What smart money is saying about Generac Holdings Inc.
6 funds in our archive have pitched Generac Holdings Inc., most recently Ariel Investments Small Cap Value Strategy in September 2026.
Generac Holdings Inc. specializes in the engineering, manufacturing, and global distribution of diverse power generation systems, energy storage solutions, and related electrical products. The company caters to residential users, light commercial enterprises, and industrial sectors worldwide. At its core, Generac produces vital components such as engines, alternators, batteries, advanced electronic controls, and robust steel enclosures. For homeowners, the company provides a range of automatic standby generators, from 7.5kW up to 150kW, including air-cooled models (7.5kW-26kW) and more powerful liquid-cooled units (22kW-150kW). Many of these residential systems are compatible with Mobile Link, a remote monitoring platform. Generac also offers portable generators, spanning outputs from 800W to 17.5kW, alongside an extensive catalog of outdoor power equipment like trimmers, mowers, log splitters, and pressure washers. Its commitment to sustainable energy is evident through its clean energy offerings, marketed under the PWRcell and PWRview brands. Serving commercial and industrial clients, Generac supplies essential equipment such as light towers, mobile power units, and portable energy storage systems. Its portfolio extends to include commercial mobile pumps, dust-suppression apparatus, and various control systems for gaseous-fueled engines. Light-commercial standby generators, rated from 22kW to 150kW, deliver critical three-phase power to small and mid-sized businesses. For heavy-duty applications, industrial generators with capabilities from 10kW to a formidable 3,250kW are deployed as emergency backup power for vital infrastructure across healthcare, telecommunications, data centers, commercial offices, retail, municipal services, and manufacturing facilities. Beyond direct product sales, the company supports its offerings by supplying aftermarket service parts and product accessories to its vast dealer network. Generac's distribution strategy is multi-faceted, leveraging independent residential and industrial dealers, major national and regional retailers, e-commerce platforms, specialized wholesalers (electrical, HVAC, solar), catalogs, equipment rental firms, and direct engagement with end-users. Founded in 1959, Generac Holdings Inc. is proudly headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
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Fund signal · last 12 months
14 lettersToo few moves on Generac Holdings Inc. yet for a clear signal
Moves described in fund letters in our archive. A sentence published word for word by several funds of one house in the same quarter counts once.
Position history
Between Q1 2025 and Q3 2026, 15 fund letters reported a position in Generac Holdings Inc., with 2 buys (opened or added) and 1 sell (trimmed or exited).
| Quarter | Letters | Bought | Sold | Theses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Q2 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Q1 2026 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Q4 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Q3 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Q1 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Bought and Sold count moves: the same sentence published by several funds of one house in a quarter counts once.
Fund activity · 15 positions · 3 moves
- September 2026
“• Generac, a leading provider of backup power generation equipment, was added to the portfolio given growing demand from data centers and the potential for recovery in its core residential generator business.”
Generac Holdings Inc. - September 2026
“Lastly, leading global manufacturer of power generation equipment, Generac Holdings (GNRC) detracted from performance as investors weighed regulatory uncertainty surrounding foreign-made equipment used in the U.S. bulk power system and tempered expectations following a period of strong share price gains.”
Generac Holdings Inc. - July 2026
“Additional Fund Updates Earnings season remained the primary focus and overall, we were encouraged by what we heard. The common themes across our holdings were resilient demand, improving execution and continued investment in long-term growth opportunities. Below are some highlights: Generac (GNRC): Strong quarter with 2026 guidance maintained.”
Generac Holdings Inc. - July 2026
“Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) –136.2 bps Addus Homecare Corp. (ADUS) 52.1 bps Tantalus Systems Holding Inc. (GRID) –42.3 bps Kinaxis Inc. (KXS) 48.8 bps Maplebear Inc. (CART) –28.8 bps CTS was the top contributor this month following a period of share price weakness. Kinaxis was another top performer in the month as the company continues to execute on its next phase of growth. On July 20, 2026, Kinaxis appointed Herb Yeh as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer. Yeh, a veteran investment banker, is expected to help raise the company's global profile and lead more active capital allocation, including potential M&A. Following month-end, the company also released solid Q2 results, raising its full-year total revenue and SaaS revenue guidance. Backlog was up 18% year-over- year, and management noted an uptick in demand across the high-tech value chain amid ramping data center builds, as well as in the defence and aerospace vertical. Generac was the top detractor in the month despite reporting solid earnings results with 2026 guidance maintained.”
