Generac (NYSE:GNRC) Price Target Raised to $255.00

Generac (NYSE:GNRC) had its target price boosted by TD Cowen from $220.00 to $255.00 in a research report sent to investors on Thursday, MarketBeat Ratings reports. The brokerage currently has a buy rating on the technology company’s stock.

GNRC has been the subject of several other reports. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Generac in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Citigroup upgraded shares of Generac from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $207.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Canaccord Genuity Group decreased their price objective on shares of Generac from $240.00 to $236.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Needham & Company LLC initiated coverage on shares of Generac in a research report on Monday, January 12th. They set a “buy” rating and a $211.00 price target for the company. Finally, UBS Group decreased their price target on shares of Generac from $220.00 to $215.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Generac presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $220.19.

Generac Trading Up 3.8%

Generac stock opened at $224.02 on Thursday. Generac has a 52 week low of $99.50 and a 52 week high of $229.16. The company has a quick ratio of 1.02, a current ratio of 2.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. The company has a market capitalization of $13.15 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 83.59, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.83 and a beta of 1.85. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $161.49 and a 200 day moving average price of $170.65.

Generac (NYSE:GNRC) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The technology company reported $1.61 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.81 by ($0.20). The company had revenue of $1.09 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.16 billion. Generac had a return on equity of 14.55% and a net margin of 3.79%.Generac’s revenue for the quarter was down 11.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $2.80 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Generac will post 8 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Generac

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Bank of Montreal Can raised its position in Generac by 1,141.1% in the 4th quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 695,600 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $94,859,000 after purchasing an additional 639,551 shares in the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. lifted its position in Generac by 40.9% in the second quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 1,992,447 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $285,338,000 after acquiring an additional 577,933 shares during the last quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA boosted its position in shares of Generac by 127.0% in the 4th quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 959,337 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $130,825,000 after purchasing an additional 536,732 shares during the period. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in Generac in the 4th quarter valued at $68,590,000. Finally, Robeco Schweiz AG purchased a new stake in shares of Generac in the fourth quarter valued at about $51,020,000. 84.04% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Generac News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Generac this week:

• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat explains the rally as investors prioritizing Generac’s role supplying backup power to hyperscale data centers and AI infrastructure; management cited pilot programs with major hyperscalers, a roughly $400M industrial backlog, capacity expansion and a $500M buyback program that underpin the 2026 outlook. Generac Stock Rallies: Why AI Matters More Than Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage noting the “data center pivot” as the main driver for the stock’s recent surge — market is re-pricing GNRC from a weather-driven residential story to a commercial/industrial infrastructure play. Generac’s Data Center Pivot Fuels 57% Rally Despite Q4 Earnings Miss
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades/price-target raises are supporting the move: TD Cowen raised its target to $255 and kept a Buy stance, signaling upside to the new data‑center narrative. Generac price target raised by TD Cowen
• Neutral Sentiment: Some sell‑side notes are more cautious or mixed — Guggenheim reiterated a Neutral rating, reflecting differing views on how quickly C&I growth will offset residential weakness. Generac’s (GNRC) “Neutral” Rating Reiterated at Guggenheim
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst roundups and Q4 deep dives highlight the mix: strong backlog and commercial momentum vs. residential headwinds and a one‑off settlement; these pieces help investors parse whether 2026 guidance is achievable. GNRC Q4 Deep Dive: Data Center Momentum and Residential Headwinds Shape Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Concrete near-term headwinds: Q4 results missed expectations (revenue ~$1.09B vs. ~$1.16B est.; adj. EPS $1.61 vs. $1.81 est.) and residential sales fell ~23% as weather‑driven demand softened. Generac (NYSE:GNRC) Misses Q4 CY2025 Sales Expectations
• Negative Sentiment: The company recorded a $104.5M product‑liability provision that produced a GAAP net loss for the quarter — a meaningful one‑time charge that reduced near‑term earnings despite removing legal uncertainty going forward. Generac Stock Rallies: Why AI Matters More Than Earnings

Generac Company Profile

Generac Holdings Inc (NYSE: GNRC) is a leading manufacturer of backup power generation products for residential, commercial and industrial applications. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of standby and portable generators, transfer switches and power management systems designed to provide reliable electricity during power outages and other critical situations. With an emphasis on innovation, Generac has expanded its offerings to include clean energy technologies such as battery storage and integrated solar-plus-storage systems.

Generac’s product lineup addresses a broad range of customer needs.