Generac Q1 Earnings Beat, Shares Jump 14%

Generac reported Q1 2026 adjusted EPS $1.80, beating consensus $1.35 by $0.45.
Revenue rose 12% YoY to $1.06 billion, slightly above the $1.05 billion estimate and up from $942 million last year.
Full‑year 2026 net‑sales growth guidance lifted to mid‑to‑high teens percent, and EBITDA margin outlook raised to 18.5‑19.5%.
C&I segment sales jumped ~28% to $510.1 million, while residential sales rose ~1% to $552.2 million; shares surged ~14% pre‑market.