Generac (US:GNRC) ZACKSยท2025-08-29 16:37Core Insights - Generac Holdings reported strong second-quarter 2025 earnings, with adjusted EPS of $1.65, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.33, and net sales of $1.061 billion, a 6% increase from $998 million in the prior-year quarter [2][4] Financial Performance - The company revised its 2025 revenue expectations to a growth of 2-5%, down from the previous guidance of 0-7%, while net income margin expectations were adjusted to 7.5-8.5% from 6.5-8.5% [3][4] - Gross profit increased to $416.8 million, with a gross profit margin of 39.3%, up from 37.6% in the prior-year quarter [9][10] - Operating income rose 8.3% year over year to $111.8 million, and adjusted EBITDA was $188 million compared to $165 million a year ago [10] Market Segments - Domestic revenues increased by 7% year over year to $884.5 million, driven by higher demand for residential energy technology solutions and portable generators [6] - International revenues also surged by 7% year over year to $197.2 million, supported by strong C&I product shipments in Europe [7] - Residential product revenues rose 7% to $574 million, while C&I revenues totaled $362 million, up 5% year over year [8] Cash Flow and Share Buyback - In Q2, Generac generated $72 million in net cash from operating activities, with free cash flow totaling $14 million [11] - The company repurchased shares worth $50 million, with $200 million remaining under its buyback authorization as of June 30, 2025 [11][12] Future Outlook - Management anticipates that entry into the data-center market will provide significant long-term growth opportunities, supported by increasing investments in data centers and AI [5] - Estimates for the stock have been trending upward, indicating a promising outlook, with a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [15]