Generac Holdings Inc.

GNRC · Industrials

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 .

Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery

Key Statistics

Current Price
$201.85
Market Cap
$11.85B
52-Week High
$241.09
52-Week Low
$99.50
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery

$1,000 Invested in Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC)

1 Year
$1,535
+53%
3 Years
$1,784
+78%
5 Years
$638
+-36%
10 Years
$5,545
+455%
Since IPO
$23,858
+2286%

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 $1,535 as of May 2026, representing a +53.5% 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 $1,784 as of May 2026, representing a +78.4% 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 $638 as of May 2026, representing a -36.2% 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 $5,545 as of May 2026, representing a +454.5% 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 $23,858 as of May 2026, representing a +2285.8% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+2.44%
Positive Months
109
56% of 193
Negative Months
84
44% of 193
Data Period
16+ years
193 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Oct 2012 (+48.5%)
Best month on avg: July (+9.5%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 2022 (-34.9%)
Worst month on avg: April (-2.0%)

Over the past 16+ years (193 months), Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) has averaged a monthly return of +2.44% with a median return of +1.71%. The stock had 109 positive months (56%) and 84 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, July tends to be the strongest month (averaging +9.5%), and April the weakest (-2.0%).

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 +32.85% with a median return of +32.62%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +20.19%. 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.

Avg Return
+32.85%
Best Year
2020 (+126.08%)
Worst Year
2022 (-71.40%)
Positive Years
12/16
Year Return Start End
2026 +48.02% $136.37 $201.85
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: 3/24/2026