Generac Stock Struggles with 0.33% Drop and Volume Rank 483rd as Peers Outshine

On August 18, 2025, Generac Holdings (GNRC) declined 0.33% with a trading volume of $0.19 billion, ranking 483rd in market activity. The stock’s performance was influenced by recent comparisons with peers and mixed analyst sentiment. Generac faces competition from firms like Yandex and CyberArk, though its higher price-to-earnings ratio (44.33 vs. Yandex’s 6.76) and lower net margin (4.64% vs. Yandex’s 11.73%) highlight valuation and profitability challenges. Despite this, Generac’s return on equity (14.23%) outperformed Yandex’s 5.29%, and its stock received stronger analyst support, with a consensus price target implying 32.68% upside. Institutional ownership at 87.6% underscores confidence in its long-term potential.

Media sentiment for Generac showed a positive tilt, with 13 mentions in the past week compared to Yandex’s four. However, Yandex dominated in community rankings, securing 72.76% outperform votes versus Generac’s 57.64%. Analyst ratings for Generac included 13 buy recommendations, while Yandex had none, suggesting analysts view Generac as more favorable despite its volatility (beta of 1.28). Institutional ownership in Generac remains significantly higher than in Yandex (87.6% vs. 28.5%), reflecting divergent investor priorities.

Backtesting of a strategy purchasing the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding for one day from 2022 to 2025 yielded a total profit of $10,720, demonstrating moderate returns amid market fluctuations. This approach highlights the role of liquidity in short-term trading, though Generac’s mid-cap status and sector dynamics may influence its inclusion in such strategies.