Is GNRC Worth Buying as Data Center Growth Tests Margins and Risk?
Generac's $4.5B data center backlog and attractive earnings valuation support growth prospects, but margin pressure risks warrant caution.
Zacks Investment Research11/5/2026Neutral
GNRC
Generac Holdings IncNYSEINDUSTRIALSSPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$10.43B
P/E Ratio
34.87
EPS
$5.07
Beta
1.84
52W High
$296.44
52W Low
$134.80
50-Day MA
$197.75
200-Day MA
$219.07
Dividend Yield
—
Profit Margin
6.52%
Forward P/E
12.63
PEG Ratio
0.43
About Generac Holdings Inc
Generac Holdings Inc., commonly referred to as Generac, is a Fortune 1000 American manufacturer of backup power generation products for residential, light commercial and industrial markets.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $4.62B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $1.76B |
| EBITDA | $621.23M |
| Operating Margin | 11.70% |
| Return on Equity | 10.60% |
| Return on Assets | 4.24% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $78.83 |
| Book Value | $51.06 |
| Price-to-Book | 3.38 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 2.26 |
| EV/Revenue | 2.442 |
| EV/EBITDA | 16.35 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 63.40% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 16.20% |
| Shares Outstanding | $58.99M |
| Float | $57.94M |
| % Insiders | 1.67% |
| % Institutions | 92.14% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
81.83%
HV 20-Day
70.56%
HV 30-Day
62.61%
HV 60-Day
63.56%
HV Rank
71.8%
Volatility is currently expanding
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($289.22 target)
2
Strong Buy12
Buy7
HoldLatest News
GNRC Drops 15.3% in the Past Month. Is the Selloff a Buying Chance?
Generac Holdings Inc. GNRC has fallen 15.3% over the month even as several operating measures improved. The pullback leaves investors weighing whether stronger earnings and expanding data center demand can support a rebound.
Zacks Investment Research11/5/2026Neutral
GNRC's Amazon Deal Adds $2.4 Billion in Data Center Revenue Visibility
Generac's $2.4 billion Amazon deal boosts data center revenue visibility, but rapid capacity expansion and margin pressures pose challenges.
Zacks Investment Research11/5/2026Neutral
Are Industrial Products Stocks Lagging Generac Holdings (GNRC) This Year?
Here is how Generac Holdings (GNRC) and Murata Manufacturing Inc. (MRAAY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Zacks Investment Research11/5/2026Negative
GNRC Q3 Earnings Call Highlights Data Center Growth and Expansion
Generac's $4.5 billion order backlog, expanding manufacturing capacity and recovering residential sales set the stage for strong growth in 2027.
Zacks Investment Research11/4/2026Positive
Generac: Data Center Orders Boost Earnings Strongly
Generac earns a Buy rating due to surging data center demand, robust order growth, and attractive valuation at 15x 2027 earnings. GNRC's Q3 revenue grew 16% and adjusted EPS rose 38.8%, with the data center order book expanding from $1.6B to $4.5B in three months. Data center segment drives rapid growth but pressures margins; production capacity is scaling to $4B by late 2027, with execution and order visibility for 2028 as key risks.
Seeking Alpha10/29/2026Positive
Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Generac Holdings Inc. ( GNRC ) Q3 2026 Earnings Call October 28, 2026 10:00 AM EDT Company Participants Kris Rosemann - Director of Corporate Finance & Investor Relations Aaron P. Jagdfeld - Chairman, President & CEO York Ragen - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Thomas Moll - Stephens Inc., Research Division Michael Halloran - Robert W.
Seeking Alpha10/28/2026Neutral
What Generac (GNRC) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call
Generac NYSE: GNRC said third-quarter net sales rose 16% year over year to a record $1.29 billion, driven by accelerating data center demand in its commercial and industrial business and a return to growth in residential generator sales.
MarketBeat10/28/2026Positive
Generac Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on C&I Strength, Revenues Miss
GNRC's Q3 earnings beat estimates on robust C&I demand and data center growth, while revenues miss expectations despite a 16% year-over-year increase.
Zacks Investment Research10/28/2026Positive
Generac to Report Q3 Earnings: Should Investors Hold or Fold?
GNRC's Q3 earnings outlook hinges on surging data center demand, while residential weakness and margin pressures warrant caution.
Zacks Investment Research10/26/2026Negative
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Data last updated: 11/7/2026