Mar 31, 2022

Generac Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Generac experienced record net sales driven by strong execution and increased capacity.

Key Takeaways

Generac Holdings Inc. reported a 41% increase in net sales to a record $1.14 billion for the first quarter of 2022, driven by strong execution and increased capacity. The company has updated its full-year 2022 net sales growth guidance to approximately 36 to 40% compared to the prior year.

Net sales increased 41% to a record $1.14 billion compared to the prior-year first quarter.

Residential product sales grew 43% to $777 million compared to last year.

Commercial & Industrial product sales increased 38% to $279 million compared to the prior year.

The company is updating its full-year 2022 net sales growth guidance to be approximately 36 to 40%.

Total Revenue
$1.14B
Previous year: $807M
+40.7%
EPS
$2.09
Previous year: $2.38
-12.2%
Gross Margin
31.8%
Previous year: 39.9%
-20.3%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
17.3%
Previous year: 26.5%
-34.7%
Gross Profit
$363M
Previous year: $322M
+12.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$162M
Previous year: $745M
-78.2%
Free Cash Flow
-$36.8M
Previous year: $126M
-129.2%
Total Assets
$5.15B
Previous year: $3.42B
+50.5%

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Forward Guidance

The Company is increasing its full-year 2022 net sales guidance to be approximately 36 to 40%, which includes approximately 5 to 7% of net impact from acquisitions and foreign currency. The corresponding adjusted EBITDA margin is now expected to be approximately 21.5 to 22.5%.

Positive Outlook

  • Net sales growth guidance increased to 36-40%.
  • Includes 5-7% net impact from acquisitions and foreign currency.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin expected to be 21.5-22.5%.
  • Production output better than expected in Q1.
  • Additional price actions being taken in Q2.

Challenges Ahead

  • Challenging supply chain environment.
  • Inflationary cost pressures.
  • Net income margin expected to be approximately 13.0 to 14.0% for the full-year 2022.
  • Ongoing supply chain and logistics challenges.
  • Higher input costs.

Revenue & Expenses

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