Should I buy Generac (GNRC) stock or is it too late?

Generac · Industrials · price $197

⭐ What the most reliable analysts say · those who beat their sector, targets replayed on real prices

⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Cantor Fitzgerald — 89% of its targets hit on this sector (9 calls tested). It aims for $333 (+69 %), call made on July 31, 2026, maturing on July 31, 2027 (28 d ago).

The 7 reliable analysts $285+45 %

The 7 other firms $285+45 %

How to read it: the 7 reliable firms are not filtered by optimism — 7 aim above the price, 0 below, hence their $285 median. “The 7 others” are the firms that don't pass our reliability filter on this sector.

Firm-by-firm track record on Generac

Here the hit rate is measured <b>on this stock specifically</b> (matured targets replayed against real prices, minimum 5 calls tested) — the green block above measures reliability <b>across the whole sector</b>, which is the criterion behind JPI selections. “Aims for” = the firm's most recent target on this stock; “—” means it hasn't published one recently.

Firm	% right	Gain vs sector	Calls	Aims for
Stephens & Co.	75 %	+48.8 %	8	$290 +47%
Baird	40 %	+48.0 %	5	$199 +1%
Stifel	88 %	+47.2 %	8	$285 +44%
JP Morgan	60 %	+43.7 %	5	$267 +35%
Canaccord Genuity	57 %	+37.7 %	14	$275 +39%
B of A Securities	55 %	+28.0 %	11	$248 +26%
UBS	67 %	+5.5 %	6	$340 +72%
Guggenheim	50 %	+0.6 %	6	$202 +2%

In short — Should you invest in Generac? Is it too late, still worth it? Analysts are overwhelmingly positive (86% buy, median target $285, i.e. +44%), and the most reliable on GNRC targets even higher. But the valuation is stretched (P/E ~47), it pays virtually no dividend. We give you both sides, with the numbers — not advice.

✅ Reasons to believe

86% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 14 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
Median price target $285, i.e. +44% from the current price ($197).
The most reliable firm on GNRC, Stifel (88% hit rate, 8 scored calls), targets $285 (call made on July 30, 2026, maturing on July 30, 2027) (+44%) in its most recent call.
5 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.

⚠️ Reasons to hesitate

The consensus is not unanimous: of 14 ratings, 2 are neutral.
High valuation (P/E ~47): 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 $285 (+44%) · 14 ratings · Buy consensus

Strong Buy00%

Buy1286%

Hold214%

Sell00%

Strong Sell00%

⚠️ 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: 86% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $285 (+44%), and Stifel (most reliable on GNRC, 88%) targets $285. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~47). This is not personalized advice.

Is it too late to invest in Generac?

Not according to analysts: the median target ($285) is still +44% above the current price ($197) (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 ($197) and its estimated value: analysts target $285 on median (+44%), with 86% 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 14 ratings, 2 are neutral.

→ Go deeper: the full Generac profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).