Generac Q4 Revenue Seen Falling 6.1% to $1.16B, EPS at $1.77
Generac missed last quarter’s revenue estimates by 6.6%, reporting $1.11 billion in sales, down 5% year-on-year and falling short on operating income. Analysts forecast Q4 revenue to decline 6.1% year-on-year to $1.16 billion with adjusted EPS of $1.77, while peers delivered double-digit growth.
1. Last Quarter Performance
Generac reported $1.11 billion in Q3 revenue, a 5% year-on-year decline that missed estimates by 6.6%. The company also fell short on adjusted operating income, marking its fourth revenue miss in two years.
2. Q4 Expectations
Analysts project Q4 revenue of $1.16 billion, down 6.1% year-on-year, with adjusted earnings per share of $1.77. Estimate revisions have been minimal over the past month, indicating stable consensus forecasts.
3. Peer Comparison and Sentiment
Bloom Energy delivered 35.9% revenue growth and American Superconductor posted 21.4%, suggesting Generac may underperform sector leaders. Generac shares are up 18.9% over the past month, ahead of the 8.2% renewable segment average, with an average price target of $202.94.