Generac (GNRC.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 30% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Generac (GNRC.US) – stock price at 216.78 $, August 2026
Generac stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Generac Price Target 2026: Analysts See 32% Upside

The average price target for Generac is $287.13. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 32,45% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Generac overvalued or undervalued?

Generac is currently undervalued with a gap of 32.5% relative to the price target.


The current price is $216.78, which places Generac in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $258.42, and overvalued when the price exceeds $315.84.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Generac, the fair value range lies between $258.42 and $315.84.


See the full price target analysis for Generac →

Analyst Ratings for Generac stock in 2026: Buy

23 analysts cover Generac. The ratings are mixed, with 56.5% Buy, 39.1% Hold and 4.3% Sell. The average price target is $287.13, which gives an upside of 32.5% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (4.00/5)
Strong Buy
12 (52.2%)
Buy
1 (4.3%)
Hold
9 (39.1%)
Strong Sell
1 (4.3%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.00 out of 5 based on 23 analysts

About Generac – Industrimaskiner

Generac laver og sælger udstyr til strømproduktion og energilagring. De tjener primært penge på at levere strømløsninger til private hjem, mindre virksomheder og industrien globalt. Generac er især kendt for deres automatiske standby-generatorer til boliger, som kan levere mellem 7,5kW og 150kW. De sælger også bærbare generatorer og haveudstyr som plæneklippere og højtryksrensere. Inden for grøn energi driver Generac mærkerne PWRcell og PWRview, der fokuserer på lagring. Virksomheden blev grundlagt i 1959 og har siden solgt over to millioner standby-generatorer. Generac sørger for, at folk har strøm, uanset om de er hjemme eller på farten. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Generac

$ 12,9B Market cap
$ 4,4B Revenue
Industrimaskiner Industry
50.14 P/E
2.91 P/S
4.04 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
Industri Sector

What kind of stock is Generac?

Growth stock

Generac is classified as a growth stock with quarterly earnings growth of 92.0% and strong long-term momentum of 0.0%.

Score Overview for Generac

💰 Value Score 35/100 (Low)
⭐ Quality Score 64/100 (High)
🚀 Momentum Score 36/100 (Low)
📊 Total Score 45/100

📈 Valuation

Generac trades at a P/E ratio of 50.1, which is above the market average. The forward P/E is 22.9 (54% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 2.9. The P/B ratio is 4.0. The PEG ratio is 0.81 — below 1.0 suggests the stock is cheap relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Generac has a profit margin of 5.8% (moderate) and an operating margin of 17.9%. Return on equity (ROE) is 9.5%. Return on assets (ROA) is 4.7%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 92.0% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 7 out of 9 — good financial health. Altman Z2 is 4.63 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 104.7% — moderate debt.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 3.32%.

Insider Trading in Generac 2026: The Signal Is mostly negative

In 2026, insiders at Generac have made 20 transactions – split into 11 purchases and 9 sales. On a net basis, insiders took 5,895,653 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Zarcone Dominick P, Morgan Bennett J, LAMPEREUR ANDREW and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is mostly negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold more than they have bought over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 3 purchases and 5 sales. A net 3,792,191 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold considerably more than they have bought. At large companies this can be due to planned sales (10b5-1 plans) and is not necessarily a negative signal.

Across the last 20 transactions: 11 purchases and 9 sales. A net 5,895,653 $ out of the stock.

Latest purchase: Zarcone Dominick P bought 128 shares at 196 $ each on 2026-07-31. The stock has since risen 10.8%.

Latest sale: Jagdfeld Aaron sold 5,000 shares at 195 $ each on 2026-08-03.

Who is buying: Zarcone Dominick P, Morgan Bennett J, LAMPEREUR ANDREW, Ramon David A., Jenkins William D Jr and others.

Who is selling: Jagdfeld Aaron, Taffe Norman P, Wilde Erik.

Latest Insider Trades in Generac (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Generac. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-08-03 Jagdfeld Aaron Sell 5,000 195 974,450
2026-07-31 Zarcone Dominick P Buy 128 196 25,110
2026-07-31 Morgan Bennett J Buy 166 196 32,564
2026-07-31 LAMPEREUR ANDREW Buy 160 196 31,387
2026-07-06 Taffe Norman P Sell 200 256 51,200
2026-07-01 Jagdfeld Aaron Sell 5,000 288 1,440,250
2026-06-05 Taffe Norman P Sell 200 272 54,452
2026-06-01 Jagdfeld Aaron Sell 5,000 272 1,360,900
2026-05-01 Zarcone Dominick P Buy 796 258 205,233
2026-05-01 Ramon David A. Buy 699 258 180,223

