Generac is transitioning from a hurricane-driven generator provider to a critical AI data center infrastructure supplier, warranting a buy rating. GNRC's expanding Commercial & Industrial segment, now 43% of sales, is fueled by a $700M+ data center backlog and a major hyperscale supply agreement. Rising AI-driven power demand and under-penetrated residential markets create multi-year growth tailwinds, with management raising 2026 guidance to mid-to-high-teens sales growth.
Power consumption is the hardest physical limit on artificial intelligence (AI) scaling. As tech giants race to build the next generation of power-hungry data centers, a legacy manufacturer known for residential backup generators has executed a brilliant strategic pivot.
Generac CEO Aaron Jagdfeld joins ‘Squawk on the Street' to discuss the company's global supply agreement to provide generators to a major hyperscaler, how the deal could transform the business, and more.
After reaching an important support level, Generac Holdings (GNRC) could be a good stock pick from a technical perspective. GNRC surpassed resistance at the 20-day moving average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend.
Shares of Generac Holdings (GNRC) surged on Friday after Jefferies upgraded the backup power equipment maker, citing growing momentum in AI-driven data center infrastructure demand and increasing traction for the company's Baudouin engines among hyperscale operators. Generac shares climbed 9% after Jefferies raised its rating on the stock to Buy from Hold and increased its price target to $302 from $239.
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Generac delivered a strong quarter, beating on both revenue and earnings, with net earnings up 65% and a $700M order backlog. I maintain a hold rating on GNRC, citing both attractive AI/data center-driven upside and accumulating downside risk after a 95% share price rally. GNRC's residential segment remains core, but macro risks—especially potential demand destruction from geopolitical shocks—temper enthusiasm for new positions.
Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Generac Holdings (GNRC) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.8 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.33 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.26 per share a year ago.
GNRC heads into Q1 earnings with rising data center demand, strong backlog growth and expectations of a residential rebound shaping its 2026 outlook.