About Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC)
Generac Holdings Inc. is a Specialty Industrial Machinery company operating in the Industrials sector.
GNRC trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $197.93
- Market Cap
- $11.68B
- 52-Week High
- $296.44
- 52-Week Low
- $134.80
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Specialty Industrial Machinery
$1,000 Invested in Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC)
How much would $1,000 invested in GNRC be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in GNRC 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) in 2025 would be worth $1,194 as of November 2026, representing a +19.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in GNRC 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) in 2023 would be worth $2,378 as of November 2026, representing a +137.8% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in GNRC 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) in 2021 would be worth $421 as of November 2026, representing a -57.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in GNRC 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) in 2016 would be worth $5,393 as of November 2026, representing a +439.3% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in GNRC at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) at IPO would be worth $23,394 as of November 2026, representing a +2239.4% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 16+ years (200 months), Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) has averaged a monthly return of +2.41% with a median return of +1.82%. The stock had 113 positive months (56%) and 87 negative months (44%). The best month in GNRC's history was October 2012 with a +48.5% return, while the worst was October 2022 at -34.9%. Historically, June tends to be the strongest month (averaging +7.4%), and August the weakest (-1.7%).
GNRC's longest winning streak was 11 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2020 with a cumulative return of +89.6%, and the worst was 2022 at -100.3%.
Annual Returns
Over 16 years of trading history, Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) has delivered an average annual return of +32.67% with a median return of +32.62%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +20.04%. The stock posted gains in 12 years (75%) and losses in 4 years (25%).
GNRC's best year was 2020 with a +126.08% gain, while the worst was 2022 at -71.40%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. GNRC achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 11 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +45.14% | $136.37 | $197.93 |
| 2025 | -12.05% | $155.05 | $136.37 |
| 2024 | +19.97% | $129.24 | $155.05 |
| 2023 | +28.39% | $100.66 | $129.24 |
| 2022 | -71.40% | $351.92 | $100.66 |
| 2021 | +54.75% | $227.41 | $351.92 |
| 2020 | +126.08% | $100.59 | $227.41 |
| 2019 | +102.39% | $49.70 | $100.59 |
| 2018 | +0.36% | $49.52 | $49.70 |
| 2017 | +21.55% | $40.74 | $49.52 |
| 2016 | +36.85% | $29.77 | $40.74 |
| 2015 | -36.33% | $46.76 | $29.77 |
| 2014 | -17.44% | $56.64 | $46.76 |
| 2013 | +88.06% | $30.12 | $56.64 |
| 2012 | +63.07% | $18.47 | $30.12 |
| 2011 | +73.35% | $10.65 | $18.47 |
Frequently Asked Questions: GNRC
What sector is GNRC in? ▼
GNRC operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry.
How has GNRC performed historically? ▼
Over 16 years of trading history, GNRC has posted gains in 12 years (75% of the time). The best year was 2020 with a +126.1% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in GNRC? ▼
You can invest in GNRC through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold GNRC.
Last updated: 11/1/2026