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GNRC·Generac Holdings Inc.

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+. (+.%)
High
$279.00
Open
$272.00
Market Cap
15.90B
52W High
$276.80
Low
$270.21
P. Close
$270.14
P/E
84.16
52W Low
$118.09
Fwd P/E
24.35
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
95
BUY
News Sentiment
83
BULLISH
Generac Holdings (GNRC) has recently crossed above its 20-day moving average, a technical indicator that may signal a positive shift in short-term momentum. This development suggests a potential improvement in investor sentiment, and traders will be watching to see if this trend is sustained. The crossover warrants observation for follow-through in the coming trading days.
Earnings Summary
Generac Holdings Inc. is a global provider of energy technology solutions, specializing in backup power generation and energy management, with a core business in residential and commercial generators, complemented by smart home energy devices and battery storage. Operating within the Industrials sector, specifically in Specialty Industrial Machinery, Generac addresses critical power needs and the expanding smart home energy market. Examining recent performance, Generac's Q1 2026 saw actual EPS of $1.80 against an estimate of $1.33, and revenue of $1.06 billion against an estimate of $1.05 billion, indicating a positive start to the year. This follows a Q4 2025 where actual EPS was $1.61, missing the estimate of $1.80, and revenue of $1.09 billion missed the estimate of $1.18 billion. The prior two quarters, Q2 2025 and Q3 2025, showed actual EPS of $1.65 and $1.83 respectively, beating estimates of $1.32 and missing $2.20, with revenues of $1.06 billion and $1.11 billion respectively. Historically, Generac has demonstrated a mixed beat/miss pattern in recent quarters, with three EPS misses in the last four reported quarters (Q3 2025, Q4 2025, Q4 2024 actual EPS of $2.80 beat estimate of $2.53). Revenue trends have also been inconsistent, with misses in Q4 2025 and Q3 2025, though Q1 2026 showed a slight revenue beat. Recent news highlights a positive analyst upgrade from Jefferies to 'Buy' with a $302 price target, driven by the expectation of significant data center contracts due to AI infrastructure growth and the demand for reliable backup power, specifically mentioning Generac's Baudouin engines. This upgrade follows a technical indicator showing the stock crossing above its 20-day moving average, suggesting improved short-term momentum. Looking ahead, investors will be watching for Generac's ability to secure these anticipated data center contracts and capitalize on the AI infrastructure boom, as well as sustained positive technical momentum and continued revenue performance against analyst expectations in upcoming quarters.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.78$1.18$1.58$1.98$2.38Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$2.00 - -
Q1'26$1.33$1.80+35.5%
Q4'25$1.80$1.61-10.8%
Q3'25$2.20$1.83-16.7%
Q2'25$1.32$1.65+24.6%
Q1'25$0.97$1.26+30.4%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$903M$988M$1.1B$1.2B$1.2BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.2B - -
Q1'26$1.1B$1.1B+0.7%
Q4'25$1.2B$1.1B-7.8%
Q3'25 - $1.1B -
Q2'25 - $1.1B -
Q1'25 - $942M -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

GNRC Stock Snapshot

GNRC is currently trading at $272.96, giving Generac Holdings Inc. a market cap of 15.90B and a P/E ratio of 84.2. Today's range spans $270.21–$279.00, with shares opening at $272.00 and moving up $2.82 (1.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 95/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 83/100.

Over the past year GNRC has traded between $118.09 and $276.80 - the current price is +131.1% off the 52-week low and -1.4% from the high.

What GNRC has right now - BUY signal, 95/100 technical score, bullish sentiment at 83/100, price $272.96 (near 52-week highs) - is the profile that shows up in screens looking for Industrials growth stories with technical confirmation. (P/E: 84.2) At 15.90B in capitalization, the risk/reward of a setup like this is often better than in mega-cap peers where the same signal translates to a smaller percentage move. Range: $118.09–$276.80.

What makes GNRC's BUY setup (95/100) particularly actionable at 15.90B in Industrials capitalization is the scale-to-move ratio: large enough to feature on institutional mandates but not so large that the percentage upside is already compressed by index inertia. At $272.96 (near 52-week highs in $118.09–$276.80), with sentiment running bullish at 83/100, the setup rewards conviction-sized positioning more than it does speculative small bets.

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