Generac Holdings Inc. - June 2026
“8 Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Ltd. Consumer Discretionary 3.52 9 Generac Holdings, Inc. Industrials 3.11 10 Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.”
Generac Holdings Inc. - June 2026
“We also modestly trimmed the Technology names Alphabet (Google), Applied Materials, Qualcomm, and Generac (mostly in tax-exempt accounts) as these positions had become oversized because of significant stock price appreciation.”
Generac Holdings Inc. - June 2026
“Generac Holdings Inc (GNRC) was a top contributor in the SMID Cap strategy during the second quarter, reporting first quarter 2026 results that significantly exceeded expectations.”
Generac Holdings Inc. - June 2026
“As noted above, Direct AI beneficiaries and a few other stocks in the portfolio rose sharply and in a number of instances prices raced ahead of fundamentals compressing future expected returns. We exited several positions including Credo Technology (CRDO), Semtech (SMTC), Nova Limited (NVMI), Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Comfort Systems (FIX), entirely, and trimmed others, such as Modine (MOD), Forgent Power Solutions (FPS), Onto Innovation (ONTO), TTM Technologies (TTMI), and Carpenter Technology Corp (CRS). We reinvested that capital in several areas. First, as noted above, we bumped up or initiated positions in stocks in bucket #2 (AI Insulated) such as Neutron Holdings Inc (LIME - i.e., Lime e-scooters and e-bikes). Porch (PRCH), our largest position, is an example of an 4 underappreciated beneficiary: we believe its proprietary home data should become more valuable for underwriting home owner's insurance as AI capabilities improve. Second, we shifted some capital to other AI beneficiaries where we believe meaningful upside remains underpriced (e.g., Silicon Motion (SIMO) and Generac (GNRC).”
Generac Holdings Inc. “For example, we have long owned Generac Holdings, Inc. (GNRC) for its leading residential and commercial backup-power franchise.”
Generac Holdings Inc.- HoldsLarge-Cap GrowthMarch 2026
“From a sector perspective, Industrials was the strongest relative contributor during the quarter, led by Generac Holdings (GNRC) and Trane Technologies (TT), both of which we believe continue to execute well against a favorable demand backdrop.”
Generac Holdings Inc. - March 2026
“Generac Holdings (GNRC) was the top contributor this quarter as investors looked beyond near-term earnings softness toward the company’s long-term growth potential.”
Generac Holdings Inc. - March 2026
“Leading global manufacturer of power generation equipment, Generac Holdings (GNRC) was the top contributor this quarter as investors looked beyond near-term earnings softness toward the company’s long-term growth potential.”
Generac Holdings Inc. - HoldsThe Davenport FundsMarch 2026
“Fund Update Contributors: Generac Holdings, Inc. (GNRC) was the Fund’s top contributor for the period, with shares surging north of 40% on solid results, elevated severe weather threats and continued momentum in the company’s emerging datacenter vertical.”
Generac Holdings Inc. - HoldsAriel Mid Cap ValueMarch 2026
“Leading global manufacturer of power generation equipment, Generac Holdings (GNRC) was the top contributor this quarter as investors looked beyond near-term earnings softness toward the company’s long-term growth potential.”
Generac Holdings Inc. - HoldsConestogaSeptember 2025
“4. Generac Holdings, Inc. (GNRC) GNRC designs and manufactures backup power systems, battery storage, and clean energy solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.”
Generac Holdings Inc.
Fund coverage · 6 theses
- Ariel Investments Small Cap Value StrategySeptember 2026
Generac Holdings makes power generation equipment and is gaining exposure to data center power demand while preserving resilience in its core residential business.
Read the full thesis - Ariel Mid Cap ValueMarch 2026
Generac Holdings is a leading power generation equipment maker benefiting from secular grid and data center tailwinds, with plans for strong growth, margin expansion, and rising free cash flow.
Read the full thesis - Ariel Small Cap ValueDecember 2025
Generac Holdings, Inc. is a leading power generation equipment maker with secular tailwinds in backup power and data centers supporting long-term growth and cash flow.
Read the full thesis - Ariel Focus FundJune 2025
Generac Holdings, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of power generation equipment with a strong market position and growth potential due to increased awareness of home standby generators amidst rising power outage concerns.
Read the full thesis - Matrix Asset AdvisorsMarch 2025
Generac is a company focused on providing resilient and sustainable power solutions, with strong growth potential due to increasing demand for reliable energy.
Read the full thesis - Brown Advisory Small Cap GrowthMarch 2025
Generac is a potentially undervalued company with strong market share in home standby generators, expected EBITDA growth, and optionality for expansion from new product success.
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