Generac raises 2026 outlook after first-quarter sales rise 12% to $1.06 billion
Generac reported first-quarter 2026 net income of $73 million, or $1.24 per diluted share, up from $44 million, or $0.73, a year earlier. The company also raised its full-year 2026 net sales growth and adjusted EBITDA margin outlook, citing data center backlog and the Enercon acquisition, and it reorganized its reporting into Residential and Commercial & Industrial segments. Gross profit margin fell to 38.7% from 39.5%.
Key points
- Net sales rose 12% to $1.06 billion from $942 million; Commercial & Industrial sales rose about 28% to $510 million.
- Adjusted net income was $106 million, or $1.80 per diluted share, versus $1.26 a year earlier.
- 2026 net sales growth outlook raised to mid-to-high teens percent from mid-teens percent; adjusted EBITDA margin outlook raised to 18.5% to 19.5% from 18.0% to 19.0%.
- Enercon acquisition was completed on April 1, 2026, after Allmand was completed on January 5.
The filing
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