Generac posts record Q3 sales but revenue miss drags stock lower

Generac Holdings reported third‑quarter 2026 net sales of $1.29 billion, up 16% year‑over‑year, and adjusted earnings of $2.54 per share. The Commercial & Industrial segment grew 28% to $552 million while residential sales rose 9% to $743 million. The company confirmed its full‑year sales‑growth outlook in the mid‑to‑high‑teens and raised the adjusted EBITDA‑margin guidance to 20.5%‑21.0%. A $2.4 billion Amazon backup‑generator agreement and a data‑center backlog of about $4.5 billion were highlighted.

The revenue shortfall caused the stock to slip about 2% in pre‑market trading. The earnings beat and raised margin outlook support the company’s growth narrative, but the miss may temper short‑term sentiment.

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