Generac (NYSE:GNRC) Stock Rating Upgraded by TD Cowen

Generac (NYSE:GNRC) was upgraded by equities researchers at TD Cowen to a “strong-buy” rating in a note issued to investors on Monday, Zacks reports.

A number of other research firms also recently weighed in on GNRC. Citigroup decreased their target price on shares of Generac from $300.00 to $232.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, September 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on shares of Generac from $261.00 to $265.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, September 18th. Stephens reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $335.00 price objective on shares of Generac in a research note on Thursday, September 17th. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Generac in a research report on Friday, September 25th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and set a $283.00 target price on shares of Generac in a research note on Thursday, September 17th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $290.45.

Generac Trading Up 4.1%

NYSE GNRC opened at $223.95 on Monday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $201.57 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $226.42. Generac has a 12 month low of $134.80 and a 12 month high of $296.44. The firm has a market capitalization of $13.22 billion, a PE ratio of 51.60, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.83 and a beta of 1.91. The company has a current ratio of 2.04, a quick ratio of 1.00 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43.

Generac (NYSE:GNRC) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The technology company reported $2.91 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.01 by $0.90. The company had revenue of $1.17 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.18 billion. Generac had a return on equity of 17.83% and a net margin of 5.82%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 10.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.65 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect that Generac will post 9.82 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Generac

In other news, insider Kyle Raabe sold 603 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, October 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $212.57, for a total transaction of $128,179.71. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 9,966 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,118,472.62. This represents a 5.71% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Aaron Jagdfeld sold 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $206.00, for a total value of $1,030,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 544,528 shares in the company, valued at approximately $112,172,768. This represents a 0.91% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 17,892 shares of company stock valued at $3,537,353. Company insiders own 2.40% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Nicollet Investment Management Inc. increased its stake in shares of Generac by 0.7% during the 4th quarter. Nicollet Investment Management Inc. now owns 7,734 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $1,055,000 after purchasing an additional 50 shares during the last quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC lifted its stake in Generac by 32.9% in the first quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 218 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $43,000 after purchasing an additional 54 shares during the last quarter. Essential Partners LLC lifted its stake in Generac by 57.0% in the first quarter. Essential Partners LLC now owns 168 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 61 shares during the last quarter. Oarsman Capital Inc. grew its holdings in Generac by 4.3% during the second quarter. Oarsman Capital Inc. now owns 1,492 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $437,000 after purchasing an additional 61 shares during the period. Finally, Arizona State Retirement System increased its position in Generac by 0.4% in the second quarter. Arizona State Retirement System now owns 16,190 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $4,741,000 after buying an additional 64 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 84.04% of the company’s stock.

Generac News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Generac this week:

• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen upgraded Generac to “strong buy,” providing a positive signal for investor sentiment and reflecting confidence in the company’s growth outlook. Generac Stock Moved Up to Strong-Buy by TD Cowen
• Positive Sentiment: Generac’s commercial and industrial business is gaining momentum: data-center demand has reportedly driven 29% sales growth in the segment and supported an improved 2026 outlook. The company’s major Amazon-related opportunity further strengthens the growth narrative. Can Generac Turn C&I Business Momentum Into a Durable Revenue Engine?
• Positive Sentiment: Expectations for another earnings beat are supporting the stock. Zacks cited Generac’s strong earnings-surprise history and favorable indicators ahead of its next quarterly report. Will Generac Holdings Beat Estimates Again?
• Neutral Sentiment: Cantor Fitzgerald maintained an “overweight” rating but reduced its price target from $333 to $297, indicating continued long-term upside while acknowledging a more cautious near-term valuation view. Cantor Fitzgerald Issues Forecast for Generac
• Neutral Sentiment: Insider Kyle Raabe sold 603 shares worth approximately $128,180 under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Because the sale was scheduled in advance and represents only a small reduction in holdings, it is unlikely to materially alter the investment thesis. SEC Insider Trading Filing
• Negative Sentiment: Key risks include softer residential demand, tariff volatility and potential margin pressure as Generac’s sales mix shifts toward commercial customers. After a roughly 58% year-to-date advance, investors may also demand continued strong execution. Generac Surges 58% Year to Date

Generac Company Profile

Generac Holdings Inc is an energy technology company that designs and manufactures power generation equipment, energy storage systems and other products intended to provide backup and distributed energy solutions. Its offerings serve residential, commercial, industrial and other users seeking standby power, portable power or greater control over energy use.

The company’s product portfolio includes home standby generators, portable generators, commercial and industrial generators, mobile power equipment, engines and related transfer switches and controls.