- Return On Assetsnet_income / total_assets
- GENERAC HOLDINGS INC. Market data — financials · 2026-06-25
- ha_refusal_refire fired on GNRC.O · 2026-06-25
- Generac Holdings Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-06-25
- Generac Holdings Inc Market data — ESG · 2026-06-25
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,11 %$203M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,07 %$102M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,07 %$447M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,04 %$67M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,04 %$183M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$91M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$68M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2022-09-300,02 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$122M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$297M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$101M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$35M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$48M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$426M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$103M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,01 %$898M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,01 %$500M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$58M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$14M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$50M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$41M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$154M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,01 %$29M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$35M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$13M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$49M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$11M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$16M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$5M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$8M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$6M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$6M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
Insider activity
- President Generac Home · Common StockSold 100 @ $256,00$26K · 2026-07-06
- President Generac Home · Common StockSold 200 @ $256,00$51K · 2026-07-06
- President Generac Home · Common StockOther 150 @ $119,54$18K · 2026-07-06
- President Generac Home · Common StockSold 150 @ $256,00$38K · 2026-07-06
- President Generac Home · Common StockOther 100 @ $119,54$12K · 2026-07-06
- Director, Chief Executive Officer · Common StockSold 5 000 @ $288,05$1,4M · 2026-07-01
- President Generac Home · Common StockOther 100 @ $119,54$12K · 2026-06-05
- President Generac Home · Common StockSold 200 @ $272,26$54K · 2026-06-05
- President Generac Home · Common StockOther 150 @ $119,54$18K · 2026-06-05
- President Generac Home · Common StockSold 150 @ $272,26$41K · 2026-06-05
- President Generac Home · Common StockSold 100 @ $272,26$27K · 2026-06-05
- Director, Chief Executive Officer · Common StockSold 5 000 @ $272,18$1,4M · 2026-06-01
- Director · Common StockOther 699 @ $257,83$180K · 2026-05-01
- Director · Common StockOther 796 @ $257,83$205K · 2026-05-01
- Director, Chief Executive Officer · Common StockSold 5 000 @ $260,02$1,3M · 2026-05-01
- Director · Common StockOther 699 @ $257,83$180K · 2026-05-01
- Director · Common StockOther 699 @ $257,83$180K · 2026-05-01
- Director · Common StockOther 699 @ $257,83$180K · 2026-05-01
- Director · Common StockOther 699 @ $257,83$180K · 2026-05-01
- Director · Common StockOther 820 @ $257,83$211K · 2026-05-01
- Director · Common StockOther 825 @ $257,83$213K · 2026-05-01
- Director, Chief Executive Officer · Common StockSold 5 000 @ $199,81$999K · 2026-04-01
- Director, Chief Executive Officer · Common StockSold 5 000 @ $216,95$1,1M · 2026-03-05
- Chief Financial Officer · Common StockOther 433 @ $228,14$99K · 2026-03-01
- President Consumer Power · Common StockOther 1 096 · 2026-03-01
Short positioning
Geographic breakdown
Intel & risk
4 tracked-field change(s) detected vs prior analysis; max severity: medium.
- Dilution risk— → lowlow
- Liquidity risk— → mediumlow
- Activity— → Unclassifiedmedium
- Economic sector— → Unclassifiedmedium
- Narrative— → —medium
- Business summary— → —medium
- Conclusion— → —medium
- Key takeaways— → —medium
Evidence & claims
From filings & derived data- Revenue (annual): USD 4.21BUnknown
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD 199.06MUnknown
- Interest expense (annual): USD 70.7MUnknown
- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 3Unknown
- Operating cash flow (annual): USD 437.98MUnknown
- Capex (annual): USD 169.85MUnknown
- Total operating expenses (annual): USD 1.32BUnknown
- Long-term debt (annual): USD 1.19BUnknown
- Current liabilities (annual): USD 1.22BUnknown
- Gross profit (annual): USD 1.61BUnknown
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 3Unknown
- Total assets (annual): USD 5.57BUnknown
- Operating income (annual): USD 289.19MUnknown
- R&D expense (annual): USD 243.47MUnknown
- Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 2.63BUnknown
- Cost of revenue (annual): USD 2.6BUnknown
- Current assets (annual): USD 2.46BUnknown
- Net income (annual): USD 161.4MUnknown
- Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 341.41MUnknown
- Total liabilities (annual): USD 2.93BUnknown
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 12.4%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): 3.8%Derived (calculated)
- Gross margin (FY 2025-12-31): 38.3%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 6.1%Derived (calculated)