Who is buying and selling Generac shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Generac: Zarcone Dominick P, Morgan Bennett J, LAMPEREUR ANDREW, Ramon David A., Jenkins William D Jr and others. In total, 1,619,540 $ was bought across 11 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: Jagdfeld Aaron, Taffe Norman P, Wilde Erik. In total, 7,515,193 $ was sold across 9 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Generac Short Selling 2026: 3.3% Sold Short

Moderate short interest: 3.3% of the free float
Short % of free float
3.3%
Assessment
Moderate short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a moderate share of short selling. Between 2-5% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is within the normal range for most stocks.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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3.3%

When Does Generac Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Generac is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Generac 2026 – Signal: Hold

Overall Technical Signal: Hold

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Generac (GNRC.US) – RSI 47, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Generac technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Generac Holdings Inc

Generac Holdings Inc is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $217.41 is 2.4% above the 20-day average ($212.41). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 12.1% below the 50-day average ($247.32). Long term, the stock is 6.1% above the 200-day average ($204.90), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (247.32) is above the 200-day average (204.90), which is a classic bullish signal for Generac Holdings Inc.

Is Generac Holdings Inc overbought or oversold?

Generac Holdings Inc has an RSI of 47.1, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for Generac Holdings Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-11.919), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-14.458) by 2.539, which suggests the negative momentum is fading – a potential trend reversal could be ahead.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (8.055), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (17.908) by 9.853, which suggests the long-term momentum is fading – the positive trend could come under pressure.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The long-term trend is bullish, but the short-term trend is bearish. Daily momentum is rising, though, which could suggest the pullback is over.

Risk Profile for Generac Holdings Inc

Generac Holdings Inc has an annual standard deviation of 53.8%, which classifies the stock as high risk. Sizeable price swings are normal, and the stock requires a higher risk tolerance.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Generac Holdings Inc

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-11.919). Weekly bullish (8.055).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly falling.

RSI: 47.1 – neutral.

Technical signal: Hold

The signals are mixed – trend and MACD point in different directions. Wait until MACD crosses the zero line in the direction of the trend before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions About Generac stock in 2026

Should you buy Generac stock now?
The technical signal for Generac is currently NEUTRAL. Generac trades at $216.78 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Hold. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -11.919 with rising momentum (signal: -14.458); RSI is at 47.1 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $287.13 points to 32.5% upside. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Generac stock?
The average analyst price target for Generac is $287.13. The current price is $216.78, which gives an upside of 32.5%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $258.42 and $315.84.
Is Generac a dividend stock?
No, Generac does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Generac stock?
Generac is rated as a stock with high risk. the annual standard deviation is 53.8%, which classifies the stock as high risk.
Is Generac overvalued?
No, Generac is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (32.5% upside). Generac has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 50.1 (highly valued), a P/S ratio of 2.9, a P/B ratio of 4.0. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 32.5%.
Is Generac overbought?
No, Generac is not overbought. RSI is at 47.1 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 47.1 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 2.1% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is negative, but momentum is rising (possible trend reversal).
When is the next Generac earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Generac has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Generac shorted?
Yes, Generac is shorted with 3.3% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Generac stock?
No, insiders are not buying Generac shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 3 purchases and 5 sales. On a net basis, 3,792,191 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 11 purchases and 9 sales, with a net 5,895,653 $ sold. Active sellers include Jagdfeld Aaron, Taffe Norman P, Wilde Erik. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Generac a good stock?
Based on our total score, Generac is rated as a mediocre stock with a total score of 45 out of 100. The stock scores around average on value, quality and momentum – it sits near the median in our database. The score is made up of Value: 35/100, Quality: 64/100, Momentum: 36/100. In addition: analysts see 32.5% upside to the price target; technical signal: Hold. Whether Generac is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Generac stock?
The outlook for Generac based on current data: the average analyst price target is $287.13 (+32.5%); the P/E ratio is 50.1 (high – the market expects growth). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Generac stock rising?
Generac is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 2.1% above the 20-day average; insiders have mostly been buying the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Generac go?
The average analyst price target for Generac is $287.13, which corresponds to a potential gain of 32.5% from the current price of $216.78. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Generac fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Generac. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Generac do?
Generac laver og sælger udstyr til strømproduktion og energilagring. De tjener primært penge på at levere strømløsninger til private hjem, mindre virksomheder og industrien globalt. Generac er især kendt for deres automatiske standby-generatorer til boliger, som kan levere me... The company belongs to the Industri sector, more specifically the Industrimaskiner industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Generac as an investment.
Did Generac raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Generac. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Generac making money or losing money?
Yes, Generac is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 5.8% — which is moderate. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 17.9%. At a P/E ratio of 50.1, you currently pay 50.1 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Generac go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Generac is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 4.63 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 7 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 105% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Generac have a lot of debt?
Generac has moderate debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 105%. For the industri sector, 80-150% counts as a typical level. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector.