Cantor Fitzgerald Cuts Generac (GNRC) Price Target to $297
Key Points
- Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated its Overweight rating on Generac Holdings Inc. on October 5, 2026, adjusting its price target from $333 to $297.
- Cantor Fitzgerald's $297 price target implies 54.26% upside from Generac Holdings Inc.'s ($GNRC) current $192.53 share price.
- Generac shares traded near $192.53 recently, sitting below both their 50-day and 200-day moving averages.
- Several institutional investors trimmed their stakes recently, including Boston Partners and Ariel Investments.
Since the rating, $GNRC is up 1.5% after 1 week and down 10.5% to date (from the $215.20 close on Oct 5, 2026).
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Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated its Overweight rating on Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNRC) on October 5, 2026, while lowering its price target to $297 from $333. The update from the firm provides a fresh look at the maker of standby generators and energy technology products as market conditions shift.
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Cantor Fitzgerald's Call on Generac Holdings Inc.
On October 5, 2026, Cantor Fitzgerald maintained its Overweight rating on the stock and moved its price target down to $297 from $333. This update follows earlier moves by other firms tracking the industrial equipment maker.
Other Institutional Activity in Generac Holdings Inc.
Other large institutional investors adjusted their positions in the company during the middle quarters of the year. Boston Partners reduced its holdings by 219,042 shares, ending with 1,317,015 shares worth about $253.8 million. Ariel Investments, LLC trimmed its stake by 296,912 shares to finish with 997,951 shares valued at roughly $192.3 million. Shaw D.E. & Co., Inc. lowered its position by 340,661 shares, leaving it with 957,094 shares valued at $184.4 million. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership cut its holdings by 150,897 shares to hold 887,621 shares worth about $171.0 million.
Generac Holdings Inc. Stock Down 2.8%
Generac shares recently traded around $192.53, sitting below their 50-day moving average of $203.24 and trailing the 200-day moving average of $215.90. On the day of Cantor Fitzgerald's rating update, the stock closed at $215.20.
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Recent Earnings
The company reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $4.44 billion alongside basic earnings of $4.03 per share. Generac posted a net profit margin of 5.8% and a return on equity of 9.5% for the period, with year-over-year revenue growth reaching 10.6%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Generac Holdings Inc.
Company insiders completed several share sales over recent months. Officer Kyle Andrew Raabe sold 586 shares on August 7, 2026, at an average price of $213.35 for a total of $125,023. Chief Executive Officer Aaron P Jagdfeld sold 5,000 shares on September 1, 2026, at $182.21 per share, totaling $911,050. Officer Norman P Taffe disposed of 400 shares on September 8, 2026, valued at $75,481. Later, on October 2, 2026, Kyle Andrew Raabe sold another 603 shares at an average price of $212.57, bringing in $128,180.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Wall Street firms have continued adjusting their views on the stock through the autumn. Roth Capital maintained a Neutral rating with a target of $250 on September 17, 2026, moving from a previous target of $214. JP Morgan maintained its Overweight rating on September 18, 2026, lifting its target to $265 from $261. Citigroup kept a Neutral rating on September 30, 2026, reducing its target to $232 from $300. Stifel maintained a Buy rating on September 30, 2026, raising its target to $290 from $285. Overall, the stock carries a consensus buy recommendation across 18 analyst opinions, with a mean price target of $287.78.
About Generac Holdings Inc.
Generac Holdings Inc. designs and builds energy technology products, standby generators, and smart home solutions for residential and commercial customers worldwide. Headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin, the company provides backup power systems and remote monitoring tools to help consumers manage electrical loads and maintain power reliability.
Bottom Line
Investors are keeping an eye on the company's next earnings report, scheduled for release on October 28, 2026. The updated price target from Cantor Fitzgerald offers a fresh benchmark to track as the market evaluates future demand for backup power equipment.
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