Dec 31, 2021

Generac Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Generac's Q4 2021 results were driven by continued significant end market demand and strong execution, resulting in record shipments and revenue growth.

Key Takeaways

Generac reported record fourth-quarter results, with net sales increasing 40% to $1.07 billion. The company's performance was driven by strong demand across residential and commercial & industrial products, along with strategic acquisitions.

Net sales increased 40% to a record $1.07 billion compared to the prior-year fourth quarter.

Residential product sales grew 42% to $706 million compared to last year.

Commercial & Industrial product sales increased 43% to $284 million compared to the prior year.

Adjusted EBITDA was a record $220 million, or 20.7% of net sales, as compared to $196 million, or 25.7% of net sales, in the prior year.

Total Revenue
$1.07B
Previous year: $761M
+40.2%
EPS
$2.51
Previous year: $2.12
+18.4%
Gross Profit Margin
34%
Previous year: 39.4%
-13.7%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
20.7%
Previous year: 25.7%
-19.5%
Cash Flow from Operations
$62M
Previous year: $218M
-71.6%
Gross Profit
$364M
Previous year: $300M
+21.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$272M
Previous year: $396M
-31.3%
Free Cash Flow
$42M
Previous year: $191M
-78.0%
Total Assets
$5.47B
Previous year: $3.51B
+56.0%

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Forward Guidance

The Company is initiating guidance for 2022 that anticipates another year of exceptional revenue growth as compared to the prior year.

Positive Outlook

  • Ramping home standby production capacity throughout the year
  • Significant growth in clean energy markets
  • Strong broad-based global demand for C&I products
  • Recent acquisitions
  • Net sales are expected to increase between 32 to 36% as compared to the prior year on an as-reported basis

Challenges Ahead

  • Net income margin, before deducting for non-controlling interests, is expected to be approximately 13.0 to 14.0% for the full-year 2022
  • Impact of acquisitions
  • Impact of foreign currency
  • Supply chain challenges
  • Overall inflationary environment leading to higher input costs

Revenue & Expenses

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