Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Sep 5, 2026

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Data-center demand catalyst stack includes a global supply agreement with a hyperscale data-center operator, Belvidere capacity expansion, raised 2026 sales growth guidance, and about 18% 21-day momentum.

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Idea window: 6/22/2026 – 6/29/2026Sector: Industrials

AI Analyst Overview

Last Price
$186.99
Market Cap
$11.01B
1D Return
+2.93%
YTD Return
+37.12%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
42.4
P/B
3.8
P/S
2.5
EV/EBITDA
22.3
Div Yield
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Fundamental Analysis

6.0

Key Financial Insights: • Margin Expansion • Positive Cash Flow • Elevated Leverage GNRC delivered sharply improved quarterly margins and cash flow with solid liquidity, but high valuation, sizable debt and inventory, and low full-year returns warrant caution.

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Price Behavior

3.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Last-month decline • Oversold rebound • Key resistance Support Level: $180–$181 Resistance Level: $197–$202 GNRC is in a weak last-month downtrend, but its oversold bounce from $180–181 could support a tactical rebound if it reclaims $197–202; otherwise, downside risk remains.

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Sentiment & News

6.0

Key News Insights: • New Institutional Stakes • Analyst Upside Target • Post-Earnings Momentum Generac attracted significant institutional buying alongside analyst-indicated upside, supporting a constructive outlook despite valuation-target uncertainty.

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AI Summary

6.0
Neutral

GNRC's investment case now hinges on converting its expanding data-center/C&I backlog into sustained revenue and free cash flow, which could justify its premium valuation, but investors should wait for proof of backlog conversion and inventory normalization given elevated debt, working-capital risk, and still-weak share momentum.

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AI summary updated 6 days ago

Description

Generac Holdings Inc. designs, manufactures and sells power generation equipment, energy storage systems and related components for residential, light commercial and industrial customers worldwide. Its product portfolio spans home standby and portable generators, commercial and industrial units, mobile energy solutions, components and monitoring systems, plus aftermarket parts and consumer outdoor power equipment. The company distributes through independent dealers, distributors, national and regional retailers, e-commerce partners, wholesalers and direct sales; it was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Idea History

DateCloseTickerCompanySummaryStatusP/L
Jun 22Jun 29GNRCGenerac Holdings Inc.
Data-center demand catalyst stack includes a global supply agreement with a hyperscale data-center operator, Belvidere capacity expansion, raised 2026 sales growth guidance, and about 18% 21-day momentum.
Closed-4.0%
Apr 30May 7GNRCGenerac Holdings Inc.
Q1 beat expectations, sales growth improved, operating leverage expanded, and management raised FY2026 guidance. Data-center demand, rising backlog, the Enercon acquisition, and the CPower partnership support the catalyst stack, with the stock up about 29% over 21 trading days.
Closed+2.9%
Feb 13Feb 20GNRCGenerac Holdings Inc.
Data‑center/C&I generator backlog (> $300M expected to ship in 2026), a new large‑gen facility, and rotation into power/AI‑infra have driven a ~34% multi‑week rally through key resistance; GNRC’s strong technicals and demand narrative make it a tactical short‑term ‘hot’ idea, provided entries are managed around the 170–175 support zone.
Closed+2.1%
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