Should I buy Generac (GNRC) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Cantor Fitzgerald — 89% of its targets hit on this sector (9 calls tested). It aims for $297 (+39 %), call made on October 6, 2026, maturing on October 6, 2027 (8 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Generac
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens & Co. | 75 % | +48.8 % | 8 | $335 +56% |
| Baird | 40 % | +48.0 % | 5 | $199 -7% |
| Stifel | 88 % | +47.2 % | 8 | $290 +35% |
| JP Morgan | 60 % | +43.7 % | 5 | $265 +24% |
| Canaccord Genuity | 60 % | +37.0 % | 15 | $375 +75% |
| B of A Securities | 55 % | +28.0 % | 11 | $248 +16% |
| Piper Sandler | 50 % | +6.9 % | 16 | $303 +41% |
| Roth Capital | 40 % | +6.4 % | 10 | $250 +17% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 81% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 16 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $288, i.e. +34% from the current price ($214).
- The most reliable firm on GNRC, Stifel (88% hit rate, 8 scored calls), targets $290 (call made on September 30, 2026, maturing on September 30, 2027) (+35%) in its most recent call, and $285 (call made on July 30, 2026, maturing on July 30, 2027) (+33%) in the one coming due soonest.
- 9 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 16 ratings, 3 are neutral.
- High valuation (P/E ~48): strong growth is already "priced in", leaving little room for error.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- No dividend: your return depends only on price appreciation.
The analyst consensus on GNRC
Median target $288 (+34%) · 16 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Generac now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 81% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $288 (+34%), and Stifel (most reliable on GNRC, 88%) targets $290. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~48). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Generac?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($288) is still +34% above the current price ($214) (most reliable on GNRC: Stifel, 88%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Generac still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($214) and its estimated value: analysts target $288 on median (+34%), with 81% buys (most reliable on GNRC: Stifel, 88%). Cross-check with their real reliability on GNRC and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying GNRC?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 16 ratings, 3 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Generac profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).