Generac's Stock Ranks 492nd in $200M Turnover as Institutional Buys and Analyst Upgrades Signal Mixed Momentum

On August 15, 2025, Generac Holdings (GNRC) closed with a 0.09% decline, trading at $202.86. The stock ranked 492nd in trading volume for the day, with $0.20 billion in turnover. Institutional activity has been a key driver of recent momentum, as Charles Schwab Investment Management increased its stake by 3.6% in Q1, holding $73.19 million in shares. Additional institutional investors, including Rathbones Group PLC and Invesco Ltd., also bolstered their positions, with the latter adding 25.3% to its holdings. Corporate insiders, including CEO Aaron Jagdfeld, sold 5,000 shares at $142.40, reducing his ownership by 0.88%.

Analyst sentiment has shifted toward optimism, with multiple firms upgrading their ratings in recent months. Citigroup raised its stance to "mixed" from "neutral," while TD Cowen and Guggenheim both set "buy" ratings with price targets of $198 and $190, respectively. Despite these upgrades, the stock remains under a "Moderate Buy" consensus with an average price target of $170.06. Earnings momentum has been robust, with Q2 results showing a $1.65 EPS beat and 6.3% year-over-year revenue growth to $1.06 billion, driven by strong demand in residential energy solutions.

Technical indicators suggest mixed near-term outlooks. The stock trades above its 50-day moving average of $153.58 but remains below the 200-day average of $136.71. A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50 and a current ratio of 2.00 highlight financial stability, though a beta of 1.68 signals heightened volatility relative to the market. Institutional ownership now accounts for 84.04% of the float, reflecting growing confidence in the company’s long-term positioning in energy technology.

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